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Grade 6 nonfiction reading passage about Ratios. Nature theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (CCSS.MATH.6.RP.A.1).
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Honeybees use ratios to maintain their colonies and survive in nature. In a healthy hive, the ratio of worker bees to drones is approximately 100 to 1. Worker bees are female bees that gather nectar and pollen, while drones are male bees whose only purpose is reproduction. A single queen bee can lay...
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About this Grade 6 Reading Comprehension Passage
This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 6 students. The 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.MATH.6.RP.A.1).