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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, display an image of a real fossil and ask students to predict what it is — this activates prior knowledge and mirrors Zoe's discovery moment, making the passage feel personal and investigative from the very first sentence.
What is this passage mostly about?
What does the passage say a fossil is? Use words from the passage in your answer.
What does the word fossil mean as it is used in this passage?
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Zoe used a coding app to explore old Earth. She unlocked a dig site level on her tablet. At the dig site, Zoe found a fossil. A fossil is an old animal or plant print. It is found pressed deep inside rock. Fossils form when animals or plants die in mud. Over time, the mud slowly turns to rock. The ...
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About this Grade 3 Reading Comprehension Passage
This 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).