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Grade 3 nonfiction reading passage about Fossils. Art Studio theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (NGSS.3-LS4-1).
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Fossils are the preserved remains of plants and animals that lived long ago. Scientists study fossils like artists study their work in a studio. They carefully examine each fossil to learn about creatures from the past. Fossils form when dead organisms are buried in rocks and soil over millions of y...
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About this Grade 3 Reading Comprehension Passage
This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 3 students. The Art Studio 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-LS4-1).