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Children who can read accurately, quickly and with expression will have an easier time understanding what they read because they won’t be stuck on sounding out words. Building fluency is like building a muscle, it takes practice by doing repeated readings to get stronger and faster. Fluency also improves comprehension by adding expression and appropriate phrasing. Children will love to hear how their fluency breathes life into a story they read aloud!

The goal for the beginning of 3rd grade is that children can read 80-90 words a minute. By the end of the year they will build up to reading 120 words a minute. Fluency also means the reader can  read the same way as they talk, using expression and changing their voice to reflect what is happening in the story. Along with reading smoothly, fluency helps children better understand the story.

Just like in 2nd grade, the teacher will give “timed reading passages,” where students will read a story and be timed for one minute to keep track of how many words they can read.

• By December , 2nd graders should read 100 words correct per minute (WCPM).
• By May , students should be reading 120 words correct per minute.

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HOME ACTIVITIES

Read aloud to your child every day.

Your child needs a model of reading fluency. They begin to develop their own fluency when they can hear how you change your expression throughout a story and read with ease. Tell them how you raise your voice at the end of question sentence ( “Do you like eating broccoli?” ) or how you change your voice for different characters ( “This character is really afraid, so I’m going to make my voice shaky when I read his words.” ) Have them match your expressions and speed after you demonstrate.

Read Books on the Right Level

At all costs, we must prevent children from experiencing frustration as they try to read. This means finding a book that they are able to read comfortably and offers only a slight challenge. Meaning, they can comfortably read 90% of the words they see.

Give Feedback: No Robot Reading

When children get in the swing of reading, they still are reading word-by-word and decoding more quickly but still don’t know how to craft their voice into a story that is pleasing to hear. Tell your child that you are going to work hard to break the habit of “Robot Reading”. Demonstrate how a robot would read a sentence from their favorite book. Now have them read the sentence and ask them how they can make it sound better. The most helpful thing you can do for your child is to pinpoint where they need help and help them fix it. ( “I noticed that when there is a period at the end of the sentence you forget to stop before starting the next sentence. Let’s try that together and pause when we see a period so we can hear how a sentence should end .”)

Repeat a Sentence Until It Sounds JUST Right:

Research has shown that as soon as children show the ability to decode (sound out) words, they must practice re-reading sentences to get their expression to “sound like talking” and make a sentence come to life.

Pick a sentence from a book that is on your child’s reading level and have them read it out loud. If they skip a word or mispronounce have them read the sentence again. Read it again for a third time. This activity, in less than five minutes, shows your child that they have the power and control over how the story sounds!

Chorus Read

A chorus read is when you and your child read at the same time, like how singers sing in a chorus! Pick a paragraph in a story and let your child get practice in reading fluently with you.

Echo Reading

While reading a book to your child, have them repeat a sentence from the story after you have read it. Let them practice making their voice sound natural and changing the tone as the sentence ends. If a character in the story speaks, model how they talk, then have your child repeat after you.

Practice a Poem Over and Over

Have your child re-read their favorite poem each night. Doing repeated readings of your child’s favorite poems will help them control their voice, tempo and expression. Even after 40 years, Shel Silverstein’s Where the Sidewalk Ends still delights and captivates children.

Performance Reading

Do your own at home “reader’s theatre”. Using any picture or chapter book, have your child read it as though it was a performance, acting out each page from the story. Let them pretend to use a microphone like they’re on stage or as if they were an actor in a movie.

Listen to an Audiobook and Follow Along

Captivate your child’s attention by listening to an author read a story with rich expression. If your child has a chapter book, find the audio version so they can hear it being read.  

Have your child tell you why they enjoy listening to a “storyteller” (someone who uses expression and reads like they talk)  instead of a “robot” (reading word by word slowly).

NC Kids Digital Library (Free, requires library card number)

E-books, audiobooks, streaming videos, and Read-Alongs.  This collection was specifically designed for youth ages pre-K through 4 th grade and includes picture books, youth fiction, youth nonfiction, and more.  

Libby, by Overdrive (Free app for iPhones and iPads, Google Play, or Windows Mobile)

This app can be used on your phone or tablet to access the NC Kids Digital Library.

Timed Fluency Passages (Scroll Down for Grade 3)

These are sample 3rd grade reading passages that are used for timed reading to show parents how their child is tested. A teacher would select a passage based on your child’s reading level and have the student do a “cold read,” meaning the student has never read or practiced the passage before. Once the student begins, they are timed for one minute and the teacher follows along on a copy of the same passage. The teacher notes the places where your child skipped words or misread. After the minute stops, the child stops reading and the teacher counts the number of words read correctly. Students are typically tested three times throughout the year.

Use phonics games to help build kids’  “decoding” or sounding out skills. This will make your child a stronger and faster reader.

ABCya.com Spelling Bees Practice

ABCya.com Spelling with Vowels

ABCya.com Spelling Practice

ABCya.com Contraction Action

Starfall – I’m Reading Activities

Starfall Phonics Activities (Review for Struggling Readers)

Voice Memo app

Using the free Voice Memo app available on most phones, let your child record themselves reading. They could pretend to be reporters!  Listen to the recording – give your child corrective feedback and guidance about how they can drop their voice at the end of a sentence or raise their voice at the end of a question. Have them practice phrasing or emphasizing a single word to give the sentence a powerful effect. (“Did you KNOW that tornadoes could tear the roof off of your house?)

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21 Perfect 3rd Grade Reading Fluency Passages (Free)

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Looking for the best 3rd grade reading fluency passages? Here are 3 long fluency passages and 18 short fluency passages I know you’ll love!

I LOVE third grade! I taught third grade for four years. It’s the perfect age to teach.

Every week, I gave my students a new fluency passage. Each day I would have them read the weekly passage.

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Practicing the same passage over and over is a great way to improve fluency.

It really helped improve my students’ fluency and I know it will help your 3rd graders too. I’ve written this post of fluency passages to help your students.

I also have posts about class names, classroom procedures, class jobs , attention grabbers , and class reward party ideas . I know they’ll help you too!

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Fluency Practice

Fluency practice involves reading the passage multiple times with accuracy, appropriate pacing, and expression. Encourage your 3rd grade students to read aloud regularly and build their reading skills gradually.

Long 3rd Grade Reading Fluency Passages

Here are 3 long reading passages . They can be used for fluency drills, partner reading, choral reading, literacy centers, and independent reading to help student fluency.

Title: The Amazing Adventures of Max

Once upon a time, in a small town called Greenville, lived a curious boy named Max. Max was a third-grader who loved exploring and going on adventures. He had a wild imagination and a big heart.

One sunny morning, as Max was playing in his backyard, he noticed a mysterious map sticking out from under a pile of leaves. Excitedly, he picked it up and saw that it led to a hidden treasure deep in the nearby woods.

Without hesitation, Max grabbed a backpack and packed it with snacks and water. He followed the winding path on the map, overcoming obstacles like fallen trees and slippery rocks. The journey was not easy, but Max was determined to find the treasure.

As he ventured deeper into the woods, Max encountered various animals like squirrels and rabbits. He stopped to talk to them and even helped a little lost bird find its way back to its nest.

Finally, after a long and adventurous hike, Max reached the spot marked on the map. There, under a giant oak tree, he found a treasure chest buried in the ground. He carefully dug it up and opened it with trembling hands.

Inside the chest, Max discovered not gold or jewels, but a collection of old books filled with magical stories and incredible adventures. The treasure was knowledge, and it was more precious to Max than anything he had imagined.

Excited about his discovery, Max ran back home and shared the books with his family and friends. They spent countless hours reading and imagining themselves in far-off lands, just like the characters in the stories.

From that day on, Max’s love for books and learning grew, and he continued to have amazing adventures in the pages of every book he read.

And so, the little town of Greenville knew that they had a true hero among them, a curious and kind-hearted boy named Max, who taught everyone that the greatest treasures were not always made of gold.

Title: The Amazing Space Adventure

Once upon a time, in a small town named Starville, there lived a curious boy named Alex. Alex was fascinated by the stars and the mysteries of the universe. One night, while gazing at the twinkling sky, he noticed a shooting star streaking across the horizon. But this was no ordinary shooting star – it seemed to be getting bigger and brighter as it approached Earth!

Excited and curious, Alex rushed to his backyard, where he saw a small, silver spaceship landing gracefully in a nearby field. The spaceship’s hatch opened, and out stepped a friendly alien named Zara. Zara was from a distant planet called Nova, and she had come to Earth to explore and learn about our planet.

“Hello, Earthling!” Zara said with a warm smile. “I come in peace. My planet is thousands of light-years away, and I have traveled across the galaxies to visit your beautiful world.”

Amazed and thrilled, Alex invited Zara into his house to learn more about her planet and share stories about Earth. Zara was eager to learn about human customs, culture, and even our favorite foods. They spent hours talking and laughing, becoming fast friends.

As the night grew darker, Zara suggested a fantastic idea: to explore the cosmos together! She invited Alex to join her on a grand space adventure to see the wonders of the universe. Without hesitation, Alex agreed, and they both hopped back into Zara’s spaceship.

The spaceship zoomed into the sky, and in no time, they were soaring among the stars. They visited planets with rings made of ice and moons with oceans of liquid methane. They marveled at the beauty of colorful nebulas and watched distant galaxies collide.

Zara also showed Alex her home planet, Nova, which had stunning purple skies and floating cities. She explained that Nova was a place of peace and harmony, where all beings coexisted in perfect balance.

As they traveled through space, Alex and Zara encountered friendly alien beings from different planets. They shared their knowledge and exchanged gifts as tokens of friendship. It was an extraordinary journey, and Alex realized how vast and diverse the universe truly was.

After what felt like an eternity of exploring, it was time to return to Earth. Alex felt a mix of happiness and sadness as they bid farewell to their newfound friends. Zara promised to visit Earth again someday, and they promised to keep in touch across the stars.

Back in his backyard, Alex waved goodbye as Zara’s spaceship soared back into space. He knew that this extraordinary adventure would be a memory he cherished forever.

From that day on, Alex continued to look up at the night sky with wonder and amazement. He knew that even though he was just a small boy on a tiny planet, he was connected to the vast universe in the most magical way.

And so, the adventures of Alex and Zara became legendary in Starville, reminding everyone that friendship knows no bounds – not even across the infinite reaches of space.

Title: The Mystery of the Missing Crown Jewels

In the heart of the bustling city of Brightchester, the Royal Castle stood tall and majestic. It was home to the beloved King Benjamin and his family, who ruled the land with kindness and wisdom. The castle was also the safekeeper of the Crown Jewels, a collection of precious gems and ornate crowns that had been passed down through generations.

One sunny morning, as the townspeople were preparing for the grand Summer Festival, an alarming discovery was made – the Crown Jewels were missing! Panic spread through the city as the news reached every corner. King Benjamin called for an immediate investigation, and the best detective in the kingdom, Detective Lily, was summoned to solve the case.

Detective Lily was a smart and resourceful young girl with a keen eye for details. She gathered clues, questioned witnesses, and examined every inch of the castle. Her loyal sidekick, Max, a clever and mischievous cat, was always by her side.

The first clue they found was a strange footprint near the window of the Royal Chamber. It seemed larger than any human foot and had three distinct claw marks. Lily knew this was no ordinary thief – it had to be someone or something with extraordinary abilities.

As they followed the trail of clues, Lily and Max met a quirky group of castle staff. There was Amelia, the kind-hearted maid, who had a passion for baking delicious treats. Next was Thomas, the castle gardener, who had a green thumb and tended to the most beautiful rose garden. Lastly, they met Walter, the castle chef, who was famous for creating mouthwatering dishes fit for royalty.

Each of the staff had an alibi for the time of the theft, and no one seemed to have any motive to steal the Crown Jewels. Lily was puzzled but determined to find the truth.

One evening, as the sun set, casting a golden glow over the castle, Lily noticed a small, shiny object peeking out from behind a bush in the rose garden. She rushed over and found a sparkling gem from the Crown Jewels! Max meowed excitedly, leading Lily to more hidden gems scattered throughout the garden.

The trail of gems led them to a secret passage that only a few knew about. Cautiously, Lily and Max ventured inside, and to their surprise, they discovered a hidden chamber filled with stolen treasures – not only the Crown Jewels but also valuable artifacts and precious heirlooms from the kingdom’s history.

Before they could celebrate their find, a shadowy figure emerged from the darkness. It was a mysterious character dressed in a black cloak, with glowing eyes that seemed to pierce the night. The thief had been caught red-handed!

With a dramatic flourish, the figure removed the cloak, revealing a surprise that left everyone astonished. It was none other than Amelia, the gentle maid! She confessed that she had stolen the treasures out of desperation. Amelia’s family had fallen on hard times, and she believed that selling the stolen items would solve their financial troubles.

King Benjamin listened with empathy and forgave Amelia for her actions. He understood the difficult circumstances she faced and promised to help her family.

The Crown Jewels were safely returned to their rightful place, and the Summer Festival went on as planned, filled with joy and laughter.

As a reward for her brilliant detective work, Detective Lily was honored with a special medal and a title – “The Saviour of the Crown Jewels.” She and Max continued to solve mysteries together, bringing justice and kindness to the kingdom whenever it was needed.

And so, in the land of Brightchester, the tale of the missing Crown Jewels became a legend of bravery, compassion, and the enduring power of friendship.

Short 3rd Grade Fluency Passages

Here are 18 short stories for reading practice for 3rd graders .

The Clever Ant

Once in a tiny anthill, there lived a clever ant named Andy. He was always looking for new ways to help his fellow ants. One day, when a big rainstorm flooded their home, Andy quickly thought of a solution. He directed all the ants to work together to build a wall to protect their home from future floods. The ants worked tirelessly, and their anthill became stronger than ever before.

The Amazing Solar System

Our solar system is a fascinating place with planets, moons, and stars. At the center is the Sun, which gives us light and warmth. The eight planets orbit around the Sun, with Earth being the third one. Some planets are big and gassy, like Jupiter, while others are small and rocky, like Mars. Learning about the solar system can take us on a thrilling journey through space.

The Magical Garden

In a hidden corner of the old town, there was a magical garden that no one knew about. A young girl named Lily stumbled upon it one day. As she entered, the garden seemed to come alive with colorful flowers and talking animals. Lily soon discovered that the garden had special powers. It could grant wishes to those who truly believed in the magic of nature.

A Trip To The Zoo

Last Saturday, my family and I went to the zoo. We saw many different animals, like lions, elephants, and giraffes. The zookeeper told us exciting facts about each animal. It was a fun and educational day. I especially liked the playful monkeys swinging from tree to tree. We took lots of pictures and made memories that will last forever.

The Great Invention

Tim was a young inventor with a brilliant mind. One day, he had a fantastic idea for a flying machine. He worked hard in his little workshop, using spare parts and his creativity to build a prototype. After many trials and errors, Tim’s invention finally worked! His flying machine took him on a thrilling ride above the clouds. Tim’s invention was a success, and he became famous for his amazing creation.

In the heart of the Enchanted Forest, there stood a magnificent tree with magical powers. The tree was rumored to grant wishes to those who were pure of heart. A brave young girl named Emily set out on a quest to find the tree. Along the way, she faced challenges and met magical creatures. When she finally reached the tree, she made a selfless wish for the happiness of her family and friends.

The Secret Clubhouse

Tom and his friends had a secret clubhouse in the woods. They spent their summer days playing games, telling stories, and having adventures. They promised to keep the clubhouse a secret, and it became their special place. One day, they discovered a hidden treasure map, and together they followed the clues to find a buried treasure that brought joy to the whole neighborhood.

The Friendly Dragon

In the land of fairytales, there lived a friendly dragon named Spark. Unlike other dragons, Spark loved to make friends with the people in the nearby village. At first, the villagers were scared of him, but Spark showed them his kind heart by helping them with tasks and protecting the village from danger. Soon, the village and the dragon became the best of friends, proving that true friendship can be found in the most unexpected places.

The Friendly Dolphin

One sunny day at the beach, Sarah saw a dolphin swimming close to shore. She waved, and the dolphin waved back! It was a friendly dolphin who loved playing with people. Sarah named him Danny, and they became the best of friends.

The Lost Kitten

In the park, Tim found a tiny, scared kitten. It had no collar or tags. Tim took it home and gave it food and love. He asked around the neighborhood but no one claimed the kitten. Tim decided to keep the kitten and named her Whiskers.

The Magic Seed

Samantha planted a mysterious seed in her garden. Overnight, it grew into a gigantic beanstalk that reached the clouds! Curious, she climbed up and found a magical land above. There, she met a giant who was kind and fun. They became adventure buddies.

The Soccer Championship

At the soccer championship, the teams were tied with only a minute left. Jenny dribbled the ball skillfully and scored the winning goal! Her team cheered with joy, and they won the championship trophy. Jenny felt proud of her hard work and teamwork.

The Silly Robot

Leo built a silly robot named Robo. It had funny dance moves and told jokes. At the talent show, Robo performed, and everyone laughed and clapped. Leo and Robo won the “Most Entertaining” award.

The Enchanted Book

In the dusty attic, Emma found an old, dusty book. As she opened it, she was transported to a magical land. In the land of dragons and fairies, she went on thrilling adventures. Each time she read the book, a new enchanting story unfolded.

The Curious Squirrel

Sam watched a curious squirrel in the park. It hopped from tree to tree, searching for acorns. Sam decided to leave some nuts nearby. The squirrel was delighted and even posed for a photo!

The Superhero Costume

At the costume party, Lily wore her homemade superhero costume. She was “Super Star,” who could fly and shoot starlight. When her friends needed help finding lost toys, Lily saved the day with her special powers.

The Talking Painting

In Grandma’s house, there was a mysterious painting. One day, the subjects in the painting started talking to Tim. They told tales of their time, and Tim learned about history through the talking painting.

The Rainbow Race

On a rainy day, Ben saw a rainbow in the sky. He imagined racing the colors, and the rainbow turned into a colorful track. Ben raced the rainbow, reaching the pot of gold at the end – his imagination!

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Final Thoughts

Please practice fluency with your students this school year. Have them read a reading passage every day.

It is the best way to improve oral fluency skills and reading comprehension skills. It will even help your struggling readers become more fluent readers.

Let me know in the comments if you’d like more fluency resources or passages . Happy teaching !

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10 Free 3rd Grade Reading Fluency Passages

January 18, 2022 //  by  Kellie Tanner

Building fluency is a critical component of the third grade reading curriculum. It is also a skill crucial to your child's overall academic success. For students to be able to successfully comprehend what they are reading, they must be able to read fluently. Repeated reading and daily practice can help your 3rd grader improve reading fluency.

To help your 3rd grader develop increased fluency and comprehension skills , we have composed a list of ten 3rd grade reading fluency passages that will assist in planning reading lessons. Use this list to help your 3rd graders become awesome readers!

1. Reading Fluency Passages With Comprehension Question

Build 3rd grade students' reading fluency and comprehension with these 30 passages that are available to be printed or used digitally with Google Classroom. This set contains 15 nonfiction passages and 15 fiction passages. You can also use the included comprehension questions to check students' understanding of the text after they read it. Parents will benefit from this kit too because there is a weekly reading log where parents can record their child's reading fluency practice at home.

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2. Fluency Intervention Binders

This is a great resource for fluency practice! These binders begin with activities that focus on sight words and then progress toward reading phrases and short stories. These activities also include comprehension questions, so the students develop an understanding of what they have read. These fluency intervention binders can be used for reading intervention, literacy centers , or regular classroom instruction.

Learn more: Conversations in Literacy

3. Fluency Check

To improve student fluency, 3rd grade students must read a passage several times. These Fluency Check passages are free and perfect for increasing reading fluency. The passages are available in two formats. The half-page reading passages are printed on card stock and include the word count. These are perfect for partner readings or quick individual assessments. The whole page reading passages include reading comprehension questions and are great for independent reading or homework assignments.

Learn more: Teach 123 School

4. 3rd Grade Fluency Passages for January 

These 3rd grade reading fluency worksheets are a terrific January-themed resource. This inexpensive fluency bundle includes 10 passages, an accountability graph, comprehension questions, word counts, and an answer key. Your 3rd graders will enjoy these January-themed fluency passages. Get your passages for your classroom today!

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5. Reading Passages With Comprehension Questions

Have you been struggling to find high-interest, non-fiction reading passages for your 3rd graders? These free passages are excellent for quick reading checks with your students.  Each non-fiction 3rd grade fluency passage includes 3 reading comprehension questions. Kids love these reading passages because they are fun, interesting, and engaging for them. They also learn some great facts!

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6. Poetry/Choral Reading

It is crucial that you have your 3rd grade students read aloud with a well-paced and expressive model of reading fluency. Using poetry in the classroom is a terrific way to incorporate choral reading activities which gives them a wonderful opportunity to practice reading fluency and expression. You should display a copy of the poem for all students to see, or you can give each student a copy. Hundreds of books of poetry are available, and Caroline Kennedy's Poems to Learn by Heart is a favorite book to use with 3rd graders.

7. Fluency Pockets 

Fluency resources and practice should be an important part of the daily reading instruction in 3rd grade. Students must be exposed to practicing fluency of phrases, sight words , passages, and fluency trackers. One great way to cover these areas is to implement an interactive reading notebook for daily fluency practice that includes helpful word lists, phrase lists, reading passages, and running assessment records.

Learn more: Having Class in Third

8. Fluency Progress Monitoring

These progress monitoring fluency passages assist teachers as they track and assess reading fluency and growth. This helpful teaching resource includes 20 reading passages that are available in a printable version as well as a Google Slides version for virtual learning . They also include reading comprehension questions to check for student understanding.

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9. Differentiated Fluency for Thirds

These differentiated fluency passages are excellent for 3rd grade classrooms . These 9 passages are differentiated as well as aligned to the Common Core Standards. Each passage contains a grid for logging words correctly read per minute. A teacher or parent can easily do this while the child is practicing oral fluency. There are also written and oral comprehension questions to check for understanding of the passage. Students love these high-interest and engaging topics!

10. Reading Comprehension and Fluency Passages

This reading fluency resource includes 20 short and interesting reading passages for students. These passages are created to improve reading fluency and comprehension. They focus on many skills that are sure to make learning much more engaging and fun. Students are required to read the passages 3 times each - choral reading, partner reading, and independent reading. They will then answer the included comprehension questions. These passages are terrific for reading practice, classwork, or homework!

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Components of 3rd Grade Reading: Fluency

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Third grade reading fluency is an essential part of teaching third grade reading! These simple r eading fluency strategies will help your kiddos gain fluency skills quick and easily!

In this series, I am covering the different elements of third grade reading! Head here to check out more from this series! 

Reading Fluency Strategies for Third Grade

By the time students hit third grade, many of them are able to read, but not all of them are able to read accurately or quickly. Reading fluency is an essential skill in third grade, but can also be added in with many other parts of your instruction. Quick practice, repeated reading, and daily discussion can lead to better reading fluency without the need to have a whole separate time in your schedule focused on it. 

Comprehension can be a Reading Fluency Strategy  

Each and everyday you are working with reading comprehension, fluency can be added right alongside of that! 

Doing a paragraph of the day each day can help your kids improve their comprehension, but also their fluency. 

Easy reading fluency strategies include…

• Read the passage to your students and then have them read it again to themselves. During this time, you would find those targeted students and work on a skill like accuracy, rate, punctuation, etc. 
• Read the passage all together. 
• Have them read it to themselves, then all together, and then with a partner. 
• When students are reading aloud, you can be working with one or two individual students and coaching them through fluency skills.
• Have them read the passage to themselves and record it on a recording device. Then, have them listen to themselves and find one area to improve. 

Want to grab a few paragraphs for free!? Keep reading! These are easy paragraphs that would take 10 minutes in the classroom, but provide you with reading fluency practice and reading comprehension practice.

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Homework Add On

STAR homework is a powerful way to give students choice and independence when it comes to homework! You can read more about it here !

But with any homework model, you can add in fluency practice. Once a month I add a fluency passage to their STAR homework packet. Then, they are told to read the passage every day to a different family member or friend. At the end of the week, they read it to me. This is a simple way to add in repeated readings! 

Reading Novels

Having students read short novels is a great way to work on reading fluency skills and strategies!

Do you have a silent reading time in your day?! If not, you should! 

During that time, find one or two targeted students and have them read aloud a page or two to you. Have them read that page more than once and guide them through how to get a better rate, better accuracy, or better use of punctuation.

Do you do any novel studies in class?! If not, you should be, too! You can read about novel studies here ! But, while doing a novel study, have the kids take the book home and reread the chapter that you read in class. This is an easy way to increase reading fluency through the reading fluency strategy of repeated reading. 

Guided Reading Fluency

With kiddos that NEED fluency help, you can start out your guided reading lesson with a quick fluency lesson. Grab two or three sentences and talk to students about the skill. Then, have them each go around reading that sentence practicing the skill. Have the other students give compliments and feedback on how the students performed on that fluency skill.

Don’t overwork yourself on testing fluency in third grade. By third grade, most students are doing okay with fluency! I assess their fluency once a quarter as a quick check to make sure they are improving on their words per minute! Just give them a passage and have them read for one minute. Write notes about their punctuation use, rate, tone, etc. But don’t overassess them on this! You are working on it way more often than you think!

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Grab the free paragraphs above to have quick and easy passages that you can use for reading fluency strategies, but also comprehension!

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10 Free 3rd Grade Reading Fluency Passages

Fluent readers are made and not born.

Sure, reading comes naturally to a small percentage of children, but everyone else has to work really hard at it. It takes years of practice to become a fluent reader. Fluent readers are phonetically accurate, quick at building meaning, and have prosody (rhythm, expression, etc.).

One great way to improve reading fluency is to read passages aloud! Choose a passage at your student’s reading level and practice reading aloud as a small group.

3rd Grade Reading Fluency Passages

Help your third grader be more confident by gaining fluency skills with our free reading passages! Use these reading passages as informal fluency practice or for fluency drills. (Fluency drills are a quick practice that kids can do with a teacher. They can repeatedly read aloud short passages with you and then continue to practice independently.)

1. Digging for Dinosaurs

2. Skateboarding and Roller Skating

Comprehension Passage

4. Context Clues

Non-fiction Passages

5. Volcanoes

6. Smelly Eggs

Reading Comprehension skills

The best way I know to get kids engaged in reading comprehension is through life science and nonfiction passages or books. Kids LOVE animals, and what better way to engage in learning to read than talking about something you already love! As you read together, you learn more about things you are interested in and unlock the best part of reading—great readers can read to learn even when they are still learning to read!

7. Henry & Squeaks 

9. Main Idea

10.  Handy Helpers

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Reading Fluency worksheets for Grade 3 are essential tools for teachers to help their students develop strong reading and writing skills. These worksheets focus on various aspects of reading, such as decoding words, understanding context clues, and identifying the main idea. By incorporating Reading Comprehension Strategies, teachers can effectively guide their students towards becoming proficient readers. Grade 3 students will benefit from engaging and interactive activities that not only improve their reading fluency but also enhance their comprehension and critical thinking skills. Teachers can find a wide variety of Reading Fluency worksheets for Grade 3 online, catering to different learning styles and catering to the diverse needs of their students.

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11 Free 3rd Grade Reading Fluency Passages

Building reading fluency is essential for any child’s education. Children who can read with accuracy, efficiency, and expression will have an easier time comprehending what they read because they won’t get stuck sounding out words.

Improving fluency takes practice. Encourage your child or students to do repeated readings and watch their reading become stronger and faster with 3rd grade reading fluency passages.

If you’re looking for fun stories that will encourage and engage your students, you’re in the right place! Keep reading to discover these enjoyable passages.

How Many Words Should My 3rd-Grader Be Able to Read?

3rd graders should be able to read at a pace of 77 words per minute to be considered on grade level. By the end of the year, these early readers should be able to have built up to reading about 120 words per minute . Fluency practice allows students to read smoothly and improve reading comprehension.

Reading Fluency Passages For 3rd Grade – Top 11 Picks

We’ve rounded up 11 free 3rd grade reading fluency passages to give to your child or students to improve their reading fluency. These independent reading fluency worksheets are designed to increase 3rd-grade reading fluency by introducing sight words and including comprehension questions at the end to test the child’s understanding of the passage.

1. Outer Space

Build the reading fluency and comprehension of your 3rd graders with this delightful passage about our space, solar system, and our natural world.

This reading fluency passage has five included comprehension questions at the end to check your 3rd-grade reader’s understanding of the text. It also includes a monitoring question to gauge your student’s interest in the topic and foster curiosity about outer space. More advanced readers will love the number of scientific facts in this piece

2. The Monster in the Barn

All your students will love this passage about a young boy who hears a suspicious noise coming from his father’s barn. This passage is designed to increase the reading rate and test your student’s ability to capture dialogue, especially when reading out loud.

Consider administering this fluency passage orally to test your student’s oral fluency and then use the five comprehension questions at the end to gauge your third graders’ understanding of the reading passage.

3. Hoppin’ John

This third-grade reading fluency passage is a creative choice as it uses a down-south recipe. 3rd-grade readers should be adept at reading various texts and genres, including nonfiction and fiction reading passages.

This fluency worksheet is sure to engage even the most reluctant readers. Use the connections piece to engage your students, foster a love of reading, and learn more about them.

4. The Butterfly

This poem is short but still an appropriate fluency passage for third-grade readers. Advanced readers will love this reading fluency passage to analyze and read between the lines. It’s also a great choice to work on sight words.

The short format makes it an ideal reading fluency passage for improving reading rates over the school year. You can also incorporate this reading fluency passage as a choral reading assignment because it’s not too long.

5. Types of Teeth

This passage might look intimidating, but it’s appropriate for third-grade readers. This reading fluency worksheet is all about our different types of teeth and their uses and would be useful alongside a science lesson. It’s also helpful to introduce nonfiction passages to your young readers.

While it might not be the most interesting piece, it does a great job of presenting the information in a digestible format for your third graders.

6. Are You Ready, Sam?

All the students will love this passage about fourth-grader Sam giving an oral presentation to his class. This reading fluency passage includes a good bit of dialogue appropriate for testing your third grader’s expressive reading skills.

Test your third graders with the included comprehension questions included with this fluency worksheet, which includes a confidence scale so you can assess how sure your third grader is of their answers. Make connections with the open-ended questions at the end and engage your entire class with this passage and other books for 3rd graders .

7. Thomas Edison

This fluency passage for third graders is a great introduction to a history lesson or President’s Day celebration. It’s a true story of Thomas Edison and takes the most interesting pieces of information from his life and puts them into a format that’s digestible enough for your third-grade readers.

While it’s hardly historical fiction, it does introduce your readers to a different time period and will be an appropriate choice for preparing them for 4th grade reading passages. Encourage students to create a timeline of Thomas Edison’s life based on what they have read and let them get creative with this fluency passage.

8. Lady and the Garden Hose

This playful animal fluency activity is great for improving the reading fluency of your third graders. Get fluency practice while improving comprehension, retention, and expression while reading a fantastic story.

The included comprehension questions test sight-reading skills and your third grader’s ability to digest the information. Make connections at the end and engage your entire classroom afterward with this reading fluency activity.

9. Jackson’s Day

This reading fluency passage is also about animals! Appropriate for third-grade students and more advanced readers, too, this passage uses higher-level vocabulary in a digestible format so your young readers can begin to work on their context clues skills.

There are many sight words included, too– this reading fluency passage would be a great choice for partner reading. Consider tying it into an art lesson or other 3rd grade poems and ask your students to draw their favorite pet or share their favorite animal poem after reading this fluency passage.

10. Let’s Bake Sugar Cookies

This sweet reading passage is great for third-grade reading fluency practice. It’s a short recipe that quickly overviews the history of sugar cookies. You can even bring in some sweet treats for your kids to try after the lesson! All the students will love this fluency worksheet and comprehension questions at the end.

It’s also a great way to introduce math fluency through the recipe format. In fourth grade and middle school, many math questions are in word problem form, and this is a great fluency passage to introduce this idea to your students.

11. Piano Lessons

In this fluency worksheet, a young girl begins piano lessons. It’s a classic tale of responsibility and work ethic with a great lesson.

This fluency passage is great for the end of the school year when your students have the stamina for long reading passages and big blocks of text. This comprehension package will do a great job of preparing students for longer 4th-grade books and the award-winning novels they’ll encounter next year.

Final Thoughts

Improving third-grade reading fluency is easier when your students enjoy the passages they are reading. No one likes to read boring stories. But sometimes it can be hard to find quality, enjoyable reading that will keep your students motivated and engaged, and you don’t have time to read every story!

From summer camp tales to sideways stories, these eleven free third-grade reading fluency resources truly include something for every student. Improve their reading rate with these independent reading assignments and watch their reading improve over the course of the school year.

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3rd Grade Fluency Activities

The table below includes fluency activities that engage students in practicing skills appropriate for the unit, organized by the Topics of the unit. In each table, the left column identifies the applicable skills of each Topic, and the right column identifies one or more activities (and variations of those activities) that align to each of those skills. To learn more about each fluency activity, including optional variations to increase or decrease the cognitive complexity for students, click on the activity.

For each Topic, you can choose to practice each of the following skills with whatever frequency you’d like, but be sure students get sufficient practice for each of the targeted skills. For the skills with more than one activity listed, you may choose to use all or just some of the activities, depending on which students find most engaging. You can also spiral previously introduced activities into later Topics if students need additional practice on that skill. Do not introduce an activity before students are taught that material in the regular math lesson, since these activities assume a conceptual foundation has already been built.

For more guidance on incorporating fluency practice into your lessons, see our Teacher Tool on Procedural Skill and Fluency .

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By Beth Roberts | Last Updated August 27, 2022

The best way to become a strong reader is to read, read, and then read more! You are not born knowing how to read – you must learn how. If you want to accelerate your reading abilities, try using the following passages at 2-4 minutes for each passage. 

The third grade reading curriculum places a premium on fluency development . Additionally, it is a necessary ability for your child’s general academic performance. To aid you in organising reading lessons for your third grader, we have compiled a collection of ten 3rd grade reading fluency readings. Utilise this list to assist your third-graders in becoming excellent readers!

1. Reading Fluency Passages With Comprehension Question

These 30 passages can be printed or used digitally in Google Classroom to improve 3rd-grade pupils’ reading fluency and comprehension. Please print using one “page” size (8.5″ x 11″). Use the same font size, line spacing, and margins requested in the free 3rd-grade reading passages. 

Parents will also benefit from this kit because it includes a weekly reading diary in which they can track their child’s at-home reading fluency work.

2. Fluency Intervention Binders

These Fluency Intervention Binders can be used to organize fluency practice for 3rd-grade readers. This product includes a reading diary to help parents keep track of their child’s reading fluency progress in the classroom or at home. Parents may also use these booklets in their classroom as a quick assessment for 3rd graders. 

3. Fluency Check 

This Fluency Check includes a reading journal that allows parents to check their children’s reading fluency during independent reading time. The reading journal also includes a list of free 3rd-grade reading passages that may be used as a fluency drill. 

4. Classroom Management Plan 

This Classroom Management Plan can be used for classroom management plans for the last several weeks of the year. Carrying out these last few weeks of classroom management plans will help you prepare your students for state testing and end-of-the-year assessments. 

5. Reading Fluency Tasks 

This product includes a variety of reading fluency tasks that teachers can use to improve the reading skills of their 3rd-grade classes. These reading fluency tasks are beneficial for improving fluency and comprehension in your classroom. 

6. Instructional Reading Plan 

This instructional reading plan can be used as a guide for integrating reading fluency into your classroom instruction. The instructional reading plan includes various cross-curricular activities that could be displayed on the classroom whiteboard or displayed online in Google Classroom. 

7. 3rd Grade Fluency Passages for January 

This reading fluency lesson plan includes various reading passages and activities that can be used to improve the fluency and comprehension of 3rd-grade readers. The reading activity is intended for independent reading time. 

8. Reading Passages With Comprehension Questions 

This instructional reading plan includes fluency passages and comprehension questions for 3rd-grade readers. The instructional reading plan includes a variety of passages, questions, and fluency tasks that may be used in classroom management plans or as homework assignments. 

9. Poetry/Choral Reading 

This instructional reading plan can teach students how to read poetry and choral read fluently. The lesson plan includes printable poetry anthologies, fluency questionnaires, and additional resources for teaching choral reading. 

10. Fluency Pockets

This Fluency Pocket includes a recording sheet that allows teachers to track their students’ fluency progress over an extended period. The fluency pockets can be printed and organized into a reading journal binder or displayed on the classroom whiteboard for easy access. This fluency pocket can be used to practice reading fluently during independent reading time. The lesson plan includes 3rd-grade reading passages and reading fluency tasks for students. 

11. Fluency Progress Monitoring

This fluency progress monitoring product includes a list of fluency tasks teachers may use to track their students’ fluency improvement. The lesson plan includes 3rd-grade reading passages, reading fluency drills, and additional activities that may be used in a classroom management plan. 

12. Fluency Drill Sheets 

This product includes a variety of reading drill sheets that can be used as an adjunct to a school-wide fluency intervention program for 3rd graders. The reading drill sheets can be used to drill 3rd-grade readers on various reading skills, including nouns and verbs, long vowel sounds, consonant blends, digraphs, or two-syllable words. 

13. Word Work Fluency Materials 

This word work fluency activity packet includes various word work materials that can be used to teach 3rd graders how to read “sight” words fluently. The lesson plan includes various word work activities and printable word work worksheets. 

14. Differentiated Fluency for Thirds 

This Fluency Differentiation for Thirds includes a list of 3rd-grade reading passages and reading fluency tasks that teachers can use to plan differentiated instruction for their students. The lesson plan includes an answer key for the reading passages and additional fluency tasks. 

15. Reading Comprehension and Fluency Passages

This Reading Comprehension and Fluency Passages product includes a variety of reading passages that can be used to teach 3rd-grade readers how to read fluently. The reading passages are intended for independent reading time. 

9 Fun Fluency Activities for 3rd Grade Students

Last Updated on October 11, 2022 by Editorial Team

It is rightly said that when children are fluent, they begin to take flight into a whole new world effortlessly- just like young birds to the sky. As students progress, their reading ability should be adorned with the ability to infer. The reading potential of students starts to take off during this time which makes it perfect for refining their reading skills.

Reading fluency, thus, plays a major role in a child’s life. But on the other hand, research [1] by the National Center for Education Statistics in 2018 gives an alarming number of 36% of young learners who have lower performance in reading smoothly. This brings us to the question of how to make students fluent, and eventually, better communicators? 

One of the ways is entailing them in activities that motivate the students and lead to better academic results. In this post, we will look into what fluency is, its benefits, and finally, our favorite picks of activities for young learners which will boost their reading skills.

Reading Fluency-  An imperative literacy skill

By definition, Fluency is the “ ability to read, speak and write with appropriate speed, accuracy, and expression.” 

Lack of reading fluency makes speech choppy and probably gnarly. A student should have the following attributes to ensure flow and ease:

• Ability to speak

Just knowing a handful of words is not enough. A student should be quick on the uptake to form sentences and speak fluently. However, forming sentences and speaking fluently also means accurately conversing at an appropriate speed. This also includes the ability to read fluently without breaking sentences or words in between. 

• Ability to express

Expression is an important component of reading fluency. One can express views by being fluent. Thus, it is applicable to both reading and speaking. The perfect expression ensures comprehension as this directly implies the proper use of punctuation like commas and full stops while reading.

Reading Fluency activities-  Effective for elementary kids?

Fluency activities don’t stop at making young learners great orators and communicators. It also helps in a plethora of other areas as well. From helping them secure a position in their circle to making them more confident, here are some of the benefits of fluency activities-

• Bridging word recognition and Comprehension

Having the ability to read is not enough to master the subject. Rather, the student needs to infer clearly. Reading fluency ensures the student focuses on what the text actually means. Thus they would be able to link up the word recognition with comprehension. 

• Connect with People Better

With billions of people worldwide, a child may come across them with different intellectual and emotional levels. Fluency makes the connection with other individuals easier. For young learners, communicating in a rhythm helps them connect with peers, teachers, and neighbors better.

• Improves cognition and sharpness

Getting fluent is as important as picking up a new language. Acquiring a new lingo, and being smooth with it can improve cognitive abilities and sharpness. This will tickle their brains to think better and clearer, thus being fluent in their thoughts and speech.

• Improves working memory

In a research [2] conducted by Meredyth Daneman in 1986, it was observed that verbal fluency results from working memory. This research touched all the tasks like speech and oral reading and corroborates that improving fluency leads to improved working memory too.

Important fluency goals for primary education

The reading fluency goals get tougher as the student passes through grades. Initially, the goal for a primary student would be reading a whole passage of around 80 words fluently, without any challenges. By the end of the session, this can be increased to 120 words with rigorous practice. 

Teachers can plan to achieve this goal by conducting various activities. There are generally three approaches to doing so:

• Teacher-assisted activities : As the name suggests, the teacher assists students in activities in this approach. Generally, group activities are conducted in classrooms, hosted and guided by educators.
• Peer-assisted activities : Here students assist each other as a part of the activity. They are divided into small groups or pairs and assigned activities. This results in coordination and support to one another. 
• Audio-assisted activities : This approach uses audio manipulatives to assist students in the activity. For instance, an audio version of a phrase is used to teach the correct spelling. Reading with audio is one such activity.

Fun fluency activities for 3rd grade students

In view of reading fluency goals and approaches for 3rd-grade students, here are our favorite fluency activities for your young learner: 

1. Read with Audio

To start with, the teacher prepares a passage for students to read on paper, ensuring that the content is a grade above. That is since the students belong to 3rd grade, the content is of 4th-grade level. An audio version of the same is also prepared for the same.

In the classroom. Teachers distribute a copy of the passage to all the students. The audio is turned on, now students read at the same pace as the audio. This activity can be an individual or a group activity that ensures students read at the right pace.

2. Pair Up Reads

The whole class is initially arranged in pairs. Now, the reader from the first group starts reading the passage and the other listen to it till the first reader stops suddenly. When the first reader stops, the second reader should continue with the same. In case, the second reader could not follow, they can go back a few lines to catch the pace. 

3. Scripts plays

When there is a larger audience, script plays work splendidly. In this activity, the teacher selects a passage or a play that matches the standards of 3rd grade. Now, students are selected for each character in the play and are given their piece of script. They can be given one day to rehearse. Next day, these students come together to read out the entire script together. Other students form the audience of the play along with the teacher. This activity replicates the aura of a theatre; thus it makes an exciting experience for students.

4. Repeat till Right

Students should first start with understanding and reading words. Later, they will come into the practice of reading fluently just like they are talking to someone. The teachers ask students to pick a sentence from one of the books and read it. Students need to observe the pace in the first place. Now, they are asked to read it for the second time and then for the third time. By this, students will notice the improvement each time.

5. Re-read Challenge

This activity tests the speed of reading, just like the previous activity. Here the student is given a long passage and is asked to read for a minute. An alarm marks the time. Now, students mark the word where they have stopped. 

They again start reading the passage for the second time for a minute. After a minute, they check where they stopped again. They will observe that the speed of reading increases as the student repeats reading.  

6. Diced Voice 

To start with, a dice is prepared for this. The six sides have 6 modulations of speech like whispering, monster voice, singing voice, baby, robot voice, and mouse voice. Once a line is given, the student rolls the dice to see for the modulation. Now, the student needs to read the given line in the modulation that comes on dice. The change in modulation teaches the importance of tone along with reading fluency. 

7. Text with emotion

Emotions play an important role in communication. Text with emotion ensures students know the importance of emotions along with fluency. Initially, the teacher arranges a set of cards that have a phrase or a sentence on them. Now, one student comes forward and picks one among these cards. They need to judge the emotion of the phrase and speak it out in the right tone of emotion. For instance, if the phrase is, “Oh my god, I won a Lottery”, this good news is read out on a happy and exciting note. Every student gets a chance to do this one after another. 

8. Judge me Partner

This activity makes each student judge and comment on the fluency levels of another student. On the first day, the teacher gives a piece of passage to all the students. Students need to prepare by reading their passages. On the next day, the whole classroom is divided into pairs. Now, one among the pair reads out the passage, which the partner judges on a basis like remembered words, speed, smoothness, expressions, and emotions. The same is repeated with other people in the pair. This activity gives students to get more specific feedback forming a base to be more smooth and fluid.

9. Anchor Charts

An anchor chart is a brief of all the instructions that students need to follow to improve fluency in reading. The teacher prepares these charts and is updated regularly as students improve. Anchor charts can be great resources for the activity. Creative teachers find ways to make out daily activities from these charts. For instance, the teacher selects a postulate in the chart and focuses on it with activity in that period. Anchor charts need equal hands-on teachers and students.

Reading fluency activities form the base for students to learn some crucial and untouched parts of language like emotions, expressions, and tone. With the help of these activities, the student not only becomes fluent but is also able to communicate better. All this will eventually sow the seeds of confidence, making the future promising for students. Moreover, children will find themselves growing every passing day from faltering to achieving reading fluency.

Try helping your 3rd grader with the activities mentioned above and share the improvement and your feedback with us in the comment section below.

References:

[1] White S. ( 2021, April 27). The 2018 NAEP Oral Reading Fluency Study.

[2] Daneman M. (1991, November) Working memory as a predictor of verbal fluency.

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Enhance your 3rd grade students’ reading comprehension and fluency skills with this comprehensive Reading Comprehension and Fluency Practice resource!  Designed with 3rd grade standards in mind, this resource includes engaging reading fluency passages and practice activities that will help your students develop their reading skills and improve their overall performance. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to help your students become confident and proficient readers this school year!

Whether you’re a new teacher or a seasoned educator, this Google Classroom compatible fluency resource is the perfect addition to your reading curriculum. Offered in both print and digital formats, these 3rd grade comprehension worksheets and reading fluency passages come with  36 weeks of homework, in class practice, or intervention .

3rd Grade Comprehension Worksheets and Leveled Passages Included:

⭐️4 weeks  reading level J (set 2)

⭐️4 weeks  reading level K (set 2)

⭐️4 weeks  reading level L (set 2)

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⭐️4 weeks  reading level N (set 1)

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⭐️4 weeks  reading level O (set 1)

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⭐️4 weeks  reading level P (set 1)

Each week of reading comprehension and fluency passages contains:

• 2 pages (copy double-sided)
• 1 leveled fluency comprehension passage for daily reading (alternating fiction and non-fiction)
• 4 days of short close reading activities
• Alternate question page with multiple choice close reading comprehension questions
• Answer Key for multiple choice questions
• Fluency growth chart tracking sheets
• Fluency folder covers
• NEW: Now includes digital versions for Google Slides (annotation + open-ended questions) and for Google Forms (multiple choice/short answer questions)

❤️You will LOVE how EASY these third grade reading intervention and homework passages are to use! Simply print the fluency passages you need for the week and copy them back-to-back. Students work on one page per week as they develop the skills to become fluent readers.

These reading comprehension homework passages have been set up to make this run as smoothly as possible for Mom and Dad!

✅Each page is divided into 4 sections and labeled Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4.

✅Students practice reading the weekly fluency reading passage

✅Students complete a quick close reading activity to help strengthen reading comprehension skills

❤️There are also weekly parent tips to give families ideas on how to support their third grader at home.

You could send home the same assignment or passage with each student for the week or use the different levels to differentiate. Using these 3rd grade fluency passages for reading interventions is a great way to support the needs of all your 3rd graders.

✅Check out the preview for a closer look at what is included with these fluency resources!

What are teachers saying about these reading fluency homework assignments?

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “These are  perfect for fluency practice  either as homework or a center activity.  It is  easy to differentiate for each student .” – Michelle M.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I use these as part of a  weekly homework packet  that I send home. I  love the parent tips  and think it’s very  valuable practice for the students .” – Jennifer R.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This is a  great fluency resource . I gave it to my students for homework practice.  I loved the different questions it asked . Students shown  growth in their reading  with these.” – Christina L.

Please note:  the Level J, K, L, M reading passages in this bundle are  different  than the ones in the  2nd Grade Fluency Bundle.

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