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

Reading for Information

Finding Facts in the Real World

Reading isn’t just for stories! You use reading skills to find information in textbooks, websites, instructions, and signs.

Everyday Uses

  • Researching a topic for a school project.
  • Following a recipe or building instructions.
  • Reading news articles to stay informed.

Reading for information helps you learn about the world and make smart decisions.

Examples

  • Looking up how volcanoes work for a science report.

  • Reading bus schedules to plan a trip.

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Reading for Pleasure