The Great Pancake Contest (Fiction Passage)
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"The Great Pancake Contest" is a 5th Grade fiction reading passage worksheet for ages 10-11: a story of about 270 words about a town pancake contest and the boy who enters it, plus a page of five questions on the theme or lesson of the story, vocabulary in context and making inferences. It covers Common Core RL.5.2 and includes an answer key.
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Read a story about a town pancake contest, then answer 5 questions on character, theme, the word towering, and how Mateo's feelings change. Part of our fiction passages collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How to use “The Great Pancake Contest” with 5th graders
Start with a minute of talk: What would you cook in a contest, and how would you stay calm? Then have students read the story on page 1, about 270 words in 7 short paragraphs. Ask them to notice what the characters say, do and feel. Page 2 has five questions, three multiple choice and two written responses. Have students quote or paraphrase the text evidence in each written answer, then compare their thinking with a partner. Check the work with the answer key.
Skills students practice in this 5th grade fiction passage
- Name the theme of "The Great Pancake Contest" and explain what in the story supports it
- Work out what "towering" means from the words around it
- Write complete sentences to answer prompts such as "How did Mateo's feelings change from the flip to the ribbon?"
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FAQ
How to use “The Great Pancake Contest” with 5th graders
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Start with a minute of talk: What would you cook in a contest, and how would you stay calm? Then have students read the story on page 1, about 270 words in 7 short paragraphs. Ask them to notice what the characters say, do and feel. Page 2 has five questions, three multiple choice and two written responses. Have students quote or paraphrase the text evidence in each written answer, then compare their thinking with a partner. Check the work with the answer key.
What does this worksheet teach?
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The Great Pancake Contest gives 5th grade students a fiction passage of about 270 words about a town pancake contest and the boy who enters it, followed by five questions. The questions practice the theme or lesson of the story, vocabulary in context and making inferences, and the sheet is aligned to Common Core RL.5.2. An answer key is included.
What is "The Great Pancake Contest" about?
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The Great Pancake Contest is a fiction passage of about 270 words about a town pancake contest and the boy who enters it. It is written for 5th grade readers (ages 10-11) and has 7 short paragraphs, so students can read it in one sitting.
Which reading skills does the The Great Pancake Contest worksheet practice?
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Its five questions, three multiple choice and two written, practice making inferences, vocabulary in context, the theme or lesson of the story and how a character feels. Questions include "What does the mayor's reaction show about her character" and "How do Mateo's failed batches show his character". The sheet is aligned to Common Core RL.5.2, and the answer key is included so you can check responses quickly.
How can I introduce "The Great Pancake Contest" before students read?
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Try this conversation starter: What would you cook in a contest, and how would you stay calm? Before reading, ask students to predict what might happen from the title. After reading, have them retell the story in two or three sentences before they answer the questions.
How long does the The Great Pancake Contest worksheet take, and can I use it at home or in class?
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Plan about 20 to 25 minutes in all: the reading first, then the five questions. At home, a parent can read the questions aloud and talk through the written answers. In class, it works well for independent practice or a quick check of the theme or lesson of the story and vocabulary in context.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 5th Grade |
| Subject | Reading |
| Topic | Paragraphs & Passages |
| Standard | RL.5.2 |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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