PaginePaginepagineapp.comEvery autumn, millions of monarch butterflies begin an amazing journey. Monarchs from Canada and the northern United States fly south to the mountains of central Mexico.
Some monarchs travel more than 4,000 kilometres. They use the sun to help them find their way. No single butterfly has made the trip before, yet they still reach the same forests every year.
In Mexico, the monarchs cluster together on fir trees to stay warm through winter. The branches can look orange with butterflies!
In spring, the monarchs fly north again. Along the way, they lay eggs on milkweed plants. It takes several generations to complete the return trip.
A Pagine Original passage.
1. Where do the monarchs fly in autumn?
2. What do monarchs use to find their way?
3. Why do monarchs cluster on fir trees?
4. On which plant do monarchs lay eggs?
5. What is surprising about the journey?
6. What is the main idea?
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Free 3rd grade reading comprehension worksheet: "Monarch Butterflies on the Move", an original non-fiction passage with 6 questions. Answer key included. Skill: Reading informational text: key details and main idea. Level: Grade 3 — also suits Year 4 (UK).
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It is designed for Grade 3 (ages 8–9), but use it with any child who is ready.
Reading informational text: key details and main idea.
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