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Grade 6 nonfiction reading passage about Equations. Karate theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (CCSS.MATH.6.EE.B.7).
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Before reading, write '3k + 5 = 20' on the board and ask students to predict what the variable k might mean — this activates prior knowledge and gives the passage a concrete anchor as students read Maya's step-by-step solution.
What is this passage mostly about?
According to the passage, how does Maya describe what an equation is?
What does the word equation mean as it is used in this passage?
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Maya trains at her karate dojo every Saturday morning. Her sensei, Master Chen, uses math to track student progress. One day, he wrote a problem on the whiteboard: a student earns 3 points per kick plus 5 bonus points, totaling 20 points. Maya recognized this as an **equation** — a math statement sh...
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About this Grade 6 Reading Comprehension Passage
This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 6 students. The Karate 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.MATH.6.EE.B.7).