Community Garden

This reading comprehension worksheet helps students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 practice identifying the main idea and supporting details in an informational text about a school community garden project. Through close reading, main idea analysis, evidence identification, informational comprehension, and clear written responses, students strengthen essential skills for understanding nonfiction texts.

Skills Reinforced

• Main Idea Identification (Grades 3-5)
  Students determine the central idea of an informational passage.
• Supporting Details and Evidence
  Learners list three specific details from the text that reinforce the main idea.
• Informational Text Comprehension
  Students practice analyzing nonfiction structure and key ideas.
• Clear Written Expression
  Responses written in complete sentences reinforce clarity and accuracy.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with upper elementary ELA standards.
• Structured and Focused Tasks
  Clear prompts guide students in separating main ideas from details.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Suitable for independent work, small groups, literacy centers, or homework.
• Supports Analytical Thinking
  Encourages thoughtful reading and evidence-based reasoning.

This printable worksheet helps students build confidence in identifying main ideas, selecting relevant supporting details, and explaining understanding through writing. By using an engaging real-world topic, it promotes careful reading and critical thinking. It’s a simple, no-prep resource for both classroom instruction and homeschool settings that supports strong nonfiction reading and analysis skills.

This worksheet is part of our Grade 5 Reading Comprehension collection.