Reading Passages Teaching Resources for Year 5
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‘An Impossible Animal’ Platypus Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Explore how scientific study and collaboration allowed for understanding more about an animal species using our ‘An Impossible Animal’ Platypus Reading Comprehension Worksheets.
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Country Information Report Project
Get your students to create a high-quality country information report with accompanying text features using this fully scaffolded writing project booklet.
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‘Dangerous Detergents’ Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Explore the importance of collaboration between scientists and the effects of phosphates on the environment with our printable ‘Dangerous Detergents’ Reading Comprehension Worksheet Pack.
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Misleading Advertising Examples and Analysis Worksheets
Explore misleading advertising through three engaging fake advertisements with accompanying worksheets that help students identify deceptive techniques, analyse persuasive language, and become more informed consumers.
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Drowning in Plastic Pollution - Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Teach your students facts about ocean pollution with this comprehensive article with accompanying comprehension activities.
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Animal Information Report Project
Get your students to create a high-quality animal information report with accompanying text features with this engaging and fully scaffolded writing project booklet.
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Cloze Activities Worksheet Pack
Build confidence and strengthen literacy skills with cloze activities in which students fill in missing words to create meaningful texts.
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Critical Literacy Reading Task – School Camp Conundrum
Teach your students how to use critical literacy skills to evaluate texts with this engaging reading comprehension project embedded in a real-world scenario.
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Biography Examples and Analysis Worksheet
Use these biography examples with accompanying analysis worksheets to teach your students about the purpose, structure and language features of biographical texts.
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Analysing Figurative Language in Literature Worksheets
Explore figurative language in literature with engaging reading passages and targeted worksheets that help students identify, analyse and explain how authors use figurative devices to create meaning and impact.
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Explanation Text Examples and Analysis Worksheets
Use these explanation text examples with accompanying analysis worksheets to teach your students about the purpose, structure and language features of explanatory writing.
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Exploring Earthquakes - Comprehension Worksheets
Give your Year 5-6 students a clear, engaging introduction to earthquakes with printable Earthquakes Comprehension Worksheets.
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Paired Passage Worksheets-Mammals vs. Reptiles
Compare mammals vs. reptiles and add to your reading instruction with leveled nonfiction, compare and contrast passages, and worksheets.
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Poem Analysis Worksheet Pack – Year 5 and 6
Strengthen poetry analysis skills with this set of engaging poems for upper primary students, accompanied by analysis worksheets exploring purpose, audience, structure, sound devices and figurative language.
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Note-Taking Practice Worksheets
Use this set of note-taking practice worksheets to help your students identify key facts, details and vocabulary when researching information.
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Phases of the Moon – Comprehension Worksheet
Analyse different moon phases and how their visual appearances change over time with this reading comprehension worksheet.
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Critical Literacy Reading Task – To Buy or Not to Buy?
Teach critical reading skills with this engaging reading comprehension project that helps students evaluate texts and make evidence-based decisions.
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Giant Squid Reading Comprehension Worksheets - Year 5
Read and learn about the features and adaptations of the giant squid with reading comprehension worksheets for years 5 and 6.
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The Force of Gravity Comprehension Worksheets
Download this gravity worksheet to teach your Year 4 students about the force of gravity and its impact on our daily lives.
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Comprehension - Should Smart Phones Be Allowed in Classrooms?
Decide if cellphones should be allowed in class and boost comprehension skills with a reading passage and comprehension test.
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The Poet's Lament - Comprehension
A comprehension activity using a poem.
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Tropical Cyclone Worksheet Pack - Year 6 Comprehension
Use our Tropical Cyclone worksheet pack to teach your students about natural disasters.
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The Wonders of the Human Body – Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for an information report from the Year 6 magazine (Issue 2).
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Immigration Worksheets - Year 4-5 Reading Comprehension Pack
Use our differentiated Immigration Worksheets to introduce your students to the concept of immigration and the reasons why people migrate to new countries.
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Comparing Narrative and Informational Text Worksheets
Use this set of comparing narrative and informational text worksheets to examine the purpose and features of these two common genres.
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Uses of Magnets Comprehension Worksheet
Download this magnets worksheet to teach your Year 4 students about the uses of magnets in our everyday lives.
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Year 5 Magazine - What's Buzzing? (Issue 2)
A beautifully designed, 24-page reading magazine specifically designed for Year 5 students.
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Plant and Animal Adaptations - Reading Comprehension Passage
Boost reading comprehension skills with a comprehension passage, with questions, about structural, behavioural and physiological adaptations.
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World Landmarks Fact File Pack
Explore world landmarks through engaging fact files and cross‑curriculum activities that build students’ comprehension skills and global awareness.
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Australian Endangered Species Snapshots – Comprehension Worksheet
Explore some Australian endangered species with your students using this set of reading passages with comprehension questions.
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NAPLAN-Style Reading Magazine – Year 5
5 reading texts with multiple choice questions for NAPLAN Reading Year 5.
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Read & Comprehend Worksheets - Celebrity Biography Passages
Download our celebrity biography reading comprehension worksheets to help your Year 4 and 5 students practise reading comprehension skills.