6th Grade Worksheets & Activities

Super sixth grade! Sixth grade learners may be in middle school for the first time or have at least one year of experience, and that can really make the difference! During this year, learners are faced with increased demands related to their reading and writing skills.

Written responses may become longer and readings will become more complex and diverse. For instance, learners will likely engage with a survey of materials from poetry to speeches to more in-depth informational readings. In addition, these learners will likely engage in more collaborative tasks and those that demand critical and creative thinking. It is at this age that learners must lean into strong foundational literacy skills.

Fun Facts About Saturn

It’s out of this world! Saturn is one cool planet– lots of rings! Lots of moons! Each Fun Facts About Saturn Activity Packet contains one article, multiple choice questions and extended activities. For the earlier grade levels, there are several different options to help learners envision astronaut adventures and alien…

Fun Facts About Gold

We’ll take some of that! This learning is pure gold! Each Fun Facts About Gold Activity Packet contains one article, multiple choice questions and extended activities. For the earlier grade levels, there are several different options that connect learners to stories about found treasure, homes made of gold, and items…

Fun Facts About Penguins

Waddle this way! Penguins are adorable and oh-so-interesting! These small, but mighty cold-weather wonders give us a lot to think about. Each Fun Facts About Penguins Activity Packet contains one article, multiple choice questions and extended activities. For the earlier grade levels, there are two different creative tasks to engage…

What Animal Has the Best Hearing?

Did you hear that? We did, too! Did you know that barn owls and African elephants have the best hearing? When we heard that, we thought it was pretty cool. Each Fun Fact Activity Packet focusing on which animal has the best hearing contains one article, multiple choice questions and…

Fun Facts About Butterflies

We love a good butterfly– don’t you? These friendly, flying insects color our world and possess many amazing features that make them worthy of study. Each Fun Facts About Butterflies Activity Packet contains one article, multiple choice questions and extended activities. For the earlier grade levels, there is an option…

What Animal Has the Biggest Eyes?

We saw that coming from a mile away! Ostriches are incredible animals. In fact, they boast the largest eyes of all land animals. Let’s keep an eye on this cool topic! Each Fun Fact Activity Packet contains one article, multiple choice questions and extended activities. For the earlier grade levels,…

Can Cats Be Service Animals?

But where’s the cat? She’s working! Dogs receive a lot of attention as service animals, but cats can be trained as well. Let’s get our claws into this one. Each Fun Fact Activity Packet contains one article, multiple choice questions and extended activities. For the earlier grade levels, there are…

Character Traits Anchor Chart

Welcome to our character traits anchor chart section! Character traits are qualities that define a character within a story. Readers can look for clues that are provided directly by the author, make interpretations based on a character’s language, thoughts, and action, and consider insights that other characters provide. Understanding and…

Compound Adjectives Worksheets

Compound adjectives can make writing more descriptive, colorful, and engaging. They can serve as a mighty team when describing characters, objects, or places in stories. For example, “wide-eyed,” “rainbow-colored,” and “ill-fated” are all compound adjectives. Compound adjectives are often seen when they appear as an adjective paired with a noun,…

6th Grade Writing Prompts

Welcome to our 6th grade writing prompts! Sixth grade brings more opportunity for learning, growing, and maturity. It’s important to ignite a love of writing through a variety of writing opportunities and topics that are both relevant and thought-provoking. Use the categories of “Adventure,” “Video Games,” “Music,” “Patience,” “Self-Awareness,” and…