Get ELA test-prep ready with this engaging, standards-aligned reading practice that strengthens comprehension and RACE writing strategy skills? This 5-passage bundle is perfect for 5th grade students working on making inferences, analyzing characters, and crafting short written responses based on text evidence.

This resource includes 5 original short stories, each followed by:

• ✅ 3 text-dependent, multiple-choice comprehension questions
  
• ✅ 1 short response RACE writing prompt
  
• ✅ Differentiated worksheets with sentence frames and scaffolds to support all learners
  
• ✅ Answer keys for every set of questions
  

These stories are written at a 5th grade level with relatable characters, clear story arcs, and emotional depth—ideal for small group work, independent reading, homework, or test prep.

What's Included:

• 5 short fiction stories
  
• 5 student-friendly worksheet sets (print-and-go)
  
• Differentiated versions with sentence frames and space for modeled answers
  
• Complete answer keys for all questions
  

Skills Targeted:

• Reading comprehension
  
• Character analysis
  
• Citing text evidence
  
• Written response construction
  
• Building confidence in reading and writing
  

Perfect for general education, intervention, or English Language Learners!

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