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Grade 5 Reading Comprehension Worksheet Read the short story. Then answer each question. Alex and Amanda’s First Concert The most popular teen band was coming to town, and both Alex and his twin sister Amanda really wanted to go to the concert. They had never been to a concert because...

Grade 5 Reading Comprehension Worksheet Read the short story. Then answer each question. Alex and Amanda’s First Concert The most popular teen band was coming to town, and both Alex and his twin sister Amanda really wanted to go to the concert. They had never been to a concert because their parents’ rule was that you must be in sixth grade to go to a concert. Alex and Amanda were only in fifth grade. “Please, Mom and Dad. We will do anything if you let us go,” they begged their parents. Their two older sisters had both been to concerts before, and always talked about how great it is to experience live music. “I s there any possibility we can go? The production is supposed to be amazing with lots of special effects. I t is going to be the band’s best show yet, and they aren’t going to tour again for three years,” explained Alex with excitement. “All of our friends are going,” ad ded Amanda. Their mom and dad said they would thi nk about it, and asked Alex and Amanda not to bring it up again until they had time to c onsider it. Alex and Amanda agreed, and said they would not pester their parents. I t was very difficult for them thoug h. After about a week’s time, their parents brought the subject of the concert up at dinner. They said they would reconsi der their rule about having to be in the sixth grade with a couple of conditions. Alex and Amanda were thrilled. They both jumped up from the table to hug their mom and dad. “You are the best!” they screamed as they hugged their parents. Reading and Math for K-5 © www.k5learning.com Grade 5 Reading Comprehension Worksheet “Slow down,” said their dad. “You hav en’t even heard the conditions yet.” Alex and Amanda l istened patientl y as their dad went over the conditions. “First, wor k very har d and get an A on your next book report. Second, pay for the concert tickets yourselves. Third, find a responsibl e adult to drive and go to the concert with you because Mom and I have a charity dinner that night.” Alex and Amanda s miled a t each other because they knew they could easily cover the firs t two condi tions. The only problem was finding an adult to go to the concert with them. Then a thought occurred to Amanda, and she l ooked across the table at her oldest sister. “Andrea, you cou ld go wi th us. You are 18 years old whi ch makes you an adult, and you are responsible,” Amanda said with a pleading look in her eyes. Andrea thought ab out it for a couple of minutes. Then she said, “I guess I could help my youngest siblings out, but I also have a c ondition. I want you two to pay for my ticket and a ticket for a friend of mine to go with us too.” Alex and Amanda thought that sounded reasonable. They figured they Alex would mow a couple extra lawns to make money, and Amanda would take on a couple more babysitti ng jobs. They immediately agreed to Andrea’s stipulation. The day of the concert had arrived. Andrea, Alex and Amanda got into the car and went to pick up Andrea’s friend Renee. Alex and Amanda weren’t the only ones in the car who were excited. As they rode to the concert, they listened to the band’s mos t recent release. Everyone was singing and having fun. Reading and Math for K-5 © www.k5learning.com Grade 5 Reading Comprehension Worksheet When they got to the arena, they all went immediately to the concession stand to get some goodies so they wouldn’t have to leave their seats during the show if their stomachs growled. They also stopped at another stand to buy t-shirts. They were more than ready for the show. Andrea and Renee let Alex and Amanda have the seats with the best view. They all settled in and waited for th e band to start. Alex and Amanda could har dly contain themselves as the band took the stage. Then the music began. I t was so loud that they couldn’t hear each other talk, but they didn’t mind. Now they knew what their older sisters meant by experiencing li ve music. I t was amazing watching the band members play the piano, guitar and drums, and hearing the elements of the music coming together wi th the band’s voices. The band played al l of Alex and Amanda’s favorite songs. The show lasted for almost two hours , and there were incredible special effects like they had never seen. I t was the most amazing experience Alex and Amanda had ever had. Andrea and Renee agreed that i t was a spectacular show too. On the drive home, Alex and Amanda thanked Andrea and Renee o ver and over again for taking them. “You owe me,” sai d Andrea with a laugh and a wink of her eye. “Me too,” chimed i n Renee. The only bad par t of the evening for all of them was that they would have to wait another thr ee years to hear the band live again. Reading and Math for K-5 © www.k5learning.com Grade 5 Reading Comprehension Worksheet Questions: 1. Based on context, what might a production involve other than music? ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Why would it be difficult for Alex and Amanda not to pester their parents? ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 3. Why would Andrea want a friend of hers to go with them? ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 4. Based on context, what do you think a sti pulati on is? ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 5. What types of goodies do you think concession stands sell? ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Reading and Math for K-5 © www.k5learning.com Grade 5 Reading Comprehension Worksheet Answers: 1. Based on context, what might a production involve other than music? A production, other than music, may involve special effects and light show. 2. Why would it be difficult for Alex and Amanda not to pester their parents? It would be difficult for them not to pester their parents, because they really want to go and want to find out if they are allowed to go sooner than their p arents are ready to tell them. 3. Why would Andrea want a friend of hers to go with them? Andrea would want a friend to go with them so that she has someone her own age to talk to and have fun with at the concert. 4. Based on context, what do you think a sti pulati on is? Sti pulati on is a condition that is demanded as part of an agreement. Andrea had her twin siblings agree to her demand for two tickets to the concert in exchange for driving and going with them to the concert. 5. What types of goodies do you think concession stands sell? Ans wers will vary, b ut acceptable responses are candy, popcorn, nuts and other typ es of snacks. Reading and Math for K-5 © www.k5learning.com