Free 5th Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheets

Download these 5th-grade reading comprehension worksheets and use them in class today! The below worksheets are designed for readers at a grade 5 level and cover a variety of topics that 5th-grade students will find interesting. As always, these worksheets are FREE to use in your lessons.

Worksheet 1: A Brief History Of Baseball

This first worksheet is about the history of baseball. The passage discusses what baseball is and the history of the game. To complete the worksheet, students are asked to read the passage and answer five reading comprehension questions on the next page.

Worksheet 2: The Inventions Of Thomas Edison

This next reading worksheet is about the famous inventor Thomas Edison. It discusses the life and career of Thomas Edison as well as his most famous inventions. Students should read the passage and then answer five reading comprehension questions on the next page.

Worksheet 3: Sarah’s Daily Routine

Next is a reading comprehension worksheet about daily routine. The passage discusses a student’s daily routine at school and then asks students to answer five comprehension questions about the passage.

Worksheet 4: Dogs: Our Fury Friends

This next reading comprehension worksheet is great for 5th-grade students who like dogs. The passage discusses the different breeds of dogs, how to take care of dogs, and the benefits of keeping a dog as a pet. Students should read the passage and answer five questions about the story.

Worksheet 5: Food And Your Health

This last worksheet is a reading comprehension about food and healthy eating. The passage discusses the different types of food and nutrients and how to eat a healthy diet. To complete the worksheet, students should read the story and then answer five reading comprehension questions on the next page.