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Grade 3 nonfiction reading passage about Text Features. Underwater theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (CCSS.ELA.RI.3.5).
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Fish have special body features that help them survive underwater. Their gills allow them to breathe water by taking in oxygen. Fish also have fins that work like paddles to help them swim fast and turn quickly. Another important feature is their scales, which are small plates that cover their bodie...
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About this Grade 3 Reading Comprehension Passage
This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 3 students. The Underwater 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 (CCSS.ELA.RI.3.5).