Citing Textual Evidence Worksheet
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on citing textual evidence to support answers to comprehension questions.
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Read the passage carefully. Then, answer the questions that follow using evidence from the text to support your answers. Remember to use quotation marks when you copy words directly from the text.
The Little Seed
Once, there was a tiny seed that lay asleep in the cold ground all winter long. It dreamed of sunshine and warm breezes. One day, a gentle rain began to fall, soaking the earth. The seed felt a tiny stir, a tingling deep inside. Then, the sun peeked out from behind the clouds, warming the wet soil. The seed pushed a tiny root downwards and a small green sprout upwards. It grew taller and stronger each day, unfurling delicate leaves toward the sky. Soon, it was a beautiful flower, vibrant with color, attracting bees and butterflies.
1. What did the tiny seed dream of during the winter?
2. What two things helped the seed begin to grow?
3. How do we know the flower was healthy and thriving?
4. The seed was described as " " because it was very small.
5. After the rain, the seed felt a " " deep inside, signaling its growth.
6. The seed immediately became a flower after the rain.
True
False
7. The flower attracted insects like bees and butterflies.
True
False
8. Write a short paragraph explaining the life cycle of the seed based on the passage. Be sure to include at least two pieces of textual evidence.