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Grade 5 nonfiction reading passage about Solar System. Lemonade theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (NGSS.5-ESS1-1).
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Before reading, ask students to step outside or look at a sunny window and describe what they feel; this activates the same sensory connection Zoe makes in the passage and gives struggling readers a concrete anchor for the Sun's energy concept before they encounter it in print.
What is this passage mostly about?
According to the passage, how long does it take Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun? Use evidence from the text in your answer.
What does the word revolution mean as it is used in this passage?
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Zoe set up her lemonade stand on a sunny August morning and began wondering about the Sun itself. The Sun is the center of our solar system. Eight planets orbit around it in a vast path called a revolution. Each planet travels at its own speed. Earth completes one revolution every 365 days. Zoe squ...
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This free printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 5 students. The Lemonade 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-ESS1-1).