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Grade 3 Reading Comprehension Curriculum Resources

Introduce young readers to the concept of reading comprehension with our interactive and printable curriculum resources. These resources guide children through understanding and interpreting texts in an engaging and accessible format, improving overall reading proficiency.

interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.2,RL.3.1,RL.3.3,RL.2.2,RF.2.4,RF.2.4.A,RF.3.4,RL.2.10 - Fable on The King’s Quest—Author's Purpose - thumbnail
Fable on The King’s Quest—Author's Purpose
This fable with comprehension questions will teach students that it is never a smart idea to judge a...
RL.3.2RL.3.1RL.3.3RL.2.2
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.2,L.3.4.A,RF.3.4.C,RL.3.5,RL.3.3,RL.2.2 - Carl and the Lost Girl—Moral of the Story - thumbnail
Carl and the Lost Girl—Moral of the Story
This fable with comprehension questions will teach students about kindness and trust. Students will ...
RL.3.2L.3.4.ARF.3.4.CRL.3.5
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS L.3.5.A,L.3.5,RL.3.4 - Literal and Nonliteral Language - thumbnail
Literal and Nonliteral Language
This worksheet on nonliteral language will help students to learn several examples of nonliteral phr...
L.3.5.AL.3.5RL.3.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.1,RL.3.3,RF.3.4.C,L.3.4.A,RF.3.4,RF.3.4.A,RL.3.10,RL.2.10,RI.2.1,RF.2.4,RF.2.4.A - Mark's Awesome Birthday Party - thumbnail
Mark's Awesome Birthday Party
This fiction passage about a child's birthday party with comprehension questions will keep your stud...
RL.3.1RL.3.3RF.3.4.CL.3.4.A
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.3,RL.3.2,RL.3.1,RL.3.10,RF.3.4,RF.3.4.A,RL.2.2,RL.2.1,RL.2.3,RL.2.10,RF.2.4.A,RF.2.4 - The Honey Jar—Evidence from text - thumbnail
The Honey Jar—Evidence from text
This fable with comprehension questions will teach students about being truthful. Students will iden...
RL.3.3RL.3.2RL.3.1RL.3.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.10,RL.3.10,RL.3.1,RL.2.2,RL.3.2,RI.3.10,RL.3.3 - Eva's Aquarium Visit - thumbnail
Eva's Aquarium Visit
Embark on an enchanting journey with Eva as she visits the aquarium with her family. Feel her excite...
RL.2.10RL.3.10RL.3.1RL.2.2
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - Otters at the River - thumbnail
Otters at the River
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.2,L.3.4.A,RF.3.4.C,RL.3.5,RL.3.3,RL.2.2,RL.2.10,RL.3.10,RL.3.1,RL.2.2,RL,RL.3.3 - Baxter and the Vanishing Veggies - thumbnail
Baxter and the Vanishing Veggies
Baxter investigates disappearing vegetables from Emma's garden and collects clues leading to Marshma...
RL.3.2L.3.4.ARF.3.4.CRL.3.5
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - The Exciting Arrival - thumbnail
The Exciting Arrival
In 'The Exciting Arrival,' young Sarah and her classmates embark on a thrilling field trip to the Sp...
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - The Mars Rover - thumbnail
The Mars Rover
The Mars Rover' introduces young readers to the cutting-edge technology used in exploring other plan...
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - Emma's Kite Day - thumbnail
Emma's Kite Day
This engaging story captures the thrill of kite-flying on a windy day. Sisters Emma and May head to ...
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - The Foggy Morning Mystery - thumbnail
The Foggy Morning Mystery
This intriguing story follows Emma and May as they venture into a fog-covered world. Emma explains t...
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - Wildfire Safety - thumbnail
Wildfire Safety
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - Earthquake Morning - thumbnail
Earthquake Morning
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - Maya's Wildfire Morning - thumbnail
Maya's Wildfire Morning
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - Tim's Shaky Day - thumbnail
Tim's Shaky Day
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS L.3.5.A,L.3.5,L.4.5.A - Literal and Nonliteral Meanings in Context - thumbnail
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Literal and Nonliteral Meanings in Context
L.3.5.AL.3.5L.4.5.A

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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.1.5-3 - Fiction vs Nonfiction - thumbnail
Fiction vs Nonfiction
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.1,RL.3.3,RF.3.4.C,L.3.4.A,RF.3.4,RF.3.4.A,RL.3.10,RL.2.10,RI.2.1,RF.2.4,RF.2.4.A - Mark's Awesome Birthday Party - thumbnail
Mark's Awesome Birthday Party
This fiction passage about a child's birthday party with comprehension questions will keep your stud...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.K.5 - Book Covers - thumbnail
Book Covers
This worksheet will help your class to understand the elements of a book cover. Students must identi...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.1.4.A,RF.1.4.B,RI.1.1,RI.1.2,RI.1.3 - The Weather - thumbnail
The Weather
This reading passage on sunny day will enhance and test the reading comprehension skills of Grade 1 ...
RF.1.4.ARF.1.4.BRI.1.1RI.1.2
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.10,RL.3.10,RL.3.1,RL.2.2,RL.3.2,RI.3.10,RL.3.3 - Eva's Aquarium Visit - thumbnail
Eva's Aquarium Visit
Embark on an enchanting journey with Eva as she visits the aquarium with her family. Feel her excite...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.2,L.3.4.A,RF.3.4.C,RL.3.5,RL.3.3,RL.2.2,RL.2.10,RL.3.10,RL.3.1,RL.2.2,RL,RL.3.3 - Baxter and the Vanishing Veggies - thumbnail
Baxter and the Vanishing Veggies
Baxter investigates disappearing vegetables from Emma's garden and collects clues leading to Marshma...
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - Otters at the River - thumbnail
Otters at the River
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - The Upside-Down Vampire - thumbnail
The Upside-Down Vampire
Vinnie the Vampire, residing in a spooky old castle, faces a unique challenge every Halloween - he's...
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - The Pumpkin That Wouldn't Smile - thumbnail
The Pumpkin That Wouldn't Smile
In Old Farmer Joe's pumpkin patch, one pumpkin named Grumpy refuses to smile, no matter how Joe carv...
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - The Mars Rover - thumbnail
The Mars Rover
The Mars Rover' introduces young readers to the cutting-edge technology used in exploring other plan...
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - The Sneaky Skeleton's Sweet Surprise - thumbnail
The Sneaky Skeleton's Sweet Surprise
Bony Bob, the hungriest skeleton in town, faces a unique Halloween challenge - he has an uncontrolla...
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - The Haunted Cookie Jar - thumbnail
The Haunted Cookie Jar
In the mysterious Spooky Sweet Shop, a magical cookie jar that no one can open becomes the center of...
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - The Exciting Arrival - thumbnail
The Exciting Arrival
In 'The Exciting Arrival,' young Sarah and her classmates embark on a thrilling field trip to the Sp...
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - School Garden Fix - thumbnail
School Garden Fix
This passage shows how systematic observation and measurement help identify problems. Students learn...
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - Park Problem Solvers - thumbnail
Park Problem Solvers
This passage explores how the engineering design process can address environmental issues. Students ...
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - Playground Puddles - thumbnail
Playground Puddles
This passage demonstrates how gathering data helps solve practical problems. Students learn to use m...
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - Better Bins - thumbnail
Better Bins
This passage demonstrates how students communicate design ideas through drawings and models. Student...
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - Rain Shelter - thumbnail
Rain Shelter
This passage explores how students use drawings and models to share design ideas. Students learn to ...
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.1.5 - Fiction vs Nonfiction Texts — Tigers - thumbnail
Fiction vs Nonfiction Texts — Tigers
This worksheet on tigers is a great way to test to see if your class knows the difference between fi...
RL.1.5
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.1.5 - Fiction vs Nonfiction Texts — Dentists - thumbnail
Fiction vs Nonfiction Texts — Dentists
This worksheet on dentists is a great way to test to see if your class knows the difference between ...
RL.1.5
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.1.10 - The Rainbow Poem - thumbnail
The Rainbow Poem
RL.1.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.1.10 - Bubbles—Rhyming Poem - thumbnail
Bubbles—Rhyming Poem
RL.1.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.10 - Informational Text — Fascinating Fungi - thumbnail
Informational Text — Fascinating Fungi
RL.4.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - Winnie's Wacky Witch Brew - thumbnail
Winnie's Wacky Witch Brew
Winnie the Witch, residing in a colorful cottage at the edge of Whimsical Woods, annually brews a sp...
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - Moving Boxes - thumbnail
Moving Boxes
This passage aligns with NGSS K-PS2-1 by demonstrating how different strengths of pushes affect obje...
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - The Soccer Game - thumbnail
The Soccer Game
This educational passage explores the NGSS K-PS2-1 standard through a relatable soccer scenario. Stu...
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - Lily and Her Busy Day - thumbnail
Lily and Her Busy Day
This short story introduces young learners to the concepts of motion and forces, specifically rollin...
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - Learning About Clouds - thumbnail
Learning About Clouds
This passage teaches basic cloud identification through simple comparisons to familiar objects. Stud...
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.2,L.3.4.A,RF.3.4.C,RL.3.5,RL.3.3,RL.2.2 - Carl and the Lost Girl—Moral of the Story - thumbnail
Carl and the Lost Girl—Moral of the Story
This fable with comprehension questions will teach students about kindness and trust. Students will ...
RL.3.2L.3.4.ARF.3.4.CRL.3.5
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.2,RL.3.1,RL.3.3,RL.2.2,RF.2.4,RF.2.4.A,RF.3.4,RL.2.10 - Fable on The King’s Quest—Author's Purpose - thumbnail
Fable on The King’s Quest—Author's Purpose
This fable with comprehension questions will teach students that it is never a smart idea to judge a...
RL.3.2RL.3.1RL.3.3RL.2.2
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.3,RL.3.2,RL.3.1,RL.3.10,RF.3.4,RF.3.4.A,RL.2.2,RL.2.1,RL.2.3,RL.2.10,RF.2.4.A,RF.2.4 - The Honey Jar—Evidence from text - thumbnail
The Honey Jar—Evidence from text
This fable with comprehension questions will teach students about being truthful. Students will iden...
RL.3.3RL.3.2RL.3.1RL.3.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.1.10 - Reading Comprehension— Reese & Cece - thumbnail
Reading Comprehension— Reese & Cece
This short fiction story is a great way to practice reading comprehension. Students will read the te...
RL.1.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.1.4.A,RF.1.4,RL.1.1,RL.1.10 - Short Story on Birds - thumbnail
Short Story on Birds
This short story about a girl and her bird feeder is perfect for practicing reading comprehension. S...
RF.1.4.ARF.1.4RL.1.1RL.1.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.1.1,RF.1.4,RF.1.4.A,RL.1.10 - Reading—The Airport - thumbnail
Reading—The Airport
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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.1.1,RL.1.10 - Reading —Sunny and the Missing Pencil - thumbnail
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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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.2 - Retelling Stories - thumbnail
Retelling Stories
This graphic oragnizer is a great way to see if your readers can retell the story. Students will lis...
RL.K.2
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.1.1,RF.1.4,RF.1.4.A,RL.1.10 - Baking Cookies —Analyzing Key Details - thumbnail
Baking Cookies —Analyzing Key Details
This short fiction story is a great way to practice reading comprehension. Students will read the te...
RL.1.1RF.1.4RF.1.4.ARL.1.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.1,RL.2.10 - Short Story —Norah and the Fire Alarm - thumbnail
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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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.1,RL.2.10 - Angela and Marie—Short Story - thumbnail
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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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.2.4.A,RF.2.4,RL.2.1 - Luca and Lily—Understanding Text - thumbnail
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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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.6 - Short Story — Lucky Finds a Home - thumbnail
Short Story — Lucky Finds a Home
RL.4.6
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS L.3.5.A,L.3.5,RL.3.4 - Literal and Nonliteral Language - thumbnail
Literal and Nonliteral Language
This worksheet on nonliteral language will help students to learn several examples of nonliteral phr...
L.3.5.AL.3.5RL.3.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - Beach Day Science - thumbnail
Beach Day Science
This passage addresses NGSS K-PS3-1 by comparing temperature differences in materials exposed to sun...
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - Building Shade Structures - thumbnail
Building Shade Structures
In this passage, Alex and Mia use a simple tent to block sunlight and create a cooler place to play....
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - Observing Sunlight and Heat - thumbnail
Observing Sunlight and Heat
This reading passage introduces children to the concept of how sunlight affects Earth’s surfaces. Us...
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - The Hot Playground - thumbnail
The Hot Playground
This passage explores NGSS K-PS3-1 through familiar playground experiences. Students observe how sun...
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - Shade from the Sun - thumbnail
Shade from the Sun
In this story, Leo and Emma use an umbrella to block the sunlight and stay cool while playing in the...
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - Warmth from the Sun - thumbnail
Warmth from the Sun
This reading passage tells the story of Liam at the beach, exploring how sunlight affects the temper...
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - The Sun Shelter - thumbnail
The Sun Shelter
This passage addresses NGSS K-PS3-2 through a practical experiment with sun shelters. Students learn...
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS  - Hungry Organisms - thumbnail
Hungry Organisms
This educational passage addresses NGSS K-LS1-1 by comparing plant and animal survival needs through...
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