FreshWorksheets

Grade 5 Reading science articles Worksheets

Grade 5 English practice: Read the short science article and answer the question using a stated fact.

Make a free worksheet →

Opens the creator with this worksheet ready — print it or save a PDF. Free, no sign-up.

Choose a difficulty:EasyMediumHardExpert

Practice focus

Read the short science article and answer the question using a stated fact.

Sample worksheet activity

Read the short science article and answer the question using a stated fact.

1
Water is made of tiny parts called molecules. Each water molecule has two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. How many hydrogen atoms are in one water molecule?
twoabout 71 percentlight is faster than sound
2
A magnet has two ends called poles. The north pole of one magnet pulls toward the south pole of another magnet. What are the two ends of a magnet called?
eightpoleslight is faster than sound
3
Sharks are fish whose skeletons are made of cartilage instead of bone. Cartilage is lighter and more bendable than bone. What are shark skeletons made of?
light is faster than soundcartilageit is less dense than water
4
Plants make their own food in their leaves. They use sunlight, water, and air to make sugar in a process called photosynthesis. What is the process of plants making food called?
poleslight is faster than soundphotosynthesis
Answer key

Answer key

1
Water is made of tiny parts called molecules. Each water molecule has two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. How many hydrogen atoms are in one water molecule?
two
2
A magnet has two ends called poles. The north pole of one magnet pulls toward the south pole of another magnet. What are the two ends of a magnet called?
poles
3
Sharks are fish whose skeletons are made of cartilage instead of bone. Cartilage is lighter and more bendable than bone. What are shark skeletons made of?
cartilage
4
Plants make their own food in their leaves. They use sunlight, water, and air to make sugar in a process called photosynthesis. What is the process of plants making food called?
photosynthesis

How this worksheet helps

This focused activity gives students repeated practice with one clear English skill. New versions change the examples while keeping the same learning goal.

How to use it

  1. Read the directions and complete the first item together when support is needed.
  2. Let the learner finish the questions or writing plan independently.
  3. Use the answer key to discuss one strength and one useful next step.

Review guidance

Ask the learner to explain the rule or text clue that supports each correction.

Grade 5 Reading science articles in Grade 5

Grade 5 English practice: Read the short science article and answer the question using a stated fact.

How to use these worksheets

  • Choose a difficulty that lets the learner succeed, then move up.
  • Press Generate for a new set of questions whenever more practice is needed.
  • Print the sheet and keep the optional answer page to mark it in seconds.

Create your own Grade 5 Reading science articles worksheets in minutes

Teachers, parents and homeschoolers can build a custom grade 5 reading science articles worksheet in a couple of minutes. Choose the options above - the grade, the difficulty and how many pages you want - then press Generate. In a moment you will have a clean, printable sheet with a matching answer key. If a set of questions is not quite right, press Generate again for a brand-new one. When you are happy, download it as a PDF or print it straight away.

Make your own worksheets - free and unlimited

Every sheet is built by our own generator, so it is original and ready in seconds. Press Generate for a fresh set of questions whenever a learner needs more practice. Tailor the worksheet to your lesson and print as many copies as you need.

Practice that fits the classroom and the kitchen table

Short, regular practice is one of the most effective ways for children to build skills and confidence. Because these worksheets are generated fresh, they work for morning work, homework, quick revision or an extra challenge at home. Keep the answer sheet to mark the work in seconds.

Always free, no sign-up

There is no login and no paywall. Print as many grade 5 reading science articles worksheets as you like - for a whole class or a single child - completely free.

Related worksheet tags

Frequently asked questions

Are the Grade 5 Reading science articles Worksheets free to print?
Yes. Every grade 5 reading science articles worksheets sheet on FreshWorksheets is free to download and print as a PDF — no sign-up and no account required.
What grade are the Grade 5 Reading science articles Worksheets for?
These grade 5 reading science articles worksheets are made for Grade 5 learners, with four difficulty levels so you can match the practice to the child.
Do the Grade 5 Reading science articles Worksheets include an answer key?
Yes — switch on the answer page and the generator prints a matching answer key with every grade 5 reading science articles worksheets sheet.
Can I make more than one version of the Grade 5 Reading science articles Worksheets?
Yes. Press Generate for a brand-new set each time, so you can print unlimited grade 5 reading science articles worksheets practice sheets.