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Grade 3 nonfiction reading passage about Ecosystems. Space theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.3, RI.3.4, RI.3.6, L.3.4).
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After reading, give each student a sticky note and ask them to draw or label one ecosystem from the passage. Post them on a class 'Earth from Space' bulletin board to create a visual map of ecosystems as a whole-group anchor chart.
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What does the text say each part of an ecosystem does for the others?
What does the word ecosystem mean in this passage?
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Leo floated inside his space station and studied Earth far below. He could see green forests and blue oceans. Those colors told him something important. Earth was full of life. Leo learned that an ecosystem is a community of living things. Plants, animals, and insects all share one home. They need ...
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This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 3 students. The Space theme makes reading engaging while students build essential comprehension skills. Six questions cover a range of reading strategies including main idea, text evidence, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and author's purpose (RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.3, RI.3.4, RI.3.6, L.3.4).