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Grade 5 nonfiction reading passage about Matter. Wizards theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (NGSS.5-PS1-1).
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What is included
Before reading, display three labeled cups of ice, water, and steam (or a steam image) to activate prior knowledge of states of matter — then have students read to discover how Zoe's wizard jars match what they see on the desk.
What is this passage mostly about?
What evidence from the passage shows that matter was all around Zoe at the Wizard Academy?
What does the word 'state' mean as it is used in this passage?
+ 4 more questions in the full worksheet
Zoe visited the Grand Wizard Academy to study the science of matter. Everything around her was made of matter. This included the stone walls, the glowing potions, and even the air she breathed. Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. In the first hall, Zoe examined three glowing jars. ...
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About this Grade 5 Reading Comprehension Passage
This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 5 students. The Wizards 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 (NGSS.5-PS1-1).