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3rd Grade Independent and Guided Reading Resources

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Assessment
Assessment3rd GradeFeelings Worksheet

This feelings worksheet gives 3rd grade students a short passage about emotions plus reading comprehension questions and a reading-response prompt. Includes a complete answer key, a gentle way to build reading skills and emotional awareness.

Activity
Activity3rd GradeFeeling Words Activity

Using Feeling Words Activity, students read Amy Goes to First Grade to find words and phrases that describe Amy's feelings on the first day of school.

Worksheet
Worksheet3rd GradeGroup Research Worksheet

Using the Group Research Worksheet, students read with a partner to explore several books by your favorite author and write what you thinkabout each book.

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Activity3rd GradeWhat Does it Mean Literal Non-Literal Language Activity

Using this What Does it Mean Literal Non-Literal Language Activity, students determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from non-literal language.

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Activity3rd GradeHurricanes Reading Comprehension Activity

Using Hurricanes Reading Comprehension Activity, students refer to details to explain what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences. This is perfect for making inferences and drawing conclusions.

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Activity3rd GradeAsking Questions about a Story Activity

Using Asking Questions about a Story Activity, students Discuss a topic or read a book aloud using Question Cards to help guide questions andanswers about the topic.

Worksheet
Worksheet3rd GradeSmall Group Discussions Checklist Worksheet

Use this small group discussions checklist worksheet to help 3rd grade students rate how they take part in a reading discussion and write a goal that makes their next group talk better.

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Activity3rd GradeReading Questions Camping Activity

Using Reading Questions Camping Activity, students ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.

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Activity3rd GradeWho What When Where Why How Activity

Using Who What When Where Why How Activity, students ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.

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Activity3rd GradeAfter Reading Discussion Cards Activity

Using the After Reading Discussion Cards, students actively engage in group reading activities to discuss purpose and understanding after shared reading.

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Activity3rd GradeHow the Text is Organized Activity

Using How the Text is Organized Activity, studentsdescribe the logical connection between particular sentences and paragraphs in a text.

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Activity3rd GradeRead It Syllables Activity

Using Read It Syllables Activity, students know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

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Activity3rd GradeGold Medal Reading Strategies Activity

Using Gold Medal Reading Strategies Activity, students read grade-level text with purpose and understanding using graphic organizers for support.

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Activity3rd GradeQuestion Cards for Reading Activity

Using Asking Questions about a Story Activity, students Discuss a topic or read a book aloud using Question Cards to help guide questions andanswers about the topic.