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Explore the world of literature with our Reading Literature worksheets 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.

interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.2,RL.3.1,RL.3.3,RL.2.2,RF.2.4,RF.2.4.A,RF.3.4,RL.2.10 - Fable on The King’s Quest—Author's Purpose - thumbnail
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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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS L.3.2.G,L.3.2,SL.2.5,RL.2.4 - Can't I Have a Lazy Day?—Poem - thumbnail
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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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.2,L.3.4.A,RF.3.4.C,RL.3.5,RL.3.3,RL.2.2 - Carl and the Lost Girl—Moral of the Story - thumbnail
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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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS SL.3.5,RL.3.5,SL.2.5,RL.2.4 - Animal Parade Poem - thumbnail
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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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.7 - Morning Chaos—Using Illustrations to Comprehend - thumbnail
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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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.7,RL.3.10,RL.2.1 - Valentine's Day— Short Fiction Passage - thumbnail
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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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.6,RI.3.9 - Authors' Opinions - thumbnail
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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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.3,RL.3.2,RL.3.1,RL.3.10,RF.3.4,RF.3.4.A,RL.2.2,RL.2.1,RL.2.3,RL.2.10,RF.2.4.A,RF.2.4 - The Honey Jar—Evidence from text - thumbnail
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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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.3,RI.3.1,RL.3.3 - PB Sandwich—Event Sequencing - thumbnail
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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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS L.3.5.A,L.3.5,RL.3.4 - Literal and Nonliteral Language - thumbnail
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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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.1,RL.3.3,RF.3.4.C,L.3.4.A,RF.3.4,RF.3.4.A,RL.3.10,RL.2.10,RI.2.1,RF.2.4,RF.2.4.A - Mark's Awesome Birthday Party - thumbnail
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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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.5,RL.3.4,L.3.4.A,RL.3.10,RF.3.4,RF.3.4.A,RL.2.4,RL.2.10,RF.2.4.A,RF.2.4 - Summer Poetry - thumbnail
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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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.3 - 50 Character Traits - thumbnail
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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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS L.3.1-1 - How to Be a Kind Friend - thumbnail
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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