This week's reading comprehension worksheets for Grade 5.

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Standards alignment

What this reading comprehension english content covers

Worksheets are mapped to the following published standards. Pick a standard to focus your worksheet on the matching skill.

• CCSS

  RL.5.2Grade 5

  Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.

Common mistakes

Misconceptions students bring to reading comprehension

Specific errors to watch for when reviewing student work — pulled from classroom research and teacher reports.

1. 1

   Confusing the topic with the main idea.

   What to teach instead: The topic is what the text is about (one phrase); the main idea is what it says about that topic (one sentence).

2. 2

   Treating any sentence near the start as the main idea.

   What to teach instead: The main idea may appear anywhere — or not at all explicitly. Look at what most details support.

3. 3

   Pulling inferences directly from background knowledge instead of the text.

   What to teach instead: An inference must be supported by evidence in the text, even if it isn't stated outright.

Key vocabulary

Reading Comprehension terms students should know

A short glossary of core vocabulary you can drop into any worksheet, quiz, or study guide.

Main idea

The most important point of a text.

Supporting detail

A fact or example that explains or backs up the main idea.

Inference

A conclusion you reach using clues from the text plus what you already know.

Theme

The underlying message or lesson of a story.

Summary

A short statement of the main ideas of a text.