PaginePaginepagineapp.comIn April, Ms. Park's class visited the school pond. Jaden spotted a jelly-like clump floating near the reeds. "Frog eggs!" Ms. Park explained.
Each week, the class returned with their observation journals. The eggs hatched into wiggly tadpoles with long tails. Later, tiny back legs appeared, then front legs.
By June, the tails had shrunk, and small green frogs rested on lily pads. Jaden drew every stage in his journal like a comic strip.
"You just watched metamorphosis," said Ms. Park. Jaden grinned. "Best comic I ever made."
A Pagine Original.
1. What did Jaden find in April?
2. List the stages in order.
3. How did the class record what they saw?
4. What is metamorphosis?
5. Why does Jaden call his journal a comic?
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Free spring reading worksheet for 3rd grade: read "The Pond Surprise", an original spring passage, and answer questions. Printable, original, with an answer key where needed. Skill: Reading comprehension. 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 comprehension.
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