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Students will read a letter from a boy to his father fighting in World War II. Then, they will answer reading comprehension questions to check their understanding. Use the passage of historical fiction to develop students' reading skills.

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Daily Warm-Ups: Reading, Grade 6
Daily Warm-Ups: Reading, Grade 6
By Sarah Kartchner Clark
Daily Warm-Ups: Reading, Grade 6 supports national standards and helps your students master reading comprehension skills across a variety of genres. Printable warm-ups contain fiction and nonfiction reading passages, followed by questions based on Bloom's Taxonomy. Topics include science, animals, current events, American history, and more!

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