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Grade 3 nonfiction reading passage about Ecosystems. Pirates theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included.
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According to the passage, what do coral polyps build and why is it important?
What does the word 'ecosystem' mean in the passage?
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Long ago, pirates sailed the seas searching for treasure. What they discovered was even more valuable than gold: amazing ocean ecosystems. An ecosystem is a community of plants and animals living together in one place. Ocean ecosystems are homes to thousands of creatures. Fish swim through coral ree...
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About this Grade 3 Reading Comprehension Passage
This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 3 students. The Pirates 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.