Can the Ocean Freeze? Reading Comprehension
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Can the Ocean Freeze? Reading Comprehension" is written for 3rd Grade (Ages 8-9). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
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Can the ocean freeze? reading comprehension for 3rd grade: a science passage on sea ice with 8 questions. Answer key included. Part of our reading comprehension collection.
How do I use this resource?
Students read the passage, then answer the questions on their own or with a partner. Use it in a science unit on polar regions or as a reading comprehension center.
What students will practice
- Practices reading comprehension with a passage on why ocean water turns to ice at a different temperature than fresh water.
- Builds answering skills with 8 questions, 4 multiple choice and 4 written, such as naming animals that swim under sea ice.
- Fits 3rd grade in a polar regions science unit or reading center, alone or with a partner.
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FAQ
How do I use the "Can the Ocean Freeze?" Reading Comprehension?
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Students read the passage, then answer the questions on their own or with a partner. Use it in a science unit on polar regions or as a reading comprehension center.
What is the "Can the Ocean Freeze?" Reading Comprehension?
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Two pages after the cover. Page 1 is a four-paragraph passage on why fresh water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit, ocean water at about 28, and how sea ice forms near the poles, with a thermometer and animals on sea ice. Page 2 has 8 questions: 4 multiple choice and 4 written, including Name two animals that can swim under the sea ice. The answer key gives the answers.
Can I use the "Can the Ocean Freeze?" Reading Comprehension at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 3rd Grade english & reading, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many 3rd Grade reading comprehension resources are there?
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2 printable resources, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are reading comprehension resources for?
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These are written for 3rd Grade students, roughly ages 8-9. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these reading comprehension resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 3rd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 3rd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | English & Reading |
| Pages | 3 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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