A Day at the Circus Reading Comprehension Worksheet – 3rd Grade

A Day at the Circus Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives third grade students focused, no-prep practice with reading comprehension. It is a print-and-go reading page that fits easily into a mini-lesson, a center rotation, or a quick review day.

Learning objective: Students will practice reading comprehension and apply the skill independently by completing each task on the page.

Why it works: Practice like this gives students a chance to try reading comprehension on their own after you teach it. Because the page is quick to complete and easy to review, it fits into almost any part of the school day.

What's included:

• 2-page printable worksheet

• Answer key (1 page)

• Cover page

How it's organized: Short, student-friendly directions sit at the top of the page, followed by practice items that move from simple to more challenging.

Grade level: Designed for third grade students. It also works well for second grade and fourth grade students who need extra practice or a fresh review.

How to use it: It works well for whole-class lessons, small groups, early finishers, homework, review days, intervention time, and sub tubs.

Answer key: An answer key is included, so you can check work quickly or let students self-correct.

Teaching tips and variations:

• Send it home as homework so families can see what their child is learning in reading.

• Pair students to compare answers and talk through any differences.

• Keep a few copies in your early finisher bin for independent review.

Skills covered: Reading Comprehension, Reading

Standards: Supports Common Core RL.3.1, RI.3.1.

File type: PDF, ready to print.

Number of pages: 4 (2 worksheet pages, 1 answer key page, 1 cover page).

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