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5th Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheets

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Worksheet5th 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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Worksheet5th GradeCryptocurrency and the Blockchain Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Introduce digital money with this Cryptocurrency and the Blockchain reading comprehension worksheet for 5th grade. Students read a short nonfiction passage and answer questions, with an answer key included to make checking quick and easy.

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Worksheet5th GradeHorton Hears a Who Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Using Horton Hears a Who Reading Comprehension Worksheet, students read and then answer questions using support from the story.

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Worksheet5th GradeKorean BBQ Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This Korean BBQ reading comprehension worksheet gives 5th graders a two-page passage about cooking and sharing a barbecue meal, plus five questions. An answer key is included.

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Worksheet5th 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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Worksheet5th GradeGrilled Cheese - Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This grilled cheese reading comprehension worksheet gives 5th graders a two-page passage on the science of cooking a sandwich, four questions and a written response. An answer key is included.

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Worksheet5th GradeCrazy Bus Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This Crazy Bus Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 5th Grade students a two-page nonfiction passage on why a school bus is built the way it is, five questions and an answer key, so reading practice is ready to hand out.

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Worksheet5th Grade5 Flavors Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This 5 Flavors Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 5th Grade readers a two-page story about the five basic tastes, four multiple choice questions, a written response, and an answer key, so close reading practice is ready to print.

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Worksheet5th GradeHolidays by Season - Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This Holidays by Season - Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 5th grade readers a two-page informational passage about the holidays of every season, six text-evidence questions, and a complete answer key.

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Worksheet5th GradeBasketball Time Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This Basketball Time reading comprehension worksheet gives 5th graders an original 316-word sports story with four multiple-choice questions and two written responses. Answer key included for fast, evidence-based comprehension practice.

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Worksheet5th GradeHopping Skipping Health and Fitness Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Using our Hopping Skipping Health and Fitness Reading Comprehension Worksheet, your students will read the passage about hopping and skipping.

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Worksheet5th GradeEmpty Calories - Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This Empty Calories - Reading Comprehension Worksheet will help your students build their reading comprehension skills while reading about Gary learning about calories in candy and soda.

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Worksheet5th GradeI Want That Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This I Want That reading comprehension worksheet has 5th graders read a two-page story about saving up for a toy, answer questions with text evidence, and check their work with the included answer key.

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Worksheet5th GradeFresh Fruit for Christmas - Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This Fresh Fruit for Christmas Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 5th graders a two-page passage about the holiday tradition of giving citrus, plus questions and a written response. Answer key included.

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Worksheet5th GradeSub Sandwich Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This Sub Sandwich Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 5th grade readers a two page informational passage about how a sub is built, with five questions and an answer key that make evidence easy to check.

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Worksheet5th GradeThe Old Castle Reading Comprehension Worksheet

The Old Castle Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 5th grade students a two-page nonfiction passage about a real Korean fortress, with five questions and an answer key to check their understanding.

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Worksheet5th GradeLicorice and Lollipop Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This Licorice and Lollipop Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 5th Grade students a two-page story about two ponies and a summer storm, five questions and an answer key, so reading practice is ready to hand out.

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Worksheet5th GradeGraduation Ceremony - Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This Graduation Ceremony Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 5th grade students a two-page original story and seven questions, with an answer key included, so every reader practices finding evidence in a longer text.

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Worksheet5th GradeSports Time Reading Comprehension Test Collection

This Sports Time Reading Comprehension Test Collection will help your students build their reading comprehension skills while reading about different sports.

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Worksheet5th GradeHorton Hatches the Egg Reading Comprehension Worksheet

UsingHorton Hatches the Egg Reading Comprehension Worksheet, students read and then answer questions using support from the story.