home alone - 5th Reading Passage
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A Day at Home Alone
It was a sunny Saturday morning when Mia's parents left for the day. They had planned a trip to visit her grandmother, and Mia was excited to have the house to herself for a few hours. She had been given a list of chores to complete, but she also had some fun ideas in mind.
Mia decided to start her day by making her favorite breakfast—pancakes with syrup. After enjoying her meal, she cleaned up the kitchen as her parents had asked. Then, she remembered the new book she had been wanting to read. Sitting in her cozy chair, she got lost in the story of brave knights and magical lands.
After a while, she heard a strange noise coming from outside. Curious, Mia peeked out the window and saw her neighbor's cat stuck in a tree. Without thinking twice, she rushed outside to help. Climbing the tree carefully, she coaxed the frightened cat down with a gentle voice and a treat.
Feeling proud of her good deed, Mia returned inside and finished her chores. When her parents got home, they were impressed by how responsible she had been. Mia realized that being home alone could be fun and rewarding if she made good choices.
📚Vocabulary Words
❓Comprehension Questions
1. What did Mia do first when she was home alone?
1 point
2. How did Mia feel after helping the cat?
1 point
3. What was one of Mia's chores?
1 point
4. What did Mia learn about being home alone?
2 points
5. Fill in the blank from the Word Bank.
Word Bank:
2 points
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Answer Key
Sample Answer:
Mia learned that being home alone can be fun and rewarding if she makes good choices.
About This Reading Passage
This engaging fiction reading passage explores home alone in an age-appropriate way for 5th students. The passage is carefully crafted to develop key reading comprehension skills while keeping students interested and engaged.
Students will practice essential reading skills including main-idea, supporting-details, vocabulary-context. The passage includes thoughtfully designed questions that assess understanding at various levels, from basic recall to deeper analysis.
Teachers can use this passage for whole-class instruction, small group practice, or independent work. It's also perfect for homework assignments or test preparation. The included answer key makes grading quick and easy.
Learning Objectives
- Students will identify the main idea of the fiction passage
- Students will use context clues to determine word meanings
- Students will answer comprehension questions about home alone
- Students will make inferences based on text evidence
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