Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions for 3rd Grade

Are your 3rd Graders struggling with non-fiction reading comprehension? This resource can help!

Reading comprehension is a crucial skill, but it can be a challenge for many students. As a frequent component of most language arts standardized tests, it is critical that students practice and develop this very important reading skill.. That's why we created Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages for 3rd Grade.

The reading passages included in this resource grab students' attention and cover engaging topics such as wetsuit-wearing penguins, sports, dog training and more. The multiple choice questions after each story allow readers to refer back to the text to find evidence that supports their answers. This boosts critical thinking and analytical reading abilities.

Features

• 7 original Informational Text Reading Passages on high-interest topics

• Multiple Choice Questions after each story to reinforce comprehension and close reading skills

• Answer Keys

• 4 Graphic Organizers to help organize ideas to enhance comprehension

• No-prep, 28 pages in easily printable PDF format

Although targeted to 3rd graders, this resource can also benefit older students or English language learners. The focused reading comprehension practice prepares students for standardized testing and builds essential skills for academic success.

If you want to take your students' non-fiction comprehension to the next level, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions for 3rd Grade is a must-have addition to your 3rd grade reading program. Give your students the tools to become insightful thoughtful readers.

The Stories

What is an Aye-Aye?

How to Train Your Dog to Play Basketball

No Girls Allowed!

Alligator or Crocodile?

The First Space Dogs

Penguin Gets His Own Wetsuit

Spotted! A Spotted Zebra

Graphic Organizers

Informational Text Notes Organizer

Timeline/Sequence Organizer

Comparison Organizer Chart

Main Idea Organizer

This resource targeting informational text reading comprehension addresses many of the 3rd Grade Common Core ELA Reading standards.

RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.10, RF.3.4, CCRA.R.1

If you are looking for a 4th grade level non-fiction reading comprehension resource please try 4th Grade Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions