From Tree to You
Students will read a nonfiction passage to learn where oranges come from and the process of turning oranges into juice. Students will answer questions about the main idea and details, author’s purpose, sequence, organizational structure, and cause and effect.
Reading Comprehension Passage
From Tree to You
Reading Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary List
Vocabulary List
Each of the vocabulary words below are used in the reading passage. As you read the passage, pay attention to context clues that suggest the word’s meaning.
- tasty
- grove
- blooms
- juicing
- cartons
Context Clues
Context Clues
Using context clues from the sentences in the passage, underline the correct meaning of the word in boldface.
1) "It is sweet and tasty."
a. thick and gooey b. smooth c. good flavor, delicious d. clear
2) "When many orange trees are planted together, it is called a grove."
a. large hill b. group of trees, orchard c. field d. basket of fruit
3) "In the spring, the trees have white blooms."
a. flowers b. leaves c. branches d. berries
4) "What happens to the oranges at the juicing plant?"
a. cutting in slices b. throwing away c. growing d. taking liquid from fruit, squeezing
5) Then the juice is put into bottles and cartons.
a. glass jars b. buckets c. paper boxes d. metal pots