Finding Something To Do – Reading Comprehension Worksheet – 3rd Grade

Looking for simple, effective reading comprehension practice for third grade? The Finding Something To Do – Reading Comprehension Worksheet is a ready-to-print reading resource that students can complete on their own after a short introduction.

Learning objective: Students will review reading comprehension, practice it in context, and show what they know in a way that is easy for the teacher to check.

Why it works: Students stay on task because the directions are short and the practice is the right size for one sitting. Teachers save time because the page is ready to print and easy to check.

What's included:

• 2-page printable worksheet

• Answer key (1 page)

• Cover page

How it's organized: Students read the directions at the top, complete the practice items one at a time, and finish with a quick look back over their work.

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:

• Use it as an exit ticket the day after a reading comprehension lesson to see who needs more support.

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

• Project the page and solve one or two items as a class before students work on their own.

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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