
What makes a story a pourquoi tale?
Close Reading Pack, Grade 3, Literary Text
In this pack, students read pourquoi tales that explain why things in nature came to be. Students must read closely to understand the story and to locate evidence to support their answer to the Key Question.
Student Resources
Student Passages

How Chipmunk Got Her Stripes
Low

Why Turtle's Shell Looks Cracked
Medium

How Camel Got His Hump
Medium

How Beetles Got Their Beautiful Coats
High
Connecting Passage

Why the Sea Is Salty
Medium