5th Grade Reading Worksheets

5th Grade Reading Levels
Level Time of Year Lexile
S Start of Year 850L–1000L
T Beginning to Mid-Year 900L–1050L
U Mid to End of Year 925L–1075L
V End of Year 950L–1100L
Green sign with black text reading 'Level V'.
Sign that reads 'Level T'.
Purple gradient background with the text 'Level U' in black.
Graphic with a light green background displaying the text 'Level V' in black font.
Text reading 'Level T' on a beige background
Text reading 'Level S' on a light-colored background
Text on a light purple background that reads 'Level U'.
Text reading 'Level S' on a light blue background

Fiction Texts


Nonfiction Texts

A long, narrow musical instrument that appears to be a didgeridoo, with a simple, wrapped handle and natural color.

Quote Accurately

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Quote Accurately

A tall, thin, vertical white object with a central black line in the middle.

Theme & Summary

Main Idea & Summary

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A black straight vertical line on a white background.

Compare Story Elements

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Explain Connections

A very tall, thin, black object with a small white section near the top against a plain background.

Academic Vocabulary

Academic Vocabulary

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A long, narrow, black-and-white striped vertical pole or object.

Story Structure

Free

Structure Comparison

A black and white vertical line with a zigzag pattern at the top and bottom.

Point of View

Analyze Multiple Accounts

Free

A very tall, thin black and white sign or banner with a black border on either side, displaying vertically oriented text.

Analyze Visuals

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Utilize Multiple Texts

A long, narrow, vertical, black and white striped strip.

Compare and Contrast Stories

Reasons & Evidence

Free

A tall, thin sign with a light brown background and black text, reading 'BIDEN,' with a black border and a decorative star at the top.

Integrate Two Texts

Free 5th grade nonfiction worksheet at Level S aligned to RI.5.9. Students compare and synthesize details from two texts. Common Core ELA PDF with paired passages and questions.

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