3rd Grade Common Core: RI.3.1
Common Core Identifier: RI.3.1 / Grade: 3
Curriculum: Reading Informational: Key Ideas and Details
Detail: Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
126 Common Core State Standards (CCSS) aligned worksheets found:
Owls have special adaptations that allow them to fly without making a sound, and hunt during the dark nighttime hours.
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Students can discover Egypt's Great Pyramid and the Sphinx in this quick reading comprehension worksheet.
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The history of piggy banks and how today's popular design was actually a mistake.
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Students read a short nonfiction paragraph about cheetahs and answer the questions that follow.
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Find out how pattern camouflage, color camouflage, and mimicry can benefit predators and prey.
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Find out how to build a mealworm habitat and raise your own darkling beetles.
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Earthworms have no eyes, no nose, no ears, no bones, no arms, and no legs. They do, however, have very complex bodies.
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What is unique about the trees in this strange place? Students learn the secrets of the painted desert.
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Why does a camel have humps? It's not to store water, but rather to store fat. Separate camel facts from fiction with this article.
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Quick-read paragraph with factual information about the White House.
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Brief, nonfiction passage explaining how pencil graphite was discovered, and what the numbers on pencils mean.
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Chameleons can change color, rotate their eyes, and have toes that are specially adapted for climbing.
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Learn all about roly-poly pill bugs, which curl up in a ball to protect themselves.
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Read the article about waterspouts and answer the comprehension questions.
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Learn dozens of fascinating facts about giraffes, then answer the comprehension questions.
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There are lots of fun facts about Polar Bears, Grizzly Bears, and Giant Pandas in this article.
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Discover what's unusual about a chipmunk's cheeks, along with other interesting chipmunk facts.
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An amazing article about your brain, plus a series of seven reading comprehension questions to go with the article.
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Learn about each type of cloud with this article and illustration.
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Read about the differences between carnivores, omnivores, and herbivores.
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Answer the question on this worksheet. Questions include: "Can a dolphin drown? Explain." and "Is a bat a mammal or a bird? Explain."
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Learn about the many unique moons of our solar system. (approx. 3rd grade level)
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Are grasshoppers a farmer's friend or foe? Actually, both. Find out how grasshoppers can help and harm humans.
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The bold colors of a Monarch butterfly serve as a warning symbol to predators. Learn about this fascinating insect and its life cycle.
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Learn about hibernating animals, why they hibernate, and what happens to their bodies during the winter months.
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Choose the correct vertebrate group for each description, match the animal with its vertebrate classification, and three short-answer questions.
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Did you know an octopus can vanish in a cloud of smoke, just like a magician? It's just one of many ways octopuses defend themselves. This 3rd grade reading comprehension article is interesting and free to use!
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Keep a record of your family's expenses for one week and group them according to needs and wants.
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An article about the history of the Jack o' Lantern. Includes comprehension and vocabulary questions.
(Approx. Grade Levels: 3-5)
(Approx. Grade Levels: 3-5)
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Read about the many different habitats found within a mountain ecosystem.
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Quick-read passage teaches students about a cave that is so long, it hasn't been entirely mapped.
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Learn about the events that cause winter, how animals prepare for winter, and wintertime activities people enjoy.
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Another quick read paragraph with facts and questions about the Amazon River.
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Read all about the dairy capital of the United States: Wisconsin! Then answer a series of reading comprehension questions, a vocabulary activity, and a writing prompt.
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Read this short article about several animals' eyes and vision abilities. Learn who has the largest eyes, who can see from high in the sky, and more fun facts about animal eyes.
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This short reading passage is about one of the most well-known historic buildings in the world. Learn a bit about the building and answer several questions to complete this worksheet.
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The Grand Canyon is known for its enormous size and colorful landscape. It also reveals some of the most ancient rock layers in all of North America.
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Some short-answer thinking questions about a frog's life cycle
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Read all about the unique wading bird known as the spoonbill with this short reading comprehension passage. Then test your understanding with 4 questions.
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This short reading passage discusses the different types of feet animals have, from the Arctic fox's furry feet to the eagle's sharp talons.
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This reading comprehension passage tells about the Titanic's journey up to and including its tragic sinking. The attached worksheets include multiple choice and short answer questions, a vocabulary crossword, and a writing prompt.
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The way the earth's rotation and revolution interact with the sun means night can sometimes last 24 hours in some places! This short article helps explain the fascinating phenomenon to students.
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Read about Arches National Park, including how it formed, travel tips for visiting, and some of the most popular sights to see while there. Then answer the reading comprehension questions that follow.
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This 2nd grade science activity has your class match each body of water picture card with the correct definition card.
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Did you know groundhogs can climb trees? They're great swimmers too! They can also whistle and bark. Learn many more fascinating facts about groundhogs in this article.
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Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States. It was formed in a crater when a volcano, Mount Mazama, collapsed.
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Hoover Dam was built during the Great Depression, in the Colorado River, on the border between Arizona and Nevada.
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Learn the three segments of the world's most populous type of animal and other facts! Then answer questions, including identifying true or false statements and the author's purpose.
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American Founding Father Samuel Adams signed the Declaration of Independence and served in the Second Continental Congress.
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Hide these cards around your classroom and have students search for them. When they find them, they'll be able to answer the corresponding question on their worksheet.
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Although not the oldest set of laws ever written, Hammurabi's Code was much longer than others of the time. Learn about the famous source of the saying "an eye for an eye!" in these three paragraphs.
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A short passage that teaches students about Mount Rushmore.
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This article compares and contrasts river hippos and pygmy hippos. Students can read the article and then answer several reading comprehension questions, complete a vocabulary activity, and respond to a writing prompt.
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This short passage about squirrels is written at a third-grade level and features questions to test students' understanding of the text.
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This short article is about different types of tongues in the animal kingdom. Students can read the passage and then answer three comprehension questions.
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Read this overview of the sinking of the Titanic, including information about the ship and planned voyage, as well as the disaster that ensued.
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Print out this cute story for your students to read and respond to. The worksheet includes comprehension questions, a vocab activity, and a writing prompt.
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The Navajo Native American people helped the American war effort in World War II in an incredible way! Their language served as a code used by the military to communicate important information that the enemy couldn't figure out. Learn all about the "Navajo Code Talkers" in this social studies text.
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How did the U.S. go from 13 colonies to 50 states? How does a place become a state? Learn about the path to statehood, then complete ordering and matching questions, a crossword, and more!
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Yellowstone was the first national park in the United States. It is home to Old Faithful, a geyser that regularly erupts with a spray of water and steam.
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Cut out and hide these cards all over the classroom. Then have students look for them and answer the questions on the attached worksheet. It's an engaging way to get students learning about the history and culture of ancient Rome.
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This short article about dandelions gives an informative overview of the plant's life cycle. After reading the passage, students will answer three reading comprehension questions.
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Summarize the main idea of the book and list interesting facts you've learned.
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The aptly named Great Lakes started forming around 14,000 years ago and hold more than a fifth of Earth's fresh water. Read all about them in this informative article.
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Learn about two different types of germs: bacteria and viruses. Find out how to prevent germs from making you sick. Discover a special type of bacteria that is actually important to your health.
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Have your students read this short passage on apple trees and answer the reading comprehension questions that go with it.
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The animals in this article all have one thing in common: they lack teeth, yet they're able to eat just fine. Read about how other body parts help these animals eat their food. Then answer the questions on the worksheet.
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Explore the 5 dwarf planets in our solar system and learn why Pluto is no longer classified as a planet with this educational science printable PDF. Designed for 5th grade students, this resource offers clear explanations of planetary classifications.
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Puerto Rico's unofficial version of a national animal is the coqui. This tiny frog happens to be the loudest amphibian in the world! Learn all about it in this 2-page article.
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This short nonfiction article discusses various animals and why and how they spit! The high-interest text is paired with three comprehension questions.
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Read and answer questions about the different types of coverings animals have, such as fur, blubber, scales, and feathers. Even coats of mucus are discussed!
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This article about the pronghorn gives information about these fast animals. The article is accompanied by reading comprehension questions, a vocabulary activity, and a writing prompt.
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This short reading comprehension passage gives an overview of gladiators in ancient Rome and includes 5 follow-up questions.
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Read up on West Virginia's first and only national park. This hidden gem is home to one of the oldest rivers on the planet!
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This worksheet has 5 questions to answer after reading a short passage about the kinds of clothing that were worn in ancient Rome.
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This worksheet features a scenic landscape illustration, including mountains, hills, a plain, a river, a plateau, and a volcano. Third grade students are tasked with matching each formation with its correct definition and location on the illustration.
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This reading passage about Johnny Appleseed is a perfect way to introduce your students to the famous folk hero. Reading comprehension questions, a vocabulary activity, and a writing prompt are included.
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This short passage is all about the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. It has facts about the mall's size, the things you can do there, and more!
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Learn about the anatomy and behaviors of one of the most feared spiders in the world.
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Pseudoscorpions are tiny, harmless scorpion-like creatures that can sometimes be found in bathrooms. Read about these interesting arachnids and answer the questions.
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Read this short passage to learn more about the first Olympics.
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This entertaining poem about staying up all night is a great way to introduce students to poetry. The worksheet includes three questions for students to answer.
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Each card for this scavenger hunt features interesting facts about the Titanic, from the people on board to the artifacts left behind. Hide the cards around the room and have students search for them while completing the attached worksheet.
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Learn the similarities and differences between butterflies and moths.
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Want to learn all about coral reefs? This article describes the ocean's most unique living community. Home to thousands of species of fish and other sea animals, coral reefs play an important role in the well-being of the Earth. This reading comprehension article includes short answer, multiple choice, and vocabulary questions.
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Your students can read this short article about animal tails and answer the comprehension questions that follow.
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Learn all about service dogs and how they help people in this fascinating article! Reading comprehension questions, vocabulary, and a writing prompt are included.
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A short article about Martin Luther King, followed by a set of reading comprehension questions.
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This short passage teaches readers about ways mammals keep cool in the heat. It talks about animals that sweat, shed, and even take showers or baths! There are three reading comprehension questions, including a graphic organizer, for students to complete.
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This poem tells about the seasons. It's laid out to visually represent the cycle that moves from one season to the next. After reading the poem, students answer questions, and complete a vocabulary activity and a writing prompt relating to what they've reead.
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This short article is about the United States' only national forest that is a rainforest--El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico.
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Readers of this passage will learn the differences between two animals that look very similar--snakes and glass lizards. Then they'll answer comprehension questions, complete a crossword, and follow a writing prompt.
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Did you know that a seahorse can't swim well and it can actually die of exhaustion in rough water? Learn many seahorse facts in this article.
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Students will enjoy reading about bats, skunks, owls, and other nocturnal animals.
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Known today for its deadly sinking, the Titanic was a fascinating ship that was quite advanced for its time. Learn more about the infamous ship with this reading comprehension article and worksheet.
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The Okapi is a strange animal that looks like a mix between a giraffe and a zebra.
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Have you ever heard of the pink fairy armadillo? Learn all about this miniature armadillo! This article includes short answer and multiple choice questions, vocabulary words, and a writing prompt.
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Learn about the shy and squishy squid! Did you know that a giant squid can grow up to the size of a school bus?! Discover other interesting facts in this printable animal article. Vocabulary words, comprehension questions, and a writing prompt are included in this reading comprehension packet.
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Read this short passage about the wood frog, an amazing amphibian that freezes as a means of hibernation. Then answer the questions that follow.
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This third-grade level reading comprehension passage describes some of the differences between tortoises and turtles. Students will read it and be able to answer several questions, complete a vocab activity, and respond to a writing prompt.
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John Jay co-authored the Federalist Papers with James Madison and Alexander Hamilton. He also served as the the first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
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Look out! The world's second largest, and most ferocious shark may be swimming in an ocean near you.
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This short nonfiction article teaches about the oldest known written piece of literature in history: The Epic of Gilgamesh. Learn what makes it unique, then answer the questions.
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Niagara Falls is located between the United States and Canada. It is a popular tourist destination for visitors from around the world.
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Have your students complete this book review form each time they've finished a book.
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This article discusses the aftermath of the sinking of the Titanic, including how it changed ship safety rules and what happened when the shipwreck was finally located in 1985.
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Professor Al Ligator teaches kids about the five groups of vertebrates. Kids will learn all about mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, and fish.
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The big, bright sunflower doesn't just look like the sun. Its head turns to follow the sun every day! You can also find out the only times it doesn't do that in this short reading.
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Connect the landforms with the matching definitions on this printable science worksheet that focuses on volcanoes, mountains, hills, canyons, plains, plateaus, and more.
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Read about this cool landmark in southeast Tennessee. Then answer the questions that follow.
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Glacier National Park covers over a million acres of Montana. It is home to grizzly bears, moose, wolverines and lynxes.
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