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The Five W's Reading Comprehension

A Grade 3 worksheet focusing on identifying the 'Who, What, When, Where, and Why' in short stories to improve reading comprehension.

Grade 3 ELA ReadingReading Comprehension StrategiesWho What When Where Why QuestionsFive W's Questions
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.1

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ELAReadingReading ComprehensionFive W'sGrade 3
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The Five W's Reading Comprehension

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Read the story carefully. Then, answer the questions that follow by circling the correct letter or writing your answers on the lines provided. Remember to look for the 'Who, What, When, Where, and Why' in the story!

The Picnic Day

Lily and her dog, Buster, were very excited. It was a sunny Saturday morning, and they were going on a picnic! Mom packed a big basket with sandwiches, apples, and cookies. They drove to Willow Creek Park, a beautiful place with a sparkling stream and tall trees. When they arrived, Buster barked happily and ran straight to the stream to splash in the cool water. Lily spread out the blanket under a big oak tree. They ate their lunch and watched the ducks swim by. Lily loved picnics because she got to spend special time with her family and Buster outdoors.

1. Who went on the picnic?

a

Lily and her friends

b

Lily, Mom, and Buster

c

Buster and the ducks

d

Mom and her friends

2. What did Mom pack in the picnic basket?

a

Pizza and soda

b

Sandwiches, apples, and cookies

c

Burgers and fries

d

Soup and crackers

3. The picnic happened on a   morning.

4. They drove to   Park.

5. Lily loved picnics because she got to spend special time with her family and Buster  .

6. When did Lily and Buster go on the picnic?

7. Where did Buster go first when they arrived at the park?

8. Why did Lily love picnics?