Printable Grade 5 Listening Comprehension Worksheet

This Grade 5 ELA worksheet provides focused practice on listening comprehension. Students listen to a short audio passage about pineapples and then answer five questions to demonstrate their ability to summarize information presented orally. It's a ready-to-use resource for building essential listening skills.

At a Glance

• Grade: 5 · Subject: English Language Arts (ELA)
• Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.2 — Summarize information presented orally or through other media.
• Skill Focus: Listening Comprehension
• Format: 2 pages · 5 problems · Answer key included · PDF
• Best For: Listening centers, independent practice, or substitute plans.
• Time: 15–20 minutes

What's Inside

This resource includes a single-page worksheet with a QR code linking to an audio file about pineapples. Students answer five multiple-choice questions based on the passage. A separate answer key is provided on the second page for quick grading. The layout is clean and designed for immediate use.

A Zero-Prep Workflow

This worksheet requires less than two minutes of prep time. The workflow is simple:

1. Print (1 min): Print the two-page PDF containing the worksheet and answer key.
2. Distribute (1 min): Give the worksheet to students. They will need a device to scan the QR code.
3. Review (5 mins): Use the answer key for a quick whole-class review or for student self-correction.

Its self-contained nature makes it an excellent choice for a substitute teacher lesson plan.

Standards-Aligned Practice

This worksheet is directly aligned with Common Core standard CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.2, where students must "summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats... including orally." This activity provides direct practice in processing information presented via audio. It also supports CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.1 as students refer to details to answer questions. Both standard codes can be copied directly into lesson plans or curriculum maps.

How to Use This Worksheet

This resource is highly flexible. Use it as an introductory activity to gauge baseline listening skills before a unit on summarizing. It also works well as an independent practice station during ELA rotations. For a quick formative assessment, note which students replay the audio multiple times, as this can signal difficulty with auditory processing. Most students will complete the task in 15-20 minutes, making it an efficient use of class time.

Who It's For

This worksheet is designed for 5th-grade students focusing on listening and comprehension. Its single-task format is ideal for students who benefit from clear assignments. For differentiation, allow some students to work with a partner or provide a printed transcript. This activity pairs well with direct instruction on identifying main idea and key details or with an anchor chart that outlines active listening strategies.

This worksheet provides targeted practice for CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.2, a standard focused on summarizing information presented orally. Developing strong listening comprehension is a critical academic skill, as a significant portion of classroom instruction is delivered verbally. Research from Fisher & Frey (2014) highlights the importance of purposeful listening tasks that move beyond passive hearing to active, cognitive engagement. This activity requires students to listen for a purpose, retain key details about a specific topic (pineapples), and use that information to make logical inferences. By connecting an explicit ELA standard to a high-engagement, low-prep format, this resource helps educators efficiently provide the structured practice needed to build students' capacity to learn through listening. The task directly supports the development of academic skills that are foundational for success across all subject areas.