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Oh, those loveable 6th graders! What would middle school be like with out them? Here are all of my reading worksheets that were written at the 6th grade level. I used this fantastic site to determine the readability scores of these worksheets, but you should read and approve them yourself before giving them to your students. Readability scores are not perfect and there are many different algorithms to determine readability scores. I use an average of these scores, but they can vary wildly. For these reasons, I encourage you to open up the reading levels two grade levels in each direction. This will give you a good selection of texts that are appropriate for a 6th grade student to read.

• Reading Comprehension Worksheets

Honey Badgers | Nonfiction Reading Test - Despite their sweet sounding name, honey badgers are known for their relentless fighting spirit. Learn more about these interesting creatures and answer multiple-choice and extended-response questions with this activity. View my readibility scores . Honey Badgers | Nonfiction Reading Test | RTF Honey Badgers | Nonfiction Reading Test | PDF Honey Badgers | Nonfiction Reading Test | Preview Honey Badgers | Nonfiction Reading Test | Answers Honey Badgers | Nonfiction Reading Test | Ereading Worksheet

Koko | Nonfiction Reading Test - Language is often thought of as something that separates people from animals, but what if you could teach language to primates? How would that change the way that we understand language and animals? That was precisely what Dr. Penny Patterson set out to prove when she began teaching sing language to a gorilla named Koko. Learn more about the ups and downs of this experiment in this short reading passage. Then answer multiple-choice and long-response questions. This is more great practice for standardized tests. View my readibility scores . Koko | Nonfiction Reading Test | RTF Koko | Nonfiction Reading Test | PDF Koko | Nonfiction Reading Test | Preview Koko | Nonfiction Reading Test | Answers Koko | Nonfiction Reading Test | Ereading Worksheet

Google | Nonfiction Reading Test - Few companies have such an impact on our lives that they affect our language. Google is one of those companies. Learn more about my favorite company while reinforcing your reading skills with multiple-choice and long-response questions. View my readibility scores . Google | Nonfiction Reading Test | RTF Google | Nonfiction Reading Test | PDF Google | Nonfiction Reading Test | Preview Google | Nonfiction Reading Test | Answers Google | Nonfiction Reading Test | Ereading Worksheet

Trampolines | Nonfiction Reading Test - People have been having fun, and getting hurt, on trampolines for decades now. Learn more about the hidden threat lurking in millions of backyards around the world and answer some thoughtful and demanding multiple-choice and long-response questions. This is a great activity to get your test scores to jump high. View my readibility scores . Trampolines | Nonfiction Reading Test | RTF Trampolines | Nonfiction Reading Test | PDF Trampolines | Nonfiction Reading Test | Preview Trampolines | Nonfiction Reading Test | Answers Trampolines | Nonfiction Reading Test | Ereading Worksheet

Mongooses | Nonfiction Reading Test - Mongooses were first brought to Hawaii to kill rats that were ruining sugar cane crops. It didn't exactly work out that way. Find out what happened in this reading passage, and answer multiple-choice and long-response questions to bulk up your reading skills. View my readibility scores . Mongooses | Nonfiction Reading Test | RTF Mongooses | Nonfiction Reading Test | PDF Mongooses | Nonfiction Reading Test | Preview Mongooses | Nonfiction Reading Test | Answers Mongooses | Nonfiction Reading Test | Ereading Worksheet

“The Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger” | By L. Frank Baum - One can end up in some uncomfortable places when one succumbs to peer pressure, or so this story would teach us. Your students will enjoy this short story by the man who brought us "The Wizard of Oz." View my readibility scores . “The Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger” | By L. Frank Baum | RTF “The Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger” | By L. Frank Baum | PDF “The Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger” | By L. Frank Baum | Preview “The Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger” | By L. Frank Baum | Answers “The Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger” | By L. Frank Baum | Ereading Worksheet

“The Fir Tree” | By Hans Christian Andersen - One of Andersen’s lesser known works, this short story teaches readers to appreciate their lives while they are living them. This story is easy to read, easy to understand, and easy to enjoy. View my readibility scores . “The Fir Tree” | By Hans Christian Andersen | RTF “The Fir Tree” | By Hans Christian Andersen | PDF “The Fir Tree” | By Hans Christian Andersen | Preview “The Fir Tree” | By Hans Christian Andersen | Answers “The Fir Tree” | By Hans Christian Andersen | Ereading Worksheet

“The Tell-Tale Heart” | By Edgar Allan Poe - Poe may be the grandfather of gothic horror writings, but some of his texts can be inaccessible to students. Fortunately, this one is not such a text. Studying this story is a great way to lead into a discussion on the reliability of the narrator, as Poe's narrator is rather unreliable in this text. View my readibility scores . “The Tell-Tale Heart” | By Edgar Allan Poe | RTF “The Tell-Tale Heart” | By Edgar Allan Poe | PDF “The Tell-Tale Heart” | By Edgar Allan Poe | Preview “The Tell-Tale Heart” | By Edgar Allan Poe | Answers “The Tell-Tale Heart” | By Edgar Allan Poe | Ereading Worksheet

“The Gift of the Magi” | By O. Henry - This story is probably O. Henry's best known work. It is the classic tale of a young couple who sacrifice their greatest treasures for one another and in the process prove that love is the greatest gift of all. View my readibility scores . “The Gift of the Magi” | By O. Henry | RTF “The Gift of the Magi” | By O. Henry | PDF “The Gift of the Magi” | By O. Henry | Preview “The Gift of the Magi” | By O. Henry | Answers “The Gift of the Magi” | By O. Henry | Ereading Worksheet

“The Story of Keesh” | By Jack London - This is an uplifting story that teaches readers the value of ingenuity, self-sufficiency, and perseverance. A young man overcomes all odds to become the greatest hunter in his village. View my readibility scores . “The Story of Keesh” | By Jack London | RTF “The Story of Keesh” | By Jack London | PDF “The Story of Keesh” | By Jack London | Preview “The Story of Keesh” | By Jack London | Answers “The Story of Keesh” | By Jack London | Ereading Worksheet

“The Ransom of Red Chief” | By O. Henry - The classic tale of two bumbling kidnappers who find themselves at the mercy of their hostage. This story is a great way to introduce the notion of irony to your class. View my readibility scores . “The Ransom of Red Chief” | By O. Henry | RTF “The Ransom of Red Chief” | By O. Henry | PDF “The Ransom of Red Chief” | By O. Henry | Preview “The Ransom of Red Chief” | By O. Henry | Answers “The Ransom of Red Chief” | By O. Henry | Ereading Worksheet

“2 B R 0 2 B” | By Kurt Vonnegut - This short story gives readers a glimpse into a futuristic world where people live forever and the population has been capped. Warning: This text contains violence and may not be appropriate for younger students. View my readibility scores . “2 B R 0 2 B” | By Kurt Vonnegut | RTF “2 B R 0 2 B” | By Kurt Vonnegut | PDF “2 B R 0 2 B” | By Kurt Vonnegut | Preview “2 B R 0 2 B” | By Kurt Vonnegut | Answers “2 B R 0 2 B” | By Kurt Vonnegut | Ereading Worksheet

“Mr. Brisher’s Treasure” | By H. G. Wells - A man finds buried treasure but has his hands full trying to bring it home. Students will love the narrative tension and ironic twist, if they can manage to forget about the narrator's thick dialect. View my readibility scores . “Mr. Brisher’s Treasure” | By H. G. Wells | RTF “Mr. Brisher’s Treasure” | By H. G. Wells | PDF “Mr. Brisher’s Treasure” | By H. G. Wells | Preview “Mr. Brisher’s Treasure” | By H. G. Wells | Answers “Mr. Brisher’s Treasure” | By H. G. Wells | Ereading Worksheet

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Author's Purpose Worksheet 6 - This is a double-sided worksheet with eleven problems on author's purpose. Student determine the author's main purpose in writing the text based on short descriptions. Then they explain their answers. View my readibility scores . Author's Purpose Worksheet 6 | RTF Author's Purpose Worksheet 6 | PDF Author's Purpose Worksheet 6 | Preview Author's Purpose Worksheet 6 | Answers

Author's Purpose Quiz 2 - This is a 15 question multiple choice quiz on author's purpose. Students read short descriptions of texts and determine the author's main purpose. View my readibility scores . Author's Purpose Quiz 2 | RTF Author's Purpose Quiz 2 | PDF Author's Purpose Quiz 2 | Preview Author's Purpose Quiz 2 | Answers

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Characterization Worksheet 3 - This worksheet has ten very short stories. Students identify an indirect characterization based on the text. Then they explain their answers. View my readibility scores . Characterization Worksheet 3 | RTF Characterization Worksheet 3 | PDF Characterization Worksheet 3 | Preview Characterization Worksheet 3 | Answers

Context Clues 1.3 - This worksheet offers great practice with context clues. Determine the meanings of twelve bolded vocabulary words based on how each is used in a sentence. This worksheet asks students to take the extra and oh-so critical step of explaining their answers. View my readibility scores . Context Clues 1.3 | RTF Context Clues 1.3 | PDF Context Clues 1.3 | Preview Context Clues 1.3 | Answers

Context Clues 1.4 - Studying vocabulary can be tricky. There are so many words to learn. You are better off practicing strategies to decode unfamiliar words. This worksheet will help you improve your ability to use the context of a sentence to determine the meanings of challenging vocabulary words. View my readibility scores . Context Clues 1.4 | RTF Context Clues 1.4 | PDF Context Clues 1.4 | Preview Context Clues 1.4 | Answers

Context Clues 1.6 - This worksheet will help you build your vocabulary skills with twelve more practice problems. Read the sentences and figure out what the bold words mean based on how they are used. Then explain your answers. View my readibility scores . Context Clues 1.6 | RTF Context Clues 1.6 | PDF Context Clues 1.6 | Preview Context Clues 1.6 | Answers

Context Clues 2.1 - This worksheet will give students practice determining the meanings of challenging vocabulary words based on the context in which they are used. It has twelve problems to give students practice developing this crucial reading skill. View my readibility scores . Context Clues 2.1 | RTF Context Clues 2.1 | PDF Context Clues 2.1 | Preview Context Clues 2.1 | Answers

Context Clues 2.2 - This worksheet has twelve more challenging vocabulary words used in context-rich sentences. Determine the meanings of the words and explain your answers. View my readibility scores . Context Clues 2.2 | RTF Context Clues 2.2 | PDF Context Clues 2.2 | Preview Context Clues 2.2 | Answers

Context Clues 2.3 - Students will build vocabulary skills as they decode the meanings of vocabulary words based on how they are used in context-rich sentences. Students consider their responses as the worksheet requires them to explain their answers. View my readibility scores . Context Clues 2.3 | RTF Context Clues 2.3 | PDF Context Clues 2.3 | Preview Context Clues 2.3 | Answers

Context Clues 2.7 - This worksheet has still more practice with context clues. Would you believe that it has 12 more context-rich sentences and that it asks students to explain their answers? View my readibility scores . Context Clues 2.7 | RTF Context Clues 2.7 | PDF Context Clues 2.7 | Preview Context Clues 2.7 | Answers

Fact and Opinion Worksheet 1 - Students read 25 short statements and determine whether each is a fact or an opinion. Students also explain their answers. View my readibility scores . Fact and Opinion Worksheet 1 | RTF Fact and Opinion Worksheet 1 | PDF Fact and Opinion Worksheet 1 | Preview Fact and Opinion Worksheet 1 | Answers Fact and Opinion Worksheet 1 | Ereading Worksheet

Figurative Language Poem | "The Dawn’s Awakening!" - Otto Leland Bohanan writes a beautiful poem with multiple layers. This poem uses personification, metaphor, hyperbole, and some great imagery. Students read the poem and answer questions about figurative language techniques and poetic devices used in the poem. View my readibility scores . Figurative Language Poem | "The Dawn’s Awakening!" | RTF Figurative Language Poem | "The Dawn’s Awakening!" | PDF Figurative Language Poem | "The Dawn’s Awakening!" | Preview Figurative Language Poem | "The Dawn’s Awakening!" | Answers

Figurative Language Worksheet 6 - This worksheet has 23 more examples of figurative language taken from classic poems. Students read each example, identify the technique, and explain their answers. View my readibility scores . Figurative Language Worksheet 6 | RTF Figurative Language Worksheet 6 | PDF Figurative Language Worksheet 6 | Preview Figurative Language Worksheet 6 | Answers Figurative Language Worksheet 6 | Ereading Worksheet

Figurative Language Worksheet | "Lord of the Flies" - This worksheet has 26 figurative language techniques plucked from one of my favorite books, "Lord of the Flies." Students read each example, identify the technique being used, and explain their answers. View my readibility scores . Figurative Language Worksheet | "Lord of the Flies" | RTF Figurative Language Worksheet | "Lord of the Flies" | PDF Figurative Language Worksheet | "Lord of the Flies" | Preview Figurative Language Worksheet | "Lord of the Flies" | Answers Figurative Language Worksheet | "Lord of the Flies" | Ereading Worksheet

Figurative Language Worksheet | Edgar Allen Poe - This worksheet has ten figurative language techniques taken from the original master of horror's texts. Students identify each figurative language technique and explain their answers. View my readibility scores . Figurative Language Worksheet | Edgar Allen Poe | RTF Figurative Language Worksheet | Edgar Allen Poe | PDF Figurative Language Worksheet | Edgar Allen Poe | Preview Figurative Language Worksheet | Edgar Allen Poe | Answers Figurative Language Worksheet | Edgar Allen Poe | Ereading Worksheet

Figurative Language Worksheet | O. Henry - This worksheet has 23 examples of figurative language techniques taken from one of my favorite author's texts. This worksheet covers each of the following techniques: alliteration, onomatopoeia, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, or understatement. View my readibility scores . Figurative Language Worksheet | O. Henry | RTF Figurative Language Worksheet | O. Henry | PDF Figurative Language Worksheet | O. Henry | Preview Figurative Language Worksheet | O. Henry | Answers Figurative Language Worksheet | O. Henry | Ereading Worksheet

Idioms Test 1 - This idiom test has fifteen multiple-choice questions to test students' understanding of idioms (which are commonly used figurative expressions). Each idiom is used in a contextually rich sentence. Students determine the meaning and choose the appropriate answer. View my readibility scores . Idioms Test 1 | RTF Idioms Test 1 | PDF Idioms Test 1 | Preview Idioms Test 1 | Answers Idioms Test 1 | Ereading Worksheet

Idioms Worksheet 2 - This worksheet has another fifteen commonly used expressions with which students are surprisingly unfamiliar. Students must determine the meaning of each idiom based on how it is used. View my readibility scores . Idioms Worksheet 2 | RTF Idioms Worksheet 2 | PDF Idioms Worksheet 2 | Preview Idioms Worksheet 2 | Answers

Onomatopoeia Worksheet 1 - This worksheet has 25 examples of onomatopoeia used in sentences. Students read the sentence, circle the onomatopoeic word, and identify what made the noise. View my readibility scores . Onomatopoeia Worksheet 1 | RTF Onomatopoeia Worksheet 1 | PDF Onomatopoeia Worksheet 1 | Preview Onomatopoeia Worksheet 1 | Answers

Onomatopoeia Worksheet 2 - This worksheet has 25 sentences using onomatopoeia. Students identify each use and explain what made the noise. View my readibility scores . Onomatopoeia Worksheet 2 | RTF Onomatopoeia Worksheet 2 | PDF Onomatopoeia Worksheet 2 | Preview Onomatopoeia Worksheet 2 | Answers

Poetic Devices Worksheet 2 - This worksheet takes two double-sided pages to print. It has a whopping 27 examples of language rich with poetic devices. Students determine which poetic devices are used in each question and then explain their answers. View my readibility scores . Poetic Devices Worksheet 2 | RTF Poetic Devices Worksheet 2 | PDF Poetic Devices Worksheet 2 | Preview Poetic Devices Worksheet 2 | Answers

Simile Worksheet 1 - This worksheet has 10 similes. Students identify which two things are being compared and then put the simile into literal language using their own words. View my readibility scores . Simile Worksheet 1 | RTF Simile Worksheet 1 | PDF Simile Worksheet 1 | Preview Simile Worksheet 1 | Answers

Simile Worksheet 2 - This worksheet features 10 similes taken from classic poems. Students determine the two things being compared in each simile, and then they express the simile in literal language using their own words. View my readibility scores . Simile Worksheet 2 | RTF Simile Worksheet 2 | PDF Simile Worksheet 2 | Preview Simile Worksheet 2 | Answers

Personification Worksheet 2 - This worksheet contains 10 examples of personification. Students explain what is being personified and what human trait or quality it is given. View my readibility scores . Personification Worksheet 2 | RTF Personification Worksheet 2 | PDF Personification Worksheet 2 | Preview Personification Worksheet 2 | Answers

Inferences Worksheet 1 - It is tough to find good activities that give students practice with making inferences, but you just found one! Students read four scenarios and answer inferential questions. Then they find text to support their inferences. View my readibility scores . Inferences Worksheet 1 | RTF Inferences Worksheet 1 | PDF Inferences Worksheet 1 | Preview Inferences Worksheet 1 | Answers

Irony Worksheet 2 - This worksheet has five short stories. Each short story contains something ironic. Students identify the example of irony and figure out whether it is dramatic, verbal, or situational. Then they explain their answers. View my readibility scores . Irony Worksheet 2 | RTF Irony Worksheet 2 | PDF Irony Worksheet 2 | Preview Irony Worksheet 2 | Answers Irony Worksheet 2 | Ereading Worksheet

Irony Detectives Activity - Students read about seven different criminal acts. There is an ironic twist to each crime. Students identify the type of irony used in each example and then make their cases (explain their answers). View my readibility scores . Irony Detectives Activity | RTF Irony Detectives Activity | PDF Irony Detectives Activity | Preview Irony Detectives Activity | Answers

Making Predictions 1 - Making predictions is an inferential skill. This worksheet will help students practice this skill. Students read five passages, each containing textual evidence suggesting a future event. Students predict what will happen next and then support their predictions with text. View my readibility scores . Making Predictions 1 | RTF Making Predictions 1 | PDF Making Predictions 1 | Preview Making Predictions 1 | Answers

Point of View Worksheet 2 - Students read 15 paragraphs pulled from interesting texts. Students must determine the narrator's perspective in each text and then explain their answers. View my readibility scores . Point of View Worksheet 2 | RTF Point of View Worksheet 2 | PDF Point of View Worksheet 2 | Preview Point of View Worksheet 2 | Answers Point of View Worksheet 2 | Ereading Worksheet

Point of View Worksheet 12 - Check out this awesome point of view worksheet. It features nine interesting passages. Students determine the narrator's viewpoint and explain their answers. The online version works in any modern browser. View my readibility scores . Point of View Worksheet 12 | RTF Point of View Worksheet 12 | PDF Point of View Worksheet 12 | Preview Point of View Worksheet 12 | Answers Point of View Worksheet 12 | Ereading Worksheet

Point of View Worksheet 20 - Here's another 4 page point of view worksheet with 19 questions. Students read each passage, identify the narrator's viewpoint, explain their answers, and circle characters' thoughts. This is a great practice activity for students working on mastering narrative perspective. View my readibility scores . Point of View Worksheet 20 | RTF Point of View Worksheet 20 | PDF Point of View Worksheet 20 | Preview Point of View Worksheet 20 | Answers Point of View Worksheet 20 | Ereading Worksheet

Story Structure Worksheet | "The Breakaway" - Students read about a young man whose fortunes suddenly shift when he sustains an injury while playing sports. Students then analyze the structure of the story and answer questions related to the plot. View my readibility scores . Story Structure Worksheet | "The Breakaway" | RTF Story Structure Worksheet | "The Breakaway" | PDF Story Structure Worksheet | "The Breakaway" | Preview Story Structure Worksheet | "The Breakaway" | Answers Story Structure Worksheet | "The Breakaway" | Ereading Worksheet

Story Structure Worksheets | "When Gertrude Grew Great" - Students read a short story about a girl who learns to realize her full potential. Then they analyze the story and answer questions based on its structure. View my readibility scores . Story Structure Worksheets | "When Gertrude Grew Great" | RTF Story Structure Worksheets | "When Gertrude Grew Great" | PDF Story Structure Worksheets | "When Gertrude Grew Great" | Preview Story Structure Worksheets | "When Gertrude Grew Great" | Answers

Story Structure Worksheet | "An Unexpected Chat" - Students read a story about a young boy who learns a lesson about bullying others. Then they analyze the story and identify its structure. View my readibility scores . Story Structure Worksheet | "An Unexpected Chat" | RTF Story Structure Worksheet | "An Unexpected Chat" | PDF Story Structure Worksheet | "An Unexpected Chat" | Preview Story Structure Worksheet | "An Unexpected Chat" | Answers

Story Structure Worksheet | "The Wallet" - Students read a short story about a young girl who is faced with a difficult decision after finding a wallet. Then they analyze the story and identify its structure. View my readibility scores . Story Structure Worksheet | "The Wallet" | RTF Story Structure Worksheet | "The Wallet" | PDF Story Structure Worksheet | "The Wallet" | Preview Story Structure Worksheet | "The Wallet" | Answers

Text Structure Worksheet | Shoes - Students read 5 paragraphs about shoes and determine the structure of each (compare and contrast, cause and effect, etc.) Then they create an appropriate graphic organizer to visually represent the structure of the passage and add information from the passage into their graphic organizers. View my readibility scores . Text Structure Worksheet | Shoes | RTF Text Structure Worksheet | Shoes | PDF Text Structure Worksheet | Shoes | Preview Text Structure Worksheet | Shoes | Answers

Text Structure Worksheet | Dogs - This worksheet has 5 paragraphs about dogs. Students read each paragraph and identify the structure of the text. Then they create graphic organizers to visually represent the structure of the text and put information from the passage into their graphic organizers. View my readibility scores . Text Structure Worksheet | Dogs | RTF Text Structure Worksheet | Dogs | PDF Text Structure Worksheet | Dogs | Preview Text Structure Worksheet | Dogs | Answers

Theme Worksheet 1 - Students read five short stories and attempt to identify the theme or author's message in each story. Then they explain their answers by using text. View my readibility scores . Theme Worksheet 1 | RTF Theme Worksheet 1 | PDF Theme Worksheet 1 | Preview Theme Worksheet 1 | Answers

Theme Worksheet 3 - Students read five short stories and attempt to determine the theme or author's message. Then they support their answers with evidence from the text. View my readibility scores . Theme Worksheet 3 | RTF Theme Worksheet 3 | PDF Theme Worksheet 3 | Preview Theme Worksheet 3 | Answers

Theme Worksheet 5 - This worksheet has five more short stories that teach big lessons. Students read each, determine the theme or author's message, and then support their answer with text. View my readibility scores . Theme Worksheet 5 | RTF Theme Worksheet 5 | PDF Theme Worksheet 5 | Preview Theme Worksheet 5 | Answers

Theme Worksheet 7 - This worksheet has five more passages to give your students practice thinking about themes. Students also support their answers with text, which is always good. View my readibility scores . Theme Worksheet 7 | RTF Theme Worksheet 7 | PDF Theme Worksheet 7 | Preview Theme Worksheet 7 | Answers

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The reading comprehension passages below include sixth grade appropriate reading passages and related questions. Each worksheet also includes a cross-curricular focus on earth science, physical science, history, social sciences, or life sciences. This allows students to build their reading comprehension skills and reinforce knowledge in other subject areas. Each of the passages measure between Lexile level ranges 925 - 1070.

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This worksheet explores the types of extreme weather with a short reading comprehension exercise.

Galileo and His Telescope

Your student will learn about Galileo and analyze the text in this reading comprehension worksheet.

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Your student will learn about how organisms adapt to their environment and then write the main idea and supporting details.

Limited Resources

This reading comprehension worksheet asks your student to read and analyze conservation techniques for natural resources.

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Your student will discover the US national symbols and what they stand for in this reading comprehension worksheet.

Self Reflection

This worksheet on self reflection teaches a valuable lesson as well as developing reading comprehension skills.

Taiga Ecosystems

The taiga ecosystem is the focus of this worksheet, which includes a reading comprehension exercise.

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Your student can practice identifying the central idea and supporting points in this reading comprehension worksheet.

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Your student will read and analyze the text in this worksheet about transportation to the American West.

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Your student will answer some word meaning questions in this reading comprehension worksheet on waves and currents.

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These grade 6 reading comprehension worksheets are taken from a series of leveled reading workbooks . The series ranges in difficulty from A to Z and is correlated to grade levels; each successive level provides greater challenge .  The full workbooks are available for download from our bookstore for only $2.99 / book.

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This page has a collection of 6th grade level reading comprehension articles, stories, and poems. Each passage includes a set of questions and a vocabulary activity.

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6th graders will be diving into all sorts of amazing books, from classic novels to contemporary works of fiction. They'll be honing their reading skills, including fluency, comprehension, and critical analysis. Along the way, students will get to explore different genres like mysteries, biographies, and fantasy. They will also be building up vocabulary, learning new words and phrases that will help them express themselves better. Let’s journey to new worlds and meet new characters together!

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• Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
• Describe how a particular story’s or drama’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.
• Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.
• Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.
• Compare and contrast the experience of reading a story, drama, or poem to listening to or viewing an audio, video, or live version of the text, including contrasting what they “see” and “hear” when reading the text to what they perceive when they listen or watch.
• Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres (e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories) in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics.

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• Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
• Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes).
• Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the ideas.
• Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text.
• Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.
• Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.
• Compare and contrast one author’s presentation of events with that of another (e.g., a memoir written by and a biography on the same person).

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6th Grade Reading Comprehension Activities: Worksheets, Games, Lesson Ideas, And Charts

March 13, 2024 //  by  Kellie Tanner

Comprehension is a crucial skill that is necessary for all students to be successful readers, writers, and communicators. 6th grade reading lessons should focus on teaching comprehension strategies that will assist your students as they learn to truly understand and comprehend their reading assignments.

Once they can truly comprehend what they are reading, they will be able to successfully navigate through the rest of their academic years. The following activities should aid you as you teach reading comprehension strategies to your 6th grade students.

1. Reading Cootie Catchers

This printable comprehension cootie catcher provides a great deal of fun for 6th grade students and can be used with any fictional book. This cute foldable is available in three different versions and can be used as a great review game with a partner. Find this entertaining cootie catcher foldable activity here.

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2. Comprehension Worksheet

This printable 6th grade reading comprehension worksheet focuses on Rudyard Kipling's classic tale about the mongoose Rikki-tikki-tavi. 6th grade readers can practice many reading comprehension skills through the completion of this reading passage assignment. It includes interpretation of figurative language, identification of the sequence of events, and determination of contextual vocabulary.

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3. Making Meaningful Inferences

This free activity serves as an introduction to understanding inference which is a crucial reading skill. This 6th grade level activity will engage your students as they immediately understand how to infer while reading. Help your students become inference experts by using this inferential skill activity today!

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4. Question Asking  

Asking questions is a crucial reading strategy. It is imperative that students learn to ask questions of various depths while reading. This activity teaches students how to ask questions for comprehension improvement. To learn more about how to incorporate this crucial skill into your 6th grade lessons, you can find these activities here .

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5. Context Clues

This engaging activity allows students to practice with context clues. The purpose of this comprehension game is to allow students the opportunity to examine reading strips and use context clues to determine the meanings of words they do not know. Students must also classify the types of context clues they used to determine the word meanings. Learn more about this activity here.

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6. 15 Vocabulary Instructional Strategies

Check out these 15 instructional strategies to teach meaningful vocabulary skills to your 6th graders. With these strategies, you can empower your students as they learn and use challenging words. To improve academically, students must have increased vocabulary skills. Help your students improve their vocabulary skills by implementing these strategies into your lesson plans.

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7. Comprehension Questions: Break Them Down

One of the best comprehension strategies you can teach your students is how to break down comprehension questions. This strategy allows students to be able to more deeply analyze questions. Through this activity, you will teach your students how to successfully recognize key phrases or words that are linked to reading skills and strategies. Learn how to do this here.

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8. Body Biography Chart

This graphic organizer is a terrific activity for teaching characterization. Your students learn to support the traits and descriptions of characters by providing textual evidence . These activities increase students' emotional connections to the text which increases comprehension skills. This activity focuses on the major character, Brian, from Gary Paulsen's Hatchet and can be located here.

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9. Online Games to Practice Reading Comprehension

Students' reading levels vary within the classroom; therefore, differentiating instruction is a critical element. Online games that allow the opportunity to practice reading comprehension skills assist with differentiating instruction. Try online games combined with reading comprehension passages to keep your students engaged. Find a list of popular online games and suggestions here.

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10. Infer Character Traits Through Dialogue

In this practice activity, students will learn the importance of character development. Language arts skills require students to be able to compare and contrast characters and use textual evidence. They must also be able to answer questions about characters. View this lesson here and also download the free graphic organizer.

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Concluding Thoughts

Reading comprehension is a crucial element needed to provide students with a strong foundation for educational success. Each of the reading comprehension activities provided in this informative article will assist you and provide you with additional opportunities and ideas as you strive to help your 6th grade students improve their reading comprehension skills and strategies.

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The Guide to 6th Grade: Reading and Writing

Review reading and writing curricula for 6th grade, including what to expect and resources to support learning..

In their first year of middle school, 6th graders embark on a new journey in their schooling, and with that comes new challenges and changes. In many ways, 6th grade is a year of significant transition for students as they use the skills they have previously learned and apply them to more complex and independent learning in deeper and more rigorous ways. 

While collaboration may still be an important part of the curriculum, students are often required to produce more extensive independent work, specifically in writing. This calls for greater independence and organizational skills, and it may certainly require some adjustment and practice in the beginning of the school year.

Read on to find out what to expect this year! You can shop all sixth grade books and activities at The Scholastic Store .

Sixth Grade Reading 

The ultimate goal of the 6th grade reading curriculum is for students to read increasingly complex texts over the course of the year, preparing them for high school, college, and careers beyond. Students read a variety of texts and different genres, including fiction, drama, poetry, and non-fiction.

There is a specific emphasis on and increase in the reading of nonfiction texts in order to prepare students to read, write, and research across subjects. As students read more complex texts, analyzing and understanding them in deeper ways, they strengthen their knowledge of all subjects.

In order to build reading skills, your 6th grader :

• Uses evidence from the text in order to summarize the plot, make inferences about and analyze the text, and determine the central theme or themes in a text.
• Understands and explains the point of view in a text; understands the significance of certain words and passages in a text.
• Understands and relays the main thesis or claims of a non-fiction text and its supporting evidence.
• Reads and compares different texts and genres that address the same topics.
• Uses a variety of media and formats, including video and audio, to further enhance understanding of a topic or text.
• Participates in class-wide and group discussions expressing the ideas and skills learned.
• Practices a variety of vocabulary skills, including using the context in which a word is found to determine the meaning of words, recognizing roots of words, and using digital and physical reference materials (dictionaries, thesauruses, and glossaries).
• Gains an understanding of and the ability to explain figurative language in a text.

6th Grade Writing 

In middle school, 6th graders are encouraged to push themselves further in their writing and write with increased complexity in terms of  length, subject matter, vocabulary, and general writing techniques. At the same time, 6th graders practice and refine many of the skills previously taught to them while enhancing them with the new skills and techniques they learn. 

In order to build writing skills, your 6th grader :

• Writes using more complex vocabulary and about more complex content.
• Writes over extended periods of time, such as when writing long-term research or expressive pieces that may take a week.
• Writes for short amounts of times, such as in one sitting.
• Writes a variety of genres for a variety of audiences.
• Use supporting claims and evidence based on credible texts and resources.
• Include an introduction, a conclusion, and transitions.
• Integrate other forms of media and formats, such as graphs, charts, headings, audio, or video when appropriate.
• Descriptive detail of characters, settings, and experiences.
• A clear structure, with a logical order and flow, thought-out word choice, and a conclusion.
• Plans, revises, and edits writing, with guidance from teachers and peers.
• Writes pieces that display the reading skills achieved, including analysis of text, making comparisons and claims, and developing arguments using specific evidence.
• Uses technology and the Internet to produce and publish writing, work with others, and type a minimum of three pages in one sitting. 

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Identity: reading creative fiction; The Assignment 6

The Assignment

• My stomach flipped as I finished pulling on my armor and turned to look at my reflection. A man seemed to stare back at me where, just a few minutes before, a too-thin boy of 13 had stood. I lifted my chin, surprised by how large and intimidating the pieces of fabric and metal made me look. From the outside, you could hardly see evidence of the real me hiding beneath. I narrowed my eyes and pulled in a deep, settling breath. This was no time to allow my nerves to be shaken. Today was the day I had been looking forward to—this was the day I would finally learn of my military assignment.
• I joined the ranks of my fellow recruits, the collective clinks of our armor-encased bodies echoing through the halls as we silently marched into the coliseum. Today would be a private ceremony, and I searched the small crowd as we entered, anxious to see my father’s reaction to seeing his only son in uniform. He was easy to see from his vantage spot well above most of the crowd. My family’s service to the Roman army had afforded us special privileges throughout the years, as the empire was especially indebted to those who raised their children with a desire for service, as my father and those before him had done for generations.
• I had known since birth that I would enter the Roman army. It was my heritage, as deeply interwoven a part of me as my green eyes or brown hair; it was simply who I was. I had waited for this day my entire life. As the legion commander approached to make his announcements, my breathing grew quick, my ears buzzing as my heart seemed to thump against the armored plating on my chest.
• “Recruit Valerius, assigned to aeneator.”
• Aeneator? This couldn’t be. Aeneator wasn’t a combat role—an aeneator was only used strategically during battle. There was only one assignment per battalion, and the aeneator carried a large horn and blew signal tones to alert the army of orders. Panicked, I searched the face of my father to gauge his reaction to my assignment, but his face was cold and stony.
• After the announcements were complete, my father approached me. I tried to step closer to him, but my feet felt as though they were made of lead. I lowered my eyes, dreading his words as he reached and placed a hand on my metal shoulder.
• “Aeneator. My son.” he said. “Your great-grandfather would be proud.”
• I looked up and met his eyes, my shoulders relaxing in relief as I saw the pride emanating from within him.
• “It’s a great honor to be charged with directing the century, as your great-grandfather did many years ago. It shows tremendous strength of mind. I know you’ll serve the position well. I’m very proud of you, Son.”
• I smiled and nodded. “I will serve the position with honor,” I said, now understanding the esteem of the legion commander’s choice. My chest swelled with pride.

Practice question

• (Choice A)   “‘Recruit Valerius, assigned to aeneator.’” A “‘Recruit Valerius, assigned to aeneator.’”
• (Choice B)   “Your great-grandfather would be proud.” B “Your great-grandfather would be proud.”
• (Choice C)   “I will serve the position with honor.” C “I will serve the position with honor.”
• (Choice D)   “It shows tremendous strength of mind.” D “It shows tremendous strength of mind.”

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6th Grade Literacy Centers Ideas

Unfortunately many people assume that literacy centers are only for elementary students. However, middle schoolers benefit greatly from independent, small group instruction. Especially for reading and writing. So this post takes a deep dive into effective 6th grade literacy centers ideas. These stations will help your students grow stronger with their ELA skills in no time!

Plus, you can grab some free reading and writing activities to use in your classroom.

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What is Literacy in 6th Grade?

According to a study on struggling readers conducted by Renaissance , 82% of sixth graders who fail ELA do not graduate high school.

Reading and writing increase in complexity once kids hit middle school.

And the stakes are high for these students.

Literacy in 6th grade includes inferencing of much longer texts and writing longer passages with more details.

In addition to this, Grade 6 students must also master:

• identifying Greek and Latin roots
• citing text evidence
• analyzing more complex plots, settings, characters, etc.
• grammar skills that include reflexive and intensive pronouns with their antecedents

So, making sure every student gets targeted practice on what they need becomes critical for middle school ELA teachers.

Which is why I highly recommend literacy centers in 6th grade!

Breaking students into small groups allows them to have hands-on practice with various reading concepts.

Let’s take a closer look at some centers ideas for sixth graders.

But Wait…Aren’t They Called “Literacy Stations?”

For anyone who is hesitant to try literacy centers in 6th grade, some of that relates to the word “centers.”

Since most early elementary teachers use centers, the assumption is that older students are too big for that.

As an upper elementary teacher, I still call them literacy centers.

However, if that seems too babyish for your big kids, feel free to call them literacy stations.

That doesn’t change how you will set them up or organize them in your classroom.

The Plot Flip Book–6th Grade Reading Centers

Since literacy in 6th grade includes a lot of analyzing, this activity will build up that skill.

The Plot Flip Book can be used with any book and it requires students to identify plot summary and supporting details.

6th Graders need to fill out sections in their flip book with the following:

• a brief summary
• supporting details for setting
• OR supporting details for characters

They also must write a few sentences telling how the settings or characters impact the plot of the story.

This reading comprehension skill shows up in my state academic standards, including Common Core.

The fact that you can use these plot flip books with any story makes them great 6th grade reading centers.

You don’t have to switch it out for a different activity every time you have a new story to read!

Greek and Latin Land Maze Game–Word Work for Big Kids

Socializing is a big deal for middle schoolers!

So, when you gameify your 6th grade literacy centers, students will stay engaged longer.

That’s what Greek and Latin Land offers: a fun, small group game where sixth graders get to practice their root words.

Here’s how the game works:

• Players spin (using a spinner that you provide) on a game card that has Latin or Greek prefixes and suffixes.
• Then they move their “game piece” on the board with Latin or Greek root words.
• Students must combine the affixes with the root word to form a new word, then use it in a sentence.

The student who forms the most words using affixes and roots wins.

An interactive game like this provides word work practice for big kids that they enjoy. Which is a win-win for you and your students!

Sentence Flippers–A Writing Center for Middle Schoolers

Since a lot of 6th grade writing involves longer paragraphs and essays, it’s helpful to work on building good sentences.

Not only that, but students need to know the difference between simple, compound, and complex sentences for grammar standards.

That’s where Sentence Flippers comes to the rescue.

It’s another partner game, but can still be used for independent practice when needed.

6th graders have a piece of paper that’s the card deck holder. The three “card decks” are:

• Conjunctions
• Sentence Types

Students flip over one card each and must form a sentence based on what the cards show.

For example, let’s pretend the noun card says “dog,” the conjunction says “but,” and the sentence type says “compound.”

Then your students would need to write a compound using using the words “dog” and “but” in the sentence.

Students have a recording sheet where they write all their sentences, making it easier for you to take this center up as a grade.

You can even encourage students to make it competition with their partner by turning the cards over quickly, then “racing” to see who can write their sentence first.

It’s Time For an Argument–6th Grade Writing Activity

Several states have ELA standards for 6th graders to use persuasive skills in writing:

• Common Core–Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
• TEKS–Analyze characteristics and structures of arguments by identifying the claim.
• VA Core–Present a convincing argument.

So this writing activity can be used with whole group lessons or with your other 6th grade literacy centers.

Students are given two topics. They must choose one and present the case for why one is better than the other.

This writing assignment comes with graphic organizers that help 6th graders form their arguments.

Some of the topics included are:

• Xbox vs. Nintendo Switch
• Minecraft vs. Fortnite
• Emojis vs. GIFS
• Instagram vs. Snapchat
• Floss Dance vs. Infinite
• E-readers vs. Printed Books
• Netflix vs. YouTube
• iPhone vs. Android
• School Uniforms vs Regular Clothes at School

There are also blank copies that let students come up with their own two topics to debate.

In addition to this, pages with sentence stems are also included for students who struggle with writing.

This allows them to still work independently while getting the extra support they need to be successful during center rotations.

How Long Should 6th Grade Literacy Centers Last?

Now that you have ideas for the types of literacy activities to do with 6th graders, let’s talk about planning your centers.

The frequency and amount of time for your centers will depend on several factors:

• the total periods or classes you teach each day
• how many students are in each class
• what types of centers you’ll be using (some take longer to complete than others)

On top of this, you will also need to determine how many days of week you will have centers and whether you will do rotations or not.

If you want more nitty-gritty details and tips on how to set up your literacy block, I have this free guide.

It breaks down different time frames and what you could do during each block of time:

The best part about this guide is that I put the information on bookmarks that you can laminate to keep as a handy reference when planning your 6th grade centers.

Free 6th Grade ELA Activities

The ideas shared above are just some of the centers or stations you can try with your 6th graders.

If you want to test the waters with some free inferencing, writing centers, and reading activities, grab these free ones from my TpT store HERE .

Please be sure to let me know your thoughts on the freebie by leaving a rating on them.

Speaking of thoughts, comment below on the center idea above that you’re most interested in trying with your 6th graders? 🤔

Happy Teaching

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Thank you. I am a full time long term sub, I feel if students can’t read and comprehend in Middle School or when done, it’s gonna be a hard life. I try everyday to be present and pour my heart in their learning. Reading and writing are so important. Thank you.

This is awesome i will use it as a resource teacher to support the gen.ed classroom

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Yankees rotation hits a speed bump, Clarke Schmidt shut down for 4-6 weeks

ANAHEIM, Calif. - It's been an amazing run for the Yankees' 2024 rotation, but they hit a speed bump on Thursday, with right-hander Clarke Schmidt heading to the injured list.

An MRI taken Wednesday revealed a strained right lat. Following an exam Thursday by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles, Schmidt was instructed not to throw a baseball for the next four-to-six weeks.

"It's going to be a while,'' said Yankees manager Aaron Boone at Angel Stadium.

After the Yankees' 8-3 win against the Angels, Schmidt was a bit more optimistic on the "soft timeline'' for his recovery, expecting to be re-evaluated in three weeks and throwing by week four.

Vowing to “do every single thing I can to expedite this process and get back out there,’’ Schmidt also pledged to be smart in his rehab.

“I really want to help this team down the stretch and win big games and playoff games.’’

Prior to Thursday night's series finale, right-hander Cody Morris was recalled from Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

According to Boone, right-hander Cody Poteet is expected to slot into Schmidt's rotation spot Saturday, when the Yankees play the Giants at San Francisco.

Whether he'll remain as Schmidt's rotation replacement has yet to be determined.

Yankees' Clarke Schmidt talks about his road back to the rotation

Schmidt last pitched on Sunday at San Diego, yielding one earned run over five innings, in a 5-2 loss to the Padres.

After the game, Schmidt said it was one of those starts where he did not feel 100 percent physically but mentioned nothing specific.

“It definitely came out of nowhere, my body’s been feeling amazing,’’ said Schmidt, who felt some discomfort during his pregame bullpen and during the game.

Having trouble recovering between starts, Schmidt felt it was “more than typical soreness,’’ and went for an MRI.

“It’s definitely devastating,’’ said Schmidt, who is “probably having the most fun I’ve ever had playing this game’’ and a part of him feels he’s “letting the team down’’ because he’s unavailable.

Schmidt said he spoke to his good friend and ex-teammate Luis Severino about the injury, which Severino dealt with as a Yankee, and with ace Gerrit Cole who’s “had something similar with a lat in the past.’’

Yankees staff's wild success to date

Following the right elbow nerve irritation diagnosis of Cole, the Yankees slotted rookie Luis Gil into his open rotation spot - and the staff has taken off.

In 16 starts, through May 29, the Yankees' rotation combined to post a 1.00 ERA across 99 innings, and Schmidt was enjoying an excellent season, with a 2.52 ERA over 11 starts.

Poteet was 3-0 with a 4.05 ERA in seven starts for the Yankees' Class AAA affiliate this season.

“He’s thrown a number of sides, getting ready for this weekend,’’ said Boone, adding that the Yanks were "excited'' to sign Poteet as a free agent in January.

"He’s a guy we valued and felt could help us’’ potentially down the road.

Yankees' narrow list of choices to replace Clarke Schmidt

Due to Gil's success in Cole's absence, the Yankees' thin rotation depth hasn't been further tested until now.

Among the rotation candidates late in spring training, Clayton Beeter is on the IL with a shoulder issue, while fellow right-hander Will Warren has struggled to an 8.53 ERA over 10 starts at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Morris (3-0, 2.82) has almost exclusively been a reliever this season. This week, the Yankees received pitcher Matt Sauer as a Rule 5 return from the Kansas City Royals.

Other than Schmidt, Gil, Carlos Rodon, Nestor Cortes and Marcus Stroman, Poteet is the only other pitcher to have made a start for the Yankees this year, necessitated by a rainout.

On April 13 at Cleveland, Poteet went six innings and yielded one run in an 8-2 victory against the Guardians.

A former fourth-round draft pick by the Marlins in 2015, Poteet pitched in parts of two seasons with Miami, going 2-4 with a 4.45 ERA during 2021-22.

Poteet, 29, had Tommy John surgery in August 2022. He'd recently been sidelined by a blister, but Poteet was due to return to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre rotation this weekend.

Gerrit Cole draws closer to beginning a rehab assignment

Cole threw another session to live batters Thursday at Tampa, Fla., and he might be ready to go on a rehab assignment by Tuesday - putting him roughly a month away from joining the rotation, barring any setbacks.

“Sounds like everything went well,’’ said Boone, who spoke by phone with Cole after Thursday’s session. “He was pretty pleased with his outing and just how he felt.’’

Assuming all goes well in his recovery, Tuesday is “definitely a possibility’’ for Cole to begin a rehab assignment, possibly at Class A Tampa or Class AA Somerset.