📖 Part 1: Reading Comprehension

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow:

The Great Barrier Reef is one of Australia's most famous natural wonders. Located off the coast of Queensland, it stretches for over 2,300 kilometres and is home to thousands of different species of fish, coral, and marine life. The reef is so large that it can be seen from space! However, climate change and pollution are threatening this amazing ecosystem. Scientists are working hard to protect the reef for future generations.

1. Where is the Great Barrier Reef located?

2. How long is the Great Barrier Reef?

1,300 kilometres

2,300 kilometres

3,300 kilometres

4,300 kilometres

3. What are the main threats to the Great Barrier Reef? (Check all that apply)

Climate change

Pollution

Earthquakes

Tourists

🔤 Part 2: Vocabulary and Word Recognition

4. Match the words with their meanings:

1. Ecosystem

2. Species

3. Marine

4. Pollution

A. Related to the sea or ocean

B. A group of living things

C. Harmful substances in the environment

D. A community of living things

5. Complete the sentences using words from the passage:

The Great Barrier Reef is home to thousands of different __________ of fish and coral.

The reef is so large that it can be seen from __________.

__________ are working hard to protect the reef.

💭 Part 3: Reading Strategies and Comprehension

6. What is the main idea of the passage?

Fish live in the ocean

The Great Barrier Reef is important but threatened

Queensland has many tourists

Scientists study marine life

7. What can you infer about the importance of the Great Barrier Reef?

8. Before reading, what did you already know about the Great Barrier Reef?

✍️ Part 4: Written Response and Critical Thinking

9. Why do you think it's important to protect the Great Barrier Reef? Give at least two reasons.

10. What are some ways people could help protect the reef?

11. Draw a picture showing what you think the Great Barrier Reef looks like:

Year 5 Read3 Worksheet

Year 5 Read3 Worksheet

📖 Part 1: Reading Comprehension

🔤 Part 2: Vocabulary and Word Recognition

💭 Part 3: Reading Strategies and Comprehension

✍️ Part 4: Written Response and Critical Thinking

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