Comparative Chart

This worksheet helps students in Grades 5 and 6 strengthen comparative analysis, reading comprehension, historical reasoning, and evidence-based writing by examining two contrasting groups during Prohibition. Using a structured chart, students write one complete sentence for each category-goals, motivations, societal effects, methods, and public support-then complete a reflection question evaluating which group had a greater impact on everyday life.

Learning Goals

• Comparing Perspectives in Historical Context (Grades 5-6) – Students analyze differing viewpoints and motivations during Prohibition.
• Comparative Writing Skills – Learners practice organizing information and expressing contrasts clearly in complete sentences.
• Understanding Social Movements – The activity highlights how reformers and lawbreakers influenced society in distinct ways.
• Constructed Response & Analysis – Students evaluate impact and support conclusions with evidence from the chart.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with upper-elementary ELA and social studies standards.
• Structured Comparison Format – Chart layout helps students organize and analyze information effectively.
• Promotes Critical Thinking – Reflection question encourages deeper reasoning about societal impact.
• Flexible Classroom Use – Works well for independent practice, guided instruction, assessments, or enrichment.
• Low-Prep Printable – Ready for classroom or homeschool use with minimal preparation.

This Comparative Chart worksheet helps students understand competing perspectives during Prohibition while strengthening analytical writing and historical reasoning. By comparing temperance reformers and bootleggers, learners develop comprehension, evidence-based explanation, and insight into social dynamics of the 1920s.

This worksheet is part of our Prohibition Era Worksheets collection.