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5th grade reading comprehension worksheet with questions on narrative nonfiction, word roots, suffixes, and the autobiography "Reaching for the Moon."
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Unit 1 Week 1 Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Packet

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This comprehensive reading packet for 5th graders includes 40+ questions covering narrative nonfiction, related words and root words, suffixes, and comprehension of "Reaching for the Moon" by Buzz Aldrin. Students answer multiple-choice questions on daylight in Iceland, define vocabulary terms like determination and confidence, identify suffix patterns, and answer text-based questions about Buzz Aldrin's life and the Apollo 11 mission. Useful as a complete unit packet, weekly homework, or guided reading activity.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Reading
Grade Level:
5th Grade
Updated June 2026

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