Reading Comprehension Skills & Strategies - Level 3

Na m e : ___ _

Directions:

Date:

Read the facts about these five foods. Use the matrix to help you answer

the questions below.

Whoa...this is a matrix. It can help you locate

information more easily.

1. Which food is a good source of vitamin A? ____


2. Which food would you take with spinach for better iron absorption?

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3. These foods can be eaten cooked or in salad __


4. This is commonly eaten with cereal __


5. All living creatures need ____


6. This food is a good source of vitamin D __


7. If you have a cold, you may want to drink this ____


8. It is said that rabbits have good eyesight because they eat _____


9. This has no calories ____


10. Healthy blood needs this ___

Milk

Orange Juice

Carrots

Spinach

Water

Contains vitamin D

Contains vitamin C

Contains vitamin A

A good source of iron.

Iron is absorbed better

if taken with vitamin C.

Has no calorie content.

Helps build strong

teeth and bones.

Helps prevent colds.

Good for your

eyesight.

Gives you healthy

blood.

All humans and

animals need water

to survive.

You can buy whole

or skim milk.

Can be bought

frozen or fresh.

Tastes good cooked

or fresh.

Makes a delicious

salad.

The purest thirst-

quencher.