Grade 3 Reading Comprehension Real World Fiction Curriculum Resources
Introduce young readers to reading comprehension in real-world fiction with our interactive and printable curriculum resources. These resources guide children through understanding and interpreting texts set in real-world scenarios in an engaging and accessible format, improving overall reading proficiency.
Informational Text—Where Do You Live?
This informational text on urban, suburban, rural areas is a great way to practice reading fluency a...
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What Do Humans Need? Informational text
This worksheet contains an informational text on what humans need to survive. Following the passage ...
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Informational Text—Where Do You Live?
This informational text on urban, suburban, rural areas is a great way to practice reading fluency a...
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What Do Humans Need? Informational text
This worksheet contains an informational text on what humans need to survive. Following the passage ...
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Airplanes Informational Text
This informational text on airplanes is a great way to practice reading comprehension. Students will...
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The Rubik's Cube
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Point of View in Informational Text
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Short Story —Norah and the Fire Alarm
This short story about a girl who is afraid of the fire alarm is a great way to practice comprehensi...
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Angela and Marie—Short Story
This short story about a cat having kittens is a great way to practice comprehension. Students will ...
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Luca and Lily—Understanding Text
This short story about a trip to the animal shelter is a great way to practice comprehension. Studen...
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Real Life Word Connections
Interactive grade 1 activity to help students identify real-life connections between words and their...
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Word Meaning in Real Life Context
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Story Details and Elements
In this worksheet students will read a short story passage and answer multiple choice questions that...
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Citing Textual Evidence
In this worksheet students will read a short realistic fiction passage and answer multiple choice qu...
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Reading—The Airport
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Reading —Sunny and the Missing Pencil
This worksheet is a great way to practice reading comprehension and fluency. Students will read the ...
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Baking Cookies —Analyzing Key Details
This short fiction story is a great way to practice reading comprehension. Students will read the te...
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The City—Context Clues
This informational text is a great way to build vocabulary and practice context clues. Students will...
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Informational Text —The History of Toothpaste
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Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
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Distinguishing Point of View
This fiction passage about a trip to the amusement park is perfect for teaching point of view. Stude...
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At The Amusement Park!
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Living in the City
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Point of View
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Author's Opinion
These short passages are perfect for introducing point of view. Students will read three paragraphs ...
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Reading Comprehension Text Evidence
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Reading Comprehension Key Details Practice
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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...
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Steps in a Technical Procedure
This brownie recipe is a great way to test how well your students can follow steps. Students will re...
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Reading Informational Text Practice
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All about shells—Informational Text
This informational text on mollusks will teach your students all about these awesome animals! Free r...
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My Book
This worksheet will help your class to understand the elements of a book cover. Students will decora...
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Reading Comprehension: The Grand Canyon
This informational text on the Grand Canyon will teach your students all about this incredible wonde...
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Pollination: A Crucial Ecosystem Service
Explore the vital role of pollination beyond plant reproduction, as it sustains ecosystems by ensuri...
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The Role of Pollinators in Nature
Learn about the fascinating world of pollinators and discover their crucial role in the reproductive...
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Secrets of Seed Dispersal: How Plants Travel
Plants may seem stationary, but their seeds have amazing ways to travel! Explore the fascinating wor...
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Coral: Ocean's Living Treasure
Coral, a fascinating marine animal, captivates young minds with its rock-like appearance and vibrant...
Starfish and Their Babies
Starfish, or sea stars, exhibit diverse and fascinating reproductive strategies that ensure the cont...
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Sports: Simone Biles
Simone Biles has won 32 Olympic and World Championship medals and is known for her incredible skill,...
Sports: Serena Williams
Serena Williams is not only a tennis champion with 23 Grand Slam titles but also an advocate for wom...
Heroes for Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer
Fannie Lou Hamer overcame racial segregation and poverty to become a powerful voice for civil rights...
Heroes for Freedom: Mahatma Gandhi,
Mahatma Gandhi led India to independence through non-violent resistance. His peaceful protests, like...
Heroes for Freedom: Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela's struggle against apartheid made him a global symbol for peace and equality. After s...
Heroes for Freedom: Cesar Chavez
Cesar Chavez fought for farm workers' rights, co-founding the United Farm Workers (UFW) and leading ...
Heroes for Freedom: Martin Luther King Jr
Martin Luther King Jr. was a key leader in the civil rights movement, advocating for equality throug...
Sports: Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi, known for his unparalleled dribbling and passing, has broken records, won multiple FIF...
Sports: Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt, known as the 'Lightning Bolt,' won eight Olympic gold medals and set world records, insp...
Sports: LeBron James
LeBron James is known for his exceptional basketball skills and his philanthropic efforts, including...
Heroes for Freedom: Thurgood Marshall
Thurgood Marshall's legal career helped end racial segregation in schools and secured civil rights p...
Heroes for Freedom: Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony was a key figure in the women's rights movement, tirelessly campaigning for women's...
Heroes for Freedom: Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai's advocacy for girls' education led her to become a global symbol of courage. Despi...
Heroes for Freedom: Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman, born into slavery, became a hero who risked her life to lead others to freedom throu...