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Grade 5 nonfiction reading passage about Data Graphs. Animal Rescue theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (CCSS.MATH.5.MD.B.2).
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After reading, have students create their own line plot using a class pet survey or a tally of favorite animals, then compare their plots to Maya's method to reinforce CCSS.MATH.5.MD.B.2 hands-on.
What is this passage mostly about?
According to the passage, how did Maya first begin collecting her data?
What does the word frequency mean as it is used in this passage?
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Maya volunteers every Saturday at Paws and Claws Animal Rescue Center. During her first week, she noticed that the staff struggled to track which animals arrived most often. Maya decided to collect data by tallying each animal brought in each day. She recorded dogs, cats, rabbits, and birds in a sim...
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About this Grade 5 Reading Comprehension Passage
This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 5 students. The Animal Rescue 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.MATH.5.MD.B.2).