Year 3 English Printable Worksheets

Year 3 is your child's first year in Key Stage 2! Our year 3 English worksheets will help your child use proper punctuation and grammar, use more imaginative words, dialogue, and characters, as well as improve their reading and writing skills. Support your child's literacy journey with hundreds of year 3 English worksheets that encourage fun.

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Opossum Reading Comprehension

Opossum Reading Comprehension

Introduce your students to the intriguing world of opossums with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet. Designed to enhance reading and comprehension skills, this activity provides fascinating facts about one of nature’s most adaptable and unique marsupials. Whether used at home or in the classroom, this worksheet helps students develop critical thinking skills and expand their vocabulary while learning about these remarkable creatures.Opossums are truly captivating animals with some interesting features:Adaptable Diet: Opossums eat a wide variety of foods, including fruits, insects, small animals, and plants.Playing Dead: When threatened, they can "play dead" to deter predators.Prehensile Tails: Their tails can grasp and hold objects, helping them balance when climbing.Nocturnal Habits: Opossums are most active at night and often visit people's gardens in search of food.This worksheet is perfect for broadening students' understanding of animal behaviour and helping them identify key details in a text. Encourage your students to read attentively and enjoy learning about the amazing opossum. This activity is both educational and fun, making it a great addition to your teaching resources.

Age: 7 - 8
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Lynx Reading Comprehension

Lynx Reading Comprehension

Introduce your students to the captivating world of lynxes with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet. Designed to enhance reading and comprehension skills, this activity provides fascinating facts about one of nature’s most elusive and skilled hunters. Whether used at home or in the classroom, this worksheet helps students develop critical thinking skills and expand their vocabulary while learning about these remarkable wild cats.Lynxes are truly intriguing creatures with some amazing features:Tufted Ears: Lynxes have distinctive tufts of hair on their ears that help them hear better.Snowshoe Paws: Their large paws act like snowshoes, allowing them to walk on top of deep snow.Solitary Hunters: Lynxes prefer to live and hunt alone, using their stealth and patience.Adaptable Climbers: They are excellent climbers and swimmers, which helps them escape predators and find food.This worksheet is perfect for broadening students' understanding of animal behaviour and helping them identify key details in a text. Encourage your students to read attentively and enjoy learning about the mysterious lynx. This activity is both educational and fun, making it a great addition to your teaching resources.

Age: 7 - 8
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Manatee Reading Comprehension

Manatee Reading Comprehension

Immerse your students in the gentle world of manatees with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet. This activity is designed to enhance reading and comprehension skills while providing fascinating facts about these unique marine mammals. Whether used at home or in the classroom, this worksheet helps students develop critical thinking skills and expand their vocabulary while learning about these gentle giants.Manatees are captivating creatures with some remarkable traits:Seagrass Lovers: Manatees can consume up to 10% of their body weight in seagrass and freshwater plants daily.Graceful Swimmers: Despite their large size, manatees are graceful and move efficiently through the water with their strong tails and flippers.Curious and Gentle: Manatees are known to be curious creatures that often approach humans and boats.Dedicated Mothers: Female manatees take great care of their calves, nursing them for up to two years and teaching them essential survival skills.This worksheet is perfect for broadening students' understanding of animal behaviour and helping them identify key details in a text. Encourage your students to read attentively and enjoy learning about the amazing manatees. This activity is both educational and fun, making it a great addition to your teaching resources.

Age: 7 - 8
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Orangutan Reading Comprehension

Orangutan Reading Comprehension

Introduce your students to the intriguing world of orangutans with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet. Designed to enhance reading and comprehension skills, this activity provides fascinating facts about one of the most intelligent and unique primates. Whether used at home or in the classroom, this worksheet helps students develop critical thinking skills and expand their vocabulary while learning about these incredible animals.Orangutans are captivating creatures with some remarkable traits:Tool Users: Orangutans use sticks to extract insects from tree bark.Clever Leaves: They use leaves as umbrellas to keep dry and as cups to drink water.Strong Climbers: Their long arms help them swing effortlessly from tree to tree.Dedicated Mothers: Mother orangutans stay with their babies for up to seven years, teaching them essential survival skills.This worksheet is perfect for broadening students' understanding of animal behaviour and helping them identify key details in a text. Encourage your students to read attentively and enjoy learning about the amazing orangutans. This activity is both educational and fun, making it a great addition to your teaching resources.

Age: 7 - 8
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Leopard Reading Comprehension

Leopard Reading Comprehension

Introduce your students to the captivating world of leopards with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet. This activity is designed to enhance reading and comprehension skills while providing interesting facts about one of nature’s most agile and mysterious big cats. The worksheet includes a detailed passage about leopards followed by a series of questions that encourage students to think critically and retain information.Leopards are truly remarkable creatures with some fascinating traits:Master Climbers: Leopards are excellent climbers and often drag their prey up into trees to keep it safe from other predators.Solitary Hunters: These big cats prefer to live and hunt alone, showcasing their incredible stealth and strength.Adaptable Animals: Leopards can thrive in various environments, including forests, mountains, grasslands, and deserts.Powerful Predators: Despite their solitary nature, leopards are skilled hunters and use their powerful jaws and keen senses to catch their prey.This worksheet is perfect for broadening students' vocabulary, improving their understanding of animal behaviour, and helping them identify key details in a text. Whether used at home or in the classroom, this activity is both educational and fun, making it a great addition to your teaching resources. Encourage your students to read attentively and enjoy learning about these magnificent animals.

Age: 7 - 8
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Hippopotamus Reading Comprehension

Hippopotamus Reading Comprehension

Immerse your Year 3 pupils in the fascinating world of hippos with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet. Designed to enhance reading and comprehension skills, this activity provides interesting facts about one of Africa’s most iconic animals. The worksheet includes a detailed passage about hippos followed by a series of questions that encourage pupils to think critically and retain information.Hippos are incredible creatures with some unique characteristics:Water Lovers: Hippos spend much of their day in water to stay cool and protect their skin from the sun.Night Grazers: They graze on grass at night, consuming up to 40 kilograms of grass in one night!Social Animals: Hippos live in groups called bloats or pods and communicate through grunts, snorts, and roars.Powerful Defenders: Despite being herbivores, hippos can be very aggressive and have powerful jaws to protect themselves.This worksheet is perfect for broadening pupils’ vocabulary, improving their understanding of animal behaviour, and helping them identify key details in a text. Encourage your pupils to read attentively and enjoy learning about these magnificent animals. This activity is not only educational but also fun and engaging, making it a great addition to your lesson plans.

Age: 7 - 8
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Giraffe Reading Comprehension

Giraffe Reading Comprehension

Take your Year 3 pupils on an exciting journey to the African savannahs with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet focused on giraffes. Designed to enhance reading and comprehension skills, this activity provides fascinating facts about one of nature’s most extraordinary animals. The worksheet includes a detailed passage about giraffes followed by a series of questions that encourage pupils to think critically and retain information.Giraffes are truly remarkable creatures with some amazing features:Tallest Land Animals: Giraffes can grow up to 6 metres tall, making them the tallest animals on land.Unique Diet: They primarily eat leaves and twigs from the acacia tree, reaching heights that other animals can't.Social Animals: Giraffes live in groups called towers and communicate through various sounds.Incredible Speed: Despite their height, giraffes can run up to 35 miles per hour to escape predators.This worksheet is perfect for broadening pupils’ vocabulary, improving their understanding of animal behaviour, and helping them identify key details in a text. Encourage your pupils to read attentively and enjoy learning about these magnificent animals. This activity is not only educational but also fun and engaging, making it a great addition to your lesson plans.Dive into the world of giraffes and make reading fun!

Age: 7 - 8
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Koala Reading Comprehension

Koala Reading Comprehension

Introduce your pupils to the fascinating world of koalas with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet. This activity is designed to develop reading and comprehension skills while providing captivating facts about one of Australia's most beloved animals. The worksheet features a passage filled with intriguing information about koalas, followed by a series of questions that assess pupils' understanding and retention.Koalas are unique creatures with some remarkable characteristics:Sleepy Heads: Koalas can sleep for up to 18 hours a day to conserve energy.Special Diet: They primarily eat eucalyptus leaves, which are toxic to many other animals.Solitary Lifestyle: Unlike many other animals, koalas prefer to live alone.Adapted Climbers: Koalas have strong limbs and sharp claws that make them excellent climbers.This worksheet is perfect for enhancing pupils' vocabulary, understanding of animal behaviour, and ability to identify key details in a text. Encourage your pupils to read attentively and think critically about the information presented. This activity is not only educational but also fun and engaging, making learning about animals an exciting journey!Dive into the world of koalas and make reading fun!

Age: 7 - 8
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Red Fox Reading Comprehension

Red Fox Reading Comprehension

Embark on an educational adventure with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet focused on the fascinating red fox. This activity enhances reading and comprehension skills while providing intriguing facts about one of nature's cleverest animals. The worksheet includes a passage filled with interesting information about red foxes, followed by a series of questions that test pupils' understanding and retention.Red foxes are captivating creatures with some remarkable traits:Clever Creatures: Red foxes are known for their cunning behaviour, often featured in folklore and stories.Omnivorous Diet: These adaptable animals eat a variety of foods, from small mammals and birds to fruits and vegetables.Vocal Communication: Red foxes communicate using a range of sounds, including barks, screams, and howls.This worksheet is perfect for enhancing pupils' vocabulary, understanding of animal behaviour, and ability to identify key details in a text. Encourage your pupils to read carefully and think critically about the information presented. This activity is not only educational but also fun and engaging, making learning about animals an exciting journey!

Age: 7 - 8
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Kangaroo Reading Comprehension

Kangaroo Reading Comprehension

Dive into the fascinating world of kangaroos with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet for Year 3 pupils. This activity helps students develop their reading and comprehension skills while learning about one of Australia's most iconic animals. The worksheet includes a short passage filled with interesting facts about kangaroos, followed by a series of questions that test the pupils' understanding and retention.Kangaroos are unique creatures with some amazing characteristics:Leaping Legends: Kangaroos can jump over 9 metres in a single leap, which is equivalent to jumping over three cars parked end-to-end!Pouch Perks: Baby kangaroos, called joeys, live in their mother's pouch for about six months after birth, staying safe and warm while they grow.Thirsty Work: Kangaroos can go long periods without drinking water, getting most of their moisture from the plants they eat.Social Creatures: Kangaroos live in groups called mobs, which are led by a dominant male. These mobs help protect them from predators.This worksheet is perfect for enhancing pupils' vocabulary and ability to identify key details in a text. Encourage your pupils to read carefully and think critically about the information presented. This activity is not only educational but also fun and engaging, making learning about animals an exciting adventure!

Age: 7 - 8
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Fun with Rhyming Words

Fun with Rhyming Words

Our handy Fun with Rhyming Words worksheet will help pupils understand and identify rhyming words. This worksheet aims to enhance their phonemic awareness and improve their ability to recognise and use words that rhyme.This engaging worksheet introduces pupils to the concept of rhyming words through a variety of fun activities. Pupils will match rhyming words, find rhyming pairs within sentences, create their own rhymes, and write a short poem.Benefits:By completing this worksheet, pupils will:Enhance their understanding of rhyming words.Improve their phonemic awareness and reading skills.Develop their creativity and writing abilities.The "Fun with Rhyming Words" worksheet is an effective tool for teaching pupils how to identify and use rhyming words. Incorporate this worksheet into your lessons to help pupils develop essential phonemic awareness skills, improve their reading, and enjoy the learning process through interactive and creative activities.

Age: 7 - 8
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What are Context Clues?

What are Context Clues?

This worksheet includes two main activities focused on using context clues. In the first activity, pupils read sentences and choose the meaning of the underlined word from multiple-choice options, using context clues to guide them. The second activity involves matching each word with its correct meaning, reinforcing their understanding through a different format. These exercises are designed to be clear and engaging, making the learning process fun for pupils.This worksheet supports the development of reading comprehension skills by teaching pupils to use context clues to understand new words. It enhances vocabulary acquisition and encourages critical thinking as pupils infer meanings from the context. By completing these activities, pupils will become more confident readers and improve their ability to understand and use new words.Our What are Context Clues? worksheet is an effective tool for helping pupils learn to use context to decipher unfamiliar words. By incorporating this worksheet into your lesson plans, you can help pupils build essential reading skills, expand their vocabulary, and enjoy the learning process through engaging and practical exercises.

Age: 7 - 8
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Reading Comprehension - Camouflage

Reading Comprehension - Camouflage

This KS2 reading comprehension includes an interesting article about camouflage with questions to answer.

Age: 7 - 8
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Cloze Activity - Halloween Facts

Cloze Activity - Halloween Facts

What is Samhainophobia? What are the colours of Halloween? Why are jack-o'-lanterns carved? Students read the facts about Halloween and fill in the missing words. There is a word bank to help them.

Age: 7 - 8
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Dr. Seuss Titles

Dr. Seuss Titles

Do your students like reading Dr. Seuss books? Let's find out! Students are asked to fill in the missing words by completing the names of the Dr. Seuss books.

Age: 7 - 8
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Comprehension - Autumn is the Time of Year

Comprehension - Autumn is the Time of Year

This poem is all about Autumn. Students are asked to read through the poem and answer the accompanying questions.

Age: 7 - 8
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Poetry - Don't Think About A Zebra

Poetry - Don't Think About A Zebra

Students are asked to read through the poem and underline the correct spelling of the word in brackets. They are then asked to answer questions about the poem and complete a word search all about zebras!

Age: 7 - 8
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Poetry - Autumn is the Time of Year

Poetry - Autumn is the Time of Year

Year 3 English - This poem is all about autumn. Students are asked to read through the poem and answer the questions.

Age: 7 - 8
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Reading comprehension - Mickey Mouse

Reading comprehension - Mickey Mouse

This short reading comprehension includes some facts about the famous cartoon character Mickey Mouse. Who created the voice of Mickey Mouse? What is the name of Mickey's dog?Students read through the text and then answer the questions.

Age: 7 - 8
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Welcome Back to School - Poetry

Welcome Back to School - Poetry

This poem can be used as a back to school resource. Students are asked to read through the poem and answer the questions.

Age: 7 - 8
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Reading comprehension - Donald Duck

Reading comprehension - Donald Duck

This reading comprehension includes some facts about the famous cartoon character Donald Duck. Students read through the text and then answer the questions.

Age: 7 - 8
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Comprehension - Betty Met A Yeti

Comprehension - Betty Met A Yeti

Year 3 English - This is a funny poem about a a girl called Betty who meets a yeti in the mountains of Tibet. This English resource asks students to firstly underline the correct spelling of the word in brackets and then answer the study questions. This task is great for practicing spelling.

Age: 7 - 8
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Comprehension - I Raised My Hand in Class

Comprehension - I Raised My Hand in Class

Year 3 English - This English resource asks students to firstly underline the correct spelling of the word in brackets and then answer the study questions.

Age: 7 - 8
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Poetry - A Sheep is Asleep On My Sofa

Poetry - A Sheep is Asleep On My Sofa

Year 3 English - This exercise is great for practicing spelling. Students underline the correct spelling in brackets and then answer the questions.

Age: 7 - 8
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Poetry - I Eat Spaghetti With A Spoon

Poetry - I Eat Spaghetti With A Spoon

This English worksheet is a poem titled 'I Eat Spaghetti With A Spoon'. Students are asked to read through the poem and then answer the accompanying study questions.

Age: 7 - 8
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The wheel

The wheel

This comprehension is all about the wheel. Children read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

Age: 7 - 8
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Summer Fun - Flapjacks

Summer Fun - Flapjacks

Here is a recipe for making flapjacks. This is fun to do with the family or even at school. There are 9 questions that follow.

Age: 7 - 8
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Fact or opinion? 2

Fact or opinion? 2

An introduction to facts and opinions. Students distinguish between fact and opinion. Children are asked to write 'fact' or 'opinion' next to each sentence.

Age: 7 - 8
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Fact or opinion? 1

Fact or opinion? 1

An introduction to facts and opinions. Children are asked to write 'fact' or 'opinion' next to each sentence. Students distinguish between fact and opinion.

Age: 7 - 8
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Ostrich Reading Comprehension (non-fiction)

Ostrich Reading Comprehension (non-fiction)

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a short piece of text with some facts about the ostrich. Children must read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

Age: 7 - 8
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Penguin comprehension

Penguin comprehension

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a short piece of text with some facts about the penguin. Children must read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

Age: 7 - 8
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Aardvark comprehension

Aardvark comprehension

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a short piece of text with some facts about the aardvark. Children must read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

Age: 7 - 8
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Polar Bear Reading Comprehension

Polar Bear Reading Comprehension

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a short piece of text with some facts about the polar bear. Children must read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

Age: 7 - 8
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Zebra Reading Comprehension

Zebra Reading Comprehension

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a short piece of text with some facts about the zebra. Children must read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

Age: 7 - 8
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Bull shark comprehension

Bull shark comprehension

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a short piece of text with some facts about the bull shark. Children must read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

Age: 7 - 8
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Hammerhead shark comprehension

Hammerhead shark comprehension

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a short piece of text with some facts about the hammerhead shark. Children must read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

Age: 7 - 8
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Stingray comprehension

Stingray comprehension

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a short piece of text with some facts about the stingray. Children must read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

Age: 7 - 8
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Boa constrictor comprehension

Boa constrictor comprehension

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a short piece of text with some facts about the boa constrictor. Children must read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

Age: 7 - 8
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Eastern diamondback rattlesnake comprehension

Eastern diamondback rattlesnake comprehension

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a short passage with some interesting facts about the Eastern diamondback rattlesnake. Children must read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

Age: 7 - 8
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Frilled lizard comprehension

Frilled lizard comprehension

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a short passage with some interesting facts about the frilled lizard. Children read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

Age: 7 - 8
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Elephant Reading Comprehension

Elephant Reading Comprehension

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a short passage with some interesting facts about the elephant. Children read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

Age: 7 - 8
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Bactrian camel comprehension

Bactrian camel comprehension

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a short passage with some interesting facts about the bactrian camel. Children read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

Age: 7 - 8
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Cheetah Reading Comprehension

Cheetah Reading Comprehension

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a short passage with some interesting facts about the cheetah. Children read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

Age: 7 - 8
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Reading comprehension - The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Reading comprehension - The Boy Who Cried Wolf

This year 3 English worksheet is all about the story of the boy who cried wolf. Students read the text and answer the accompanying study questions.

Age: 7 - 8
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Reading Comprehension - Sunflowers

Reading Comprehension - Sunflowers

Students are asked to read the text and answer the accompanying study questions.

Age: 7 - 8
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The hare and the tortoise

The hare and the tortoise

Students read through the text 'The hare and the tortoise' and answer the accompanying study questions.

Age: 7 - 8
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Man's best friend

Man's best friend

This reading comprehension activity includes 9 questions for children to answer.

Age: 7 - 8
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A day on the beach

A day on the beach

Children read through the text and answer the questions.

Age: 7 - 8
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