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Grade 3 nonfiction reading passage about Forces Motion. Chemistry Lab theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (NGSS.3-PS2-1).
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What is included
Before reading, place a book on a smooth desk and a rough towel and let students give it a gentle push on each surface — this 30-second demo activates prior knowledge and makes Zoe's friction discovery feel instantly personal when students encounter it in the passage.
What is this passage mostly about?
What does the passage say happens when Zoe uses a bigger push on the cart?
What does the word friction mean as it is used in this passage?
+ 4 more questions in the full worksheet
Zoe stepped into the science lab to learn about forces. She placed a cart on a smooth, long ramp. She gave the cart a small push. It rolled slowly down. Then she pushed it harder. The cart moved much faster. A bigger push makes objects move faster. Next, Zoe added heavy blocks to the cart. She used...
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About this Grade 3 Reading Comprehension Passage
This free printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 3 students. The Chemistry Lab 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-PS2-1).