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Grade 5 Short Story Curriculum Resources

Explore short stories with our Short Story curriculum resources designed for young learners. Covering short story structure, connecting details to theme, and encouraging discussions, these resources provide a comprehensive approach to understanding and appreciating short stories in an engaging and accessible format.

interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.2 - Short Story — Wise Birbal and the Bridge - thumbnail
Short Story — Wise Birbal and the Bridge
This 4th grade reading literature deals with describing characters in a story and analyzing their traits, motivations, a...
RL.4.2
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.2 - Short Story — The Monkey and the Crocodile - thumbnail
Short Story — The Monkey and the Crocodile
RL.4.2
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.9 - Short Story — The Triumph of Good over Evil - thumbnail
Short Story — The Triumph of Good over Evil
RL.4.9
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.4 - Short Story — The Brave Hero Perseus - thumbnail
Short Story — The Brave Hero Perseus
RL.4.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.3 - Short Story — Remy the Rainbow Rabbit - thumbnail
Short Story — Remy the Rainbow Rabbit
The story "Remy the Rainbow Rabbit", includes 4th grade level vocabulary words and definitions to enhance reading compre...
RL.4.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.1 - Short Story — Akbar and Birbal - thumbnail
Short Story — Akbar and Birbal
Reading Literature - Engage with the fascinating fable featuring Akbar and Birbal's intellectual encounters. Closely rea...
RL.4.1
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.7 - Short Story — Arjun and the Challenge of the Fish's Eye - thumbnail
Short Story — Arjun and the Challenge of the Fish's Eye
RL.4.7
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.4 - Athena and Bubo: The Guardian Owl of Athens - thumbnail
Athena and Bubo: The Guardian Owl of Athens
RL.4.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.4 - Short Story — The Mighty Oak Tree and the Crafty Raven - thumbnail
Short Story — The Mighty Oak Tree and the Crafty Raven
RL.4.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.1 - Radha Krishna Holi - thumbnail
Radha Krishna Holi
Reading Literature - Analyze the mythological tale of Radha and Krishna celebrating Holi, making inferences about themat...
RL.4.1
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.6 - Short Story — Lucky Finds a Home - thumbnail
Short Story — Lucky Finds a Home
RL.4.6
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.4 - Dara the Dolphin - thumbnail
Dara the Dolphin
This short story is perfect for identifying figurative language. Students will read the text then highlight any figurati...
RL.5.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.5 - Short Story—The Talent Show - thumbnail
Short Story—The Talent Show
This worksheet focuses on the poem "Hope is the Thing with Feathers" by Emily Dickinson, aligned with the standard CCSS....
RL.5.5
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.3 - Connecting Details to Theme - Short Story - thumbnail
Connecting Details to Theme - Short Story
Best Short stories for 5th graders
RL.5.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.3 - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ by Roald Dahl - thumbnail
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ by Roald Dahl
RL.5.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.9 - Comparing Two Non Fiction Texts - thumbnail
Comparing Two Non Fiction Texts
Students will read summaries of two historical fiction stories set during wartime, then compare and contrast the themes,...
RL.5.9
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.9 - Comparing and Contrasting Two Non Fiction Texts - thumbnail
Comparing and Contrasting Two Non Fiction Texts
Students will read expanded summaries of a Native American folktale and Chinese folktale, then compare and contrast the ...
RL.5.9
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.9 - Compare and Contrast Two Stories - thumbnail
Compare and Contrast Two Stories
How to compare and contrast two stories? Students will read expanded summaries of two realistic fiction stories about ch...
RL.5.9
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.3 - Connecting Details to Theme - thumbnail
Connecting Details to Theme
This reading comprehension activity has 5th grade students read a short story and answer multiple choice questions about...
RL.5.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.2 - The Lost Key—Short Story - thumbnail
The Lost Key—Short Story
Read the captivating story of 'The Lost Key' and its characters, events, and setting. Engage students with multiple-choi...
RL.5.2
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.10 - Count of All the Crows in the Kingdom—Short Story - thumbnail
Count of All the Crows in the Kingdom—Short Story
Students read a historical fiction short story and answer multiple choice questions to identify and interpret figurative...
RL.5.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.4 - Diwali Celebrations - thumbnail
Diwali Celebrations
RL.5.4

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interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.5 - Short Story—The Talent Show - thumbnail
Short Story—The Talent Show
This worksheet focuses on the poem "Hope is the Thing with Feathers" by Emily Dickinson, aligned with the standard CCSS....
RL.5.5
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.3 - Julia's Day—Short Story - thumbnail
Julia's Day—Short Story
This short story is a great way for early readers to practice their comprehension skills. Students will read the passage...
RL.K.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.3 - Setting and Main Character - thumbnail
Setting and Main Character
This template is a great way to practice story elements with your readers. Students will read the story then draw the se...
RL.K.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.10 - Grocery Shopping—Short Story - thumbnail
Grocery Shopping—Short Story
This short story is a great way for emergent readers to practice their reading skills. Students will read the short stor...
RL.K.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.9 - Compare and Contrast Two Stories - thumbnail
Compare and Contrast Two Stories
How to compare and contrast two stories? Students will read expanded summaries of two realistic fiction stories about ch...
RL.5.9
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.9 - Comparing and Contrasting Two Non Fiction Texts - thumbnail
Comparing and Contrasting Two Non Fiction Texts
Students will read expanded summaries of a Native American folktale and Chinese folktale, then compare and contrast the ...
RL.5.9
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.9 - Comparing Two Non Fiction Texts - thumbnail
Comparing Two Non Fiction Texts
Students will read summaries of two historical fiction stories set during wartime, then compare and contrast the themes,...
RL.5.9
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.4 - The Bakery—Short Story - thumbnail
The Bakery—Short Story
This short story is a great way to identify and define unknown words using context. Students will read the passage then ...
RL.K.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.7 - Short Story — Arjun and the Challenge of the Fish's Eye - thumbnail
Short Story — Arjun and the Challenge of the Fish's Eye
RL.4.7
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.4 - Athena and Bubo: The Guardian Owl of Athens - thumbnail
Athena and Bubo: The Guardian Owl of Athens
RL.4.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.4 - Short Story — The Mighty Oak Tree and the Crafty Raven - thumbnail
Short Story — The Mighty Oak Tree and the Crafty Raven
RL.4.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.4 - Short Story — The Brave Hero Perseus - thumbnail
Short Story — The Brave Hero Perseus
RL.4.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.1 - Radha Krishna Holi - thumbnail
Radha Krishna Holi
Reading Literature - Analyze the mythological tale of Radha and Krishna celebrating Holi, making inferences about themat...
RL.4.1
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.4 - Diwali Celebrations - thumbnail
Diwali Celebrations
RL.5.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.2 - My Story Summary - thumbnail
My Story Summary
Students will use this writing template to record the summary of a story they read!
RL.K.2
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.10 - The Magical Forest—Short Story - thumbnail
The Magical Forest—Short Story
This short story is a great way for emergent readers to practice their reading skills. Students will read the short stor...
RL.K.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.10 - Mo the Cat—Short Story - thumbnail
Mo the Cat—Short Story
This short story is a great way for emergent readers to practice their reading skills. Students will read the short stor...
RL.K.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.2 - Retelling Stories - Graphic Organizer - thumbnail
Retelling Stories - Graphic Organizer
This drawing template is a great way to see if your readers can retell the story. Students will draw the beginning, midd...
RL.K.2
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.5 - Story Notes - thumbnail
Story Notes
This graphic organizer on story elements will help students to stay organize and take notes while they read. The organiz...
RL.2.5
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.3 - My Day At School—Short Story - thumbnail
My Day At School—Short Story
This short story is a great way for early readers to practice their comprehension skills. Students will read the passage...
RL.K.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.4 - Jessica's Day—Short Story - thumbnail
Jessica's Day—Short Story
This short story is a great way to identify and define unknown words using context. Students will read the passage then ...
RL.K.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.5,RL.2.10 - Short Story on The Art Contest - thumbnail
Short Story on The Art Contest
This comprehension passage about a boy who enters an art contest is a great way to practice writing conclusions and read...
RL.2.5RL.2.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.4 - Dara the Dolphin - thumbnail
Dara the Dolphin
This short story is perfect for identifying figurative language. Students will read the text then highlight any figurati...
RL.5.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.10 - Count of All the Crows in the Kingdom—Short Story - thumbnail
Count of All the Crows in the Kingdom—Short Story
Students read a historical fiction short story and answer multiple choice questions to identify and interpret figurative...
RL.5.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.2,L.3.4.A,RF.3.4.C,RL.3.5,RL.3.3,RL.2.2 - Carl and the Lost Girl—Moral of the Story - thumbnail
Carl and the Lost Girl—Moral of the Story
This fable with comprehension questions will teach students about kindness and trust. Students will identify character t...
RL.3.2L.3.4.ARF.3.4.CRL.3.5
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.2,RL.3.1,RL.3.3,RL.2.2,RF.2.4,RF.2.4.A,RF.3.4,RL.2.10 - Fable on The King’s Quest—Author's Purpose - thumbnail
Fable on The King’s Quest—Author's Purpose
This fable with comprehension questions will teach students that it is never a smart idea to judge a book by its cover. ...
RL.3.2RL.3.1RL.3.3RL.2.2
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.3.3,RL.3.2,RL.3.1,RL.3.10,RF.3.4,RF.3.4.A,RL.2.2,RL.2.1,RL.2.3,RL.2.10,RF.2.4.A,RF.2.4 - The Honey Jar—Evidence from text - thumbnail
The Honey Jar—Evidence from text
This fable with comprehension questions will teach students about being truthful. Students will identify character trait...
RL.3.3RL.3.2RL.3.1RL.3.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RI.1.7,RI.10,RF.1.4.A,RF.1.4 - Short Story—Ooki and Workybot - thumbnail
Short Story—Ooki and Workybot
This resource is a great way to practice differntiating between information gained from illustrations and words in a sto...
RI.1.7RI.10RF.1.4.ARF.1.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.1.7,RL.1.10,RF.1.4.A,RF.1.4.B,RF.1.4 - Short Story—Mamba - thumbnail
Short Story—Mamba
This short story about Mamba the Orangutan is perfect for understanding characters and interacting with illustrations in...
RL.1.7RL.1.10RF.1.4.ARF.1.4.B
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.7,RL.2.10 - How do Characters Respond to Major Events - thumbnail
How do Characters Respond to Major Events
This short story about Ooki, the rambunctious monkey, is a great opportunity to practice identifying character traits in...
RL.2.7RL.2.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.2,RL.2.1,RL.2.3,RL.2.10 - Fable —The Journey to the Witch’s House - thumbnail
Fable —The Journey to the Witch’s House
This short fable is a great way to teach central lessons or morals. Students will read the passage about the witch who g...
RL.2.2RL.2.1RL.2.3RL.2.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.3 - Short Story — Timmy and the Bird - thumbnail
Short Story — Timmy and the Bird
This short story about a boy and an injured bird is a great resource for teaching character traits and theme. Students ...
RL.4.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.3 - Short Story — Remy the Rainbow Rabbit - thumbnail
Short Story — Remy the Rainbow Rabbit
The story "Remy the Rainbow Rabbit", includes 4th grade level vocabulary words and definitions to enhance reading compre...
RL.4.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.4 - Soccer Time—Short Story - thumbnail
Soccer Time—Short Story
This short story is a great way to identify and define unknown words using context. Students will read the passage then ...
RL.K.4
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.1.4.B,RF.1.4,RF.1.4.A,RL.1.10 - Short Story—Shelly's Day at Grandma and Grandpa's House - thumbnail
Short Story—Shelly's Day at Grandma and Grandpa's House
This short story about a day at grandma and grandpa's house is perfect for practicing reading comprehension. Students wi...
RF.1.4.BRF.1.4RF.1.4.ARL.1.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RF.1.4.A,RF.1.4,RL.1.1,RL.1.10 - Short Story—Monty the Moose - thumbnail
Short Story—Monty the Moose
This short story about Monty the Moose is perfect for practicing reading comprehension. Students will read the short pas...
RF.1.4.ARF.1.4RL.1.1RL.1.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.9 - Adventures of Goldilocks in "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" - thumbnail
Adventures of Goldilocks in "Goldilocks and the Three Bears"
RL.K.9
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.9 - Adventures of Characters in ‘The Three Little Pigs - thumbnail
Adventures of Characters in ‘The Three Little Pigs
RL.K.9
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.9 - Character Comparison - thumbnail
Character Comparison
This graphic organizer is perfect for comparing characters in stories! Students will read two stories then compare the c...
RL.K.9
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.K.9 - Comparing Characters - thumbnail
Comparing Characters
This simple worksheet demonstrates comparing and contrasting characters between two classic fairy tales. Students draw l...
RL.K.9
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.1.2,RL.1.10,RF.1.4,RF.1.4.A,RL.1.10 - Character Traits—Camping with Elle and Sunny - thumbnail
Character Traits—Camping with Elle and Sunny
This short fiction passage about two friends going camping is perfect for teaching central message or moral. Students wi...
RL.1.2RL.1.10RF.1.4RF.1.4.A
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.1.2,RL.1.10,RF.1.4,RF.1.4.A,RL.1.10 - Late to School—Story Retellingl - thumbnail
Late to School—Story Retellingl
This short fiction passage about a girl who is late for school is perfect for teaching central message or moral. Student...
RL.1.2RL.1.10RF.1.4RF.1.4.A
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.9 - Short Story — The Triumph of Good over Evil - thumbnail
Short Story — The Triumph of Good over Evil
RL.4.9
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.2 - Short Story — The Monkey and the Crocodile - thumbnail
Short Story — The Monkey and the Crocodile
RL.4.2
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.4.1 - Short Story — Akbar and Birbal - thumbnail
Short Story — Akbar and Birbal
Reading Literature - Engage with the fascinating fable featuring Akbar and Birbal's intellectual encounters. Closely rea...
RL.4.1
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.2.2,RL.2.10,RL.4.10,RL.3.10,RL.3.2 - Short Story — The Mice and the Well - thumbnail
Short Story — The Mice and the Well
Students read a fable about Birbal, a wise man who impresses Emperor Akbar with his intelligence and wit. Aligned to RL....
RL.2.2RL.2.10RL.4.10RL.3.10
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.3 - Connecting Details to Theme - thumbnail
Connecting Details to Theme
This reading comprehension activity has 5th grade students read a short story and answer multiple choice questions about...
RL.5.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.3 - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ by Roald Dahl - thumbnail
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ by Roald Dahl
RL.5.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.3 - Connecting Details to Theme - Short Story - thumbnail
Connecting Details to Theme - Short Story
Best Short stories for 5th graders
RL.5.3
interactive | printable worksheet on CCSS RL.5.2 - The Lost Key—Short Story - thumbnail
The Lost Key—Short Story
Read the captivating story of 'The Lost Key' and its characters, events, and setting. Engage students with multiple-choi...
RL.5.2

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