RI.5 Worksheets
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5
:"Informational Text"
These worksheets can help students practice this Common Core State Standards skill.
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Cause and Effect: Structure
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Cause and Effect: Structure
Use this worksheet to help your students analyze and talk about cause-and-effect text structure.
4th Grade
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Amelia Bloomer
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Amelia Bloomer
Introduce young historians to Amelia Bloomer, an influential 19th century women's rights activist, in this reading comprehension worksheet.
5th Grade
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The Wild West: Manifest Destiny
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The Wild West: Manifest Destiny
The American West would not be the same without the influence of Manifest Destiny. Learn about the history of U.S. geography with this Wild West worksheet.
5th Grade
Social studies
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Rosie the Riveter
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Rosie the Riveter
Children learn about Rosie the Riveter, a fictional character who would became a well-known symbol of the World War II war effort, in this social studies worksheet.
5th Grade
Social studies
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Jazz Greats - Thelonious Monk
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Jazz Greats - Thelonious Monk
Celebrate Black History Month by studying the contributions of African American jazz legends! Here’s a page on Thelonious Monk, the first name in the modern jazz movement.
5th Grade
Social studies
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Ibn Battuta
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Ibn Battuta
Students will share Ibn Battuta's adventures with this fun reading comprehension and writing worksheet.
Social studies
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Zheng He
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Zheng He
Young historians will practice writing essays and get a great reading comprehension workout with this worksheet about the famous Chinese explorer Zheng He.
5th Grade
Social studies
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Marco Polo
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Marco Polo
Your child will love learning all about the exploits of the famous European explorer Marco Polo with this attractively illustrated worksheet.
5th Grade
Social studies
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Leif Ericson
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Leif Ericson
Young historians will love learning facts about the famous Viking explorer Leif Ericson while practicing their reading comprehension and writing skills.
5th Grade
Social studies
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Samuel Adams
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Samuel Adams
Say hello to Founding Father Samuel Adams, a man who wouldn't go down without a fight when Britain tried to change the rules on the colonists.
5th Grade
Social studies
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William Penn
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William Penn
Learn more about William Penn, a daring man whose actions reflected our Founding Fathers' fixation on freedom.
5th Grade
Social studies
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Jazz Greats: Charlie Parker
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Jazz Greats: Charlie Parker
Celebrate Black History Month by studying the contributions of African-American jazz legend Charlie Parker!
5th Grade
Social studies
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Jazz Greats: Charles Mingus
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Jazz Greats: Charles Mingus
Study the contributions of African American jazz legends with this worksheet on master bassist Charles Mingus.
5th Grade
Social studies
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Jazz Greats: Etta James
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Jazz Greats: Etta James
This worksheet on Etta James celebrates the legacy of this African American singer of soul and jazz.
4th Grade
Social studies
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Jazz Greats: John Coltrane
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Jazz Greats: John Coltrane
Get to know John Coltrane, a jazz legend, with this music history worksheet! Read his mini-biography and answer some trivia.
4th Grade
Social studies
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The Sun: A Diagram
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The Sun: A Diagram
Get to know Earth's star with with this diagram and vocabulary worksheet!
5th Grade
Science
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Louis Pasteur
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Louis Pasteur
This Louis Pasteur biography goes over his accomplishments, and includes a bacteria-based science activity at the end!
5th Grade
Science
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Local Government
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Local Government
Your young learner will discover the basics of local government with this worksheet all about municipalities.
3rd Grade
Social studies
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Underground Railroad: Songs of Freedom
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Underground Railroad: Songs of Freedom
Children learn about three songs that inspired and gave hope to the people who fled slavery via the Underground Railroad, then answer questions about what they have learned.
4th Grade
Social studies
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History of Jazz
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History of Jazz
Celebrate Black History Month by learning about the birth of jazz music, and the history of African-Americans in pop music.
4th Grade
Social studies
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Women’s Suffrage and the 19th Amendment
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Women’s Suffrage and the 19th Amendment
Children learn about the women's suffrage movement in the U.S., including key players and events, and how it contributed to the eventual passing of the 19th Amendment.
5th Grade
Social studies
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Lewis and Clark Timeline For Kids
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Lewis and Clark Timeline For Kids
Get a summary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition timeline with this quick reference sheet for kids.
Social studies
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The Mayflower
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The Mayflower
Learn all about The Mayflower, the famous ship the Pilgrims made their great journey in.
4th Grade
Social studies
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The Teal Pumpkin Project: Promoting Inclusivity
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The Teal Pumpkin Project: Promoting Inclusivity
This Halloween-themed worksheet is designed to help students understand the goal of the Teal Pumpkin Project while also providing practice reading nonfiction and citing evidence in nonfiction texts.
4th Grade
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Celebrating Kwanzaa
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Celebrating Kwanzaa
In this thoughtful culture and writing activity, children will read about each of the tenets of Kwanzaa, then reflect on what these mean to them.
5th Grade
Social studies
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Compare and Contrast: Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Veterans Day
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Compare and Contrast: Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Veterans Day
Do your students know the difference between Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day? This reading comprehension worksheet will teach them about the similarities and differences of the holidays. First, they’ll read a passage that provides facts ab
Social studies
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Julia Child Biography
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Julia Child Biography
Kids who are just starting to read nonfiction can get their feet wet with this easy Julia Child biography that has a quick comprehension exercise at the end.
4th Grade
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Making Comparisons with a Venn Diagram: Bessie Coleman and Mae Jemison
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Making Comparisons with a Venn Diagram: Bessie Coleman and Mae Jemison
Students read short biographies of pilot Bessie Coleman and astronaut Mae Jemison, each a pioneer in her field. They then practice using a Venn diagram to compare the lives and accomplishments of each woman.
4th Grade
Social studies
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Finding the Main Idea: Madam C.J. Walker
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Finding the Main Idea: Madam C.J. Walker
Children learn about Madam C.J. Walker, the first woman to become a self-made millionaire in the United States, in this Finding the Main Idea worksheet.
4th Grade
Social studies
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Shakuntala Devi
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Shakuntala Devi
A natural with numbers,Shakuntala Devi rose to fame at a young age by showing the calculator who's boss with her lightning-fast mental math.
3rd Grade
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