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Grade 3 nonfiction reading passage about Environments. Winter Wonderland theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (NGSS.3-LS4-3).
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Before reading, take students outside or show a winter nature photo and ask: 'What do you notice? What is alive here? How are things surviving the cold?' This activates prior knowledge and makes Zoe's discoveries feel personal. After reading, use a three-column chart labeled Trees, Deer, and Fish to record how each living thing responds to the winter environment — a quick visual anchor for NGSS.3-LS4-3 discussion.
What is this passage mostly about?
What does the passage say happens to deer when winter arrives? Use words from the passage in your answer.
What does the word environment mean as it is used in this passage?
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Zoe explored a snowy winter forest to learn about environments. She noticed the tall trees had dropped all their leaves. Bare branches reached up into the gray sky. Trees change when the weather around them changes. Cold air and snow are part of a winter **environment**. Animals change too when wint...
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This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 3 students. The Winter Wonderland 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).