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Grade 6 nonfiction reading passage about Forces. Columbus Day theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (NGSS.MS-PS2-1).
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Before reading, project an image of a replica sailing ship and ask students to predict which forces they think act on it — this activates prior knowledge and gives Zoe's discoveries personal meaning as students read to confirm or revise their predictions.
What is this passage mostly about?
What evidence from the passage shows that wind is important for a ship to move?
What does the word buoyancy mean as it is used in this passage?
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On Columbus Day, Zoe visited a harbor museum featuring a replica of Columbus's ship, the Nina. She wanted to understand how forces shaped every great voyage. Her exploration taught her three important lessons about forces. First, Zoe studied how wind pushed the ship's sails forward. Wind is a type ...
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About this Grade 6 Reading Comprehension Passage
This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 6 students. The Columbus Day 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 (NGSS.MS-PS2-1).