Social Studies Reading Comprehension Worksheets For 5th Grade

Cartography and Cartographers

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Types of Maps—Contextual Clues

Explore the world of maps with this worksheet. After reading the passage, students are presented wit...

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Mesopotamia—Informatonal Text

This informational text on Mesopotamia is a great way to practice reading comprehension. Students wi...

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The March on Washington

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Informational Text on Goods and Services

This short informational text on goods and services will get your students familliar with this conce...

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Rosa Park The Montgomery Bus Boycott

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Informational Text —Meet the Governors

This worksheet will get your students thinking about their state governnor. Included is an informati...

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Informational Text — American Flag

This informational text on the American flag will teach students about what the stars, stripes, and ...

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Simone Biles, the World Renowned Gymnast

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The Life and Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi

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What's The Main Idea?

These short science texts are a great way to practice main idea. Students will read the paragraphs a...

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Community Helpers: Police Officers & Firefighters

This informational text on community helpers will help students to practice their reading fluency as...

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Reading for Main Details—Veternarians

Practie summarizing paragraphs with this fun informational text on veternarians! Students will give ...

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Contextual Clues Getting Elected

Practice context clues with this informational text on U.S. presidential elections. Students will re...

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Reading Comprehension - Science and Social Studies

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Reading Comprehension: Rosa Parks

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All about shells—Informational Text

This informational text on mollusks will teach your students all about these awesome animals! Free r...

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My Book

This worksheet will help your class to understand the elements of a book cover. Students will decora...

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Reading Comprehension: The Grand Canyon

This informational text on the Grand Canyon will teach your students all about this incredible wonde...

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Pollination: A Crucial Ecosystem Service

Explore the vital role of pollination beyond plant reproduction, as it sustains ecosystems by ensuri...

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The Role of Pollinators in Nature

Learn about the fascinating world of pollinators and discover their crucial role in the reproductive...

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Secrets of Seed Dispersal: How Plants Travel

Plants may seem stationary, but their seeds have amazing ways to travel! Explore the fascinating wor...

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Coral: Ocean's Living Treasure

Coral, a fascinating marine animal, captivates young minds with its rock-like appearance and vibrant...

Starfish and Their Babies

Starfish, or sea stars, exhibit diverse and fascinating reproductive strategies that ensure the cont...

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Sports: Simone Biles

Simone Biles has won 32 Olympic and World Championship medals and is known for her incredible skill,...

Sports: Serena Williams

Serena Williams is not only a tennis champion with 23 Grand Slam titles but also an advocate for wom...

Heroes for Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer

Fannie Lou Hamer overcame racial segregation and poverty to become a powerful voice for civil rights...

Heroes for Freedom: Mahatma Gandhi,

Mahatma Gandhi led India to independence through non-violent resistance. His peaceful protests, like...

Heroes for Freedom: Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela's struggle against apartheid made him a global symbol for peace and equality. After s...

Heroes for Freedom: Cesar Chavez

Cesar Chavez fought for farm workers' rights, co-founding the United Farm Workers (UFW) and leading ...

Heroes for Freedom: Martin Luther King Jr

Martin Luther King Jr. was a key leader in the civil rights movement, advocating for equality throug...

Sports: Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi, known for his unparalleled dribbling and passing, has broken records, won multiple FIF...

Sports: Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt, known as the 'Lightning Bolt,' won eight Olympic gold medals and set world records, insp...

Sports: LeBron James

LeBron James is known for his exceptional basketball skills and his philanthropic efforts, including...

Heroes for Freedom: Thurgood Marshall

Thurgood Marshall's legal career helped end racial segregation in schools and secured civil rights p...

Heroes for Freedom: Susan B. Anthony

Susan B. Anthony was a key figure in the women's rights movement, tirelessly campaigning for women's...

Heroes for Freedom: Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai's advocacy for girls' education led her to become a global symbol of courage. Despi...

Heroes for Freedom: Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman, born into slavery, became a hero who risked her life to lead others to freedom throu...

Coral Colors and Shapes

This passage introduces first-graders to the captivating world of coral colors and shapes. It descri...

Animals that Live in Coral Reefs

This passage paints a vivid picture of coral reefs as bustling underwater cities teeming with life. ...

Human Factors Affecting Climate

This science worksheet is designed to help students understand the significant impact of human facto...

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Understanding the Greenhouse Effect

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Hummingbirds—Reading Fluency

This informational text on hummingbirds with comprehension questions is a great way to practice read...

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Informational Text on Holi

This informational text on Holi is a great way to teach about this holiday and the story of Prahlad....

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Informational Text—Tardigrades

This informational text on tardigrades will teach your students all about this strange animal! Free ...

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Sharks—Informational Text

This informational text on the sharks will teach your students all about these incredible, ancient a...

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Vegetarian Diet—Words and Phrases in a Text

Fifth-grade students will explore the world of vegetarian diets through this engaging worksheet alig...

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Earthquakes and Infrastructure

Get this worksheet about the effects of earthquakes on infrastructure. The worksheet includes an inf...

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Stars—Reading for Purpose

This informational text on stars with comprehension questions is a great way to practice reading com...

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Natural Factors affecting Climate

This science worksheet is designed to help students understand the significant impact of natural fac...

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