6th Grade Reading

6th Grade Reading focuses on developing critical reading skills, comprehension strategies, and a love for literature through diverse texts.

Understanding Main Ideas and DetailsMaking InferencesVocabulary in ContextSummarizing Texts
Analyzing Author’s Purpose and Point of ViewInterpreting Figurative LanguageComparing and Contrasting TextsEvaluating Arguments and Evidence
Reading for InformationReading for PleasureApplying Reading Skills to Real Life
Active Reading StrategiesUsing Graphic OrganizersPreviewing and Skimming Texts
Understanding Main I...Making InferencesVocabulary in Contex...Summarizing TextsAnalyzing Author’s P...Interpreting Figurat...Comparing and Contra...Evaluating Arguments...Reading for Informat...Reading for PleasureApplying Reading Ski...Active Reading Strat...Using Graphic Organi...Previewing and Skimm...
Practical Applications

Applying Reading Skills to Real Life

Using What You Learn Outside the Classroom

The skills you practice in reading class help you in real life. Whether you’re solving problems, understanding instructions, or communicating, reading is everywhere!

Real-Life Applications

  • Understanding safety instructions or warning signs.
  • Writing emails or messages that make sense.
  • Deciding if something you read online is true or not.

Being a strong reader means you’re prepared for all kinds of real-world challenges.

Examples

  • Figuring out if a website is trustworthy before sharing information.

  • Reading directions to assemble a new game or gadget.

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Active Reading Strategies