When Robin, Sam, and Chris want a bear for a pet, they are surprised to find out that their parents think it's a wonderful idea.
3rd Grade
Princess Mimi's precious dog, Bibi, has been captured by a fierce dragon! Will Princess Mimi ever get her best friend back safely?
3rd Grade
It's a cosmic catastrophe! Aliens from Planet Zabooboo have invaded Woodland Elementary School! Can Fatima and Caleb come up with a plan that will save their school - and Earth - from an alien invasion? Find out in this entertaining readers' theater script.
3rd Grade
A fun Readers' Theater story about a hungry kickball team whose wish for popcorn is magically granted.
2nd through 4th Grades
Caleb has set out to solve the mystery of his missing socks. Will he be able to discover what keeps making his socks disappear?
3rd Grade
This relatable poem focuses on all of the things a modern day cell phone can do. A phone is no longer just a means of communication, it can do so much more!
When a child gets a pet dragon, she has difficulty finding out what it likes to eat.
3rd Grade
This entertaining poem about staying up all night is a great way to introduce students to poetry. The worksheet includes three questions for students to answer.
3rd Grade
This poem tells about the seasons. It's laid out to visually represent the cycle that moves from one season to the next. After reading the poem, students answer questions, and complete a vocabulary activity and a writing prompt relating to what they've reead.
3rd Grade
Students will read this poem about a dog going trick-or-treating and answer reading comprehension questions and a writing prompt.
3rd Grade
This poem describes the many things a toad can do with a toadstool.
3rd Grade
Meet a sneaky, undercover thief who steals sandwiches and hot dog buns from campers during the night. Your third graders will love this free story worksheet.
3rd Grade
This short poem and worksheet is a great introduction to poetry for young readers.
3rd Grade
In this fun poem, a young girl gets creative when cooking in the kitchen. Her recipes are very similar to Andrew's recipe in the book, Freckle Juice.
3rd Grade
This poem about friendship uses clever wordplay. Students will read it and then use their understanding of it to answer questions and complete a writing prompt.
3rd Grade
A child borrows his mothers camera and takes hundreds of pictures of animals, family, and friends.
3rd Grade
A kid balls up his dirty socks, which frustrates his mother but leads to creative fun.
3rd Grade
Jake the dog walks down the street with his owner, meeting friendly neighbors along the way.
3rd Grade
A boy loses a running race against his shadow. Read the poem and answer the questions.
3rd Grade
A child tries to catch an earthworm, but what he catches isn't exactly what he expects.
3rd Grade
A cute poem about an absent-minded tree house carpenter.
3rd Grade
Grandma is able to grow her own spaghetti sauce in her garden.
3rd Grade
This poem is written from a soccer ball's point-of-view as it is kicked around a field during a game.
2nd through 4th Grades
A cheerful poem about the fun things you can do with autumn leaves.
2nd through 4th Grades
In this cute poem, kids will discover that a furry canine can be the best friend of all!
3rd Grade
A teacher scolds a student for flying in school, but then she has a change of heart. Students love this silly poem.
3rd Grade
A snowman, hot cocoa, and a little wintry magic make this seasonal poem really fun to read! This poem activity includes comprehension questions, a writing prompt, and vocabulary words.
3rd Grade
Your kids will enjoy this pretty nature poem about woodland creatures that live in the sky, on land, and in the water.
3rd Grade
While trying to sleep in Grandma's attic bedroom, the main character of this poem is haunted by giant, moving shadows.
3rd Grade
What do you hope to see happen in the world you live in? This poem will get you thinking how you can "help the world."
3rd Grade
Readers of this passage will learn the differences between two animals that look very similar--snakes and glass lizards. Then they'll answer comprehension questions, complete a crossword, and follow a writing prompt.
3rd Grade
This article about the pronghorn gives information about these fast animals. The article is accompanied by reading comprehension questions, a vocabulary activity, and a writing prompt.
3rd Grade
The aptly named Great Lakes started forming around 14,000 years ago and hold more than a fifth of Earth's fresh water. Read all about them in this informative article.
3rd Grade
How did the U.S. go from 13 colonies to 50 states? How does a place become a state? Learn about the path to statehood, then complete ordering and matching questions, a crossword, and more!
3rd Grade
The history of piggy banks and how today's popular design was actually a mistake.
3rd Grade
Want to learn all about coral reefs? This article describes the ocean's most unique living community. Home to thousands of species of fish and other sea animals, coral reefs play an important role in the well-being of the Earth. This reading comprehension article includes short answer, multiple choice, and vocabulary questions.
3rd Grade
Learn about the shy and squishy squid! Did you know that a giant squid can grow up to the size of a school bus?! Discover other interesting facts in this printable animal article. Vocabulary words, comprehension questions, and a writing prompt are included in this reading comprehension packet.
3rd Grade
Did you know an octopus can vanish in a cloud of smoke, just like a magician? It's just one of many ways octopuses defend themselves. This 3rd grade reading comprehension article is interesting and free to use!
3rd Grade
Have you ever heard of the pink fairy armadillo? Learn all about this miniature armadillo! This article includes short answer and multiple choice questions, vocabulary words, and a writing prompt.
3rd Grade
The bold colors of a Monarch butterfly serve as a warning symbol to predators. Learn about this fascinating insect and its life cycle.
3rd Grade
The animals in this article all have one thing in common: they lack teeth, yet they're able to eat just fine. Read about how other body parts help these animals eat their food. Then answer the questions on the worksheet.
3rd Grade
Professor Al Ligator teaches kids about the five groups of vertebrates. Kids will learn all about mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, and fish.
3rd Grade
Read about Arches National Park, including how it formed, travel tips for visiting, and some of the most popular sights to see while there. Then answer the reading comprehension questions that follow.
3rd Grade
Read all about the dairy capital of the United States: Wisconsin! Then answer a series of reading comprehension questions, a vocabulary activity, and a writing prompt.
3rd Grade
Learn about two different types of germs: bacteria and viruses. Find out how to prevent germs from making you sick. Discover a special type of bacteria that is actually important to your health.
3rd Grade
This article compares and contrasts river hippos and pygmy hippos. Students can read the article and then answer several reading comprehension questions, complete a vocabulary activity, and respond to a writing prompt.
3rd Grade
There are lots of fun facts about Polar Bears, Grizzly Bears, and Giant Pandas in this article.
3rd Grade
Learn dozens of fascinating facts about giraffes, then answer the comprehension questions.
3rd Grade
Why does a camel have humps? It's not to store water, but rather to store fat. Separate camel facts from fiction with this article.
3rd Grade
Learn all about service dogs and how they help people in this fascinating article! Reading comprehension questions, vocabulary, and a writing prompt are included.
3rd Grade
Learn how we're able to extract electrical energy from the sun.
3rd Grade
Discover the reasons animals migrate and read about the places they travel.
3rd Grade
Discover how Lego blocks got their name in this fun story.
3rd Grade
Learn about hibernating animals, why they hibernate, and what happens to their bodies during the winter months.
3rd Grade
Find out how pattern camouflage, color camouflage, and mimicry can benefit predators and prey.
3rd Grade
Three fun and easy soap bubble experiments kids can try.
3rd Grade
Did you know groundhogs can climb trees? They're great swimmers too! They can also whistle and bark. Learn many more fascinating facts about groundhogs in this article.
3rd Grade
Learn dozens of fascinating facts about stinky, smelly skunks.
3rd Grade
Read about the many different habitats found within a mountain ecosystem.
3rd Grade
Find out the science behind roller coasters and how they operate. Learn about potential energy, kinetic energy, and momentum.
3rd Grade
The Navajo Native American people helped the American war effort in World War II in an incredible way! Their language served as a code used by the military to communicate important information that the enemy couldn't figure out. Learn all about the "Navajo Code Talkers" in this social studies text.
3rd and 4th Grades
A short article about Martin Luther King, followed by a set of reading comprehension questions.
3rd Grade
Discover what's unusual about a chipmunk's cheeks, along with other interesting chipmunk facts.
3rd Grade
Learn the three segments of the world's most populous type of animal and other facts! Then answer questions, including identifying true or false statements and the author's purpose.
3rd Grade
Read about an amazing animal that freezes as a means of hibernation: the wood frog! Then answer three questions to test your comprehension of the article.
3rd Grade
Brief, nonfiction passage explaining how pencil graphite was discovered, and what the numbers on pencils mean.
3rd Grade
This worksheet with a short article about apple trees makes for a great reading comprehension activity any time of year, but especially during the fall when it's apple-picking season.
3rd Grade
This short passage about El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico squeezes a lot of information into three short paragraphs.
3rd Grade
Quick-read paragraph with factual information about the White House.
2nd through 4th Grades
What is unique about the trees in this strange place? Students learn the secrets of the painted desert.
2nd through 4th Grades
A short passage that teaches students about Mount Rushmore.
2nd through 4th Grades
In Athens, Greece, sits a building dedicated to the war goddess Athena. The Parthenon is known around the world for its historical value. Read this short passage and answer questions to learn more about it.
3rd Grade
Read a short passage about the world's tallest waterfall and then answer several short answer and multiple choice questions about the text.
3rd Grade
Students can discover Egypt's Great Pyramid and the Sphinx in this quick reading comprehension worksheet.
2nd through 4th Grades
Read this short passage to learn more about the first Olympics.
3rd Grade
Read this short passage about clothes that were worn during ancient Roman times and answer several questions about the text.
3rd Grade
Read this short article about gladiators in Roman times and answer several comprehension questions.
3rd Grade
This Babylonian legal code is famous for its eye-for-an-eye, tooth-for-a-tooth approach - but did you know it also decreed how much renting a boat should cost? Learn more about its 282 laws with this article.
3rd Grade
This short nonfiction article teaches about the oldest known written piece of literature in history: The Epic of Gilgamesh. Learn what makes it unique, then answer the questions.
3rd Grade
One of the newest national parks in the United States is also home to some of the oldest landforms in the world. Comprehension questions include short answer and a vocabulary multiple choice.
3rd through 5th Grades
Read about this cool landmark in southeast Tennessee. Then answer the questions that follow.
3rd Grade
Practice reading prose aloud. Students focus on reading with speed, accuracy, and expression.
3rd Grade
Learn to read poetry aloud. Pupils will focus on reading with expression, speed, and accuracy.
3rd Grade
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2nd Grade Reading Comprehension WorksheetsReading comprehension stories, poems, and articles written at a 2nd grade reading level.
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5th Grade Reading Comprehension WorksheetsMore advanced stories, poems, and articles written at a 5th grade reading level.
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Animal ArticlesThese nonfiction reading comprehension articles feature all types of animal species. Read level: 3rd through 5th.
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