Class 5 Reading Passage on Our Solar System
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Class 5 Reading Passage on Our Solar System
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I’m a passionate English educator who believes deeply in the transformative power of learning. I’ve taught and supported peers, juniors, and higher secondary school students, driven by a genuine desire to help them grow as confident communicators. My experience as a content writer has strengthened my language skills, research abilities, and clarity of expression—all of which enrich my approach to teaching. I hope to contribute meaningfully to the growth and development of future generations by creating an inspiring and empowering learning experience.
A Journey Through Space: Our Solar System – Reading Comprehension for Class 5
This Grade 5 reading comprehension worksheet introduces students to the fascinating world of our Solar System. Through a clear and engaging passage, children learn about the Sun, the eight planets, their orbits, and what makes Earth suitable for life. The story-like explanation helps learners understand key ideas such as Mercury being the closest planet, Mars being the Red Planet, and why Saturn’s rings are so famous.
Students strengthen reading fluency, recall, and scientific understanding as they explore how planets differ in temperature, size, and composition. The worksheet balances factual learning with higher-order thinking, helping children connect scientific facts with real-world curiosity about space.
Learners engage in a variety of question types — multiple-choice, short-answer, and reflection-based tasks — that build comprehension depth and vocabulary. This space-themed reading activity supports students in developing both language and scientific reasoning skills.
Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Grammar?
Comprehension exercises strengthen every part of language learning. For Grade 5 students, this topic is important because:
1. It improves vocabulary and boosts understanding of informational texts.
2. It supports interpreting key facts and scientific explanations.
3. It builds attention to detail and strengthens inferential thinking.
4. It encourages curiosity and meaningful engagement with academic content.
What’s Inside This Worksheet?
🧠 Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions
Students answer factual questions about the closest planet, the reason behind Mars’ color, and which planet has famous rings.
✏️ Exercise 2 – Short Answer Questions
Learners describe why life exists on Earth, what an orbit is, and name two gas planets.
📚 Exercise 3 – Reflection and Connection
Students think beyond basic facts to explore why scientists study planets, how the Sun supports life, and what makes Earth unique.
📝 Vocabulary Builder
Students find a synonym for the word “planet” directly from the passage to strengthen contextual vocabulary.
✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)
Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Option
1. c) Mercury
2. a) Because of its rusty soil
3. d) Saturn
Exercise 2 – Short Answer Questions
1. Because Earth has air, water, and the right temperature.
2. A path in which a planet moves around the Sun.
3. Jupiter and Saturn.
Exercise 3 – Reflection and Connection
1. To learn about space and Earth’s place in it.
2. It gives light and heat to all planets.
3. It supports life while others do not.
4. "World" — another name for planet.
Help your child ignite a love for science and reading with this exciting Solar System comprehension worksheet!
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Frequently Asked Questions
They help students grasp planetary features while practicing focused reading.
It sparks curiosity and keeps students attentive to factual details.
They introduce scientific terms in simple, easy-to-understand context.
