Collection: 3rd grade reading comprehension worksheets

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Collection: 3rd grade reading comprehension worksheets

Epic Life Bundle

Improve reading and vocabulary the EPIC way with curriculum-based topics, and bite-sized activities in both of our Epic Life books together in one bundle!

$54.00

$54.00 ~~$63.00~~

Ages 5 - 8

Foolproof Sight Words

The fish looked at the mouse. The mouse cried and went home. "Huh?" "What?" "Who are you?" Well, every word in that (very) short story is a sight word! This printable workbook covers 200 essential sight words to boost your reading fluency. Learn to read high-frequency words through coloring, word searches, paint-by-word, and tracing activities. For ages 5-7

$19.00

$19.00 ~~$27.00~~

Digital Product Ages 5 - 7

Sight Words Coloring Activities US Edition Cover

Sight words program overview for Reception & Year 1 learners

Reading Comprehension Vocabulary

+ 3 months free of Word Tag ® Video Game

What's RCV? Rapidly Consuming Vegetables? Rainbow-Colored Velociraptors? Really Cool Vocabulary? That last one's almost there – it's Reading Comprehension Vocabulary! Including 500 essential vocabulary words split into 50 printable activity packs, this workbook was developed with assessment experts to help you ace exams. For ages 10-15 Word Tag® Combines Game-Based Learning and Fun Into One Outrageously Effective App Rated 4.8 stars on the app store, Get the app that’s 100% fun, 100% learning, 100% GAME! Watch as your kids play their way to improved vocabulary test scores Word Tag is an engaging educational app designed to improve children's vocabulary through exciting mini-games, enhancing their reading and comprehension skills. The game, endorsed by literacy experts and grounded in scientific research, utilises spaced repetition to effectively teach new words, with each game reinforcing the learning process. Players can learn up to 1,460 words annually with just 20 minutes of daily play, reflected in personal progress reports showcasing their learning journey from synonyms to contextual word usage. The app combines fun gameplay with educational content, tailored to support various needs, including creative writing, literature, exam preparation, and STEAM vocabulary. Note: 3 months of Word Tag Video Game is a non-cumulative promotion limited to one per customer.

$30.00

$30.00 ~~$42.00~~

Digital Product Ages 10 - 15

Reading Comprehension Vocabulary US Edition - Mrs. Wordsmith

Reading Comprehension Pack carousel - vocabulary worksheets

Spelling Grade 3 Mixed Practice

+ 3 months free of Word Tag ® Video Game

Knock out your spelling bee opponents with these mixed practice sheets, which review the spelling patterns learned in Spelling Targeted Practice Grade 3. These printable practice worksheets are easy to use and include answer sheets, so that future world-champion spellers can get experience working independently and at their own pace.For ages 8-9 Word Tag® Combines Game-Based Learning and Fun Into One Outrageously Effective App Rated 4.8 stars on the app store, Get the app that’s 100% fun, 100% learning, 100% GAME! Watch as your kids play their way to improved vocabulary test scores Word Tag is an engaging educational app designed to improve children's vocabulary through exciting mini-games, enhancing their reading and comprehension skills. The game, endorsed by literacy experts and grounded in scientific research, utilises spaced repetition to effectively teach new words, with each game reinforcing the learning process. Players can learn up to 1,460 words annually with just 20 minutes of daily play, reflected in personal progress reports showcasing their learning journey from synonyms to contextual word usage. The app combines fun gameplay with educational content, tailored to support various needs, including creative writing, literature, exam preparation, and STEAM vocabulary. Note: 3 months of Word Tag Video Game is a non-cumulative promotion limited to one per customer.

$19.00

$19.00 ~~$27.00~~

Digital Product Ages 8 - 9

Year 3 US Spelling Mixed Practice with Word Tag game

Storyteller's Illustrated Dictionary

+ 3 months free of Word Tag ® Video Game

Storyteller's Illustrated Dictionary is exactly what it says on the box*. This hilariously illustrated dictionary is packed with hundreds of words to take your storytelling to the next level. These are the words you need to describe characters, places, weather, action, emotions, tastes, and smells. For budding storytellers everywhere, this is the dictionary like you've never seen it before. *And by box, we mean book. For ages 8-12 Word Tag® Combines Game-Based Learning and Fun Into One Outrageously Effective App Rated 4.8 stars on the app store, Get the app that’s 100% fun, 100% learning, 100% GAME! Watch as your kids play their way to improved vocabulary test scores Word Tag is an engaging educational app designed to improve children's vocabulary through exciting mini-games, enhancing their reading and comprehension skills. The game, endorsed by literacy experts and grounded in scientific research, utilises spaced repetition to effectively teach new words, with each game reinforcing the learning process. Players can learn up to 1,460 words annually with just 20 minutes of daily play, reflected in personal progress reports showcasing their learning journey from synonyms to contextual word usage. The app combines fun gameplay with educational content, tailored to support various needs, including creative writing, literature, exam preparation, and STEAM vocabulary. Note: 3 months of Word Tag Video Game is a non-cumulative promotion limited to one per customer.

$28.00

$28.00 ~~$28.00~~

Ages 8 - 12

Storyteller's Illustrated Dictionary book & Word Tag app

Hardback book spread with beautiful words and cartoon illustrations

Storyteller's Word a Day 2

+ 3 months free of Word Tag ® Video Game

So, your first novel was a massive success and you're back for more flipbook magic? These 180 hilariously illustrated words prove that a sequel can be just as good as the original. With even more words you need to describe characters, places, weather, action, emotions, tastes, and smells. The flipbook comes with a stand and is guaranteed to permanently cure your writer's block. For ages 8-12 Word Tag® Combines Game-Based Learning and Fun Into One Outrageously Effective App Rated 4.8 stars on the app store, Get the app that’s 100% fun, 100% learning, 100% GAME! Watch as your kids play their way to improved vocabulary test scores Word Tag is an engaging educational app designed to improve children's vocabulary through exciting mini-games, enhancing their reading and comprehension skills. The game, endorsed by literacy experts and grounded in scientific research, utilises spaced repetition to effectively teach new words, with each game reinforcing the learning process. Players can learn up to 1,460 words annually with just 20 minutes of daily play, reflected in personal progress reports showcasing their learning journey from synonyms to contextual word usage. The app combines fun gameplay with educational content, tailored to support various needs, including creative writing, literature, exam preparation, and STEAM vocabulary. Note: 3 months of Word Tag Video Game is a non-cumulative promotion limited to one per customer.

$38.00

$38.00 ~~$42.00~~

Ages 8 - 12

Storyteller's Word a Day 2 & Word Tag app

Storyteller’s Starter Bundle

Boost kids’ creative writing skills, reading confidence, and build vocabulary with our two multi-award-winning books for ages 8-12.

$59.00

$59.00 ~~$70.00~~

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Ages 8 - 12

Storyteller's Word a Day & Illustrated Dictionary

Storyteller’s Card Game

+ 3 months free of Word Tag ® Video Game

Gather three or more pals to play Storyteller's Card Game and get competitive with creativity. Struggling to write the first sentence of your future best-selling novel? Have writer's block writing the final chapter of your Nobel prize-winning story? This card game features 300 hilariously illustrated word cards and 200 story prompts that boost vocabulary and take your storytelling to the next level. Play the game, or use the word deck as flashcards to enhance your learning a little extra! Surprise yourself with the stories you can tell. For ages 8-12 Word Tag® Combines Game-Based Learning and Fun Into One Outrageously Effective App Rated 4.8 stars on the app store, Get the app that’s 100% fun, 100% learning, 100% GAME! Watch as your kids play their way to improved vocabulary test scores Word Tag is an engaging educational app designed to improve children's vocabulary through exciting mini-games, enhancing their reading and comprehension skills. The game, endorsed by literacy experts and grounded in scientific research, utilises spaced repetition to effectively teach new words, with each game reinforcing the learning process. Players can learn up to 1,460 words annually with just 20 minutes of daily play, reflected in personal progress reports showcasing their learning journey from synonyms to contextual word usage. The app combines fun gameplay with educational content, tailored to support various needs, including creative writing, literature, exam preparation, and STEAM vocabulary. Note: 3 months of Word Tag Video Game is a non-cumulative promotion limited to one per customer.

$42.00

$42.00 ~~$47.00~~

Ages 8 - 12

Storyteller's Card Game with Word Tag app.

My Epic Life Daily Word Workout

+ 3 months free of Readiculous Video Game

180 pages of hilariously illustrated words to prepare you for whatever life throws at you. This daily word workout builds vocabulary, while introducing you to concepts that extend way beyond language. From basic math to science and technology, via valuable life lessons around emotions, inclusivity, tolerance, and respect, this daily wonder is designed to bring big ideas to the breakfast table. Ages 5-8We make phonics fun! Readiculous teaches kids to read with the science of reading in just 10 minutes a day.The game, endorsed by literacy experts and grounded in scientific research, is designed to engage kids to learn to read through exciting mini-games. Readiculous engages kids to learn the sounds that go with each letter/spelling in a logical progression. As with most new things, repetition is the key to success. This is where we come in, we make learning ridiculously fun (pun intended) by designing reading games for maximum entertainment and educational value. Players learn 2x faster than traditional methods with just 10 minutes of daily play, reflected in personal progress reports showcasing which sounds, letters, and words they’re working on. Readiculous combines fun gameplay with educational content, tailored to support various needs.Note: 3 months of Readiculous Video Game is a non-cumulative promotion limited to one per customer.

$35.00

$35.00 ~~$35.00~~

Ages 5 - 8

My Epic Life Daily Word Workout & Readiculous mock

Unlock Advanced Reading Skills with Engaging 3rd Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheets

Third grade marks the exciting transition when children evolve from learning to read into reading to learn! By this pivotal year, most kids have conquered phonics and are ready to dive deep into the thrilling world of complex texts, sophisticated vocabulary, and analytical thinking. This is when reading comprehension becomes the gateway to academic success across all subjects.

At Mrs Wordsmith, our expertly crafted 3rd grade reading comprehension worksheets transform this crucial developmental stage into an adventure that builds confident, capable readers who genuinely love exploring new ideas through text.

Reading comprehension worksheets for 3rd grade prove that serious academic instruction can be absolutely captivating when presented with creativity and humor. We understand that third graders are ready for increasingly sophisticated challenges while still needing the engaging support that makes learning feel like discovery rather than work. Every printable 3rd grade reading comprehension worksheets becomes a stepping stone toward advanced literacy skills, building the analytical thinking and comprehension strategies that will serve students throughout their entire educational journey.

Master Vocabulary and Text Analysis with Strategic 3rd Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheets

Research consistently demonstrates that reading alone isn't sufficient to build the sophisticated vocabulary third graders need for academic excellence - explicit vocabulary instruction makes all the difference in comprehension success. Our celebrated Storyteller's series transforms reading comprehension worksheets grade 3 into treasure troves of word mastery that go far beyond simple definitions. The Illustrated Dictionary revolutionizes vocabulary learning with over a thousand words presented through hilarious, memorable illustrations that ensure every new word becomes a permanent part of your child's expanding toolkit for understanding complex texts.

Our Storyteller's Word a Day books take vocabulary building even further with 180 carefully selected words, synonyms, word pairs, and story starters that foster deep language awareness essential for advanced reading comprehension. When children have access to this rich vocabulary foundation, they can tackle increasingly challenging texts with confidence and genuine understanding. These grade 3 reading comprehension worksheets don't just test comprehension - they actively teach the strategies that strong readers use to construct meaning from text.

For spelling support that directly impacts reading comprehension, our targeted practice materials introduce key spelling patterns through engaging activities that help children recognize word structures and patterns within texts. These third grade reading comprehension worksheets connect spelling knowledge to reading comprehension, showing children how understanding word construction enhances their ability to decode meaning from unfamiliar vocabulary encountered in their reading.

Build Writing and Critical Thinking with Expert 3rd Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheets

Here's where reading comprehension becomes truly transformative! Our How to Write a Story materials demonstrate the powerful connection between reading comprehension and writing ability. When children understand how authors craft compelling narratives, they become better readers who can analyze character development, plot structure, and writing techniques. These reading comprehension worksheets for 3rd graders guide young scholars through sophisticated literary analysis while building the writing skills that reinforce their comprehension abilities.

For social-emotional learning that supports reading comprehension, our 37 House Rules workbook helps children develop the self-regulation skills essential for focused reading and analytical thinking. These 3rd grade worksheets recognize that strong readers need both cognitive skills and emotional intelligence to engage deeply with texts and understand characters' motivations and conflicts.

Whether you're seeking fun reading worksheets for 3rd grade that make challenging concepts accessible or comprehensive reading comprehension 3rd grade worksheets that build analytical thinking skills, our research-backed materials provide the perfect balance of systematic instruction and genuine engagement. These resources don't just improve test scores—they cultivate lifelong readers who view texts as gateways to understanding the world around them and expressing their own ideas with growing sophistication.