Games Connect Children Around the World

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Grade 5 Theme World Games Theme Nonfiction 6 Questions

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Grade 5 nonfiction reading passage about Theme. World Games theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (CCSS.ELA.RL.5.2).

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Page 1 — Reading Passage

Free Grade 5 reading passage — Theme — World Games theme — Common Core CCSS.ELA.RL.5.2

Page 2 — Answer Key

Answer key — Grade 5 reading passage — Theme — teacher and parent use only

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What is included

130-160 word nonfiction reading passage
World Games theme to keep kids engaged
6 comprehension questions — multiple skill types
Question types: Main Idea, Vocabulary, Inference, Text Evidence, Cause and Effect, Author's Purpose
3 answer lines per question
Answer key on page 3
Print-ready PDF — Letter size — 3 pages
Sample Questions
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What is this passage mostly about?

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What examples does the author give of traditional games played in different countries?

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What does the word 'universal' mean as used in the passage?

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Games have brought people together for thousands of years across every continent. Whether playing tag in Africa, marbles in Asia, or hopscotch in Europe, children discover that fun knows no borders. These traditional games teach important values like teamwork, honesty, and respect. When kids play ch...

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About this Grade 5 Reading Comprehension Passage

This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 5 students. The World Games theme makes reading engaging while students build essential comprehension skills. Six questions cover a range of reading strategies including main idea, text evidence, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and author's purpose (CCSS.ELA.RL.5.2).