Description

5th grade Reading Comprehension Passages Color By Number Worksheets

With this purchase, you receive:

• 25 nonfiction passages & comprehension questions
  • Passages include:
    • About Recycling Centers
    • All About Fireworks
    • All About Penguins
    • Betsy Ross & the American Flag
    • Breakfast Around the World
    • Cesar Chavez
    • Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Empire State Building
    • Grizzly Bears
    • History of Firefighting
    • Jackie Robinson
    • Komodo Dragons
    • Manatees
    • Ocean Features
    • Renewable & Nonrenewable Resources
    • Serena Williams
    • The Chicago Fire
    • The Ferris Wheel
    • The Golden Gate Bridge
    • The Legend of Big Foot
    • The Moon
    • The Pony Express
    • The Rainforest
    • Venus Flytrap
    • Water Conservation

• 25 fiction passages & comprehension questions
  • Passages include:
    • Arachne the Spider
    • At the Carnival
    • Broken
    • How the Chipmunk Got Its Stripes
    • Looking for Treasure
    • Making Dinner for the family
    • Making Tamales with Abuela
    • My Brother’s Mess
    • Pandora’s Box
    • Responsible
    • Road Trip
    • Spider’s Trouble
    • Stage Fright
    • Teamwork
    • The Butterfly Garden
    • The Homework Problem
    • The Kite Flying Contest
    • The Lemonade Stand
    • The Mischievous Cat
    • The Perfect Gift
    • The Science Fair Project
    • The Ski Trip
    • Theseus and the Minotaur
    • Why the Sun and Moon Live in the Sky

How to Use These 5th Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheets:

It’s as simple as 1-2-3-4!

1. Kids read the passage.
2. Kids answer comprehension questions.
3. Each answer choice has a color assigned (like green, red, blue, etc.).
4. Students color the coded picture based on their answers.

Benefits:

• Engaging Format: The color-by-number approach turns reading comprehension into a fun, hands-on activity, keeping students engaged and focused.
• Skill Variety: The comprehension questions cover essential reading skills including main idea, summarizing, making inferences, tone, text evidence, cause and effect, context clues, figurative language, problem & solution, character traits, point of view, and theme.
• No Prep Required: Simply print and distribute – perfect for busy teachers!
• Answer Keys Included: Each passage comes with a detailed answer key and a completed colored picture, making grading a breeze.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for independent work, small groups, or homework assignments.

Highlights of these 5th Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheets:

• Concise Passage: These passages are designed to be short and engaging, ensuring they don’t take up an entire class period.
• Easy to Grade: The included answer key makes grading a breeze. You can also just glance at the picture!
• Strategy-Based Comprehension Questions: Questions are crafted to help students practice key reading strategies.
• Engaging & Interactive: The color-by-number method adds a fun and interactive element to reading comprehension.
• No Prep: Simply print and distribute. No prep time required!

Why Do I Need These In My Classroom?

There are three BIG reasons you will want these printables in your classroom!

• ENGAGING: The coloring aspect makes reading comprehension much more fun and exciting.
• NO PREP: Just print and go. Students do the rest 🙂
• MOTIVATING: Students will be eager to complete these printables to see how their picture turns out!

Still Have Questions About These 5th Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheets?

Don’t hesitate to reach out! Email me at Questions@GlitterinThird.com, and I’ll be happy to assist you.