Free Grade 3 Reading Comprehension Worksheet & Answers

Lucas was incredibly excited for the school science fair. He had spent three days building a large, brown volcano out of paper mache. Today was the big day. In front of his classmates, Lucas carefully poured baking soda into the top of his volcano. Then, he added a cup of red vinegar. Instantly, bubbly red foam erupted from the top and flowed down the sides, looking just like real hot lava! The whole class clapped, and his teacher gave him a blue ribbon for his hard work.

On Saturday, Mia and her younger brother, Sam, went to the city aquarium. Their favorite exhibit was the giant glass tunnel that went right through the shark tank. As they walked through, massive gray sharks swam directly over their heads! Sam felt a little bit nervous, but Mia held his hand and told him the glass was very thick and safe. After the shark tunnel, they watched the playful penguins sliding on the ice and splashing into the freezing water.

Mr. Henderson was ready to leave for work, but he could not find his car keys anywhere. He checked his coat pockets, the kitchen counter, and even inside the refrigerator! He was starting to feel frustrated. Suddenly, his golden retriever, Buster, walked into the living room wagging his tail. Buster dropped something shiny onto the carpet. It was the missing keys! Buster had thought they were a fun, jingling toy. Mr. Henderson laughed, patted Buster on the head, and hurried out the door.

Every Friday night, Chloe and her dad make homemade pizza. First, they roll out the dough until it is perfectly round and flat. Next, Chloe uses a large spoon to spread the thick red tomato sauce evenly over the dough. Her dad’s favorite part is sprinkling the shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Finally, Chloe carefully places slices of pepperoni in the shape of a smiley face. They bake it in a hot oven for fifteen minutes until the crust is golden brown and crispy.

The Johnson family decided to go camping in the mountains. After a long hike through the pine trees, they found a beautiful clearing near a rushing river to set up their green tent. As the sun began to set, Mr. Johnson gathered dry branches and started a crackling campfire. The children roasted fluffy white marshmallows on long sticks. When the sky turned completely dark, Mrs. Johnson pointed out the glowing stars and the bright silver moon. The forest was peaceful and quiet, except for the sound of chirping crickets.