Grade 3 Reading Literature Curriculum Resources
Explore the world of literature with our Reading Literature curriculum resources designed for young learners. Covering various literary elements, these resources provide a comprehensive approach to understanding and appreciating literature in an engaging and accessible format, fostering a strong foundation in reading skills.
Curriculum Resources Results
Fable on The King’s Quest—Author's Purpose
This fable with comprehension questions will teach students that it is never a smart idea to judge a book by its cover. ...
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Can't I Have a Lazy Day?—Poem
Your students will be sure to relate to this poem about yearning for a lazy day! Have your students read this out loud t...
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Carl and the Lost Girl—Moral of the Story
This fable with comprehension questions will teach students about kindness and trust. Students will identify character t...
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Animal Parade Poem
Animal parade is a rhymed poem with comprehension questions to follow. This whimsical poem about cloud watching will gra...
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Morning Chaos—Using Illustrations to Comprehend
This short fiction passage about a hectic morning is perfect for reading comprehension, as well as interacting with illu...
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Valentine's Day— Short Fiction Passage
This short fiction passage on Valentine's Day is perfect for reading comprehension, as well as interacting with illustra...
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If It Were Up To Me—Poem
Your students will be sure to relate to this poem about being the boss! Have your students read this out loud to practic...
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Authors' Opinions
These short fiction passages on rats are perfect for teaching point of view. Students will read two texts on the same to...
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The Honey Jar—Evidence from text
This fable with comprehension questions will teach students about being truthful. Students will identify character trait...
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PB Sandwich—Event Sequencing
This worksheet on event sequencing provides a short story that is in the correct chronological order. A jumbled up versi...
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Literal and Nonliteral Language
This worksheet on nonliteral language will help students to learn several examples of nonliteral phrases. They will be a...
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Mark's Awesome Birthday Party
This fiction passage about a child's birthday party with comprehension questions will keep your students engaged. They w...
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Summer Poetry
This free verse poem on summer will help your students get familiar with reading poetry. The comprehension questions to ...
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50 Character Traits
This comprehensive collection of 50 positive character traits serves as a valuable teaching aid for reinforcing 3 key le...
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How to Be a Kind Friend
This list of ways to be a kind friend is perfect for the classroom walls, as a desk reminder, or as a guiding resource f...
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Jackson's Library Adventures-Short Story
Read the short story on a library visit and answer comprehension questions.Join Jackson on his weekly trips to the libra...
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Planting Seeds with Samantha-Short Story
Experience the joy of gardening with Samantha and her mom as they plant seeds in their backyard. Follow their journey as...
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Eva's Aquarium Visit
Embark on an enchanting journey with Eva as she visits the aquarium with her family. Feel her excitement as she marvels ...
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Omar's Play Performance
Immerse yourself in the world of Omar and his classmates as they prepare for their end-of-year play. Follow their journe...
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Mia's Picnic Day
Join Mia and her family as they embark on a fun-filled picnic day in the park. Delight in the simple pleasures of settin...
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Jenny and Tyler's Baking Adventure
Embark on a delightful baking adventure with Jenny and Tyler as they follow their grandma's recipe to make chocolate chi...
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Maria and Grandma's Baking Cookies
Step into the kitchen with Maria and her grandma as they embark on a delightful baking adventure making chocolate chip c...
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Monty the Moose
This short story is a great way for early readers to practice their comprehension skills. Students will read the passage...
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The Very Tall Giraffe
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Baxter the Bracelet Sniffer
This short story follows Baxter, a talking dog, as he solves the mystery of a missing bracelet by using clues like stran...
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Baxter and the Missing Diary Caper
In this short mystery story, Baxter the clever talking dog uses his detective skills to solve the case of Zoe's missing ...
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Baxter and the Vanishing Veggies
Baxter investigates disappearing vegetables from Emma's garden and collects clues leading to Marshmallow the cat as the ...
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Why Do Some Clouds Make Heavy Rain?
Students will read an informational text explaining why certain clouds produce heavy rainfall while others result in onl...
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The Olympic Games
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Fun in the Park
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Happy Birthday Cake
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Benny the Bunny
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Lily the Duckling
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The Playground Slide
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Yummy Ice Cream
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The Space Food Lab
This engaging passage explores the fascinating world of space food technology, aligning with NGSS standards for engineer...
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The Mission Control Room
This comprehensive passage introduces students to the complex world of space mission control, connecting with NGSS stand...
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The Space Garden
This innovative passage combines plant science with space exploration, aligning with NGSS standards for life sciences an...
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The Great Barrier Reef
This passage introduces the Great Barrier Reef, a magnificent underwater ecosystem off the coast of Australia. It descri...
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Baxter and the Missing Music
Baxter must track down Emma's missing musical instruments. He follows clues to Iggy's pranky antics and learns about ask...
The Astronaut's Gear
In 'The Astronaut's Gear,' Sarah and her classmates get an up-close look at real space suits and equipment. The story de...
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The Moon Lander
This detailed passage examines lunar landing technology, aligning with NGSS standards for engineering design and space s...
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The Space Telescope
This fascinating passage explores space telescope technology, aligning with NGSS standards for earth and space sciences....
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The Exciting Arrival
In 'The Exciting Arrival,' young Sarah and her classmates embark on a thrilling field trip to the Space Museum. The stor...
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The Journey Home
The Journey Home' concludes Sarah's space museum adventure, reflecting on the day's experiences and the impact they've h...
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The Solar System Room
The Solar System Room' takes readers on a journey through our cosmic neighborhood. As Sarah's class enters a dark room, ...
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The Mars Rover
The Mars Rover' introduces young readers to the cutting-edge technology used in exploring other planets. Sarah encounter...
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