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
Text reading 'Level P' on a light purple background
Light blue background with black text reading 'Level N'
Sign with the text 'Level O'
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

The image features a very long, narrow, black-and-white striped object, likely a pole or a sign, extending vertically from the top to the bottom of the frame.

Details & Examples

Free

Details & Examples

A very tall, narrow, white vertical sign with black borders, featuring the word 'COSTCO' written vertically in black letters.

Theme

Main Idea

Free

A long, narrow, vertical black-and-white patterned object, possibly a close-up of a pencil or rod with black stripes.

Character, Setting, & Events

Free

Cause & Effect

A vertical black and white striped pattern.

Word & Phrase Meanings

Academic Vocabulary

Free

A tall, narrow, vertical comic strip with multiple panels, mostly black, white, and orange in color, featuring various characters and scenes.

Story Structure

Free

Text Structure

A long, narrow, black and white striped object.

Point of View

Author’s Point of View

Free

A vertical black and white striped pattern with no distinct objects or scenery.

Illustrations

Free

Illustrations

Vertical black and white striped design, resembling a barcode or a minimalist abstract pattern.

Compare and Contrast Stories

Nonfiction Structure

Free

A long, vertical comic strip with multiple panels, mostly full of illustrations and text, featuring a storyline with characters and dialogue.

Compare and Contrast Two Texts

Free


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