Use previously learned strategies to comprehend informational texts (e.g., formulating questions before, during, and after reading; visualize, predict, identify the writer's purpose). 0601.8.1

Links verified on 6/23/2014

1. Inflation in Russia - read and answer questions [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
2. Looking for the Fine Print - students read advertisements to practice reading critically
3. Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure - Challenge your students by letting them practice using a reading comprehension test designed for prospective teachers. (This site recommends that you use a printed copy of the page)
4. Question Strategies Before Reading - Many ideas to use
5. Read a Contract - and answer questions [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
6. Reading for a Purpose - brief site addressing the purposes for reading.
7. Reading Comprehension - free reading comprehension worksheets for teachers and parents - includes original stories, poems, essays, and articles
8. Reading Comprehension stories - Interactive quizzes online for 5 stories - Each text is followed by a grammar exercise and summary writing exercise.
9. Reading Exercises - Comprehension, Fill in and Sequencing

Released Tests

1. FCAT Sample Reading Test - [2008] sample questions and test taking tips
2. FCAT Sample Answer Book - [2008]
3. Sixth Grade Practice Reading Test - Two stories to read, eight questions to answer for each story. This online test could be printed.
4. 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]
5. FCAT 6th Grade Reading - 45 questions 7 reading passages - Test book with answers
6. 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
7. Virginia SOL Grade 6 Reading Test - Spring 2008 - 45 questions with answers || Spring 2007 - 45 questions with answer

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