Grade 3 Reading comprehension worksheet in three levels
The same 20-question worksheet on reading comprehension in Support, Core and Challenge versions. Question by question, each version keeps the topic and changes the difficulty.
Easier questions on the same topics, for students who need more practice with the basics.
Questions
20 (20 easy)
Grade range
Grades 1 to 5
Topics
Reading comprehension
Sample questions
Why was dividing the tasks useful?
How many people were counted at the unshaded bench?
Which condition was intended to differ?
Core
Questions at the expected level for the grade.
Questions
20 (20 medium)
Grade range
Grades 3 to 8
Topics
Reading comprehension
Sample questions
Leo planted a seed in a pot and watered it. A week later, a green shoot appeared. What happened after Leo watered the seed?
Who received the notebook from Leena?
Nora found a lost notebook near the library. She took it to the front desk instead of keeping it. What can you infer about Nora? Support your answer with evidence.
Challenge
Harder questions on the same topics, for students who are ready to stretch.
Questions
20 (20 medium)
Grade range
Grades 3 to 8
Topics
Reading comprehension
Sample questions
Leo planted a seed in a pot and watered it. A week later, a green shoot appeared. What happened after Leo watered the seed?
Who received the notebook from Leena?
Nora found a lost notebook near the library. She took it to the front desk instead of keeping it. What can you infer about Nora? Support your answer with evidence.
Using the three versions
Start everyone with the same short explanation, then hand out Support, Core or Challenge.
Question numbers line up across the versions, so you can go through the answers with the whole class.
The PDF has a cover page and each version on its own pages; the answer keys PDF has all three keys.