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Grade 5 nonfiction reading passage about Data Graphs. Fourth Of July theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (CCSS.MATH.5.MD.B.2).
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Before reading, ask students to predict what math tools they might use at a real parade or event — this activates prior knowledge and makes Maya's line plot investigation feel personally relevant when they encounter it in the passage.
What is this passage mostly about?
What evidence from the passage shows that Maya was actively collecting data, not just watching?
What does the word frequency mean as it is used in this passage?
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Maya spent Fourth of July helping her family run a snack booth at the town parade. She noticed that some snacks sold much faster than others. To track the sales, Maya decided to collect data and build a line plot. A line plot uses a number line to show how often each value appears in a data set. May...
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This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 5 students. The Fourth Of July 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.MATH.5.MD.B.2).