Trisha and the Stick in the Mud Reading Comprehension Worksheet
The Trisha and the Stick in the Mud reading comprehension worksheet helps 3rd graders read a story about a proud fox who learns to accept help. An answer key is included for easy checking.
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Reading comprehension means understanding what happens in a story and why the characters act the way they do. The Trisha and the stick in the mud reading comprehension worksheet gives students a warm animal tale to practice that skill. Readers meet Trisha, a proud and speedy fox who wants the berries hanging high above a mud hole, and a friendly talking stick who has been stuck in the mud his whole life.
This 3rd grade reading comprehension worksheet starts with a one-page story and a colorful picture of Trisha reaching for the berries. On the next page, students answer four multiple-choice questions about the problem, cause and effect, a character change, and the lesson of the story. Then they write how Trisha changes from the start of the story to the end, using facts from the text. Use it in reading groups, as a quick check, for homework, or at a literacy center.
What’s Included
- 1 original story, “Trisha and the Stick-In-The-Mud,” with a full-color picture
- 4 multiple-choice comprehension questions
- 1 short written response question about character change
- Answer key with sample answers
Why This Worksheet Helps Kids
- Helps students explain why characters do what they do.
- Builds reading stamina with an on-level story written for third graders.
- Teaches a gentle lesson about kindness, teamwork, and asking for help.
Ideas for Teachers and Parents
Before reading, ask students about a time a friend helped them do something hard. After reading, make a two-column chart that shows how Trisha acts at the beginning and how she acts at the end. Students can also act out the scene where Trisha frees the stick, or write a new adventure for the two friends. Pair the Trisha and the stick in the mud reading comprehension worksheet with a short lesson on character traits so children see how a character can grow during a story.
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