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Grade 5 nonfiction reading passage about Food Webs. Young Scientists theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (NGSS.5-LS2-1).
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Scientists who study nature discover that all living things depend on each other for survival. A food web shows how energy moves through an ecosystem from plants to animals. Young scientists observe that plants are producers because they make their own food using sunlight. Herbivores are consumers t...
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About this Grade 5 Reading Comprehension Passage
This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 5 students. The Young Scientists 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 (NGSS.5-LS2-1).