5th Grade Comprehension Reading Passages | RL.5.1 RTI Intervention Resources

5th Grade Reading Passages | RL.5.1 Quote Accurately From a Text

Are your 5th graders ready to master RL.5.1—quoting accurately from a text? This resource is designed to give students rigorous, high-interest practice while supporting you with a clear and structured teaching process.

✨ What’s Included:

• 10 original reading passages across multiple genres:
  • Realistic Fiction
  • Fantasy
  • Poetry
  • Drama/Play
• 3 questions per passage:
  • Question 1 & 2 → focus on citing evidence, “select all that apply,” and part A/part B formats
  • Question 3 → always a constructed response to build writing skills and deeper comprehension

✨ Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• Specifically targets RL.5.1 (Quote Accurately)
• Passages are high-interest and engaging for 5th graders
• Fully aligned to Common Core State Standards
• Structured to support close reading & annotation skills
• Encourages deep comprehension instead of surface-level answers

✨ How to Use This Resource:
Each passage is designed to be taught over the course of a week, guiding students through the full process of reading, annotating, questioning, and writing. Suggested steps include:

1. Delivering instructions on how to annotate the text
2. Rereading for close reading and deeper understanding
3. Carefully analyzing the questions before answering
4. Selecting the best evidence-based responses
5. Preparing for the constructed response
6. Writing a thoughtful, well-supported answer
7. Reviewing answers together as a class
8. Planning next steps for growth

This approach ensures your students are not only practicing quoting accurately but also developing critical thinking, writing, and comprehension skills they can carry into all areas of reading.

📚 Perfect for:

• Whole-class lessons
• Small groups or guided reading
• Intervention & test prep
• Independent practice