Why Do I Have a Cold? Reading Comprehension Worksheet – 3rd Grade

Why Do I Have a Cold? Reading Comprehension Worksheet helps third grade learners practice health and nutrition with clear directions and a clean, kid-friendly layout. Print it and it is ready for class, homework, or homeschool lessons.

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

Why it works: Practice like this gives students a chance to try health and nutrition 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: The page starts with clear directions so students know exactly what to do, then gives them focused practice items to complete in order.

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:

• Model the first item together, then let students finish the rest independently.

• Use it as an exit ticket the day after a health and nutrition lesson to see who needs more support.

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

Skills covered: Health and Nutrition, Human Body, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Science

Standards: Supports Common Core RI.3.1, RI.3.2.

File type: PDF, ready to print.

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

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