Grade 3 Reading Worksheet for 8-Year-Olds — English Reading Practice

Instructions

Read the story carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Try your best!

Part 1: Read the Story

Leo was digging for treasure in his backyard when his shovel hit something hard. It wasn't a pirate's chest full of gold. It was a smooth, grey rock, no bigger than his thumb. He thought it was a bit boring, but he liked how it felt in his hand, so he put it in his pocket.

Later that day, his mom made his favorite lunch: macaroni and cheese! Leo was so happy he did a little dance. As he reached into his pocket, he felt the rock. It was warm! He pulled it out and gasped. The rock wasn't grey anymore. It was glowing a bright, sunny yellow.

He wondered if it was a trick of the light. The next morning, he couldn't find his favorite blue sock. He felt frustrated and a little grumpy. He remembered the rock and pulled it out. This time, it had turned a deep, stormy blue. Leo had discovered its secret! The rock changed color with his feelings. When he was calm, it was a peaceful green. When he was excited, it sparkled with orange flecks. Leo smiled and clutched the rock tightly. He had found a treasure after all—a magical mood rock!

Part 2: Answer the Questions

Circle the correct answer for each question.

1. What did Leo hope to find in his backyard?

   a) A puppy
   b) A treasure chest
   c) A special flower

2. What color did the rock turn when Leo was happy?

   a) Stormy blue
   b) Peaceful green
   c) Sunny yellow

3. Why did the rock turn deep blue?

   a) Because he was feeling frustrated.
   b) Because he painted it.
   c) Because it was cold outside.

Read each sentence. Is it True or False? Circle your answer.

1. Leo found a large, rough rock.

   True / False

2. The rock changed color based on Leo's feelings.

   True / False

Write your answer on the line.

1. What color do you think the rock would turn if Leo was scared? Why?

   ___________________________________________________________________

   ___________________________________________________________________

Part 3: Vocabulary Match

Draw a line from each word to its correct meaning.

Part 4: Story Order

These events from the story are mixed up. Number them from 1 to 4 so they are in the correct order.

_____ Leo felt frustrated and the rock turned deep blue.

_____ The rock glowed sunny yellow when Leo was happy about his lunch.

_____ Leo found a smooth, grey rock while digging in his backyard.

_____ Leo realized the rock was a magical mood rock.

Answer Key

Part 2: Answer the Questions

Multiple Choice:

1. b) A treasure chest
2. c) Sunny yellow
3. a) Because he was feeling frustrated.

True or False:

1. False (The rock was smooth and no bigger than his thumb.)
2. True

Write your answer:

1. Answers will vary. Example: "I think it would turn dark purple or black because those are spooky colors."

Part 3: Vocabulary Match

1. Discovered → Found something for the first time
2. Clutched → Held something tightly
3. Treasure → Valuable things like gold and jewels
4. Frustrated → Angry or annoyed about not being able to do something

Part 4: Story Order

3 Leo felt frustrated and the rock turned deep blue.

2 The rock glowed sunny yellow when Leo was happy about his lunch.

1 Leo found a smooth, grey rock while digging in his backyard.

4 Leo realized the rock was a magical mood rock.