The Great Kite Contest

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

"The Great Kite Contest" is written for 3rd Grade (Ages 8-9), and it covers Common Core RL.3.1. If your little one is a year younger but already steady on leveled stories, the page still works. You may just need to read the instructions out loud. And if they are older and the great kite contest never quite stuck, this is a short review rather than busywork.

Popular with 3rd Grade teachers · Downloaded 533 times
Hover to zoom
The Great Kite Contest
The Great Kite Contest

The Great Kite Contest - original 3rd grade reading comprehension worksheet: students read the story and answer questions about it. Part of our the great kite contest leveled stories collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.

How do I use this worksheet?

Begin with a shared reading or oral warm-up that highlights the great kite contest so students hear and see the skill in context before practicing it independently. Have students work through it independently, using a partner or small group only if they want to talk through their thinking, especially for phonics-based tasks where saying an answer aloud first helps. After completing the worksheet, use one or two examples from the page to start a discussion: "Where else have you seen this in your reading?" These the great kite contest worksheets are ideal for use during small group reading time, as independent center work, or as a homework activity.

What students will practice

  • Students will identify and apply the great kite contest knowledge to decode and comprehend grade-level text.
  • Students will recognize patterns and rules related to the great kite contest in spoken and written language.
  • Students will build fluency and confidence with the great kite contest through guided and independent practice.


Curriculum Links

Common Core State Standards

Reading: Literature · 3rd Grade

RL.3.1

Standard: Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.

View all RL.3.1 worksheets →

Find this in the curriculum

Browse the grade, subject, and topic this belongs to.

FAQ

How do I use this the great kite contest worksheet?

Begin with a shared reading or oral warm-up that highlights the great kite contest so students hear and see the skill in context before practicing it independently. Have students work through it independently, using a partner or small group only if they want to talk through their thinking, especially for phonics-based tasks where saying an answer aloud first helps. After completing the worksheet, use one or two examples from the page to start a discussion: "Where else have you seen this in your reading?" These the great kite contest worksheets are ideal for use during small group reading time, as independent center work, or as a homework activity.

What does this worksheet teach?

These the great kite contest worksheets for 3rd grade give students focused practice with one of the key skills in early literacy. Students read, identify, and respond to the great kite contest through a variety of activities designed for their grade level. Our leveled reading worksheets worksheets build both decoding skills and reading comprehension, helping students connect what they practice on paper to the books they read every day. Regular practice with the great kite contest strengthens the reading skills that 3rd grade students need to become confident, independent readers.

Can I use this the great kite contest worksheet for homeschool or classroom?

Yes, both. We made it for 3rd Grade leveled stories, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with the great kite contest. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.

What comprehension skills do students practice with The Great Kite Contest?

Students work on identifying the main idea and key details, understanding character feelings and motivations, and making inferences from text evidence, all core comprehension skills at this grade level.

What is The Great Kite Contest about?

The story follows Twin sisters Leyla and Nisha prepare competing kites for their school's annual kite festival, with Nisha wanting to carefully follow their uncle's detailed measurement notebook while Leyla insists she can build a great kite just by copying pictures online, giving students an engaging leveled passage at the 3rd grade reading level.

How can teachers use this story in small group instruction?

The leveled format makes it ideal for guided reading groups - teachers can use the text for close reading, vocabulary instruction, or as a mentor text for narrative writing discussions, while reinforcing standard RL.3.1.

How many 3rd Grade the great kite contest worksheets are there?

6 printable worksheets, 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 the great kite contest worksheets for?

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.

Are these the great kite contest worksheets aligned to Common Core?

Yes. Each one shows the Common Core code it covers on its own page, so you can check the alignment yourself rather than taking our word for it.

Can I use these the great kite contest worksheets for homeschool?

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 literacy centre, or a tutoring session.

Ratings & Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share what you think.

Reviews are for ClassWeekly members.

Make a Request

Spotted something to fix, or want a worksheet we don't have yet? Tell us and we'll make it.

Worksheet Details

Grade3rd Grade
SubjectReading
TopicLeveled Stories
StandardRL.3.1
Pages1 page
DifficultyMedium

What is ClassWeekly?

ClassWeekly offers free worksheets and printable learning resources for kids in preschool to grade 5. All worksheets are aligned to Common Core and NGSS standards and designed by educators. Become a member to access the full library and download unlimited PDFs.