Should whales be kept in captivity? Use this reading passage to start a class discussion on this topic. After reading a passage about captive whales, students will answer comprehension questions to check their understanding of the text.
Captive Whales Reading Warm-Up
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Daily Warm-Ups: Reading, Grade 6
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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