English language arts for 5th grade (page 9)

A nonfiction passage about soap and germs for 5th grade, 213 words, with five comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.

A free science experiment rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8): question, prediction, procedure and safety, observations and conclusion.

Checked 2026-10-30

A nonfiction passage about glass for 5th grade, 219 words, with five comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.

A free poster rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8): title and main idea, content, layout, pictures and labels, and neat, correct writing.

Checked 2026-10-30

A free elementary art rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8): effort and craftsmanship, the art element taught, creativity, reflection. It never grades talent.

Checked 2026-10-30

A nonfiction passage about calendars and leap years for 5th grade, 209 words, with five comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.

A free research report rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8): focus, facts and research, sources, organization and conventions.

Checked 2026-10-30

A nonfiction passage about tree rings for 5th grade, 227 words, with five comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.

A free book report rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8): summary, characters and setting, opinion with reasons, and organization, for written or oral reports.

Checked 2026-10-30

A nonfiction passage about simple machines for 5th grade, 238 words, with five comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.

A free reading response rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8) for journal entries and written answers: the question, text evidence, thinking and clear writing.

Checked 2026-10-30

A nonfiction passage about compost and earthworms for 5th grade, 227 words, with five comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.

A free group work rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8) that scores what each student does: shares the work, listens, adds ideas and stays on task.

Checked 2026-10-30

A nonfiction passage about averages in math for 5th grade, 221 words, with five comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.

A nonfiction passage about echoes for 5th grade, 231 words, with five comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.

A free class participation rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8) that counts written, partner and small-group sharing, not only speaking to the whole class.

Checked 2026-10-30

A free speaking rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8): volume, clarity, pace, expression, staying on topic, listening and responding. Accent is never scored.

Checked 2026-10-30

A fiction passage about a science fair problem for 5th grade, 241 words, with five comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.

A fiction passage about kite and a tall tree for 5th grade, 231 words, with five comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.

A free math problem solving rubric for K–2, 3–5 and 6–8 word problems: understands the problem, picks a strategy, computes accurately, explains the thinking.

Checked 2026-10-30

A free poetry rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8): imagery, word choice, form, sound and rhythm, and revision. Rhyme is never required.

Checked 2026-10-30

A fiction passage about neighbors who share for 5th grade, 236 words, with five comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.

A free journal entry rubric in three grade bands (K–2, 3–5, 6–8) for journals and learning logs: getting started, reflection, details, honesty about what was hard.

Checked 2026-10-30

A fiction passage about a new driver and a missed stop for 5th grade, 255 words, with five comprehension questions, an answer key and vocabulary. Print it or read it big.