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Grade 6 nonfiction reading passage about Heredity. Cooking theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (NGSS.MS-LS3-1).
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Before reading, ask students to name one physical trait they share with a family member — this activates prior knowledge and gives them a personal connection to heredity that mirrors Zoe's discovery in the passage.
What is this passage mostly about?
What evidence from the passage shows that genes carry important information about traits?
What does the word heredity mean as it is used in this passage?
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Zoe spent Saturday mornings baking with her grandmother in a warm, flour-dusted kitchen. One morning, Zoe noticed something surprising about the blueberry muffins they made together. Her grandmother always produced muffins with a deep purple color. Zoe's muffins turned out the same rich shade every ...
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This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 6 students. The Cooking 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-LS3-1).