Reaching Heights

This worksheet helps students in Grades 5 and 6 strengthen their understanding of the present perfect tense through an inspiring narrative about a climber preparing for Mount Aurora. Students complete the passage by filling in missing verbs using has/have + past participle, then answer comprehension questions in complete sentences based on the text. The activity blends grammar practice with meaningful reading comprehension in a motivating, story-based context.

Learning Goals

• Using Present Perfect in Narrative Text (Grades 5-6): Apply the present perfect tense to show accomplishment, progress, and experience connected to the present.
• Grammar Completion in Context: Select correct helping verbs and past participles based on sentence meaning.
• Reading Comprehension: Understand key details, sequence, and ideas within an informational narrative.
• Writing Full-Sentence Answers: Respond to questions clearly using information from the passage.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed to integrate grammar instruction with engaging reading content.
• Meaning-Based Grammar Practice: Shows how the present perfect communicates ongoing relevance, not just past action.
• Story-Driven Engagement: An inspirational theme helps students stay focused and motivated.
• Flexible Use: Suitable for grammar lessons, reading blocks, independent practice, or assessment review.

This printable worksheet helps students build confidence using the present perfect tense accurately while strengthening reading comprehension and written response skills. By working through a narrative about preparation and achievement, learners see how grammar functions in real texts and meaningful contexts. It is a no-prep resource that works well in both classroom and homeschool language arts settings, supporting grammar mastery and comprehension together.

This worksheet is part of our present perfect tense worksheets collection.