5th Grade Reading Practice

Passage A: Owls are nocturnal, meaning they are awake at night and sleep during the day. Owls cannot move their eyes either, so they have the ability to turn their heads 270 degrees!

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Passage B: When an owl eats a rodent, only the meat, organs, and tissue are swallowed. The owl stores things that could potentially harm the owl in its gizzard (second stomach). Later, it regurgitates (vomits) the bones and fur back onto the ground. This is called an "owl pellet."

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What is the difference between Passage A and Passage B?

• Passage A is talking about how owls see rather than eat.

• Passage A was probably written by a different author.

• Passage B is talking about a specific type of owl.

• Passage A and Passage B are not different.

Passage A: The Earth's equator is the warmest point on the surface of the planet because the sun's rays consistently reach the middle of the earth. The rays cannot reach the north and south poles as easily.

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Passage B: Living near the equator is fun because the temperature never gets too cold. I love going to the beach and basking in the sun. Although, I wouldn't mind getting some snow a few days a year.

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How does Passage A differ from Passage B?

• Passage A is talking about the equator.

• Passage A is factual, and Passage B is someone's opinion

• Passage A is less formal than Passage B.

• Passage B is talking about how warm the equator is.

Nick’s parents say he isn’t capable of taking care of a puppy. Which word or phrase means capable?

• interested

• angry about

• afraid of

• able to

In this passage, what does Dolores want for the workers?

• better pay

• more time off

• better schools

• more safety

What is a lesson that can be learned from Dolores Huerta's life?

• Going to college is necessary to make a difference in the world.

• Being a migrant worker was hard.

• Speak up and act when you see injustice around you.

• Become a teacher.

Which is a synonym for convince?

• practice

• volunteer

• trust

• persuade

Read this sentence from the passage.

Coyote laughed loudly, “Why shouldn’t

I help myself to such a tasty morsel?”

In this sentence, you can tell that a morsel is something

• to eat

• to chase

• to laugh at

• to help out

What is the text structure of this paragraph? (a)  

• Compare and Contrast
• Sequence
• Chronological
• Descriptive

What type of text feature is this? (a)  

• Illustration with summary
• Photograph with summary
• Photograph with caption
• Caption

Make an inference:

Who could the woman be calling?

• The doctor to make an appointment

• Her job to tell the boss she is sick

• The coffee shop to order more coffee

• Her friend to talk about the great vacation she just had