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Grade 6 Reading Lessons Online

1. Reading: Grade 6: Horoscopes

In the Chinese horoscope, the five basic elements of Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth, which make up all matter, are combined with the twelve animal signs of Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Lamb, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig to form the sixty year cycle. In this reading unit, student comprehension is tested through material related to Chinese horoscopes.

Available in: Online classroom

Auditory Instruction Page(s): Yes
12 Online Lesson Worksheets
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2. Reading: Grade 6: Sports

In this reading unit, students will read six passages about sports,including a history of basketball , the stories of Billie Jean King and Jessie Owens.

Available in: Online classroom

Auditory Instruction Page(s): Yes
20 Online Lesson Worksheets
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3. Reading: Grade 6: Short Stories

Short stories are a tiny slice of life. With them authors illustrate human nature, and / or explore human experience and cultural values. In this unit, students learn the eight elements of short stories as well as a specialized vocabulary related to the study of literature.

Available in: Online classroom

Auditory Instruction Page(s): Yes
18 Online Lesson Worksheets
Diagnostics: Yes

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4. Reading: Grade 6: Mythology - Norse

This reading unit introduces students to the origins of Norse mythology. Students discover the lands of Midgard and Jotunheim, the twilight of the gods, and Odin, Thor, Loki, Freya, and Idun.

Available in: Online classroom

Auditory Instruction Page(s): Yes
15 Online Lesson Worksheets
Diagnostics: Yes

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5. Reading: Online Books and Book Reports

Students have access to hundreds of "learn to read" animated online books, searchable by grade and learning level. Book specific online quizzes and book report activities are available to reinforce and test student comprehension. In addition to English books, there are also language learning books for French and Spanish.

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