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Grade 5 nonfiction reading passage about Decimals. Astronauts theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (CCSS.MATH.5.NBT.A.1).
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Before reading, write 0.08 and 0.8 on the board and ask students which is larger and why — this activates prior knowledge and creates a curiosity gap that the passage resolves, making the oxygen monitor paragraph especially memorable.
What is this passage mostly about?
What evidence from the passage shows that a small decimal difference can have a big impact on a space mission?
What does the word **place value** mean as it is used in this passage?
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Maya trained hard to become one of the youngest astronaut students in her program. During her first mission simulation, she learned that decimals appear everywhere in space science. Her commander measured the rocket fuel in decimal amounts. The shuttle carried 3.5 tons — not 3 tons, not 4 tons. Tha...
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About this Grade 5 Reading Comprehension Passage
This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 5 students. The Astronauts 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.NBT.A.1).