Two children build a backyard cubby just as a storm rolls in. Children answer literal questions, make inferences about how the characters feel, and work out the meaning of descriptive words. Ends with a short personal writing task.
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Completed: The Cubby in the Rain — Reading Comprehension
Year 3 students (typically ages 7–8) working on reading comprehension. It is pitched at getting started.
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.
About 20 minutes for 14 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
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Try Tuatara — Reading Comprehension.
Year 3 · English · Reading Comprehension
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Read the story first. Then answer the questions. Go back to the story to check your answers.
Find the answers in the story.
Use clues from the story to explain your answers.
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
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