Description
Discover the amazing world of animals while building reading skills!
This engaging nonfiction worksheet set is designed for Grade 3 students to improve reading comprehension, critical thinking, and content-area learning across ELA and science.
🦁 What’s Included:
You’ll get 10 printable passages + activity pages in PDF format. Perfect for whole-class reading, small groups, early finishers, or homework.
Titles in this set:
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The Arctic Fox’s Winter Tricks – Changing fur color and survival in the snow
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Why Dolphins Are So Smart – Communication, teamwork, and intelligence
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The Monarch Butterfly Migration – Epic journeys across continents
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All About Elephants – Size, memory, and family care
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Hummingbirds in Action – Hovering flight and nectar collection
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Crocodile or Alligator? – Key differences between two similar reptiles
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A Day in the Life of a Farm Dog – A nonfiction narrative about a working dog
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The Secret of Kangaroo Pouches – Baby care and marsupial biology
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Fireflies and Their Light – Why fireflies glow and how they do it
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Parrots and Their Mimicry – How parrots copy sounds and why
✨ Each worksheet includes:
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A high-interest nonfiction passage (written at Grade 3 level)
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4–6 comprehension questions
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Vocabulary in context
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A drawing box or extended thinking prompt
📘 Standards Alignment:
Aligned with Common Core RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.4, RI.3.5, RI.3.7, RI.3.10
Supports the development of informational text reading skills and science integration.
🎓 Perfect For:
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Elementary ELA and science teachers
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Reading centers and small groups
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Students who love animals and real-world reading
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Parents seeking meaningful learning at home
Ready to print. Easy to teach. Fun to learn!
Give your students the opportunity to read, learn, and connect with the animal world—one passage at a time.
