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Grade 6 Reading Worksheet - Building Confidence
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My First Ride Without Training Wheels (student draft)
[1] Last summer, I finally learned to ride my bike without the training wheels that my parents had attached when I was little. [2] On a sunny Saturday morning, my dad took the wheels off, and I felt both excited and nervous about trying it alone. [3] We walked to the empty parking lot behind the church, where there was no cars to worry about.
[4] At first I wobbled from side to side and fell over twice, and my knee got scraped on the rough pavement. [5] My dad helped me up, and I climbed back onto the seat, determined to try the whole thing again. [6] After a few more tries, he let go of the seat, and I pedaled across the entire lot by myself. [7] It was a great day. [8] Now I ride to the park near our house each weekend, and I plan to teach my cousin to ride next. Underlined: sentence 3: We walked to the empty parking lot behind the church, where there was no cars to worry about.
Ari is editing the draft. Which version of sentence 3 fixes its mistake?
- We walked to the empty parking lot behind the church, where there were no car's to worry about.
- We walked to the empty parking lot behind the church, where there was just one car to worry about.
- We walked to the vacant parking lot behind the church, where there was no cars to worry about.
- We walked to the empty parking lot behind the church, where there were no cars to worry about.
My First Ride Without Training Wheels (student draft)
[1] Last summer, I finally learned to ride my bike without the training wheels that my parents had attached when I was little. [2] On a sunny Saturday morning, my dad took the wheels off, and I felt both excited and nervous about trying it alone. [3] We walked to the empty parking lot behind the church, where there was no cars to worry about.
[4] At first I wobbled from side to side and fell over twice, and my knee got scraped on the rough pavement. [5] My dad helped me up, and I climbed back onto the seat, determined to try the whole thing again. [6] After a few more tries, he let go of the seat, and I pedaled across the entire lot by myself. [7] It was a great day. [8] Now I ride to the park near our house each weekend, and I plan to teach my cousin to ride next. Underlined: sentence 8: Now I ride to the park near our house each weekend, and I plan to teach my cousin to ride next.
Esme wants sentence 8 to connect to what came before. Which version does that?
- Now I ride to the big park near our house each weekend, and I plan to teach my little cousin to ride next.
- Since that day, I have ridden to the park near our house each weekend, and I plan to teach my cousin to ride next.
- Later that week, I rode to the park near our house one time, and I plan to teach my cousin to ride next.
- Since that day, I have ridden to the park near our house each weekend, I plan to teach my cousin to ride next.
How Sea Turtles Start Life (student draft)
[1] Sea turtles spend almost their entire lives swimming in the ocean, but mother turtles must return to land to lay their eggs. [2] During the night, a mother crawls slowly up the beach and digs a deep hole in the sand with her back flippers. [3] She lays about a hundred eggs inside the hole and covers them with sand so that the nest stays hidden.
[4] The eggs stay warm under the sand for about two months while the babies grow inside. [5] Then the baby turtles hatch and dig there way to the top of the nest. [6] Baby turtles are cute. [7] They scramble toward the water by following the brightest light, which is usually the moon shining over the waves. [8] Bright lights from houses near the beach can confuse the hatchlings, so some towns turn off those lights during nesting season. Underlined: sentence 5: Then the baby turtles hatch and dig there way to the top of the nest.
Jun proofreads the draft and finds a mistake in sentence 5. Which rewrite fixes it?
- Then the baby turtles hatch and dig their way down to the bottom of the nest.
- Then the baby turtle's hatch and dig their way to the top of the nest.
- Then the baby turtles hatch and dig their way to the top of the nest.
- Next the baby turtles hatch and dig there way to the top of the nest.
How Sea Turtles Start Life (student draft)
[1] Sea turtles spend almost their entire lives swimming in the ocean, but mother turtles must return to land to lay their eggs. [2] During the night, a mother crawls slowly up the beach and digs a deep hole in the sand with her back flippers. [3] She lays about a hundred eggs inside the hole and covers them with sand so that the nest stays hidden.
[4] The eggs stay warm under the sand for about two months while the babies grow inside. [5] Then the baby turtles hatch and dig there way to the top of the nest. [6] Baby turtles are cute. [7] They scramble toward the water by following the brightest light, which is usually the moon shining over the waves. [8] Bright lights from houses near the beach can confuse the hatchlings, so some towns turn off those lights during nesting season. Underlined: sentence 6: Baby turtles are cute.
Kira wants sentence 6 to show more. Which replacement gives the reader a clearer picture?
- Each hatchling is about the size of a cookie, with tiny flippers that paddle the air.
- Sea turtles are found in the oceans of many countries, and they live for a very long time.
- Baby turtles are really cute, and they are also very sweet and adorable little animals.
- Each hatchling is about the size of a cookie, so it rests in the nest for a week before moving.
How Sea Turtles Start Life (student draft)
[1] Sea turtles spend almost their entire lives swimming in the ocean, but mother turtles must return to land to lay their eggs. [2] During the night, a mother crawls slowly up the beach and digs a deep hole in the sand with her back flippers. [3] She lays about a hundred eggs inside the hole and covers them with sand so that the nest stays hidden.
[4] The eggs stay warm under the sand for about two months while the babies grow inside. [5] Then the baby turtles hatch and dig there way to the top of the nest. [6] Baby turtles are cute. [7] They scramble toward the water by following the brightest light, which is usually the moon shining over the waves. [8] Bright lights from houses near the beach can confuse the hatchlings, so some towns turn off those lights during nesting season. Underlined: sentence 4: The eggs stay warm under the sand for about two months while the babies grow inside.
Sentence 4 begins a new paragraph with no link. Which version helps Luz's reader follow along?
- Because the mother sits on the nest, the eggs stay warm under the sand for about two months while the babies grow inside.
- After the mother covers the nest, the eggs stay warm under the sand for about two months while the babies grow inside.
- The eggs stay snug and cozy under the sand for about two months while the babies grow inside.
- After the mother covers the nest. The eggs stay warm under the sand for about two months while the babies grow inside.
A Garden for Our Neighborhood (student draft)
[1] Our neighborhood should build a community garden on the empty lot beside the public library. [2] The lot has been covered with weeds and broken glass for years, and it is not used for anything important. [3] A garden would turn that wasted space into a place where families could grow their own fresh vegetables.
[4] Fresh vegetables costs a lot of money at the grocery store, so growing them is a smart way for families to save. [5] Gardens are good for people. [6] Neighbors would meet each other while they water the plants and pull the weeds. [7] Children could learn where their food comes from by planting seeds and watching them grow into vegetables. [8] The city council should approve this plan, because the whole neighborhood would benefit from it in many ways. Underlined: sentence 5: Gardens are good for people.
Sentence 5 is vague. Which replacement gives Noah's reader a stronger detail?
- Working outside in the sunshine can tire people out, so most families would rather stay inside.
- Gardens are very good for people in a lot of ways, and people really like them a great deal.
- Working outside in the sunshine gives people exercise and a calm break from busy days.
- A garden on the empty lot would be next to the library, near the bus stop and the school.
A Garden for Our Neighborhood (student draft)
[1] Our neighborhood should build a community garden on the empty lot beside the public library. [2] The lot has been covered with weeds and broken glass for years, and it is not used for anything important. [3] A garden would turn that wasted space into a place where families could grow their own fresh vegetables.
[4] Fresh vegetables costs a lot of money at the grocery store, so growing them is a smart way for families to save. [5] Gardens are good for people. [6] Neighbors would meet each other while they water the plants and pull the weeds. [7] Children could learn where their food comes from by planting seeds and watching them grow into vegetables. [8] The city council should approve this plan, because the whole neighborhood would benefit from it in many ways. Underlined: sentence 6: Neighbors would meet each other while they water the plants and pull the weeds.
Pia wants sentence 6 to connect to the ideas before it. Which version links it?
- A garden would also bring neighbors together, since they would meet while they water the plants and pull the weeds.
- Neighbors would meet each other while they carefully water the plants and pull the tall weeds.
- A garden would also bring neighbors together, they would meet while they water the plants and pull the weeds.
- However, neighbors would meet each other while they water the plants and pull the weeds in the garden.
How to Wash a Dog (student draft)
[1] Washing a dog can be messy and complicated, but these simple steps will make the job much easier for both you and your dog. [2] First, gather everything you will need, such as a plastic bucket of warm water, gentle dog shampoo, a soft sponge, and two large towels from the closet. [3] Bring your dog outside to a shady spot in the yard, where the mess will not matter at all.
[4] Wet the dogs fur with warm water until it is soaked all the way down to the skin. [5] Scrub in the shampoo with your sponge and make a lot of bubbles. [6] Rinse. [7] Dry your dog thoroughly with the towels, and give a treat to say thank you for being so patient and calm during the bath. [8] Then let the dog run around the yard until the last of the water is shaken out of its fur and it is completely dry. Underlined: sentence 4: Wet the dogs fur with warm water until it is soaked all the way down to the skin.
Ren is checking the draft for mistakes. Which version of sentence 4 fixes the mistake?
- Wet the dog's fur with warm water until its soaked all the way down to the skin.
- Wet the dog's fur with warm water until it is soaked all the way down to the skin.
- Wet the dog's fur with cold water until it is soaked all the way down to the skin.
- Wet the dogs fur with warm water until it is drenched all the way down to the skin.
How to Wash a Dog (student draft)
[1] Washing a dog can be messy and complicated, but these simple steps will make the job much easier for both you and your dog. [2] First, gather everything you will need, such as a plastic bucket of warm water, gentle dog shampoo, a soft sponge, and two large towels from the closet. [3] Bring your dog outside to a shady spot in the yard, where the mess will not matter at all.
[4] Wet the dogs fur with warm water until it is soaked all the way down to the skin. [5] Scrub in the shampoo with your sponge and make a lot of bubbles. [6] Rinse. [7] Dry your dog thoroughly with the towels, and give a treat to say thank you for being so patient and calm during the bath. [8] Then let the dog run around the yard until the last of the water is shaken out of its fur and it is completely dry. Underlined: sentence 6: Rinse.
Tala wants step 6 to say more. Which replacement gives a stronger detail?
- Pour clean water over the dog until no bubbles are left, because leftover soap can make the skin itch.
- Rinse your dog off by rinsing, so that the shampoo gets rinsed away and off of the dog.
- Wipe your dog's face with a damp cloth and keep the soap away from the eyes and the nose.
- Pour clean water over the dog just once, and leave the bubbles on so the fur stays soft and shiny.
How to Wash a Dog (student draft)
[1] Washing a dog can be messy and complicated, but these simple steps will make the job much easier for both you and your dog. [2] First, gather everything you will need, such as a plastic bucket of warm water, gentle dog shampoo, a soft sponge, and two large towels from the closet. [3] Bring your dog outside to a shady spot in the yard, where the mess will not matter at all.
[4] Wet the dogs fur with warm water until it is soaked all the way down to the skin. [5] Scrub in the shampoo with your sponge and make a lot of bubbles. [6] Rinse. [7] Dry your dog thoroughly with the towels, and give a treat to say thank you for being so patient and calm during the bath. [8] Then let the dog run around the yard until the last of the water is shaken out of its fur and it is completely dry. Underlined: sentence 5: Scrub in the shampoo with your sponge and make a lot of bubbles.
Zee wants sentence 5 to show when the step happens. Which version links it to step 4?
- After the fur is wet. Scrub in the shampoo with your sponge and make a lot of bubbles.
- Scrub in the gentle shampoo with your soft sponge and make a really big lot of bubbles.
- After the fur is wet, scrub in the shampoo with your sponge and make a lot of bubbles.
- Before the fur is wet, scrub in the shampoo with your sponge and make a lot of bubbles.