The Science of Shadows Reading Comprehension Worksheets for 3rd Grade

What your child practices

"The Science of Shadows" is a 3rd grade reading comprehension set (Grade 3 in Canada): 2 worksheets and 12 questions built around one short text. In upper elementary, students shift from learning to read to reading to learn, so answering questions with details from the text becomes the key skill. The set includes Comprehension and Sequencing. The skill matches Common Core RI.3.1, the standard for finding key details in a nonfiction text. It also touches RI.3.2, identifying the main topic or main idea of a nonfiction text. Answer keys sit on page 2 of each PDF, so checking takes seconds. After printing, the online version gives instant feedback and reads each question aloud.

Tips for parents

• Ask your child to answer in full sentences, a habit teachers look for in upper elementary.
• Read the passage together first, then let your child answer the questions on their own.
• After the last question, ask for a two sentence retell of "The Science of Shadows" in their own words.