Year 5 English Printable Worksheets

Our year 5 English worksheets help support your child’s written work, develop their comprehension skills and introduce them to new features of grammar and punctuation like hyphens and colons. Our year 5 English printables can be used at home or in the classroom to support literacy learning.

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Salmon

Salmon

Students read through the reading comprehension and learn some interesting facts about salmon. There are 12 questions for them to answer.

Age: 9 - 10
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Starfish

Starfish

Students read through the reading comprehension and learn some interesting facts about starfish. There are 12 questions for them to answer.

Age: 9 - 10
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Basking Shark

Basking Shark

Did you know that basking sharks are listed as vulnerable and are endangered in the Northeast Atlantic? Students read through the reading comprehension and learn some interesting facts about basking sharks. There are 11 questions for them to answer.

Age: 9 - 10
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Grey Seal

Grey Seal

Students read through the reading comprehension and learn some interesting facts about grey seals. There are 12 questions for them to answer.

Age: 9 - 10
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Bottlenose Dolphin

Bottlenose Dolphin

Students read through the reading comprehension and learn some interesting facts about bottlenose dolphins. There are 12 questions for them to answer.

Age: 9 - 10
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Cloze Activity - Charles Dickens

Cloze Activity - Charles Dickens

This cloze activity includes some interesting facts and information about the famous writer, Charles Dickens. Students read the facts and fill in the missing words using the word bank to help them.

Age: 9 - 10
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Presidents' Day Quiz (multiple choice)

Presidents' Day Quiz (multiple choice)

Which president had been an army general in World War II? Who was the president of the United States from 2001-2009? Test your students' knowledge with the fun presidents day quiz. There are 11 multiple choice questions for students to answer.

Age: 9 - 10
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Reading comprehension - Marie Curie

Reading comprehension - Marie Curie

This reading comprehension includes some interesting facts about the famous scientist, Marie Curie. Where was Marie born? Which two elements did Marie discover? Students read through the information and answer the study questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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Reading comprehension - Animals that Migrate

Reading comprehension - Animals that Migrate

This reading comprehension includes some interesting facts about some different animals that migrate. Students read through the text and answer the accompanying study questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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Comprehension - King Arthur 2

Comprehension - King Arthur 2

Students read through the comprehension about King Arthur and answer the accompanying study questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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Reading Comprehension - All About Amphibians

Reading Comprehension - All About Amphibians

This primary reading comprehension is all about amphibians and includes questions to answer.

Age: 9 - 10
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Reading Comprehension - All About Reptiles

Reading Comprehension - All About Reptiles

This primary reading comprehension is all about reptiles.

Age: 9 - 10
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Cloze Activity - Orangutan

Cloze Activity - Orangutan

A KS2 cloze activity including interesting facts about the orangutan for students to learn.

Age: 9 - 10
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Reading Comprehension - Humpback Whale

Reading Comprehension - Humpback Whale

This year 5 English worksheet includes a short passage with facts about humpback whales and questions to follow.

Age: 9 - 10
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Endangered Species - Great White Shark

Endangered Species - Great White Shark

Did you know that great white sharks are now considered vulnerable? How much do your students know about the great white shark? Students are asked to fill in the missing information and then fill in the missing words using the word bank.

Age: 9 - 10
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Endangered Species - Bengal Tiger

Endangered Species - Bengal Tiger

Did you know that there are no two tigers with identical stripes? How much do your students know about the beautiful Bengal tiger? Students are asked to fill in the missing information and then fill in the missing words using the word bank.

Age: 9 - 10
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Endangered Species - Mountain Gorilla

Endangered Species - Mountain Gorilla

Did you know that male gorillas are called silverbacks? How much do your students know about the gentle mountain gorilla? Students are asked to fill in the missing information and then fill in the missing words using the word bank.

Age: 9 - 10
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Endangered Species - Giant Panda

Endangered Species - Giant Panda

How much do your students know about the beautiful Giant Panda? Students are asked to fill in the missing information and then fill in the missing words using the word bank.

Age: 9 - 10
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Cloze Activity - Johnny Appleseed

Cloze Activity - Johnny Appleseed

Learn a few facts about the person responsible for so many apple trees... Johnny Appleseed. Read the sentences and fill in the missing words.

Age: 9 - 10
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Reading Comprehension - The Selfish Giant

Reading Comprehension - The Selfish Giant

This KS2 literacy resource takes a part from the book: The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde. There are comprehension, vocabulary, and discussion topics for students to complete. There is also a word search included.

Age: 9 - 10
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Reading Comprehension - Red Wolf

Reading Comprehension - Red Wolf

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a passage with some interesting facts about the red wolf. Children read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

Age: 9 - 10
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Reading Comprehension - Hummingbirds

Reading Comprehension - Hummingbirds

This KS2 reading comprehension includes an information sheet about hummingbirds. Students read through the article and answer the accompanying study questions that follow.

Age: 9 - 10
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Reading Comprehension - Swans

Reading Comprehension - Swans

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a short piece of text with some interesting facts about swans. Students read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

Age: 9 - 10
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Comprehension - Hibernation

Comprehension - Hibernation

Having strong reading comprehension skills will also help in other subjects. This KS2 reading comprehension includes a passage with some interesting facts about hibernation. Students read the text and then answer the study questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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Fact Sheet - Triceratops

Fact Sheet - Triceratops

Learn more about Triceratops with our fun fact page for kids. Students read through the text and answer the questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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Fact Sheet - Stegosaurus

Fact Sheet - Stegosaurus

Learn more about the Stegosaurus with our fun fact page for kids. Students read through the text and answer the questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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Fact Sheet - Brachiosaurus

Fact Sheet - Brachiosaurus

This fact sheet includes some interesting information about Brachiosaurus. Students read through the text and then answer the questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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Fact Sheet - Tyrannosaurus Rex

Fact Sheet - Tyrannosaurus Rex

This fact sheet includes some interesting facts about the large predator, T. rex. Students read through the text and then answer the questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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Poetry - The Weather is Perfect for Running

Poetry - The Weather is Perfect for Running

Year 5 Literacy - This English resource asks children to read the poem 'The Weather is Perfect for Running' and underline the correct spelling of the word in brackets. They must then answer the accompanying questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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Reading comprehension - Walt Disney

Reading comprehension - Walt Disney

This short reading comprehension includes some facts about Walt Disney. Who created the voice of Mickey Mouse? Where was Walt born? Students read through the text and then answer the questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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Theodore Roosevelt - Fact Sheet

Theodore Roosevelt - Fact Sheet

What award was Theodore Roosevelt the first American to win? What were the key events in Theodore's Presidency? This worksheet includes some interesting facts about Theodore Roosevelt. Students read through the text and answer the questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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Praying mantis - Reading comprehension

Praying mantis - Reading comprehension

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a passage with some interesting facts about praying mantises. Children read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

Age: 9 - 10
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Sun bear - Reading comprehension

Sun bear - Reading comprehension

KS2 Reading comprehension - This article includes some interesting facts about sun bears. The sun bear is the smallest member of the bear family. It lives in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. Students read through the text and answer the accompanying study questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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St. Patrick's Day Quiz

St. Patrick's Day Quiz

St. Patrick's Day - How much do you know about St. Patrick's Day?

Age: 9 - 10
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Comprehension - Wayne the Stegosaurus

Comprehension - Wayne the Stegosaurus

Year 5 Literacy - This English resource asks children to read the poem 'Wayne the stegosaurus' and answer the study questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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Comprehension - My Invisible Dragon

Comprehension - My Invisible Dragon

Year 5 Literacy - This English resource asks children to read the poem 'My Invisible Dragon' and answer the study questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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Comprehension - All My Great Excuses

Comprehension - All My Great Excuses

Year 5 Literacy - This English resource asks children to read the poem and answer the study questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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Reading Comprehension - Nelson Mandela

Reading Comprehension - Nelson Mandela

Famous people - This worksheet includes a short comprehension about Nelson Mandela. Children read the text and answer the accompanying study questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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Reading comprehension - Bears and pandas

Reading comprehension - Bears and pandas

This KS2 resource includes some interesting facts about bears and pandas. Students are asked to read the comprehension and answer the accompanying study questions.

Age: 9 - 10
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St. George - Comprehension

St. George - Comprehension

This KS2 resource includes some interesting facts about Saint George and when St. George's day is celebrated. Children read the text and answer the study questions. There is a flag of Saint George to colour.

Age: 9 - 10
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Forest wildlife - Comprehension

Forest wildlife - Comprehension

This reading comprehension includes a passage with some interesting facts about forest wildlife. Children read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

Age: 9 - 10
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The Eiffel Tower - Comprehension

The Eiffel Tower - Comprehension

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a passage with some interesting facts about the Eiffel Tower. Children read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

Age: 9 - 10
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Buckingham Palace - Comprehension

Buckingham Palace - Comprehension

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a passage with some interesting facts about Buckingham Palace. Children read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

Age: 9 - 10
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Crabs and other crustaceans - Comprehension

Crabs and other crustaceans - Comprehension

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a passage with some interesting facts about crabs and other crustaceans. Children read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

Age: 9 - 10
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Crane - Comprehension

Crane - Comprehension

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a short piece of text with some interesting facts about cranes. Children must read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

Age: 9 - 10
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Woodpecker - Comprehension

Woodpecker - Comprehension

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a short piece of text with some interesting facts about Pileated Woodpeckers. Children must read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

Age: 9 - 10
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Statue of Liberty - Comprehension

Statue of Liberty - Comprehension

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a passage with some interesting facts about the Statue of Liberty. Children read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

Age: 9 - 10
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Worms - Comprehension

Worms - Comprehension

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a passage with some interesting facts about worms. Children read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

Age: 9 - 10
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