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Grade 3 nonfiction reading passage about Character Analysis. Tornadoes theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (CCSS.ELA.RL.3.3).
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Before reading, write the word 'determined' on the board and ask students to share a time they were determined to do something hard — this personal connection primes them to understand Leo's admiration for storm chasers and makes the character-analysis discussion richer and more personal.
What is this passage mostly about?
What did Leo feel when he watched the tornado video? Find a sentence from the passage that shows this.
What does the word determined mean as it is used in this passage?
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Leo loved to learn about storms. One spring day, he visited a science museum. He found an exhibit all about tornadoes. Leo watched a video showing a twisting funnel cloud. The cloud spun fast and touched the ground. Leo felt curious and a little scared. He read that tornadoes can move at great speed...
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About this Grade 3 Reading Comprehension Passage
This free printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 3 students. The Tornadoes theme makes reading engaging while students build essential comprehension skills. Six questions cover a range of reading strategies including main idea, text evidence, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and author's purpose (CCSS.ELA.RL.3.3).