Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa Common Core RI.11-12.10 resources

"Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus" Christmas Presentation with Questions

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This engaging PowerPoint presentation introduces your middle school students to the classic 1897 editorial from the New York Sun, "Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus." These activities are a wonderful way to dispel skepticism and restore faith in the Christmas spirit. No prep.Among 38 slides, I've divided the article, history including the identity of Virginia, and the legacy of the event, and post-reading tasks. Activities include:10 reading comprehension questions10 critical thinking questio

Subjects:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

CCSS: