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3rd - 5th Grade Common Core Fiction Passages Resources

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Extended Reading Comprehension: Think Fast!
Extended Reading Comprehension: Think Fast!
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Extended Reading Comprehension: Think Fast!
Fifth Grade
Reading
Hone key reading comprehension strategies with this engaging five-page worksheet!
Worksheet
Extended Reading Comprehension: Think Fast!
Extended Reading Comprehension: Think Fast!
Worksheet
Extended Reading Comprehension: Think Fast!
Hone key reading comprehension strategies with this engaging five-page worksheet!
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: No Sudden Moves
Reading Comprehension: No Sudden Moves
Worksheet
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Reading Comprehension: No Sudden Moves
Fifth Grade
Reading
In this engaging reading comprehension worrksheet, learners read an original two-page story and answer a set of comprehension questions.
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Reading Comprehension: No Sudden Moves
Reading Comprehension: No Sudden Moves
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Reading Comprehension: No Sudden Moves
In this engaging reading comprehension worrksheet, learners read an original two-page story and answer a set of comprehension questions.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Targeted Reading Skills Practice: Making Inferences in Walk Two Moons
Targeted Reading Skills Practice: Making Inferences in Walk Two Moons
Worksheet
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Targeted Reading Skills Practice: Making Inferences in Walk Two Moons
Fifth Grade
Reading
Support students’ inference skills with this targeted two-page reading worksheet. 
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Targeted Reading Skills Practice: Making Inferences in Walk Two Moons
Targeted Reading Skills Practice: Making Inferences in Walk Two Moons
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Targeted Reading Skills Practice: Making Inferences in Walk Two Moons
Support students’ inference skills with this targeted two-page reading worksheet. 
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Make Your Own Inferences
Make Your Own Inferences
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Make Your Own Inferences
Second Grade
Reading
Making inferences is a critical skill for young readers to master, as it helps them look beyond the words on the page to figure out the author's message. Use these simple sentences to get your students started in making their own inferences!
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Make Your Own Inferences
Make Your Own Inferences
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Make Your Own Inferences
Making inferences is a critical skill for young readers to master, as it helps them look beyond the words on the page to figure out the author's message. Use these simple sentences to get your students started in making their own inferences!
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
The Sleepy Sloth Gets Lost
The Sleepy Sloth Gets Lost
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The Sleepy Sloth Gets Lost
Kindergarten
Reading
In this reading fluency worksheet, second and third graders read a story about a sleepy sloth, then answer simple reading comprehension questions.
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The Sleepy Sloth Gets Lost
The Sleepy Sloth Gets Lost
Worksheet
The Sleepy Sloth Gets Lost
In this reading fluency worksheet, second and third graders read a story about a sleepy sloth, then answer simple reading comprehension questions.
Kindergarten
Reading
Worksheet
Superhero Research Project
Superhero Research Project
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Superhero Research Project
Third Grade
Reading
In this activity, your students will research a favorite superhero and discuss which of their powers are real and not real. Your students will be able to complete a simple research chart and graphic organizer.
Activity
Superhero Research Project
Superhero Research Project
Activity
Superhero Research Project
In this activity, your students will research a favorite superhero and discuss which of their powers are real and not real. Your students will be able to complete a simple research chart and graphic organizer.
Third Grade
Reading
Activity
Reading Comprehension: Pinocchio
Reading Comprehension: Pinocchio
Worksheet
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Reading Comprehension: Pinocchio
Third Grade
Reading
This exercise will strengthen your students' reading comprehension.
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Reading Comprehension: Pinocchio
Reading Comprehension: Pinocchio
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: Pinocchio
This exercise will strengthen your students' reading comprehension.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
The Crab that Played with the Sea
The Crab that Played with the Sea
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The Crab that Played with the Sea
Fourth Grade
Reading
Introduce your little reader to some classic childhood literature, with Rudyard Kipling's charming story "The Crab That Played with the Sea."
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The Crab that Played with the Sea
The Crab that Played with the Sea
Worksheet
The Crab that Played with the Sea
Introduce your little reader to some classic childhood literature, with Rudyard Kipling's charming story "The Crab That Played with the Sea."
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Reading for Fluency: The Golden Bird
Reading for Fluency: The Golden Bird
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Reading for Fluency: The Golden Bird
Fourth Grade
Reading
Children work on reading fluency and comprehension with this excerpt from the Grimm Brothers' "The Golden Bird."
Worksheet
Reading for Fluency: The Golden Bird
Reading for Fluency: The Golden Bird
Worksheet
Reading for Fluency: The Golden Bird
Children work on reading fluency and comprehension with this excerpt from the Grimm Brothers' "The Golden Bird."
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: The Kitten
Reading Comprehension: The Kitten
Worksheet
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Reading Comprehension: The Kitten
Fourth Grade
Reading
Here's a worksheet that's great for improving reading comprehension skills. Kids read a simple story about a girl and her kitten then answer the question below.
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: The Kitten
Reading Comprehension: The Kitten
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: The Kitten
Here's a worksheet that's great for improving reading comprehension skills. Kids read a simple story about a girl and her kitten then answer the question below.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Reading Response Journal
Reading Response Journal
Worksheet
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Reading Response Journal
Fourth Grade
Reading
Young readers respond to the books they have completed with this versatile worksheet template.
Worksheet
Reading Response Journal
Reading Response Journal
Worksheet
Reading Response Journal
Young readers respond to the books they have completed with this versatile worksheet template.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
My Vacation
My Vacation
Workbook
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My Vacation
Third Grade
Reading
In this three-part series, a child anticipates a family getaway. Practice summarizing works of fiction, identifying chronology, interpreting pictures, and identifying homophones and homographs through this series of reading and comprehension activities.
Workbook
My Vacation
My Vacation
Workbook
My Vacation
In this three-part series, a child anticipates a family getaway. Practice summarizing works of fiction, identifying chronology, interpreting pictures, and identifying homophones and homographs through this series of reading and comprehension activities.
Third Grade
Reading
Workbook
Finding the Theme
Finding the Theme
Worksheet
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Finding the Theme
Fourth Grade
Reading
Learners will practice identifying the theme of a story by reading a short passage and answering four comprehension questions.
Worksheet
Finding the Theme
Finding the Theme
Worksheet
Finding the Theme
Learners will practice identifying the theme of a story by reading a short passage and answering four comprehension questions.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
First Day of School: Cause and Effect
First Day of School: Cause and Effect
Worksheet
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First Day of School: Cause and Effect
Fourth Grade
Reading
Readers will delight in this first (worst) day of school story, and practice cause and effect with this funny worksheet.
Worksheet
First Day of School: Cause and Effect
First Day of School: Cause and Effect
Worksheet
First Day of School: Cause and Effect
Readers will delight in this first (worst) day of school story, and practice cause and effect with this funny worksheet.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Social Media Book Review
Social Media Book Review
Activity
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Social Media Book Review
Fourth Grade
Reading
Teach your child the art of the status update with this cutting-edge take on the old-fashioned book report: the social media book review!
Activity
Social Media Book Review
Social Media Book Review
Activity
Social Media Book Review
Teach your child the art of the status update with this cutting-edge take on the old-fashioned book report: the social media book review!
Fourth Grade
Reading
Activity
Comparing Two Stories
Comparing Two Stories
Worksheet
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Comparing Two Stories
Third Grade
Reading
Use this resource for your students to practice reading and comparing the story elements of two fiction texts.
Worksheet
Comparing Two Stories
Comparing Two Stories
Worksheet
Comparing Two Stories
Use this resource for your students to practice reading and comparing the story elements of two fiction texts.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Detecting the Author's Purpose
Detecting the Author's Purpose
Worksheet
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Detecting the Author's Purpose
Fourth Grade
Reading
Learners will categorize 12 different types of text according to why the author would write them, using the acronym PIE as a mnemonic device.
Worksheet
Detecting the Author's Purpose
Detecting the Author's Purpose
Worksheet
Detecting the Author's Purpose
Learners will categorize 12 different types of text according to why the author would write them, using the acronym PIE as a mnemonic device.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: Sugar and Spice
Reading Comprehension: Sugar and Spice
Worksheet
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Reading Comprehension: Sugar and Spice
Third Grade
Reading
Bring it back to the basics with this reading comprehension exercise about Mindy, her birthday party, and her cake.
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: Sugar and Spice
Reading Comprehension: Sugar and Spice
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: Sugar and Spice
Bring it back to the basics with this reading comprehension exercise about Mindy, her birthday party, and her cake.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: The Ice Cream Disaster
Reading Comprehension: The Ice Cream Disaster
Worksheet
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Reading Comprehension: The Ice Cream Disaster
Third Grade
Reading
This passage will challenge your 3rd graders to think deeper into the text to strengthen their comprehension skills.
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: The Ice Cream Disaster
Reading Comprehension: The Ice Cream Disaster
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: The Ice Cream Disaster
This passage will challenge your 3rd graders to think deeper into the text to strengthen their comprehension skills.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Reading: The Wind in the Willows
Reading: The Wind in the Willows
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Reading: The Wind in the Willows
Fifth Grade
Reading
Embark on an adventure through the woods with the Mole, in this excerpt from Kenneth Grahame's charming book, The Wind in the Willows.
Worksheet
Reading: The Wind in the Willows
Reading: The Wind in the Willows
Worksheet
Reading: The Wind in the Willows
Embark on an adventure through the woods with the Mole, in this excerpt from Kenneth Grahame's charming book, The Wind in the Willows.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Wh Questions
Wh Questions
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Wh Questions
Third Grade
Reading
Help your child learn the "Wh words," who, what, where, why and when, with this charming story about a day at the dog park.
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Wh Questions
Wh Questions
Worksheet
Wh Questions
Help your child learn the "Wh words," who, what, where, why and when, with this charming story about a day at the dog park.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Read & Compare Character Traits
Read & Compare Character Traits
Worksheet
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Read & Compare Character Traits
Fifth Grade
Reading
Students will read passages and compare the traits of two characters.
Worksheet
Read & Compare Character Traits
Read & Compare Character Traits
Worksheet
Read & Compare Character Traits
Students will read passages and compare the traits of two characters.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Reading for Fluency: Through the Looking-Glass
Reading for Fluency: Through the Looking-Glass
Worksheet
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Reading for Fluency: Through the Looking-Glass
Fourth Grade
Reading
Children work on reading fluency and comprehension with this excerpt from Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking-Glass.
Worksheet
Reading for Fluency: Through the Looking-Glass
Reading for Fluency: Through the Looking-Glass
Worksheet
Reading for Fluency: Through the Looking-Glass
Children work on reading fluency and comprehension with this excerpt from Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking-Glass.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Character Emotion Match Cards
Character Emotion Match Cards
Interactive Worksheet
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Character Emotion Match Cards
Third Grade
Reading
Use this worksheet to practice matching a character’s actions with their emotions.
Interactive Worksheet
Character Emotion Match Cards
Character Emotion Match Cards
Interactive Worksheet
Character Emotion Match Cards
Use this worksheet to practice matching a character’s actions with their emotions.
Third Grade
Reading
Interactive Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: The Prince and the Pauper
Reading Comprehension: The Prince and the Pauper
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Reading Comprehension: The Prince and the Pauper
Fifth Grade
Reading
Beginning readers, enjoy this passage from Twain's classic "The Prince and the Pauper" and then complete some vocabulary and comprehension questions.
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: The Prince and the Pauper
Reading Comprehension: The Prince and the Pauper
Worksheet
Reading Comprehension: The Prince and the Pauper
Beginning readers, enjoy this passage from Twain's classic "The Prince and the Pauper" and then complete some vocabulary and comprehension questions.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Reading Fluency: Airplanes
Reading Fluency: Airplanes
Worksheet
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Reading Fluency: Airplanes
Third Grade
Reading
Use this resource for fluency practice.
Worksheet
Reading Fluency: Airplanes
Reading Fluency: Airplanes
Worksheet
Reading Fluency: Airplanes
Use this resource for fluency practice.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Reading for Comprehension: Alexis and the Game Show
Reading for Comprehension: Alexis and the Game Show
Worksheet
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Reading for Comprehension: Alexis and the Game Show
Third Grade
Reading
Get your third grader in the habit of reading closely with this multi-page story featuring questions on the main character, sequencing, and recalling details.
Worksheet
Reading for Comprehension: Alexis and the Game Show
Reading for Comprehension: Alexis and the Game Show
Worksheet
Reading for Comprehension: Alexis and the Game Show
Get your third grader in the habit of reading closely with this multi-page story featuring questions on the main character, sequencing, and recalling details.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Short and Sweet Summaries
Short and Sweet Summaries
Worksheet
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Short and Sweet Summaries
Third Grade
Reading
Children learn to use the "Somebody Wanted But So Then" method to write a short summary in this literacy worksheet.
Worksheet
Short and Sweet Summaries
Short and Sweet Summaries
Worksheet
Short and Sweet Summaries
Children learn to use the "Somebody Wanted But So Then" method to write a short summary in this literacy worksheet.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Endangered Species: Forest Owlet
Endangered Species: Forest Owlet
Worksheet
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Endangered Species: Forest Owlet
Fourth Grade
Reading
Teach your child about an endangered species with this information page, all about the Forest Owlet. They can color as they read some interesting facts.
Worksheet
Endangered Species: Forest Owlet
Endangered Species: Forest Owlet
Worksheet
Endangered Species: Forest Owlet
Teach your child about an endangered species with this information page, all about the Forest Owlet. They can color as they read some interesting facts.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Close Reading Annotations
Close Reading Annotations
Worksheet
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Close Reading Annotations
Fourth Grade
Reading
Use this chocolate-themed exercise to introduce your students to close reading with annotations.
Worksheet
Close Reading Annotations
Close Reading Annotations
Worksheet
Close Reading Annotations
Use this chocolate-themed exercise to introduce your students to close reading with annotations.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
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