‘Australian Gold Rush’ Comprehension

Overview:

In this comprehension set, students read the non-fiction text ‘Australian Gold Rush’ and then answer a range of questions—literal, inferential, and evaluative. Suitable for Year 6 students.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop skills in answering literal, inferential, and evaluative questions.
• Strengthen comprehension and critical thinking abilities.
• Enhance the ability to support answers with evidence from the text.

How the Activity Works:

A Year 6 reading comprehension worksheet set about the beginning of the gold rush in Australia. Students read the passage ‘Australian Gold Rush’ and then respond to a series of questions that test their understanding on different levels: literal (focusing on the facts), inferential (requiring deeper interpretation), and evaluative (asking for personal opinions based on the text). An answer sheet is included to support student reflection and guide learning.

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