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Grade 6 nonfiction reading passage about Heredity. Mythology 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, activate prior knowledge by asking students to name one physical trait they share with a parent or sibling — this personal connection primes them to recognize the concept of heredity immediately when Zoe makes the same observation in the mosaic scene.
What is this passage mostly about?
According to the passage, what did Zoe see in the mosaic that first made her think about heredity? Use evidence from the text in your answer.
What does the word **heredity** mean as it is used in this passage?
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Zoe explored the grand hall of Mount Olympus on a school mythology project. She noticed a mosaic showing Zeus, Athena, and Apollo standing side by side. Each god shared physical features with a parent deity. Zoe recognized this as **heredity** — the passing of traits from parents to their children. ...
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About this Grade 6 Reading Comprehension Passage
This free printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 6 students. The Mythology 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).