Grade 3 Key Details in a Text Curriculum Resources
Introduce young readers to the skill of recognizing key details in a text with our interactive and printable Key Details in a Text curriculum resources. These resources guide children through identifying and understanding crucial information within a text, improving overall reading comprehension and analytical skills.
Chronological order —How to Repot a Plant
This informational text on how to repot a plant is perfect for learning how to follow steps in a tex...
RI.3.3W.3.3.CRI.3.8RL.2.5
The Butterfly Life Cycle
This informational text on the butterfly lifecycle is perfect for learning how to follow steps in a ...
RF.3.4RF.3.4.ARI.3.1RI.3.3
Rainstorms and Natural Disasters
This reading comprehension worksheet is focused on the topic of rainstorm-induced disasters. Student...
W.4.8-1ESS3.B4-ESS3-2
Reading Comprehension Text Evidence
RI.3.1RI.3.2RI.3.10
Main Idea and Supporting Details in Informational Text
RI.3.1RI.3.2RI.3.8
RELATED CURRICULUM RESOURCES
Informational Text —Healthy Teeth and Gums
RI.4.10RI.4.3RF.4.4RF.4.4.A
Informational Text —All About Dentists
Students read an informational text explaining what dentists do and how they are trained. Aligned to...
RI.4.10RI.4.3RF.4.4RF.4.4.A
The Pumpkin Life Cycle
This informational worksheet explores the pumpkin lifecycle, guiding students through procedural ste...
RI.2.3RI.2.10
Rainstorms and Natural Disasters
This reading comprehension worksheet is focused on the topic of rainstorm-induced disasters. Student...
W.4.8-1ESS3.B4-ESS3-2
Understanding the Movement of Tectonic Plates
W.4.94-ESS1-1ESS1.C
Types of Volcanoes
W.4.94-ESS1-1ESS1.C
Chronological order —How to Repot a Plant
This informational text on how to repot a plant is perfect for learning how to follow steps in a tex...
RI.3.3W.3.3.CRI.3.8RL.2.5
The Butterfly Life Cycle
This informational text on the butterfly lifecycle is perfect for learning how to follow steps in a ...
RF.3.4RF.3.4.ARI.3.1RI.3.3
Happy Birthday Cake
RL.K.4-2RL.1.4-2
How Do Scientists Study Past Climates?
Students will analyze how tools like ice cores and tree rings provide scientific evidence about Eart...
RI.4.1RI.4.2RI.4.3.4.RI.4.74-ESS2-2
Baxter and the Missing Diary Caper
In this short mystery story, Baxter the clever talking dog uses his detective skills to solve the ca...
RL.3.2L.3.4.ARF.3.4.CRL.3.5
The Olympic Games
RL.2.10RL.3.10RL.3.1RL.2.2
The Backwards Halloween
In the quirky Topsy-Turvy Town, Halloween is celebrated backwards: kids wear inside-out costumes and...
The Mix-Up Witch
Wendy the Witch's Halloween excitement leads to a comical mix-up when she accidentally grabs her cat...
The Mission Control Room
This comprehensive passage introduces students to the complex world of space mission control, connec...
The Space Food Lab
This engaging passage explores the fascinating world of space food technology, aligning with NGSS st...
Informational Text —Migratory Birds
Engage young minds with this worksheet that delves into the wonders of migratory birds. Learn about ...
RI.4.10RI.4.3RF.4.4RF.4.4.A
Key Details in Text
RI.1.1RI.1.2RI.1.10
Let's Make Slime! Making Connections in Reading
This slime recipe is a great way to test how well your students can follow steps. Students will read...
RI.2.3RI.2.10
Steps in a Technical Procedure
This brownie recipe is a great way to test how well your students can follow steps. Students will re...
RI.2.10RI.2.3
Reading for Details —Squirrels
Students read about squirrels and practice asking and answering questions to identify key details fr...
Reading for Details —Penguins
Students read about penguins and answer who, what, when, where, why, and how questions about details...
Informational Text — Armadillos
This informational text on armadillos is a great way to practice reading comprehension. Students wil...
RI.2.1RI.2.10
Informational Text — Penguins
This informational text on penguins is a great way to practice reading comprehension. Students will ...
RI.2.1RI.2.10
The Principle of Island Biogeography
The Principle of Island Biogeography explains how island size and distance from the mainland affect ...
7.RI.7.3
The Blue Whale- Endangered Species
The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth, feeding on krill and found in oceans worldwide. Liste...
Silviculture: The Science of Forest Management
Silviculture is the science of growing and managing forests to meet goals like timber production, bi...
7.RI.7.2
Furbish’s Lousewort- A Rare Flowering Plant
Furbish’s Lousewort is a rare flowering plant found only in Maine and New Brunswick. Discovered by b...
Main Idea and Supporting Details in Informational Text
RI.3.1RI.3.2RI.3.8
How Turtles Move
Turtles have evolved diverse locomotion methods to suit their varied habitats. Land-dwelling turtles...
RI.1.8
GIla Monster
The Gila Monster is a large, venomous lizard found in desert regions. It has thick, bumpy skin that ...
Melting Ice and Hungry Polar Bears
Turtle Sense of Hearing
Turtles possess a fascinating auditory system that, while different from mammals, is well-adapted to...
Different Types of Turtles
The world of turtles is incredibly diverse, with over 350 species showcasing a wide array of shapes,...
Desert Scorpion
The Desert Scorpion is a resilient arachnid that inhabits the desert. It has a hard exoskeleton for ...
Kit Fox
The Kit Fox is a small yet agile desert animal known for its distinctive large ears and long, bushy ...
Why Starfish are Important
Starfish play a crucial role in maintaining the delicate balance of marine ecosystems. As key predat...
RI.1.1RI.1.2RI.1.8
What is a Starfish?
Starfish, also known as sea stars, are fascinating marine animals that captivate young learners. The...
RI.1.1RI.1.2RI.1.8
Ways to Conserve Water— Word Choice
L.4.6
Food conservation—Academic vocabulary
Engage your 4th graders in learning about food conservation with this informative worksheet, aligned...
L.4.6
Main Topic and Key Details in Stories
RI.1.2RI.1.1RI.1.10
Reading Comprehension Text Evidence
RI.3.1RI.3.2RI.3.10
Reading Comprehension Key Details Practice
RI.2.1RI.2.2RI.2.10
Reading Comprehension - Science and Social Studies
RI.2.10RI.2.1RI.2.2RI.2.4
Ms. Lee's Weather Watchers
This passage addresses NGSS K-ESS2-1 through systematic weather observations. Students learn to trac...
Emma's Sunny Day Picnic
This cheerful story chronicles Emma and May's sunny day picnic adventure. It emphasizes sun safety w...
Emma's Rainy Day Adventure
This heartwarming story follows sisters Emma and May as they transform a gloomy rainy day into a fun...
Jack’s Weather Journal
This passage addresses ESS2.D by demonstrating how to observe and record different weather condition...
Use of Reason and Evidence
This informational text on the benefits of reading will ask students to find the main point the auth...
RI.2.8RI.2.10
Teachers—Informational Text
This worksheet will help your students to find the main point an author is trying to make, as well a...
RI.K.8