Use previously learned strategies to comprehend informational texts (e.g., formulating questions before, during, and after reading; visualize, predict, identify the writer's purpose). 0601.6.1
Links verified on 6/16/2014
- Inflation in Russia - read and answer questions [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
- Looking for the Fine Print - students read advertisements to practice reading critically
- News Stories with Comprehension Quizzes [from the BBC] -News Quiz Archive - over 50 news stories from the BBC - Choose carefully, not all of these would be appropriate for students.
- Read a Contract - and answer questions [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
- Reading Comprehension - free reading comprehension worksheets for teachers and parents - includes original stories, poems, essays, and articles
- Reading Comprehension stories - Interactive quizzes online for 5 stories - Each text is followed by a grammar exercise and summary writing exercise.
- Reading Exercises - Comprehension, Fill in and Sequencing .
Released Tests
- FCAT Sample Reading Test - [2008] sample questions and test taking tips
- FCAT Sample Answer Book - [2008]
- Sixth Grade Practice Reading Test - Two stories to read, eight questions to answer for each story. This online test could be printed.
- Sixth Grade Reading - Read the introduction and the passage that follows. Then read each question and mark the circle next to the correct answer. [this test released by Texas]
- FCAT 6th Grade Reading - 45 questions 7 reading passages - Test book with answers
- Grade Six English/Language Arts - The reading portion of this test comprises part of the 114 multiple-choice questions - the exam was released by California in 2008
- Virginia SOL Grade 6 Reading Test - Spring 2008 - 45 questions with answers || Spring 2007 - 45 questions with answer
- Texas end-of-year reading test from 2004
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