3rd - 8th Grade Reading Passages Worksheets

Children will be inspired by the many ways dogs help their human companions in this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet.

Explore the many ways people around the world embrace winter in this reading comprehension worksheet!

In Reading Comprehension: The Adventure Begins, learners will read an engaging one-page story and answer a set of comprehension questions about the text. 

Kids will learn about sharks as they read this short and informative worksheet.

Celebrate Black History Month by learning about soul music and the history of African-Americans in pop music, all in this Hip-Hop Music worksheet!

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by reading about the holiday’s history and imagery!

Read an informational passage about George Washington Carver to learn about his life and achievements!

Hone key reading comprehension strategies with this engaging five-page worksheet!

This nonfiction text about soccer will help students to practice finding evidence to support the author's point.

Practice analyzing figurative language in context with this excerpt from C.S. Lewis’s classic fantasy novel, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe!

Use this reading worksheet to help second and third graders learn about the inspiring work of Jane Goodall, famous scientist and conservationist.

Children will practice using nonfiction text features as they read and interpret a passage about extreme weather.

As your students complete this reading comprehension exercise, they will learn about their lungs while practicing active reading skills.

Reading a short passage is a great way to get kids thinking about the main idea and its supporting details.

Students will read a biography of Misty Copeland, the first African American woman to become a principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre, and then answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.

Explore West Africa's historical gold salt trade with this fascinating reading passage and accompanying set of comprehension questions!

Explore a fascinating period of U.S. history with this informational reading worksheet about the Harlem Renaissance.

Learn all about the fascinating field of food science in this four-page informational reading comprehension worksheet!

Help students hone reading comprehension skills and techniques with this classic Robert Frost poem.

Students will read an excerpt from the classic adventure story White Fang by Jack London before answering comprehension questions about the text.

Help your third grader practice following directions on how to build a tornado in a bottle, and build his reading comprehension skills in the process.

Practice identifying and interpreting nonfiction text features in this worksheet about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

In this worksheet, students will read about Anne Frank, then complete a chart identifying cause and effect.

Dig deep into the geography of Chile while practicing important informational reading comprehension skills with this middle school worksheet!

Dive into the world of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" with this reading comprehension page.

Introduce students to the influential, trailblazing African American athlete Althea Gibson with this reading comprehension worksheet.

Use this high-interest text with your students to practice recognizing the author’s point of view. Students will determine the author’s viewpoint on the subject of the Titanic as they establish their own points of view.

In this worksheet, children read the story of Parks' act of passive resistance, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on why the boycott was successful, as well as why it inspired the support of so many people around the United States.

Learn about facts vs. opinions in this reading comprehension worksheet. Kids will read two sets of text and decide which is fact and which is opinion.

Ever wonder why we hunt for Easter eggs? Discover how this spring holiday was started with this interesting look at the history of Easter.