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Grade 6 nonfiction reading passage about Text Structure: Compare And Contrast. Environment And Nature theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.5).
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What is included
Before reading, write 'both,' 'however,' and 'on the other hand' on the board and ask students to predict what kind of text structure uses those words — this activates prior knowledge and gives students a listening focus that sharpens comprehension.
What is this passage mostly about?
According to the passage, what signal words help a reader recognize compare and contrast structure? Use a direct quote in your answer.
What does the word 'contrasting' mean as it is used in this passage?
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Leo spent two afternoons exploring a rainforest exhibit and a desert exhibit at his city's nature center. He noticed that writers often use compare and contrast structure to explain two subjects side by side. This structure helps readers see what things share and how they differ. In the rainforest ...
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About this Grade 6 Reading Comprehension Passage
This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 6 students. The Environment And Nature theme makes reading engaging while students build essential comprehension skills. Six questions cover a range of reading strategies including main idea, text evidence, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and author's purpose (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.5).