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Grade 6 nonfiction reading passage about Integers. Underground Caves theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (CCSS.MATH.6.NS.C.5).
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Before reading, draw a vertical number line on the board with zero in the middle, positive numbers rising up, and negative numbers going down — label it 'cave diagram' so students can physically trace Maya's journey as they read each paragraph.
What is this passage mostly about?
What detail from the passage shows how Maya used zero in the cave?
What does the word negative mean as it is used in this passage?
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Maya explored a deep underground cave system on a science field trip. She carried a notebook to record the depth of each chamber. The cave entrance sat at ground level. Maya marked this spot as zero. Chambers below ground had negative values. A chamber ten meters down was negative ten. Numbers less...
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This free printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 6 students. The Underground Caves 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.NS.C.5).