Reading Comprehension Worksheets for Grade 6

Have a crack at answering this set of free, printable grade 6 reading comprehension worksheets, chock-a-block with reading skills and strategies prescribed for learners at this level. Not only will young readers enjoy being transported from their own world to another, they’ll become immersed in the lives of the characters that make each pdf here such a reading carnival. Make a note of the new words and phrases and any exciting grammatical structures.

These pdf reading worksheets are excellent for grade 6 kids.

CCSS: RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.10

Building Our Future

Counting the metaphors in this story will be a hoot! The pick of the litter is the "concrete jungle" metaphor. Read the story, take in the word choice and figurative language, and answer the questions to test your grasp on metaphors.

Building Our Future

Dressed to Impress

Dressed to impress the new girl in class, Jamal is not that keen on the field trip destination. This fictional piece also doubles up as an informational text, shedding light on people of the Pueblo community in New Mexico.

Dressed to Impress

Science Fair Mix-Up

The matching question, among others, that follows this 6th grade reading comprehension worksheet pdf will get kids reading certain parts of the text again and matching each cause to its effect.

Science Fair Mix-Up

Winter Weather

When was the last time you visited a science museum? What captured your imagination the most while there? Enjoy reading this printable story for grade 6, where Veronica shepherds kids through different sections of a museum.

Winter Weather

A Restless Night

James's despondency makes way for relief as he learns Chad is safe. The questions in this printable reading comprehension worksheet for grade 6 include finding the central idea, identifying a figure of speech, and more.

A Restless Night