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Free Printable Comparative Writing Prompts
This fantastic printable comparative writing prompt task card set covers seasons and holidays throughout the year. It was made specifically for use in Kindergarten through 5th grade classrooms or learning settings, making them easy to read, fun, relatable, and engaging. With a range of comparison topics, it’s sure to get your students excited about creating comparative writing works.
Comparative Writing Prompts for Kids
These comparative writing prompts have been split by month and by grade level, making finding the perfect page for every season and every age group easy. We suggest printing the pages in color and on heavy-duty paper like card stock. Once printed, laminate, cut out, and add to a ring to use year after year! For students, we suggest printing in black and white and letting your students cut them out – improving fine motor skills even more!
September Comparative Writing Prompts
Kindergarten through 5th Grade Comparison Writing Prompts
Printable comparison writing prompts for students in grades K-5. These prompts help support students with writing while comparing two or more things.
- How are pancakes and waffles different?
- Teachers and students are different because…
- Explain how a lamb and a foal are similar.
- Doughnuts and cookies are similar because…
- Indoor and outdoor playgrounds have what similarities and what differences?
- Describe the differences in feeling mad and feeling sad.
- Compare the feeling of a September breeze with the warmth of a cozy sweater.
- Compare the taste of a crips September apple with the sweetness of a piece of pumpkin pie.
- Compare the excitement of starting a new school year in September with the anticipation of opening a present on your birthday.
- Contrast the colors of leaves in September with the colors of a rainbow after a storm.
- Contrast the sound of rain tapping on the window in September with the chirping of crickets on a cool evening.
- Contrast the smell of freshly sharpened pencils in September with the scent of a bouquet of freshly picked flowers.
October Comparative Writing Prompts
Kindergarten through 5th Grade Comparison Writing Prompts
Check out these 12 excellent K-5 comparative writing prompts today! Perfect for writing centers, homework, and morning work writing practice, these printable task cards will make writing the month of October fun!
- How are football and baseball different?
- How are first grade and kindergarten alike? How are they different?
- How are pumpkin painting and pumpkin carving different?
- How is sitting different than standing?
- How are homework and tests different? How are they alike?
- How are your hands and feet alike? How are they different?
- Compare the colors of leaves in October to the colors of a sunset. How are they similar? How are they different?
- Compare the excitement of Halloween to the excitement of your birthday. How are they similar? How are they different?
- Compare the sounds of Halloween night to the sounds of a thunderstorm. How are they alike and how are they different?
- Contrast the feeling of a cool October breeze with the warmth of a cozy sweater. Which do you prefer and why?
- Contrast the taste of a crisp October apple with the taste of a Halloween treat. Which do you enjoy more and why?
- Contrast the feeling of anticipation on Halloween eve to the feeling of waiting for a special surprise. Which is more exciting and why?
November Comparative Writing Prompts
Kindergarten through 5th Grade Comparison Writing Prompts
These engaging comparison writing prompts are available for kindergarten through fifth-grade classrooms. These printable writing prompt task cards can be used in various ways and are sure to get even the most reluctant writers excited about the writing process.
- How are mashed potatoes and stuffing different?
- Describe the similarities and difference between chickens and turkeys.
- Describe the similarities and differences between a football and a hot dog.
- Describe the similarities and differences between a cactus and a tree.
- How are pumpkin pie and pumpkin cookies similar? How are they different?
- How are Christmas and Thanksgiving similar? How are they different?
- Compare and contrast your favorite book at its movie adaptation.
- Write about the similarities and differences between living in the city and living on the countryside.
- Compare and contrast two of your favorite animals explaining what makes each unique.
- Describe the similarities and differences between summer and winter activities.
- Compare and contrast two of your friends, highlighting their different personalities and interests.
- Write about the similarities and differences between your morning routine on weekdays and weekends.
December Comparative Writing Prompts
Kindergarten through 5th Grade Comparison Writing Prompts
Free, printable comparison writing prompts for kindergarten, first, and second-grade students. Get your students excited about writing and help pass those long winter days leading up to break!
- Compar eand contrast the experience of skiing and surfing.
- Compare and contrast Hanukkah and Christmas.
- Compare the excitement of waiting for Santa Claus and waiting for the Easter Bunny.
- Compare and contrast building a snowman and making sandcastles on the beach.
- Compare the weather in December and July.
- Compare and contrast the foods typically eaten during the December holidays and during summer barbecues.
- Compare and contrast the excitement of opening presents on Christmas Day and the aniticiaption of waiting for the Tooth Fairy.
- Compare McDonalds and Burger King.
- Explain how fish and sharks are different.
- Compare and contrast the feeling of receiving a gift versus giving a gift.
- How are the experiences of baking holiday cookies and making hot chocolate different?
- Compare the experience of decorating a gingerbread house and dressing up in a costume for Halloween.
January Comparative Writing Prompts
Kindergarten through 5th Grade Comparison Writing Prompts
Free, printable writing prompts for January. Write about MLK, the winter months, arctic animals, and more in Kindergarten through 5th grade with these writing prompt task cards.
- Sledding is better than ice skating because…
- Ice skating on a rink is like skating on a lake…
- Snow days at school are different from snow days at home because…
- Snowstorms and blizzards are different because…
- Describe how winter and summer are alike and different.
- Snowmen and polar bears are alike in that…
- Downhill skiing and snowshoeing are different in that…
- Explore the lives of animals in January. Compare how Arctic animals like polar bears adapt to the cold versus animals that hibernate like bears or squirrels.
- Compare and contrast the experience of a snowy day with a rainy day in January.
- Describe the differences between playing in the snow and staying warm inside during January. Which do you prefer and why?
- New Year vs. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Discuss the significance of New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. How are these celebrations different, and what do they mean to you?
- Write about the differences between ice skating and sledding in January.
February Comparative Writing Prompts
Kindergarten through 5th Grade Comparison Writing Prompts
Printable comparison writing prompts for students in grades K-5. These prompts help support students with writing comparative stories – an important skill students need to have in elementary school.
- The feelings scared and nervous are similar in that…
- Kindergarten and second grade are similar in that…
- George Washington was…
- Going to the dentist is similar to ________. Explain.
- Animals and humans are similar because…
- Feeling sad and happy are alike because…
- Winter is better than summer because…
- Compare the lives of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington.
- Write about the differences between winter and spring.
- Compare how a groundhog predicts the weather as opposed to how a weather app does it.
- Explain the differences between a leap year and a regular year.
- Compare how Valentine’s Day is celebrated in your country and another country.
March Comparative Writing Prompts
Kindergarten through 5th Grade Comparison Writing Prompts
Check out our K-5 comparison writing prompts today! Perfect for writing centers, homework, and morning work writing practice, these printable task cards will make writing the month of March fun!
- Spring and summer are alike because…
- I am different from a cat because…
- Describe the similarities between all four seasons (spring, summer, fall winter).
- How are humans like monkeys?
- Spring and winter are different because…
- How is winter different in the southern hemisphere than the northern hemisphere?
- Spring is like summer because…
- What are the differences between cats and dogs?
- Describe three changes that happen when going from winter to spring.
- How was Amelia Earhart like the Wright brothers?
- Describe the difference in seasons in the northern hemisphere and the lower hemisphere.
- Explain the similarities and differences between humans and monkeys.
April Comparative Writing Prompts
Kindergarten through 5th Grade Comparison Writing Prompts
Check out our amazing K-5 comparison writing prompts for the month of April! They make writing fun and engaging for students of all ages!
- Not all kids are the same, but most kids are alike because…
- Explain how kids and adults are alike.
- Describe the differences between socks and shoes.
- How are football and soccer alike?
- Describe the differences between a zebra and a giraffe.
- Describe the differences between 2nd graders and kindergarteners.
- Describe the similarities and differences between teachers and principals.
- Explain how dogs are like cats.
- Explain h ow the Easter Bunny is like Santa Claus.
- Explain the similarities and differences between sharks and dolphins.
- Describe the differences between popcorn and ice cream.
- Compare and contrast April weather with March weather. What are the similarities and differences between the two months in terms of temperature, precipitation, and overall atmosphere?
May Comparative Writing Prompts
Kindergarten through 5th Grade Comparison Writing Prompts
Our comparison writing prompts make the perfect writing centers, homework, and morning work writing practice, these printable task cards are sure to make writing the month of May fun!
- I am like my mom because…
- How are animals at the zoo like animals at the aquarium?
- My dad is different from my mom because…
- The differences between my mom and me are…
- Who is your mom most alike (real or make-believe)?
- Describe the differences between your mom and your teacher.
- What are the differences between you now and you in the future?
- Contrast the colors of flowers blooming to the colors of a rainbow after a spring shower.
- Contrast the sound of birds chirping in May to the sound of leaves rustling in the wind during autumn.
- Compare the feeling of a May breeze to the warmth of a cozy blanket on a chilly night.
- Compare the excitement of a spring celebration to the anticipation of a birthday party.
- Compare the taste of fresh strawberries to the sweetness of a juicy watermelon in the summer.
June Comparative Writing Prompts
Kindergarten through 5th Grade Comparison Writing Prompts
Printable comparison writing prompts for students in grades K-5 during June. These prompts help support students with writing narrative stories – an important standard in elementary school.
- Birds are different than flowers because…
- Explain how bees are like spiders.
- Explain how scuba diving and snorkeling are alike.
- My dad is like ____ because…
- Compare and contrast evergreen and decisuous trees.
- Describe the differences between camping in a tent and camping in an RV.
- Compare the feeling of a warm June breeze to the cool touch of a July evening.
- Contrast the vibrant colors of flowers with the lush greenery of a landscape.
- Compare the anticipation of June’s arrival with the sadness of its departure.
- Contrast the sounds of chirping birds with the buzzing of bees.
- Compare the serenity of a June sunrise with the warmth of a July sunset.
- Contrast the leisurely pace of a late afternoon with the hustle and bustle of an early morning.
July Comparative Writing Prompts
Kindergarten through 5th Grade Comparison Writing Prompts
Free, printable writing prompts for July. Compare the summer, the weather, and more in grades K to 5 with these writing prompt task cards.
- How are watermelons like strawberries?
- Explain how flowers and grass are the same and how they are different.
- What makes snails and frogs similar?
- Moms and dads are similar because…
- Summer days are different from winter days because…
- Islands and icebergs have what in common?
- Compare a July day spent at the beach with a day spent at a water park. Describe the similarities and differences in activities, sights, and sounds.
- Contrast a July picnic in a park with a backyard barbecue. Discuss the differences in food, atmosphere, and games or activities.
- Compare a July camping trip in the mountains with a camping trip by the lake. Describe the differences in scenery, wildlife, and outdoor activities.
- Contrast a July visit to a zoo with a visit to an aquarium. Discuss the differences in animals, exhibits, and experiences.
- Compare a July afternoon spent indoors watching a movie marathon with an afternoon spent outdoors playing sports or games. Discuss the differences in entertainment, physical activity, and social interaction.
- Contrast a July day spent volunteering at a community garden with a day spent helping out at an animal shelter. Discuss the differences in tasks, interactions, and impacts on the environment or community.
August Comparative Writing Prompts
Kindergarten through 5th Grade Comparison Writing Prompts
Free, printable writing prompts for August. Your students can write about summer ending, the anticipation of school, and so much more in K-5 with these writing prompt task cards.
- Write a letter to your best friend about what you did this summer.
- The first thing I do when I get up is…
- If you were to visit another planet, what do you think you’d see?
- Write a story about a t time when your mom woke you up too early.
- Write a story about going to the fair.
- Write a letter to a friend you bet on vacation.
- Tell a story about a day at the water park where you and your friends go on exciting water slides and have unexpected adventures.
- Write a narrative about a magical ice cream truck that appears in your neighborhood during the hottest day of the summer, offering flavors that can transport you to different places.
- Write about a. time when you ate something gross. What was it?
- Create a story about a friendly competition among your classmates to build the coolest and most imaginative sandcastle on the beach during summer vacation.
- Create a tale about a group of animals who go on a quest to save their forest from destruction.
- Write a letter to your teacher. Explain why you are excited for this school year.
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