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Grade 3 nonfiction reading passage about Ecosystems. Earth Day theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (NGSS.3-LS4-3).
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What is included
Before reading, display a simple food web diagram of a forest or pond and ask students to name one thing that might happen if one animal disappeared — this activates prior knowledge and makes Zoe's discovery of the litter problem feel personally urgent to students.
What is this passage mostly about?
What did Zoe see the squirrels doing in the forest? Use words from the passage in your answer.
What does the word ecosystem mean in this passage?
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On Earth Day, Zoe walked through a forest park. She wanted to learn how ecosystems work. An ecosystem is a place where living things exist together. Zoe watched squirrels gather acorns from tall oak trees. The trees gave the squirrels food and shelter. Birds nested high in the branches too. All the ...
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About this Grade 3 Reading Comprehension Passage
This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 3 students. The Earth Day 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 (NGSS.3-LS4-3).