Reading for Grade 5 and 6

Confident readers who can handle a story that does not resolve comfortably. Several of these have endings worth arguing about, which is the point at this age.

Worth asking whether the child agrees with the moral rather than only whether they understood it. The best discussions on this site come from stories where the answer is genuinely debatable.

164 stories for grade 5 and 6

Questions about Reading for Grade 5 and 6

What reading level is grade 5 and 6?

These stories suit ages 10 to 13. Reading ages vary widely, so a strong reader may be ready earlier and a reluctant reader later. Use the age band as a starting point, not a rule.

Can teachers use these in class?

Yes. Everything on the site is free to use, print and read aloud in a classroom. Each story already includes five comprehension questions with answers and a list of word meanings, so no preparation is needed.

How long does each story take to read?

Most take between three and ten minutes to read aloud. The reading time is shown on every story page.

Do the stories include answers to the questions?

Yes. Every comprehension question has a written answer below it, so a parent can check without having to work it out.