How to use articles :A - An -The

Using Indefinite Article – An

An is used in front of singular countable nouns which are not specific

We don’t use a before uncountable or plural nouns

If the noun starts with a vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u), “an” comes before the noun

Examples

an umbrella

an owl

an apple

an image

an hour

an enemy

Using Indefinite Article–A

A is used in front of singular countable nouns ( a person, animal or thing ) which are not specific

We don’t use a before uncountable or plural nouns

If a noun starts with a consonant sound (b, c, d, f, g, h, j, k, etc.), “a” comes before the noun

Examples

a dog

a chicken

a boy

a teacher

a girl

a lesson

a website

Using Definite Article – The

We use ‘the’ in front of all nouns ( It does not matter whether the nouns are singular, plural countable or uncountable ) to describe someone or something specific or unique

Examples

the Moon

the world

the Sun

the atmosphere

the rain

the South

the West

the North

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Reading Comprehension texts for 3rd grade

Reading comprehension is important for third graders because it is the foundation for all other academic skills. Third graders who are strong readers are better able to learn in all subjects, including math, science, and social studies. They are also more likely to succeed in high school and beyond.

:Here are some of the benefits of reading comprehension for third graders

Improved academic achievement: Third graders who are strong readers are more likely to achieve high scores on standardized tests and to do well in school overall

Increased vocabulary: Reading exposes third graders to new words and helps them to learn their meanings. This can help them to communicate more effectively and to understand what they are reading

Better writing skills: Strong reading comprehension skills can help third graders to write more effectively. When they can understand what they have read, they are better able to organize their thoughts and ideas and to express them clearly in writing

Critical thinking skills: Reading comprehension helps third graders to develop critical thinking skills. They learn to ask questions, to evaluate information, and to make inferences

Creativity: Reading can help third graders to be more creative. When they are exposed to new ideas and perspectives, they are more likely to come up with their own original ideas.l

There are many things that parents and teachers can do to help third graders improve their reading comprehension skills. Here are a few tips

Read aloud to your child every day. This is a great way to expose them to new words and to help them develop a love of reading

Ask your child questions about what they have read. This will help them to think about the text and to make sure that they understand it

Encourage your child to read for pleasure. The more they read, the better their reading comprehension skills will become

Provide your child with opportunities to practice reading comprehension skills. There are many different activities that you can do, such as reading comprehension worksheets, games, and puzzles

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Reading comprehension for 3rd grade