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The reading comprehension passages below include sixth grade appropriate reading passages and related questions. Each worksheet also includes a cross-curricular focus on earth science, physical science, history, social sciences, or life sciences. This allows students to build their reading comprehension skills and reinforce knowledge in other subject areas. Each of the passages measure between Lexile level ranges 925 - 1070.

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This page has a collection of 6th grade level reading comprehension articles, stories, and poems. Each passage includes a set of questions and a vocabulary activity.

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Reading passages, questions & answers - sixth grade.

Below you’ll find 6th grade reading comprehension passages along with questions and answers and vocabulary activities. These printable 6th grade reading exercises are great for students who need extra reading skills development or just want some extra practice!

reading comprehension exercises for 6th grade

Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones: A World of Difference

Have you ever been watching when a tv weatherperson points to a large, white spiral of storm clouds spinning over the Earth on their video screen? If so, then you’ve gotten a small look at what the most powerful storm in the world looks like: a tropical cyclone. Tropical cyclones start as…

Hallowe’en in America

The Book of Hallowe’en was published in 1919 and described Halloween customs around the world. This passage is about how the holiday was celebrated then. —————————————————- While the original customs of Hallowe’en are being forgotten more and more across the ocean, Americans have fostered them, and are making this an…

Naturalist John Muir went to Alaska in 1879 to explore the area. He was joined by Rev. Young who had a small black dog named Stickeen. Stickeen was a quiet, independent, and intelligent dog. Early one morning Muir went to explore a nearby glacier. Stickeen followed him, and together they…

A Pirate’s Life for Me

Most babies’ first words are something like “Dada” or “Mama” or “ball.” Mine was “Ahoy!” But that was considered normal when you’re born and raised on a pirate ship. My father was the first mate on the fearsome sailing ship known as the Salty Dog. He was the trusted friend…

With great big brown eyes And a heart pure and true, She wagged her long tail, While she looked at you. Let’s go for a walk, She tried to say. But you stared at your phone, And the dog went away. She brought you a toy, Trying to get you…

Primary Source: Comanche, the Army Horse and Hero

On June 25, 1876, the U.S. Army 7th Calvary under the command of Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer engaged in battle with Native Americans, including the Lakota, the Dakota, and the Arapaho tribes. The army troops were vastly outnumbered. All the soldiers with Custer when the battle began, totaling five…

In the Old Graveyard

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is the story of Tom, an orphan boy living with his aunt in Missouri in the mid-1800s. Tom is a little wild and full of mischief, but his friend Huckleberry Finn is more wild and more mischievous. In the passage, Tom and Huck sneak out…

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In “Little Women,” readers follow the four March sisters as they grow up through the Civil War. Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy are quite different from each other, but love each other dearly. As this passage starts, Meg is now married, Beth has recovered from a serious illness, Amy is…

The Homesick Connecticut Yankee

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court is the story of Hank Morgan, a 19th century Connecticut man, who suffers a blow to the head and is transported back centuries to the time of King Arthur. Once there he has many adventures while he struggles to apply 19th century American…

Friendship in a Bottle

Ari was a lonely lad who lived on a large island called Iceland. His village was a fishing hamlet along the green, rugged coastline, and Ari often wondered what lay beyond the horizon. The days were long and cold, and he spent many hours of silence in his tiny cottage…

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Oh, those loveable 6th graders! What would middle school be like with out them? Here are all of my reading worksheets that were written at the 6th grade level. I used this fantastic site to determine the readability scores of these worksheets, but you should read and approve them yourself before giving them to your students. Readability scores are not perfect and there are many different algorithms to determine readability scores. I use an average of these scores, but they can vary wildly. For these reasons, I encourage you to open up the reading levels two grade levels in each direction. This will give you a good selection of texts that are appropriate for a 6th grade student to read.

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Honey Badgers | Nonfiction Reading Test - Despite their sweet sounding name, honey badgers are known for their relentless fighting spirit. Learn more about these interesting creatures and answer multiple-choice and extended-response questions with this activity. View my readibility scores . Honey Badgers | Nonfiction Reading Test | RTF Honey Badgers | Nonfiction Reading Test | PDF Honey Badgers | Nonfiction Reading Test | Preview Honey Badgers | Nonfiction Reading Test | Answers Honey Badgers | Nonfiction Reading Test | Ereading Worksheet

Koko | Nonfiction Reading Test - Language is often thought of as something that separates people from animals, but what if you could teach language to primates? How would that change the way that we understand language and animals? That was precisely what Dr. Penny Patterson set out to prove when she began teaching sing language to a gorilla named Koko. Learn more about the ups and downs of this experiment in this short reading passage. Then answer multiple-choice and long-response questions. This is more great practice for standardized tests. View my readibility scores . Koko | Nonfiction Reading Test | RTF Koko | Nonfiction Reading Test | PDF Koko | Nonfiction Reading Test | Preview Koko | Nonfiction Reading Test | Answers Koko | Nonfiction Reading Test | Ereading Worksheet

Trampolines | Nonfiction Reading Test - People have been having fun, and getting hurt, on trampolines for decades now. Learn more about the hidden threat lurking in millions of backyards around the world and answer some thoughtful and demanding multiple-choice and long-response questions. This is a great activity to get your test scores to jump high. View my readibility scores . Trampolines | Nonfiction Reading Test | RTF Trampolines | Nonfiction Reading Test | PDF Trampolines | Nonfiction Reading Test | Preview Trampolines | Nonfiction Reading Test | Answers Trampolines | Nonfiction Reading Test | Ereading Worksheet

Mongooses | Nonfiction Reading Test - Mongooses were first brought to Hawaii to kill rats that were ruining sugar cane crops. It didn't exactly work out that way. Find out what happened in this reading passage, and answer multiple-choice and long-response questions to bulk up your reading skills. View my readibility scores . Mongooses | Nonfiction Reading Test | RTF Mongooses | Nonfiction Reading Test | PDF Mongooses | Nonfiction Reading Test | Preview Mongooses | Nonfiction Reading Test | Answers Mongooses | Nonfiction Reading Test | Ereading Worksheet

“The Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger” | By L. Frank Baum - One can end up in some uncomfortable places when one succumbs to peer pressure, or so this story would teach us. Your students will enjoy this short story by the man who brought us "The Wizard of Oz." View my readibility scores . “The Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger” | By L. Frank Baum | RTF “The Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger” | By L. Frank Baum | PDF “The Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger” | By L. Frank Baum | Preview “The Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger” | By L. Frank Baum | Answers “The Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger” | By L. Frank Baum | Ereading Worksheet

“The Fir Tree” | By Hans Christian Andersen - One of Andersen’s lesser known works, this short story teaches readers to appreciate their lives while they are living them. This story is easy to read, easy to understand, and easy to enjoy. View my readibility scores . “The Fir Tree” | By Hans Christian Andersen | RTF “The Fir Tree” | By Hans Christian Andersen | PDF “The Fir Tree” | By Hans Christian Andersen | Preview “The Fir Tree” | By Hans Christian Andersen | Answers “The Fir Tree” | By Hans Christian Andersen | Ereading Worksheet

“The Tell-Tale Heart” | By Edgar Allan Poe - Poe may be the grandfather of gothic horror writings, but some of his texts can be inaccessible to students. Fortunately, this one is not such a text. Studying this story is a great way to lead into a discussion on the reliability of the narrator, as Poe's narrator is rather unreliable in this text. View my readibility scores . “The Tell-Tale Heart” | By Edgar Allan Poe | RTF “The Tell-Tale Heart” | By Edgar Allan Poe | PDF “The Tell-Tale Heart” | By Edgar Allan Poe | Preview “The Tell-Tale Heart” | By Edgar Allan Poe | Answers “The Tell-Tale Heart” | By Edgar Allan Poe | Ereading Worksheet

“Mr. Brisher’s Treasure” | By H. G. Wells - A man finds buried treasure but has his hands full trying to bring it home. Students will love the narrative tension and ironic twist, if they can manage to forget about the narrator's thick dialect. View my readibility scores . “Mr. Brisher’s Treasure” | By H. G. Wells | RTF “Mr. Brisher’s Treasure” | By H. G. Wells | PDF “Mr. Brisher’s Treasure” | By H. G. Wells | Preview “Mr. Brisher’s Treasure” | By H. G. Wells | Answers “Mr. Brisher’s Treasure” | By H. G. Wells | Ereading Worksheet

Author's Purpose Worksheets

Author's Purpose Worksheet 6 - This is a double-sided worksheet with eleven problems on author's purpose. Student determine the author's main purpose in writing the text based on short descriptions. Then they explain their answers. View my readibility scores . Author's Purpose Worksheet 6 | RTF Author's Purpose Worksheet 6 | PDF Author's Purpose Worksheet 6 | Preview Author's Purpose Worksheet 6 | Answers

Author's Purpose Quiz 2 - This is a 15 question multiple choice quiz on author's purpose. Students read short descriptions of texts and determine the author's main purpose. View my readibility scores . Author's Purpose Quiz 2 | RTF Author's Purpose Quiz 2 | PDF Author's Purpose Quiz 2 | Preview Author's Purpose Quiz 2 | Answers

Characterization Worksheets

Characterization Worksheet 3 - This worksheet has ten very short stories. Students identify an indirect characterization based on the text. Then they explain their answers. View my readibility scores . Characterization Worksheet 3 | RTF Characterization Worksheet 3 | PDF Characterization Worksheet 3 | Preview Characterization Worksheet 3 | Answers

Context Clues 1.3 - This worksheet offers great practice with context clues. Determine the meanings of twelve bolded vocabulary words based on how each is used in a sentence. This worksheet asks students to take the extra and oh-so critical step of explaining their answers. View my readibility scores . Context Clues 1.3 | RTF Context Clues 1.3 | PDF Context Clues 1.3 | Preview Context Clues 1.3 | Answers

Context Clues 1.4 - Studying vocabulary can be tricky. There are so many words to learn. You are better off practicing strategies to decode unfamiliar words. This worksheet will help you improve your ability to use the context of a sentence to determine the meanings of challenging vocabulary words. View my readibility scores . Context Clues 1.4 | RTF Context Clues 1.4 | PDF Context Clues 1.4 | Preview Context Clues 1.4 | Answers

Context Clues 1.6 - This worksheet will help you build your vocabulary skills with twelve more practice problems. Read the sentences and figure out what the bold words mean based on how they are used. Then explain your answers. View my readibility scores . Context Clues 1.6 | RTF Context Clues 1.6 | PDF Context Clues 1.6 | Preview Context Clues 1.6 | Answers

Context Clues 2.1 - This worksheet will give students practice determining the meanings of challenging vocabulary words based on the context in which they are used. It has twelve problems to give students practice developing this crucial reading skill. View my readibility scores . Context Clues 2.1 | RTF Context Clues 2.1 | PDF Context Clues 2.1 | Preview Context Clues 2.1 | Answers

Context Clues 2.2 - This worksheet has twelve more challenging vocabulary words used in context-rich sentences. Determine the meanings of the words and explain your answers. View my readibility scores . Context Clues 2.2 | RTF Context Clues 2.2 | PDF Context Clues 2.2 | Preview Context Clues 2.2 | Answers

Context Clues 2.3 - Students will build vocabulary skills as they decode the meanings of vocabulary words based on how they are used in context-rich sentences. Students consider their responses as the worksheet requires them to explain their answers. View my readibility scores . Context Clues 2.3 | RTF Context Clues 2.3 | PDF Context Clues 2.3 | Preview Context Clues 2.3 | Answers

Context Clues 2.7 - This worksheet has still more practice with context clues. Would you believe that it has 12 more context-rich sentences and that it asks students to explain their answers? View my readibility scores . Context Clues 2.7 | RTF Context Clues 2.7 | PDF Context Clues 2.7 | Preview Context Clues 2.7 | Answers

Fact and Opinion Worksheet 1 - Students read 25 short statements and determine whether each is a fact or an opinion. Students also explain their answers. View my readibility scores . Fact and Opinion Worksheet 1 | RTF Fact and Opinion Worksheet 1 | PDF Fact and Opinion Worksheet 1 | Preview Fact and Opinion Worksheet 1 | Answers Fact and Opinion Worksheet 1 | Ereading Worksheet

Figurative Language Poem | "The Dawn’s Awakening!" - Otto Leland Bohanan writes a beautiful poem with multiple layers. This poem uses personification, metaphor, hyperbole, and some great imagery. Students read the poem and answer questions about figurative language techniques and poetic devices used in the poem. View my readibility scores . Figurative Language Poem | "The Dawn’s Awakening!" | RTF Figurative Language Poem | "The Dawn’s Awakening!" | PDF Figurative Language Poem | "The Dawn’s Awakening!" | Preview Figurative Language Poem | "The Dawn’s Awakening!" | Answers

Figurative Language Worksheet 6 - This worksheet has 23 more examples of figurative language taken from classic poems. Students read each example, identify the technique, and explain their answers. View my readibility scores . Figurative Language Worksheet 6 | RTF Figurative Language Worksheet 6 | PDF Figurative Language Worksheet 6 | Preview Figurative Language Worksheet 6 | Answers Figurative Language Worksheet 6 | Ereading Worksheet

Figurative Language Worksheet | "Lord of the Flies" - This worksheet has 26 figurative language techniques plucked from one of my favorite books, "Lord of the Flies." Students read each example, identify the technique being used, and explain their answers. View my readibility scores . Figurative Language Worksheet | "Lord of the Flies" | RTF Figurative Language Worksheet | "Lord of the Flies" | PDF Figurative Language Worksheet | "Lord of the Flies" | Preview Figurative Language Worksheet | "Lord of the Flies" | Answers Figurative Language Worksheet | "Lord of the Flies" | Ereading Worksheet

Figurative Language Worksheet | Edgar Allen Poe - This worksheet has ten figurative language techniques taken from the original master of horror's texts. Students identify each figurative language technique and explain their answers. View my readibility scores . Figurative Language Worksheet | Edgar Allen Poe | RTF Figurative Language Worksheet | Edgar Allen Poe | PDF Figurative Language Worksheet | Edgar Allen Poe | Preview Figurative Language Worksheet | Edgar Allen Poe | Answers Figurative Language Worksheet | Edgar Allen Poe | Ereading Worksheet

Figurative Language Worksheet | O. Henry - This worksheet has 23 examples of figurative language techniques taken from one of my favorite author's texts. This worksheet covers each of the following techniques: alliteration, onomatopoeia, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, or understatement. View my readibility scores . Figurative Language Worksheet | O. Henry | RTF Figurative Language Worksheet | O. Henry | PDF Figurative Language Worksheet | O. Henry | Preview Figurative Language Worksheet | O. Henry | Answers Figurative Language Worksheet | O. Henry | Ereading Worksheet

Idioms Test 1 - This idiom test has fifteen multiple-choice questions to test students' understanding of idioms (which are commonly used figurative expressions). Each idiom is used in a contextually rich sentence. Students determine the meaning and choose the appropriate answer. View my readibility scores . Idioms Test 1 | RTF Idioms Test 1 | PDF Idioms Test 1 | Preview Idioms Test 1 | Answers Idioms Test 1 | Ereading Worksheet

Idioms Worksheet 2 - This worksheet has another fifteen commonly used expressions with which students are surprisingly unfamiliar. Students must determine the meaning of each idiom based on how it is used. View my readibility scores . Idioms Worksheet 2 | RTF Idioms Worksheet 2 | PDF Idioms Worksheet 2 | Preview Idioms Worksheet 2 | Answers

Onomatopoeia Worksheet 1 - This worksheet has 25 examples of onomatopoeia used in sentences. Students read the sentence, circle the onomatopoeic word, and identify what made the noise. View my readibility scores . Onomatopoeia Worksheet 1 | RTF Onomatopoeia Worksheet 1 | PDF Onomatopoeia Worksheet 1 | Preview Onomatopoeia Worksheet 1 | Answers

Onomatopoeia Worksheet 2 - This worksheet has 25 sentences using onomatopoeia. Students identify each use and explain what made the noise. View my readibility scores . Onomatopoeia Worksheet 2 | RTF Onomatopoeia Worksheet 2 | PDF Onomatopoeia Worksheet 2 | Preview Onomatopoeia Worksheet 2 | Answers

Poetic Devices Worksheet 2 - This worksheet takes two double-sided pages to print. It has a whopping 27 examples of language rich with poetic devices. Students determine which poetic devices are used in each question and then explain their answers. View my readibility scores . Poetic Devices Worksheet 2 | RTF Poetic Devices Worksheet 2 | PDF Poetic Devices Worksheet 2 | Preview Poetic Devices Worksheet 2 | Answers

Simile Worksheet 1 - This worksheet has 10 similes. Students identify which two things are being compared and then put the simile into literal language using their own words. View my readibility scores . Simile Worksheet 1 | RTF Simile Worksheet 1 | PDF Simile Worksheet 1 | Preview Simile Worksheet 1 | Answers

Simile Worksheet 2 - This worksheet features 10 similes taken from classic poems. Students determine the two things being compared in each simile, and then they express the simile in literal language using their own words. View my readibility scores . Simile Worksheet 2 | RTF Simile Worksheet 2 | PDF Simile Worksheet 2 | Preview Simile Worksheet 2 | Answers

Personification Worksheet 2 - This worksheet contains 10 examples of personification. Students explain what is being personified and what human trait or quality it is given. View my readibility scores . Personification Worksheet 2 | RTF Personification Worksheet 2 | PDF Personification Worksheet 2 | Preview Personification Worksheet 2 | Answers

Inferences Worksheet 1 - It is tough to find good activities that give students practice with making inferences, but you just found one! Students read four scenarios and answer inferential questions. Then they find text to support their inferences. View my readibility scores . Inferences Worksheet 1 | RTF Inferences Worksheet 1 | PDF Inferences Worksheet 1 | Preview Inferences Worksheet 1 | Answers

Irony Worksheet 2 - This worksheet has five short stories. Each short story contains something ironic. Students identify the example of irony and figure out whether it is dramatic, verbal, or situational. Then they explain their answers. View my readibility scores . Irony Worksheet 2 | RTF Irony Worksheet 2 | PDF Irony Worksheet 2 | Preview Irony Worksheet 2 | Answers Irony Worksheet 2 | Ereading Worksheet

Irony Detectives Activity - Students read about seven different criminal acts. There is an ironic twist to each crime. Students identify the type of irony used in each example and then make their cases (explain their answers). View my readibility scores . Irony Detectives Activity | RTF Irony Detectives Activity | PDF Irony Detectives Activity | Preview Irony Detectives Activity | Answers

Making Predictions 1 - Making predictions is an inferential skill. This worksheet will help students practice this skill. Students read five passages, each containing textual evidence suggesting a future event. Students predict what will happen next and then support their predictions with text. View my readibility scores . Making Predictions 1 | RTF Making Predictions 1 | PDF Making Predictions 1 | Preview Making Predictions 1 | Answers

Point of View Worksheet 2 - Students read 15 paragraphs pulled from interesting texts. Students must determine the narrator's perspective in each text and then explain their answers. View my readibility scores . Point of View Worksheet 2 | RTF Point of View Worksheet 2 | PDF Point of View Worksheet 2 | Preview Point of View Worksheet 2 | Answers Point of View Worksheet 2 | Ereading Worksheet

Point of View Worksheet 12 - Check out this awesome point of view worksheet. It features nine interesting passages. Students determine the narrator's viewpoint and explain their answers. The online version works in any modern browser. View my readibility scores . Point of View Worksheet 12 | RTF Point of View Worksheet 12 | PDF Point of View Worksheet 12 | Preview Point of View Worksheet 12 | Answers Point of View Worksheet 12 | Ereading Worksheet

Point of View Worksheet 20 - Here's another 4 page point of view worksheet with 19 questions. Students read each passage, identify the narrator's viewpoint, explain their answers, and circle characters' thoughts. This is a great practice activity for students working on mastering narrative perspective. View my readibility scores . Point of View Worksheet 20 | RTF Point of View Worksheet 20 | PDF Point of View Worksheet 20 | Preview Point of View Worksheet 20 | Answers Point of View Worksheet 20 | Ereading Worksheet

Story Structure Worksheet | "The Breakaway" - Students read about a young man whose fortunes suddenly shift when he sustains an injury while playing sports. Students then analyze the structure of the story and answer questions related to the plot. View my readibility scores . Story Structure Worksheet | "The Breakaway" | RTF Story Structure Worksheet | "The Breakaway" | PDF Story Structure Worksheet | "The Breakaway" | Preview Story Structure Worksheet | "The Breakaway" | Answers Story Structure Worksheet | "The Breakaway" | Ereading Worksheet

Story Structure Worksheets | "When Gertrude Grew Great" - Students read a short story about a girl who learns to realize her full potential. Then they analyze the story and answer questions based on its structure. View my readibility scores . Story Structure Worksheets | "When Gertrude Grew Great" | RTF Story Structure Worksheets | "When Gertrude Grew Great" | PDF Story Structure Worksheets | "When Gertrude Grew Great" | Preview Story Structure Worksheets | "When Gertrude Grew Great" | Answers

Story Structure Worksheet | "An Unexpected Chat" - Students read a story about a young boy who learns a lesson about bullying others. Then they analyze the story and identify its structure. View my readibility scores . Story Structure Worksheet | "An Unexpected Chat" | RTF Story Structure Worksheet | "An Unexpected Chat" | PDF Story Structure Worksheet | "An Unexpected Chat" | Preview Story Structure Worksheet | "An Unexpected Chat" | Answers

Text Structure Worksheet | Shoes - Students read 5 paragraphs about shoes and determine the structure of each (compare and contrast, cause and effect, etc.) Then they create an appropriate graphic organizer to visually represent the structure of the passage and add information from the passage into their graphic organizers. View my readibility scores . Text Structure Worksheet | Shoes | RTF Text Structure Worksheet | Shoes | PDF Text Structure Worksheet | Shoes | Preview Text Structure Worksheet | Shoes | Answers

Text Structure Worksheet | Dogs - This worksheet has 5 paragraphs about dogs. Students read each paragraph and identify the structure of the text. Then they create graphic organizers to visually represent the structure of the text and put information from the passage into their graphic organizers. View my readibility scores . Text Structure Worksheet | Dogs | RTF Text Structure Worksheet | Dogs | PDF Text Structure Worksheet | Dogs | Preview Text Structure Worksheet | Dogs | Answers

Theme Worksheet 1 - Students read five short stories and attempt to identify the theme or author's message in each story. Then they explain their answers by using text. View my readibility scores . Theme Worksheet 1 | RTF Theme Worksheet 1 | PDF Theme Worksheet 1 | Preview Theme Worksheet 1 | Answers

Theme Worksheet 3 - Students read five short stories and attempt to determine the theme or author's message. Then they support their answers with evidence from the text. View my readibility scores . Theme Worksheet 3 | RTF Theme Worksheet 3 | PDF Theme Worksheet 3 | Preview Theme Worksheet 3 | Answers

Theme Worksheet 5 - This worksheet has five more short stories that teach big lessons. Students read each, determine the theme or author's message, and then support their answer with text. View my readibility scores . Theme Worksheet 5 | RTF Theme Worksheet 5 | PDF Theme Worksheet 5 | Preview Theme Worksheet 5 | Answers

Theme Worksheet 7 - This worksheet has five more passages to give your students practice thinking about themes. Students also support their answers with text, which is always good. View my readibility scores . Theme Worksheet 7 | RTF Theme Worksheet 7 | PDF Theme Worksheet 7 | Preview Theme Worksheet 7 | Answers

Tone Worksheet 1 - Students read four emotive poems, identify the subject, and attempt to determine the speaker's tone in each. They also use the text to support their answers. View my readibility scores . Tone Worksheet 1 | RTF Tone Worksheet 1 | PDF Tone Worksheet 1 | Preview Tone Worksheet 1 | Answers

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Types of Conflict Worksheet 1 - Students read ten story summaries. From each summary they must determine the protagonist, antagonist, and type of conflict. View my readibility scores . Types of Conflict Worksheet 1 | RTF Types of Conflict Worksheet 1 | PDF Types of Conflict Worksheet 1 | Preview Types of Conflict Worksheet 1 | Answers

Types of Conflict Worksheet 4 - This worksheet has ten more story descriptions. Students read each passage and identify the protagonist, antagonist, and type of conflict. View my readibility scores . Types of Conflict Worksheet 4 | RTF Types of Conflict Worksheet 4 | PDF Types of Conflict Worksheet 4 | Preview Types of Conflict Worksheet 4 | Answers

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These worksheets contain reading assignments and sets of questions for your 6th grade students. They will test their ability to remember and act on what they read. Question sheets may include such activities as short answer, multiple choice, research topics, art assignments, providing definitions for given terms, and more. There are multiple question sheets for each reading passage, so be sure to print them all. Students are given extended reading passages that they must fully grasp and harness in order to answer the questions that follow. Students are starting to understand the motive behind what authors write as well as figurative language, like metaphors. Our 6th grade students start learning to read at the full "book level" and begin to form reading endurance.

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How do humans and other animals communicate with each other? Of course, humans communicate verbally by talking and making other sounds like laughing.

Multiple Choice Questions

These are questions that should accompany the previous reading worksheet. The question this example: What kind of communication is body language?

Short Answer Questions

Watch a movie where a talented actor portrays a major character. Describe three scenes from the movie where the actor's body language contributes greatly to the scene.

Swimmer Extraordinaire Reading Passage

Not many champion swimmers achieve Olympic records but in 1912 Hawaiian Duke Kahanamoku won Olympic Gold and set a new world’s record in the 100-meter freestyle event.

At first Duke Kahanamoku performed poorly at an Olympic qualifying meet in.

Duke Kahanamoku is also famous for his contributions to surfing. Do some research and write a short report explaining why he was named Surfer of the Century in 1999.

A Little about Shakespeare Reading Passage

This reading worksheet explores the life of Shakespeare. He did not come from a prominent family; his father was a glovemaker.

Besides being a playwright, Shakespeare was also a well-known what?

What are the major categories of Shakespearean plays?

Heat Conduction and Insulation Reading Passage

Have you ever boiled water? Almost as if by magic, applying enough heat from the stove burner causes the water to boil and ultimately change state from a liquid to steam, the gaseous state of water.

Which of the following is a good conductor of heat?

Modern as opposed to classical physicists define five states of matter. Do some research and list and define the five states of matter.

Making Movies Reading Passage

Car chases, heroes and villains dangling from buildings, or enormous explosions keep movie viewers on the edge of their seats and make for top-selling movies.

Bluescreen technology uses what color background?

Explain what an illusion is. Why are magicians and movie makers illusionists?

What is Food Poisoning - Reading Passage

Listen to the news these days and, more often than we'd care to hear, some food product is being recalled by the manufacturer due to the possibility of contamination by bacteria.

Which of the following are symptoms of food poisoning?

Why is food poisoning a dangerous illness for children and the elderly? If you don't know the answer, look it up.

The Value of Urban Trees Reading Passage

Normally when we think of a forest we picture a wooded area somewhere with acres of trees.

What kind of companies would benefit from investing in urban trees?

Write an editorial that urges homeowners to plant more trees on their property.

The Roman Pantheon Reading Passage

Located in Rome, Italy, the Pantheon is one of the most famous buildings remaining from ancient civilizations.

Who destroyed the original Pantheon?

Another major project constructed by Emperor Hadrian is known as Hadrian’s Wall. Do some research and explain what Hadrian's Wall was.

On Their Toes Reading Passage

he former Soviet Union produced two of the world's most famous ballet performers, Rudolf Nureyev and Mikhail Baryshnikov.

Mikhail Baryshnikov defected from the Soviet Union while he was performing where?

Edgar Degas is well-known for his paintings of ballet dancers. Do some research and locate a copy of one his paintings. Write a detailed descriptive essay on the painting.

A Growing Puppy Reading Passage

Dogs come in many different sizes, shapes and colors depending upon the breed.

How many stages are there in the development of a puppy into a young adult?

People get frustrated with a large breed of dog at about one year of age. Based upon what you've learned from this reading, explain why this happens. What advice would you give to the dog owner?

The Warning Reading Passage

When Mr. Hiram B. Otis, the American Minister, bought Canterville Chase, every one told him he was doing a very foolish thing, as there was no doubt at all that the place was haunted.

Warning Questions

Why do some people protest our modern, agricultural system? This one has an answer key attached.

On Teaching Art Reading Passage

The best things in an artist's work are so much a matter of intuition, that there is much to be said for the point of view that would altogether discourage intellectual inquiry into artistic phenomena on the part of the artist.

Teaching Art Comprehension

Does the author believe that art can be taught?

Teaching Art Questions

Why did Lord Canterville tell Mr. Otis that the house he was buying was haunted?

A Career in the Video Game Industry Reading Passage

Do you love to play video games? Are you creative, dedicated, and determined to remain young at heart?

The most common path to finding a place in the video game field is to take courses related to game design at college.

Identifying Waterfowl Reading

What distinguishes one species of waterfowl from another?

The Origin of Baseball Reading

Games resembling baseball in the United States have been referenced as far back as the 18th century.

Baseball Questions

When did baseball begin to resemble the sport we know today?

Who Wants to Know? Reading

From Benjamin Franklin, His Autobiography 1706 - 1757. Explore a bit about his life.

Reading Questions

Which of the following is NOT a reason why Franklin decided to write his autobiography?

Dragonflies Reading

Have you ever been outside in the middle of July and seen swarms of dragonflies? Dragonflies are large and strong.

Why do dragonflies do almost everything while flying?

The Story of the Door Reading

Mr. Utterson the lawyer was a man of a rugged countenance that was never lighted by a smile; cold, scanty and embarrassed in discourse; backward in sentiment; lean, long, dusty, dreary and yet somehow lovable

What causes Mr. Enfield to begin telling his story?

The Second Brain Reading Passage

Most of these neurons are occupied on a daily basis in breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and expelling waste, jobs that require chemical processing, mechanical mixing, and rhythmic muscle contractions - all things that take place independently of the brain in our heads.

What are most of the neurons in our second brain occupied by doing?

Insurance Explained Reading

A serious problem like a car accident or a house fire can be very expensive to recover from, and many people do not have access to the kind of money that fixing these problems requires.

Insurance Questions

What is the purpose of insurance?

The Study of Furniture Reading

To try to write a history of furniture in a fairly short space is almost as hard as the square peg and round hole problem. No matter how one tries, it will not fit.

Furniture Questions

Why does the author believe that the average person should study the history of furniture?

What Do Humans Have in Common with Cats?

After studying the results of 3,000 cat personality tests, researchers in Australia have identified five human-like personality traits in cats.

Humans and Cats Questions

How many human-like personality traits have been identified in cats?

A Strange Request Reading

From The Fruit of the Tree by Edith Wharton

What is one of the interests of Justine Brent's crowded yet lonely life?

What Reading Skills Should 6th Graders Have?

As students approach language arts skills in the 6th grade it is all about increasing their level of comfort with more intricate texts and expressing themselves at a higher level with written expression. When it comes to reading 6th grade students are asked to think more while they read and analyze what they are reading. This is also where students start to explore more genres of literature as they learn there is more to it than just fiction vs. nonfiction. Students are tasked with finding evidence in what they read to validate their argument whether it be an opinion or fact that they are trying to back up. In addition to supporting what their points students are often tasked with comparing texts at this level.

6th grade is an integral stage of development for students; it’s a crucial time for learning as the age students are at is the prime time to teach them skills and help them retain those skills for life. Anyone can pick up reading as a habit at any stage in life. However, like most productive past times, reading comes naturally to readers who started off earlier. If you want to help your 6th grader improve reading and develop greater reading skills, there is a criterion you can use to enable them to polish their reading skills. Continue reading this blog to discover what reading skills 6th graders should have to become better readers and retain reading as a habit.

Developing Vocabulary

In 6th grade, students learn to use their language skills and polish their reading and writing by expanding their vocabulary. The easiest way to develop vocabulary in 6th graders is through speech. Talk to them like adults. 6th graders are on the verge of adulthood and appreciate it when they aren’t treated like kids, so use bigger, better words when conversing with them. However, just because they don’t want to be treated like kids doesn’t mean they aren’t kids anymore, so remember to explain and elaborate on the meanings of words that you feel may confuse them. 6th graders should be able to define, use and link words correctly.

The relationship between words is also important; 6th graders should have the knowledge and practice to connect words in a sensible manner. You can help 6th graders develop their vocabulary by providing them with prominent literary works where rich language is used that they can learn from and understand. Moreover, 6th graders should be able to create a logical relationship between words to understand their meanings. For instance, if a 6th-grade reader doesn’t know the meaning of a particular word, they should be able to look at the other words used in the sentence to deduct the meaning of the word they haven’t learned before.

Reading Comprehension

It is essential for 6th graders to develop reading comprehension as a skill because it enables them to understand and connect the main ideas of a text. 6th graders can review different texts from media outlets such as newspapers or magazine clips, or articles available online to practice reading comprehension. Through reading comprehension, 6th graders should be able to compare and contrast different ideas when reading. 6th graders need to learn how to differentiate between the main ideas provided in a passage and identify what theme each paragraph represents by understanding the meaning and concept behind the passage. An analysis of a passage can enable 6th graders to polish their reading skills by comprehending the meaning and clarifying each idea.

Responding Accurately to Literary Works

If you want to polish your 6th grader’s reading skills, you can ensure retention of their learning by asking them to respond to literary works. If the student truly understands the meaning and main ideas of a literary work, they will be able to piece together an appropriate response. After reading, students can be asked to connect significant literary works to similar pieces of literature and define the characteristics of each piece. 6th graders can establish their reading skills by identifying the sentence structure, figurative language, punctuation, etc., and then comparing two different literary works by looking at each of these elements.

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June 13, 2022 // by Kellie Tanner

Comprehension is a crucial skill that is necessary for all students to be successful readers, writers, and communicators. 6th grade reading lessons should focus on teaching comprehension strategies that will assist your students as they learn to truly understand and comprehend their reading assignments.

Once they can truly comprehend what they are reading, they will be able to successfully navigate through the rest of their academic years. The following activities should aid you as you teach reading comprehension strategies to your 6th grade students.

1. Reading Cootie Catchers

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This printable comprehension cootie catcher provides a great deal of fun for 6th grade students and can be used with any fictional book. This cute foldable is available in three different versions and can be used as a great review game with a partner. Find this entertaining cootie catcher foldable activity here.

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2. Comprehension Worksheet

This printable 6th grade reading comprehension worksheet focuses on Rudyard Kipling's classic tale about the mongoose Rikki-tikki-tavi. 6th grade readers can practice many reading comprehension skills through the completion of this reading passage assignment. It includes interpretation of figurative language, identification of the sequence of events, and determination of contextual vocabulary.

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3. Making Meaningful Inferences

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This free activity serves as an introduction to understanding inference which is a crucial reading skill. This 6th grade level activity will engage your students as they immediately understand how to infer while reading. Help your students become inference experts by using this inferential skill activity today!

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4. Question Asking

Asking questions is a crucial reading strategy. It is imperative that students learn to ask questions of various depths while reading. This activity teaches students how to ask questions for comprehension improvement. To learn more about how to incorporate this crucial skill into your 6th grade lessons, you can find these activities here .

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5. Context Clues

This engaging activity allows students to practice with context clues. The purpose of this comprehension game is to allow students the opportunity to examine reading strips and use context clues to determine the meanings of words they do not know. Students must also classify the types of context clues they used to determine the word meanings. Learn more about this activity here.

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6. 15 Vocabulary Instructional Strategies

Check out these 15 instructional strategies to teach meaningful vocabulary skills to your 6th graders. With these strategies, you can empower your students as they learn and use challenging words. To improve academically, students must have increased vocabulary skills. Help your students improve their vocabulary skills by implementing these strategies into your lesson plans.

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7. Comprehension Questions: Break Them Down

One of the best comprehension strategies you can teach your students is how to break down comprehension questions. This strategy allows students to be able to more deeply analyze questions. Through this activity, you will teach your students how to successfully recognize key phrases or words that are linked to reading skills and strategies. Learn how to do this here.

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8. Body Biography Chart

This graphic organizer is a terrific activity for teaching characterization. Your students learn to support the traits and descriptions of characters by providing textual evidence . These activities increase students' emotional connections to the text which increases comprehension skills. This activity focuses on the major character, Brian, from Gary Paulsen's Hatchet and can be located here.

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9. Online Games to Practice Reading Comprehension

Students' reading levels vary within the classroom; therefore, differentiating instruction is a critical element. Online games that allow the opportunity to practice reading comprehension skills assist with differentiating instruction. Try online games combined with reading comprehension passages to keep your students engaged. Find a list of popular online games and suggestions here.

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10. Infer Character Traits Through Dialogue

In this practice activity, students will learn the importance of character development. Language arts skills require students to be able to compare and contrast characters and use textual evidence. They must also be able to answer questions about characters. View this lesson here and also download the free graphic organizer.

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Concluding Thoughts

Reading comprehension is a crucial element needed to provide students with a strong foundation for educational success. Each of the reading comprehension activities provided in this informative article will assist you and provide you with additional opportunities and ideas as you strive to help your 6th grade students improve their reading comprehension skills and strategies.

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Beginning in the sixth grade, readers are encouraged to expand the range of texts they read as well as the reading comprehension-related tasks they are asked to complete. The complexity of readings also increases as learners shift from beginner readers to more independent readers with an ever-growing skill set. Listed below are three reading strategies that can be used to help sixth-grade students expand their reading abilities.

Ask Questions

Since the complexity of readings increases throughout middle school, sixth graders can benefit from getting into the habit of asking questions about their reading. Have the child write down any questions that arise as they read, then have students ask the questions aloud. This encourages other kids to ask (and answer) questions, discuss the main topics in the text, and helps readers clarify their understanding of what they’ve read.

Use the “What Does It Mean?” Strategy

You can also ask readers direct questions about their readings to facilitate improved understanding of the text. For example, you might have the child read a short passage about a specific topic, and then ask, “What does it mean?” The child’s response – either verbal or written – should give their take on what they think the author meant when the passage was written. Not only will this help readers engage more in the text, but it also helps kids become more independent and thoughtful readers.

Adopt an “Anything Goes” Attitude Toward Reading

Children become better readers as they delve into many different kinds of texts. If a child shows a particular interest in history, load them up with history books. If they like fantasy novels, encourage them to read as many as they can get their hands on. Try not to stifle their interests, but also encourage them to read all kinds of different texts and topics. Providing support to learners at this age is crucial – it can be easy to become frustrated with the new and different types of reading they’re undertaking.

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Reading Passages, Questions & Answers - Sixth Grade. Below you'll find 6th grade reading comprehension passages along with questions and answers and vocabulary activities. These printable 6th grade reading exercises are great for students who need extra reading skills development or just want some extra practice!
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This will give you a good selection of texts that are appropriate for a 6th grade student to read. Only Include Worksheets Written at the 6th Grade Level Not Recommended. Include Worksheets Within 1 Grade Level (5th and 7th) Include Worksheets Within 2 Grade Levels (4th through 8th) Recommended. Currently Showing These Types of Worksheets:
6th Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheets
These worksheets contain reading assignments and sets of questions for your 6th grade students. They will test their ability to remember and act on what they read. Question sheets may include such activities as short answer, multiple choice, research topics, art assignments, providing definitions for given terms, and more. There are multiple ...
38 Fun 6th Grade Reading Comprehension Activities
This printable 6th grade reading comprehension worksheet focuses on Rudyard Kipling's classic tale about the mongoose Rikki-tikki-tavi. 6th grade readers can practice many reading comprehension skills through the completion of this reading passage assignment. It includes interpretation of figurative language, identification of the sequence of events, and determination of contextual vocabulary.
6th Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheets And Activities
The Violin: Reading Comprehension. Valedictorian: Reading Comprehension. The Beginning of the Olympics: Reading Comprehension. The Value of Hard Work: Reading Comprehension. The Constant that I Need: Reading Comprehension. Bullying: It Can Happen to Anyone: Reading Comprehension. The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece: Reading Comprehension.
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Meet the curious mongoose Rikki-tikki-tavi in this sixth-grade reading comprehension worksheet adapted from the classic Rudyard Kipling tale. 6th grade. Reading & Writing. Worksheet. Reading Comprehension: First Flight. Worksheet. Reading Comprehension: First Flight. Students practice essential reading comprehension skills in this worksheet ...
ReadTheory
890. Num of questions. 7. Types of questions. Central message, lesson or moral, Identifying the main topic and key ideas, Identifying the author's point of view, Cause and effect comprehension. Text. Text & Questions. Text, Questions & Answers. Use Our Worksheets Online.
Free Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Use these printable worksheets to improve reading comprehension. Over 100 free children's stories followed by comprehension exercises, as well as worksheets focused on specific comprehension topics (main idea, sequencing, etc). Sample Reading Comprehension Worksheet.
Search Printable 6th Grade Reading & Writing Worksheets
Browse Printable 6th Grade Reading & Writing Worksheets. Award winning educational materials designed to help kids succeed. ... In Reading Comprehension: The Adventure Begins, learners will read an engaging one-page story and answer a set of comprehension questions about the text. ... Practice identifying the different examples of ...
6th Grade Reading Practice Tests
Our completely free 6th Grade Reading practice tests are the perfect way to brush up your skills. Take one of our many 6th Grade Reading practice tests for a run-through of commonly asked questions. You will receive incredibly detailed scoring results at the end of your 6th Grade Reading practice test to help you identify your strengths and ...
Scholastic 6th Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Scholastic Teachables has more than 1,000 sixth grade reading comprehension worksheets targeted for all your teaching needs. Here's a sample of 6th grade activities and worksheets for you to try in your class— FREE with a 30-day trial or subscription. If you are not 100% satisfied cancel during the FREE trial and owe nothing.
K5 Publishes 2 New Reading Comprehension Workbooks for Grade 6 Students
The level W - Z stories are written to meet grade 6 reading comprehension requirements. The story below is one of the stories from our first grade 6 workbook, the level W/X. This is how it begins: To read the full story, go to this page and click on the link for the sample story. Exercises after each story. A set of three exercises follow each ...
ELA practice (beta)
ELA practice exercises (beta) for 2nd to 9th grade, covering reading comprehension and vocabulary. Aligned to Common Core State Standards for Reading: Literature; Reading: Informational Text, and Vocabulary Acquisition and Use.
6th Grade Reading Comprehension Worksheets Teaching Resources
Teach to your student's interests with this reading comprehension video game theme bundle! This set of 10 worksheets is a digital download and ready to print. Included are stories at the 6th grade reading level about popular video games like Minecraft, Mario, Fortnight, Among Us, and more!
Reading Comprehension Worksheets Grade 6 Teaching Resources
This resource contains 39 Reading Comprehension worksheets that can be used with ANY book. Each page is differentiated for different grade levels (suitable for Grade 4-6) or to accommodate the needs of individuals learners within a classroom.The differentiated activities could also be used to scaffold learning (i.e. Start with an easier version for all students for one book, and then give all ...
Ejercicio de reading 6 grade in 2023
Feb 13, 2023 - Ficha online de Reading comprehension para Grade 5 - 6. Puedes hacer los ejercicios online o descargar la ficha como pdf.