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5th Grade Reading Resources

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Worksheet5th GradeMr Eckerd's House Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This Mr. Eckerd's House Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 5th Grade readers a two-page informational passage about an old house, five questions and a full answer key, so close reading practice is ready to print.

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Assessment5th GradeGiant Jellyfish Invasion - Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This Giant Jellyfish Invasion Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 5th Grade readers a two-page article on the ocean's largest jellyfish, four multiple-choice questions and a written response. An answer key is included.

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Assessment5th GradeStretching Health and Fitness Reading Comprehension Worksheet

The Stretching Health and Fitness Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 5th graders a two-page informational passage plus four questions and a written response. Answer key included for fast, no-prep reading practice.

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Assessment5th GradeThe First President of the United States Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This First President of the United States Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 5th grade readers a two-page biography of George Washington, five questions, and an answer key that makes grading quick.

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Assessment5th GradeThanksgiving Leftovers Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This Thanksgiving Leftovers Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 5th graders a two-page story plus six evidence-based questions, with an answer key included, so close reading practice is ready to print.

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Assessment5th GradeWild Animal Shelter Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This Wild Animal Shelter Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 5th graders an original story about a wildlife sanctuary, plus multiple-choice and written-response questions. An answer key is included, so checking work takes seconds.

Activity
Activity5th GradeIdentifying Literary Elements Activity

Using Identifying Literary Elements Activity, students find examples of text features and story elements to build their reading comprehension.

Workbook
Workbook5th GradeFifth Grade Reading Comprehension Workbook Volume 1 Download

Fifth Grade Reading Comprehension Workbook Volume 1 Download includes fifty of our premium Fifth Grade level reading comprehension stories, test questions, and progress reports.

Worksheet
Worksheet5th GradeSchool KWL Graphic Organizer

Using School KWL Graphic Organizer, students use the graphic organizer to record what they know, want to know and then learn about schools.

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Assessment5th GradeWhat's Wild About African Dogs Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This What's Wild About African Dogs Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 5th graders a two-page nonfiction passage, four multiple-choice questions and a written response. An answer key is included for quick, no-prep practice.

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Assessment5th GradeVisiting Korea Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This Visiting Korea Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 5th graders a two-page story about a boy's first trip to Seoul, plus five text-based questions and an answer key for confident, evidence-backed reading.

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Assessment5th GradeI Don't Want Advice Reading Comprehension Worksheet

The I Don't Want Advice Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 5th grade readers a two-page story about a girl who will not take advice, plus four multiple-choice questions, a written response, and an answer key.

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Assessment5th GradeSubway Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This Subway Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 5th Grade readers a two-page story about a first subway ride, plus four questions, a written response, and an answer key.

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Assessment5th GradeGorilla Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This Gorilla Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 5th Grade students a two-page nonfiction article about mountain gorillas, four multiple-choice questions, a written response, and an answer key, so readers practice finding evidence in a longer text.

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Assessment5th GradeFood Poisoning - Reading Comprehension Worksheet

A Food Poisoning Reading Comprehension Worksheet for 5th grade, with a two-page food-safety passage, four multiple-choice questions and a written response. An answer key is included, so it is ready for guided reading or homework.

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Assessment5th GradeIs Pluto a Planet? Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This Is Pluto a Planet? Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 5th graders a two-page science article and six questions about one real scientific debate. An answer key is included, so close reading practice is ready in minutes.

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Assessment5th GradeGrandpa's Books - Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This Grandpa's Books - Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 5th graders a two-page story about a family book room, plus questions that ask for text evidence. Answer key included for fast, no-prep practice.

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Assessment5th GradePeter's Jobs Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This Peter's Jobs Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 5th graders an original story about a boy earning money for a bicycle, plus seven text-evidence questions and an answer key included — no-prep practice for main idea, sequence, and inference.

Activity
Activity5th GradeDetermining Theme Activity

Using Determining Theme Activity, students determine the theme of a story or poem from details in the text to learn a lesson that can be used in their life.

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Activity5th GradeVocabulary Jeopardy Activity

Using Vocabulary Jeopardy Activity, students determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text to build their use of vocabulary.