6th Grade Reading

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

Study Strategies

Previewing and Skimming Texts

Get a Sneak Peek Before You Dive In

Previewing and skimming help you get the gist of a text before reading every word. This saves time and helps you focus on what's important.

How to Preview and Skim

  • Look at titles, headings, and pictures
  • Read the first sentence of each paragraph
  • Notice bold or italic words

These strategies help you decide what’s most important and prepare your mind for deeper reading.

Examples

  • Glancing at headings and images in a textbook chapter before reading in detail.

  • Skimming a web page to find the main idea quickly.