Maya Charts the Fourth of July Crowd

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Grade 5 Data Graphs Fourth Of July Theme Nonfiction 6 Questions

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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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What is included

130-160 word nonfiction reading passage
Fourth Of July theme to keep kids engaged
6 comprehension questions — multiple skill types
Question types: Main Idea, Vocabulary, Inference, Text Evidence, Cause and Effect, Author's Purpose
3 answer lines per question
Answer key on page 3
Print-ready PDF — Letter size — 3 pages
Teacher Tip

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.

Sample Questions
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What is this passage mostly about?

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What evidence from the passage shows that Maya was actively collecting data, not just watching?

3

What does the word frequency mean as it is used in this passage?

+ 4 more questions in the full worksheet

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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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About this Grade 5 Reading Comprehension Passage

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).