3rd Grade Reading Worksheets

  
    3rd Grade Reading Levels
  
    Level
    Time of Year
    Lexile
  
    M
    Start of Year
    425L–575L
  
    N
    Beginning to Mid-Year
    530L–680L
  
    O
    Mid to End of Year
    590L–740L
  
    P
    End of Year
    645L–795L

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Text that reads 'Level P' on a light purple background.

Sign reading 'Level N' on a light blue background.

Sign displaying 'Level M' in black text on a white background

A sign with black text on a white background that reads 'Level O'.

An image with the text 'Level M' on it, likely a label or indicator.

Fiction Texts

Nonfiction Texts

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Details & Examples

Level M informational reading worksheet for 3rd grade focused on RI.3.1. Students find and quote evidence to support answers. Great for early-year guided reading or homework.

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3rd grade nonfiction worksheet at Level N aligned with RI.3.1. Students practice answering questions using accurate quotes from the text. Supports mid-year academic growth.

Level O informational worksheet for 3rd grade targeting RI.3.1. Helps students cite text evidence when answering questions. Great for comprehension and research skills.

3rd grade nonfiction worksheet at Level P aligned with RI.3.1. Students quote accurately from the text to support answers. Ideal for advanced readers and spring instruction.

Details & Examples

Level M fiction worksheet for 3rd grade aligned to RL.3.1. Students answer questions using story evidence. Great for early-year comprehension practice and independent reading.

3rd grade RL.3.1 fiction worksheet at Level N. Helps students refer to the text when answering questions. Supports mid-year reading benchmarks and close reading skills.

Level O fiction reading worksheet for 3rd grade targeting RL.3.1. Students cite evidence to support answers to comprehension questions. Ideal for small group instruction.

3rd grade fiction worksheet at Level P aligned with RL.3.1. Students ask and answer questions using text evidence. Great for spring reading comprehension and test prep.

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Theme

3rd grade fiction worksheet at Level M focused on RL.3.2. Students recount story events and identify the central message. Great for beginning-of-year literacy instruction.

Level N fiction reading passage for 3rd grade aligned with RL.3.2. Students retell the story and explain the lesson learned. Ideal for mid-year comprehension support.

Fiction worksheet for 3rd grade at Level O targeting RL.3.2. Helps students determine the moral or message using story details. Perfect for guided reading or ELA centers.

Main Idea

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3rd grade Level N nonfiction reading worksheet focused on RI.3.2. Students explain how supporting details connect to the main idea. Perfect for mid-year comprehension growth.

Level O informational worksheet for 3rd grade aligned with RI.3.2. Students determine the main idea and use text evidence to support it. Ideal for classroom or homework use.

3rd grade nonfiction worksheet at Level P targeting RI.3.2. Students find the main idea and explain how key details support it. Great for upper-level spring reading work.

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Character, Setting, & Events

Level M fiction reading worksheet for 3rd grade aligned with RL.3.3. Students describe character behavior and its impact on the plot. Perfect for early-year ELA instruction.

3rd grade fiction worksheet at Level N targeting RL.3.3. Students explain how characters influence the events in the story. Great for mid-year guided reading groups.

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Level O fiction worksheet for 3rd grade focused on RL.3.3. Students describe character traits and how their actions move the plot forward. Ideal for deep comprehension work.

3rd grade Level P fiction worksheet aligned to RL.3.3. Students describe characters and explain how their actions affect story events. Great for advanced spring readers. ✅ Level O Alt Text: Level O fiction wo

Cause & Effect

Level M informational worksheet for 3rd grade focused on RI.3.3. Students examine how individuals and ideas interact in nonfiction text. Perfect for early-year comprehension.

3rd grade nonfiction worksheet at Level N aligned with RI.3.3. Students explain how people or events in the text relate to each other. Great for mid-year reading instruction.

Level O informational worksheet for 3rd grade targeting RI.3.3. Students describe relationships between key events or ideas. Ideal for building deep comprehension skills.

3rd grade Level P nonfiction worksheet aligned to RI.3.3. Students explain how events, ideas, or people are connected in the text. Great for advanced spring comprehension.

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Word & Phrase Meanings

Level M fiction reading worksheet for 3rd grade targeting RL.3.4. Students identify meanings of words and sensory phrases. Ideal for fall instruction and vocabulary work.

3rd grade RL.3.4 fiction worksheet at Level N. Students use context to define words and recognize descriptive language. Great for mid-year reading comprehension.

Level O fiction worksheet for 3rd grade focused on RL.3.4. Students determine meanings of key phrases and explore language use. Supports deep vocabulary and analysis.

3rd grade Level P fiction worksheet aligned to RL.3.4. Students identify word meanings and figurative language in the text. Ideal for advanced comprehension practice.

Academic Vocabulary

Level M informational worksheet for 3rd grade aligned to RI.3.4. Students identify the meaning of words using surrounding text clues. Great for fall comprehension growth.

3rd grade nonfiction worksheet at Level N focused on RI.3.4. Students use text evidence to clarify meanings of unfamiliar words. Ideal for mid-year vocabulary support.

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Level O nonfiction worksheet for 3rd grade targeting RI.3.4. Helps students determine meanings of words and phrases in context. Perfect for building academic vocabulary.

3rd grade Level P nonfiction worksheet aligned with RI.3.4. Students use context clues to figure out word meanings in informational text. Great for vocabulary development.

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Story Structure

3rd grade RL.3.5 fiction worksheet at Level N. Students explore how story chapters or stanzas contribute to the structure. Great for mid-year comprehension work.

Level O fiction reading worksheet for 3rd grade targeting RL.3.5. Students explain how story parts build the plot. Ideal for spring ELA and comprehension lessons.

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Text Structure

Level M informational reading worksheet for 3rd grade aligned to RI.3.5. Students learn how nonfiction text is organized to convey key ideas. Perfect for fall instruction.

3rd grade nonfiction worksheet at Level N focused on RI.3.5. Students explain how sections and text features help present ideas. Great for mid-year comprehension support.

3rd grade Level P nonfiction worksheet aligned with RI.3.5. Students analyze how chapters, headings, and sections organize ideas. Great for advanced reading comprehension.

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Point of View

Level M fiction worksheet for 3rd grade aligned with RL.3.6. Students analyze the narrator’s voice and compare it to their own. Perfect for early-year reading instruction.

3rd grade RL.3.6 fiction worksheet at Level N. Students describe how their views differ from the narrator’s. Great for mid-year comprehension and perspective building.

Level O fiction worksheet for 3rd grade targeting RL.3.6. Students explain how the narrator’s point of view affects the story. Supports deep reading and critical thinking.

3rd grade Level P fiction worksheet aligned to RL.3.6. Students compare their point of view to the narrator’s. Great for analyzing voice and perspective in stories.

Author’s Point of View

Level M informational worksheet for 3rd grade aligned with RI.3.6. Students distinguish their views from the author’s purpose and opinions. Great for early-year literacy growth.

3rd grade nonfiction worksheet at Level N targeting RI.3.6. Students explain how their views differ from the author’s. Ideal for mid-year comprehension and discussion.

Level O informational worksheet for 3rd grade focused on RI.3.6. Students identify and evaluate the author’s perspective. Great for supporting opinion and argument skills.

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3rd grade Level P nonfiction worksheet aligned with RI.3.6. Students compare their opinions with the author’s point of view. Ideal for spring comprehension and critical thinking.

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Illustrations

3rd grade RL.3.7 fiction worksheet at Level N. Students explore how pictures enhance meaning, setting, and mood in stories. Great for visual-text connection skills.

Level O fiction reading worksheet for 3rd grade focused on RL.3.7. Students explain how images support story elements. Ideal for literature response and deeper reading.

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Illustrations

Level M informational worksheet for 3rd grade aligned with RI.3.7. Students use visuals to support understanding of nonfiction concepts. Perfect for early-year reading and science.

3rd grade nonfiction worksheet at Level N focused on RI.3.7. Students interpret diagrams, photos, or charts to clarify text ideas. Great for mid-year content-area reading.

Level O informational worksheet for 3rd grade targeting RI.3.7. Students explain how images support understanding of nonfiction topics. Great for visual learners and science.

3rd grade Level P nonfiction worksheet aligned with RI.3.7. Students use diagrams and visuals to understand scientific ideas. Ideal for spring comprehension and STEM literacy.

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Compare and Contrast Stories

Level M informational worksheet for 3rd grade focused on RI.3.9. Students contrast points made in two passages. Perfect for fall instruction in text analysis skills.

3rd grade nonfiction worksheet at Level N aligned to RI.3.9. Students compare how two texts present the same topic. Great for mid-year comprehension and text comparison.

Level O informational worksheet for 3rd grade targeting RI.3.9. Students examine similarities and differences in two texts. Supports deeper understanding of nonfiction.

3rd grade Level P nonfiction worksheet aligned with RI.3.9. Students compare and contrast key ideas from two texts on the same topic. Great for spring reading analysis.

Nonfiction Structure

Level M informational worksheet for 3rd grade aligned to RI.3.8. Students find and explain reasons authors use to support points. Perfect for early-year nonfiction reading.

3rd grade nonfiction worksheet at Level N focused on RI.3.8. Students describe how reasons and evidence support ideas in the text. Supports mid-year comprehension growth.

Level O informational worksheet for 3rd grade targeting RI.3.8. Students explain how supporting reasons connect to main points. Great for argument-based reading practice.

3rd grade Level P nonfiction worksheet aligned with RI.3.8. Students identify reasons the author gives to support key points. Ideal for persuasive text and critical thinking.

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Compare and Contrast Two Texts

Level M fiction worksheet for 3rd grade aligned with RL.3.9. Students contrast setting and theme across stories. Perfect for fall instruction and narrative understanding.

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3rd grade RL.3.9 fiction worksheet at Level N. Students compare plot and theme across two stories. Great for mid-year comprehension and comparing literature.

Level O fiction worksheet for 3rd grade targeting RL.3.9. Students analyze similarities and differences in story elements. Ideal for guided reading and writing connections.

3rd grade Level P fiction worksheet aligned to RL.3.9. Students compare and contrast themes and plots in different stories. Great for spring comprehension and literary analysis.

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