Leo's Back-to-School Text Structure Challenge | Free Printable Vocabulary Worksheet with Answer Key

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Match 8 key Text Structure vocabulary words to their definitions. Back To School theme keeps kids engaged. Answer key included (CCSS.ELA.RI.6.5).

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Page 1 — Vocabulary Match

Free Grade 6 English vocabulary match worksheet — Text Structure — Common Core CCSS.ELA.RI.6.5

Page 2 — Answer Key

Answer key — Grade 6 English vocabulary match — Text Structure — teacher and parent use only

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What is included

✓ 8 key Text Structure vocabulary words

✓ Scrambled definitions to match

✓ Back To School theme to keep kids motivated

✓ Bonus challenge — write sentences using vocabulary

✓ Answer key on page 2

✓ Print-ready PDF — Letter size

✓ challenge difficulty level

About This Activity

Leo cracked open his brand-new textbook on the first day.

Teacher Tip

On the first day, give students a short back-to-school article and ask them to highlight each vocabulary word in action — circle headings in yellow, box transitions in blue, and label the introduction — making text structure visible and concrete from day one.

Vocabulary Words

SEQUENCEThe order in which events or steps happen, one after another.

PARAGRAPHA group of sentences in a text that share one main idea.

CAPTIONWords printed beneath a photo or diagram that explain what it shows.

HEADINGA bold title at the top of a section that names what comes next.

TRANSITIONA word or phrase that connects one idea to the next in writing.

COMPARETo look at two subjects and notice what makes them alike.

CONTRASTTo look at two subjects and notice what makes them different.

INTRODUCTIONThe opening part of a text that tells readers what the writing covers.

About this Grade 6 Text Structure Vocabulary Worksheet

This free printable vocabulary match worksheet helps Grade 6 English students learn key Text Structure terms. The Back To School theme makes vocabulary practice engaging while students build academic language skills. Includes answer key and bonus writing challenge (CCSS.ELA.RI.6.5).