3rd Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheets About Kiki Camarena

Teaching 3rd grade reading comprehension is easier with engaging, real-world topics that spark curiosity and meaningful discussion. This printable pack introduces students to the life and legacy of Kiki Camarena, the inspiration behind Red Ribbon Week, and encourages them to think about the importance of a drug-free lifestyle.

This 3rd grade reading comprehension worksheet pack has been designed by our team to build comprehension skills while also introducing an age-appropriate discussion about drug awareness. The worksheets combine reading passages, cloze activities and comprehension questions to strengthen vocabulary, fluency and critical thinking.

By using these 3rd grade reading comprehension worksheets, you’ll give your students a chance to practice literacy skills in a relevant and impactful way.

A Comprehension Worksheets PDF for Red Ribbon Week

This comprehension worksheets PDF gives your students the opportunity to learn about Kiki Camarena, the inspiration for Red Ribbon Week. Carefully written with younger learners in mind, the activities balance an important message about healthy choices with age-appropriate reading practice.

Inside the download, you’ll find:

• A reading passage introducing the life of Kiki Camarena
• A cloze activity to reinforce key details and vocabulary
• A comprehension quiz to check understanding
• Complete answer keys for easy marking

These ready-to-use materials not only teach students about the significance of Red Ribbon Week but also strengthen essential comprehension, inference and vocabulary skills.

Download Comprehension Exercises for Red Ribbon Week

Accessing these comprehension exercises for Red Ribbon Week is simple! Just click the Download button to choose between the editable Google Slides version or the black-and-white PDF. PLease note that you will be required to make a copy of the Google Slides file before accessing it.

As this resource contains answers, we recommend making one copy of the entire file and removing the answer pages before making copies for your students.

This resource was created by Brittany Collins, a teacher in Indiana and Teach Starter collaborator.

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