GRADE 3 READING & LANGUAGE · CHAPTER 3
Reading, literature & text structure
Study each lesson in order, or choose the idea you need today.
- Choose a book
- Choose a chapter
- Study a lesson
Comprehension
Find a short text’s main idea
Choose a statement that covers the important details of a short text.
AN EXAMPLE FROM THIS CHAPTER
The forecast said rain was coming, so Jo brought an umbrella.
Why did Jo bring an umbrella?
Show answer & explanation
Rain was forecast.
The forecast explains why Jo took an umbrella.
Curriculum & source notes
These are original Little Play study books organized around U.S. school topics. The official curriculum references below guide topic scope and progression. Coverage is selected, not a complete curriculum or a verified match to every state standard. They are not copies of a publisher’s textbook. Check your school’s syllabus and book edition.
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