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Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa guided reading books for Microsoft Word
La Flor de Nochebuena Lectura y Cultura: Poinsettia Flower Spanish Reading
This 3-page file includes:~A Spanish language cultural reading on the history of the Poinsettia Flower which is native to Mexico. It discusses its ancient origins and how it was used by the Aztecs. The reading then discusses how it was introduced to the United States by Joel Poinsett, the first ambassador to thenUnited States in the early 1800s. Finally, there is a paragraph describing the legend of the poor girl Pepita who upon gifting weeds to the baby Jesus on Christmas eve saw her gift turn
Grades:
7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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El TĂo de Nadal Lectura: Spanish Christmas Reading on Catalan Yule Log
This 3-page file includes:~A Spanish reading that describes the strange and wonderful Spanish tradition of TĂo de Nadal - the Yule log that "poops" out gifts! Includes information about its history as well as how and when this ritual is performed and the types of treats children receive. Also includes a full glossary of new vocabulary.~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions.~Answer key.Makes for a great cultural component to a Spanish class or a sub plan.Level: Spanish 2+
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Spanish Winter Holidays BIG Bundle: Top 20 Resources at 50% off!
TĂo de Nadal: Spanish Yule Log Cultural Christmas Reading (English Version)
This 3-page file includes:~An English reading that describes the strange and wonderful Spanish tradition of TĂo de Nadal - the Yule log that "poops" out gifts! Includes information about its history as well as how and when this ritual is performed and the types of treats children receive. Also includes a full glossary of new vocabulary.~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions.~Answer key.Makes for a great cultural component to a Spanish class or a sub plan.Editable word file.
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Grades:
7th - 10th
History of the Poinsettia Reading: Flor de Nochebuena (English Version)
This 3-page file includes:~A cultural reading on the history of the Poinsettia Flower which is native to Mexico. It discusses its ancient origins and how it was used by the Aztecs. The reading then discusses how it was introduced to the United States by Joel Poinsett, the first ambassador to the United States in the early 1800s. Finally, there is a paragraph describing the legend of the poor girl Pepita who upon gifting weeds to the baby Jesus on Christmas eve saw her gift turn into the poinsett
Grades:
7th - 10th
Il Natale in Italia Lettura: Italian Christmas Reading
This 3-page file includes:~A reading in Italian about various Italian holiday traditions: decorating the tree, nativity scenes, gift-giving on Epiphany, Christmas Eve dinner with family, Christmas songs and mass. The reading includes a glossary of specialized vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions.~Answer key.Level: Italian 1/2 (90% in present tense)Note: You may also enjoy this Italian reading on Three Kings Day/Epiphany (Jan.6) the culmination of the Christmas season
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8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Italian Cultural Readings Bundle: Top 4 @30% off! (Italiano Letture)
The Polar Express Sequencing and Summarizing Activity
After reading the book or watching the movie, the students put the 8 events from the story in the correct order to create a summary. The sequence strips can be enlarged for use in a pocket chart to adapt the activity for the younger grades.
Grades:
PreK - 5th
La Befana Lettura en Italiano: Italian Christmas Reading (L'Epifania)
This 3-page file includes:~A reading in Italian about how Epiphany (Jan. 6) is celebrated as the culmination of the Christmas season in Italy: the traditional of Befana, nativity scenes, parades, Christmas markets and pannettone. The reading includes a glossary of specialized vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 9 reading comprehension questions.~Answer key.Level: Italian 2+ (mostly in present tense)Note: You may also enjoy this Italian reading on how Christmas is celebrated in Italy here.
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in:Â Italian Cultural Readings Bundle: Top 4 @30% off! (Italiano Letture)
El Gordo y La LoterĂa de Navidad Lectura: In Spanish
This 3-page file includes: ~A reading on the Spanish National Christmas Lottery celebrated in Spain every Dec. 22 since 1812. It talks about its history, cultural significance, the HUGE jackpot, how families and friends buy tickets together and how the numbers are sung out by school kids. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 9 reading comprehension questions.~Answer key. Level: Spanish 2+
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in:Â Spanish Winter Holidays BIG Bundle: Top 20 Resources at 50% off!
La Navidad Lectura: Spanish Christmas Reading on How People Celebrate
This 3-page file includes: (100% in Spanish)~A Spanish language reading on the Christmas holidays from the point of view of five different people and what aspect of the holidays they enjoy: time with friends and family, baking, decorating, winter sports, gift giving, volunteering and attending church.~10 short answer questions based on the reading and a short writing assignment.~Answer keyLevel: Spanish 1/2 (present tense only)Editable Word file
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8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Spanish Winter Holidays BIG Bundle: Top 20 Resources at 50% off!
Noël Lecture: French Reading on Christmas Holidays
This 3-page file includes:~A French language reading on the Christmas holidays from the point of view of five different people and what aspect of the holidays they enjoy: time with friends and family, baking, decorating, winter sports, gift giving, volunteering and attending church.~10 short answer questions based on the reading and a short writing assignment.~Answer keyLevel: beginner (present tense only)Word file
Grades:
6th - 11th
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Santa Paws by Nicholas Edwards Literary Unit
Study guide, quiz, vocabulary, and graphic organizer for one story
Grades:
5th - 7th
The Gift of the Magi - Literary Reading Guide
This reading guide is meant to accompany the short story The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry. The short story text is included in the reading guide. The components of this reading guide contain multiple choice and short answer reading comprehension/critical thinking questions related to character development, theme(s), various literary and devices (allusion, metaphors, etc.). Enjoy!
Grades:
3rd - 12th
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Advent Around the World - Reading Comprehension
Elevate Resources presents this five page article on Advent around the work, focusing on Austria, China, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Mexico, Poland & the UK.This is accompanied by 19 SATs style reading comprehension questions from assessment focuses: Word Meaning, Retrieval, Summarizing, Inference, Choice of Words to Enhance Meaning, & Comparisons - with answers included!An excellent resource to keep them learning during the festive season!
Grades:
4th - 7th
"The House Without a Christmas Tree" Guided Reading Packet
Comprehension, character trait, and vocabulary questions for "The House Without a Christmas Tree." Good for small literacy circles/ groups, and asks deeper level questions.
Grades:
3rd - 5th
"A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote- Common Core Style
This is a set of questions written in the common core style with space for including text evidence for all answers. The questions move in order chronologically with the book, thus making it a good activity to go with guided reading. The questions include vocabulary in context as well as a focus on figurative language the author uses in the story. The culminating task of the questions focuses on analyzing how the narrator uses particular elements of storytelling such as imagery, simile, metaph
Grades:
7th - 8th, Adult Education
Navidad: Spanish Christmas - Reading Comprehension
Elevate Resources presents this five-page article on Christmas traditions in Spain, including: Meals, Mass, Innocent Saints, NYE, Epiphany, Parades, Christmas in the Basque country and Catalonia.This fascinating article is accompanied by 20 SATs style reading comprehension questions from assessment focuses: Word Meaning, Retrieval, Summarizing, Inference, Choice of Words to Enhance Meaning, & Comparisons - and answers!A great resource for the festive season!
Grades:
4th - 7th
Weihnachten: Christmas in Germany - Reading Comprehension
Elevate Resources presents this four-page article on Weihnachten: Christmas in Germany (Advent, Trees, Christmas Eve & Day, Markets, Christkind, Father Christmas, Krampus, Work & School, Sternsingers & Food!), along with 18 SATs style reading comprehension questions from assessment focuses: Word Meaning, Retrieval, Summarising, Inference, Choice of Words to Enhance Meaning, & Comparisons & answers!A great resource for the festive season!
Grades:
4th - 7th
Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year Reading Comprehension Mega-Pack!
Elevate Resources presents this bundle of EIGHT fantastic holiday season articles (A Christmas Carol, Advent around the world, Chinese New Year, Navidad, New Year Around the World, Noel, Thanksgiving and Weihnachten) with accompanying reading comprehension questions and answers!Over 150!!! SATs style reading comprehension questions in all from assessment focuses: Word Meaning, Retrieval, Summarising, Inference, Choice of Words to Enhance Meaning, & Comparisons…A great pack to see your studen
Grades:
4th - 7th
Poems for Christmas: An Anthology
Christmas is a time of tradition—both sacred and secular. One of my favorite Christmas traditions is the reading of poetry. Many poets have weighed in on the discourse surrounding Christmas traditions, and they offer us unique insight into the relevance of both cultural customs and the gospel narrative. My hope is that this anthology of Christmas poetry will be an instrument for encountering the joyful and fearful implications of the season.Personally, I have used this resource in secondary Engl
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Noel: French Christmas - Reading Comprehension
Elevate Resources presents this six-page article on Noel: French Christmas, covering: Markets, celebrations, gifts, Advent, food and more!This is accompanied by 18 SATs style reading comprehension questions from assessment focuses: Word Meaning, Retrieval, Summarizing, Inference, Choice of Words to Enhance Meaning, & Comparisons - complete with answers!A fantastic addition to your seasonal resources!
Grades:
4th - 7th
Charlie Brown Christmas Social Story
I used symbolstix program from Unique Learning System to create a readable social story from the Charlie Brown Christmas Story.
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Christmas Level A or B Reader
Allow your lower level students to enjoy reading during the holidays with the easy reader! It contains many sight and holiday words such as:
I
see
a
candy cane
reindeer
snowman
stocking
Santa Claus
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Santa Claus,Santa Claus
Includes a guided reading book called "Santa Claus, Santa Claus What Do You See?" This book is patterned after Brown Bear,Brown Bear and it is a guided reading level B/C. Also, includes a song about Santa that is written to the tune of "Bingo".
Clipart by Margie Johnston
Grades:
PreK - 1st
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