Reading Comprehension Worksheets for 3rd Grade
Level 3 (Third Grade)

The printable reading comprehension worksheets listed below were created specially for students at a 3rd grade reading level.  They are completely free for you to print and use in your own classroom.

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Ben's Loose Tooth
Ben's sister Kate is trying to help him remove his wiggly tooth, but nothing is working.  This is a high-interest fiction piece that will require your students to read carefully for details.


Jimmy's Treasure
Jimmy discovers a treasure in his own backyard!  Students read the story and then complete the check-for-understanding questions.


Skunks (Article)
Learn dozens of fascinating facts about stinky, smelly skunks.


The Race (Poem)
A boy loses a running race against his shadow.  Read the poem and answer the questions.


Three Types of Bears (Article)
There are lots of fun facts about Polar Bears, Grizzly Bears, and Giant Pandas in this article.


Martin Luther King (Biography)
A short article about Martin Luther King, followed by a set of reading comprehension questions.


Raccoon Rex (Poem)
Meet a sneaky, undercover thief who steals sandwiches and hot dog buns from campers during the night.


Turtles, Terrapins, and Tortoises
Learn the difference between turtles, terrapins, and tortoises


Twins' Birthday Party
Two sisters celebrate their birthday together.  After reading the story, students answer the comprehension questions.


Creative Cooking (Poem)
A girl's mother lets her play in the kitchen, so she cooks up some wildly creative recipes.


Surprise for Dad
A family works together to surprise Dad.  When he gets home, Dad is the one who surprises them.


The White House (Short)
Quick-read paragraph with factual information about the White House.


Mitchell Family Christmas
The Mitchell Family spends Christmas with grandma and grandpa.


Holidays Throughout the Year
Learn about the similarities and differences between different American holidays.


Mount Rushmore (Short)
A short passage that teaches students about Mount Rushmore.

Pop, Poppity, Pop! (Readers' Theater)
A fun Readers' Theater story about a hungry kickball team whose wish for popcorn is magically granted.

Great Catch (Poem)
A child tries to catch an earthworm, but what he catches isn't exactly what he expects.

Let Go of My Lego!
Disciver how Lego blocks got their name in this fun story.

No Flying in School (Poem)
A teacher scolds a student for flying in school, but then she has a change of heart.  Students love this silly poem.

Sock Balls (Poem)
A kid balls up his dirty socks, which frustrates his mother but leads to creative fun.

Grandma's Garden (Poem)
Grandma is able to grow her own spaghetti sauce in her garden.

Cheeky Chipmunks (Short)
Discover what's unusual about a chipmunk's cheeks, along with other interesting chipmunk facts.

The Painted Desert (Short)
What is unique about the trees in this strange place?  Students learn the secrets of the painted desert.


Egypt (Short)
Students can discover Egypt's Great Pyramid and the Sphinx in this quick reading comprehension worksheet.

Animals Living Together (Poem)
Your kids will enjoy this pretty nature poem about woodland creatures that live in the sky, on land, and in the water.

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