3rd Grade Reading Comprehension Passages [Nonfiction & Fiction]
4.9 (419 reviews)This 3rd grade reading comprehension resource covers ALL fiction and nonfiction content standards. It includes 36 high-interest, professionally written reading passages that are designed to engage your students. 11-12 text-dependent questions (and answers) accompany each passage, and student…
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Subject
- Reading
- Pages
- 225
- Answer key
- Included
- Teaching duration
- 1 Year
- Digital download
- PDF and Word (ZIP)
Description
This 3rd grade reading comprehension resource covers ALL fiction and nonfiction content standards. It includes 36 high-interest, professionally written reading passages that are designed to engage your students. 11-12 text-dependent questions (and answers) accompany each passage, and student question pages come in an editable format! These materials are perfect for guided reading, shared reading, close reading, homework, or morning work. Download the preview for a detailed look of what is included.
What’s Included:
36 high-interest passages (18 nonfiction and 18 fiction)
11-12 text-dependent questions for each passage (72 pages)
Detailed answers for each question
Editable versions of student question pages
Standards correlation chart
Why You Will Love This Resource:
♥ All student question pages are 100% EDITABLE.
♥ Teachers get instant and constant feedback, which makes this the perfect PROGRESS MONITORING tool
♥ It allows you to constantly assess student learning and thus guide formal instruction.
♥ One passage a week and 3 questions a day, so it won’t overwhelm your students and will save you time!
♥ It provides students with MEANINGFUL and CONSISTENT practice of important standards.
♥ Say goodbye to test-prep! Since you are reviewing all year long, you won’t need to spend any time on dreaded content related test-prep.
♥You can use this resources with other grade levels to allow for differentiating.
♥Each week requires only two sheets of paper
How Does This Differ from Other Resources?
✔ You can easily EDIT the student question pages. Cut, paste, or delete your way to the perfectly differentiated resource for your students.
✔ It does not selectively present topics or follow a predetermined scope and sequence, which gives it the flexibility to be used with any program or instructional schedule you are already implementing.
✔ No standards are pushed aside or left out to introduce new content. You can have confidence that all topics will be covered every week, all year long!
✔No extra “Show Your Work” pages needed. This review is formatted with work space built in, leaving plenty of room for students to respond
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This was a great resource for my readers that needed a little easier passages.
These passages are ideal for my 3rd grade students! They offer a nice balance of fiction and nonfiction, and the questions are great for gauging comprehension. Some topics really captured the students' attention more than others. I’ve also used them for distance learning, and they worked well in that setting too. They're incredibly user-friendly and perfect for both small group activities and independent work!
These passages are perfect for my 3rd graders! A great mix of fiction and nonfiction, and the questions really help check for understanding. Super easy to use and great for small groups or independent work!
This resource was a great way to reinforce the learning in my classroom. I used this resource for my weekly reading homework.
I loved using this with my students! Thank you so much!
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What are your plans for 6th+ grades in the future? Are there plans for Weekly Reading Comprehension for them?
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Hi Julio!!! 6th grade for sure and one for 7-8 are very likely!

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