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Grade 5 nonfiction reading passage about Main Idea And Supporting Details. Nature And Animals theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.2).
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Before reading, write the three animal names on the board and ask students to predict one survival strategy for each. After reading, use a three-column graphic organizer where students record each animal, its strategy, and one supporting detail — this directly reinforces RI.5.2 and prepares them for the main idea question.
What is this passage mostly about?
What text evidence shows that squirrels do more than just feed themselves when they bury acorns?
What does the word hyperphagia mean as it is used in this passage?
+ 4 more questions in the full worksheet
Leo spent every autumn weekend hiking through Pinecrest Nature Reserve, searching for clues about how animals prepared for winter. He noticed that squirrels buried acorns beneath oak trees in dozens of hidden spots. Scientists call this behavior caching, and it helps squirrels survive when food beco...
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About this Grade 5 Reading Comprehension Passage
This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 5 students. The Nature And Animals theme makes reading engaging while students build essential comprehension skills. Six questions cover a range of reading strategies including main idea, text evidence, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and author's purpose (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.2).