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Grade 3 nonfiction reading passage about Fossils. Coding theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (NGSS.3-LS4-1).
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Before reading, activate prior knowledge by asking students what they think happens to animals after they die — then revisit their answers after reading to show how fossils preserve evidence of ancient life, connecting directly to NGSS.3-LS4-1.
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What does the passage say fossils are made from? Use words from the passage in your answer.
What does the word fossil mean in this passage?
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Zoe loves coding and science. One day, she used a coding program. It helped her explore ancient life. The program let her dig through virtual rock layers. She found a fossil buried deep in the screen. Fossils are the remains of plants and animals. They lived millions of years ago. Hard parts like b...
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This free printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 3 students. The Coding 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).