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Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa Common Core RI.7.1 printables
Christmas Around the World Passages - Print & Interactive Digital
With this resource, students will learn how seven children from around the world celebrate Christmas in different ways through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer or multiple-choice questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions7 readin
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Christmas & Winter Holiday Differentiated Passages Bundle
Christmas Reading and Writing Bundle: Holiday Activities, Assignments, Slides
Christmas Reading and Writing Bundle: Holiday Activities, Assignments, Slides: Use this bundle of high-interest Christmas activities to engage your ELA students in reading and writing in December leading up to the break. With ready-to-use activities, assignments, slideshows, and more, you will be totally prepared to improve your students' ELA skills with a holiday twist! What Teachers Are Saying About These Christmas Reading and Writing Activities: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This was the BEST Christmas resource
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6th - 9th
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Christmas Around the World Reading Comprehension - Nonfiction Assignments
Christmas Around the World Reading Comprehension - Nonfiction Assignments: Teach your students about how Christmas is celebrated around the world with traditions, practices, and customs from different countries with this ready-to-use resource! The countries covered are China, Colombia, Denmark, and The Congo. This fun and engaging resource is an excellent cross-curricular activity that connects well with social studies and exposes students to other cultures many of them may not be familiar with.
Grades:
6th - 9th
History of Santa Claus and Christmas in America Reading Activity
This entertaining Christmas reading activity features a 1 page article on the history of Santa Claus in America. It explains how the image of Saint Nicholas changed from Europe to America and how the famous poem "The Night Before Christmas" and Thomas Nast's cartoons came to transform Saint Nicholas into the image of Santa Claus that we enjoy today. Following the article is a set of reading comprehension questions that students can answer to demonstrate their understanding. Both an editable Goog
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: Holiday History Common Core Reading Bundle
Article of the Week Holidays Around The World Non-Fiction Articles
Help bring more diversity into your classroom with this holidays around the world non-fiction articles bundle. This resource contains 14 high-interest non-fiction articles and post-reading activities to assist with reading comprehension, standardized test prep, and cross-curricular learning.Article Topics:Chinese New YearLunar New YearGroundhog DayValentine's DayDaylight SavingSt. Patrick's DayApril Fools' DayEarth DayRamadanHalloweenDiwaliHanukkahChristmasKwanzaaResource Includes:14 high-intere
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6th - 8th
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Winter Celebrations Around the World: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about winter celebrations around the world through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions5 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated r
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Christmas & Winter Holiday Differentiated Passages Bundle
Christmas Reading Comprehension Paired Passages
What kid hasn't wished Christmas, their birthday, Hanuka, or the Fourth of July could come around more than once a year? This wonderful, classic short story reminds us that too much of a sweet thing can quickly turn sour!
The story is paired with an article about the waste generated during the holiday season and a video about holiday recycling. This rigorous unit includes guided practice on how to closely read a complex text, as well as how to answer multiple choice, sh
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6th - 8th
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December Passages: Science - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn random and fascinating facts about the month of December through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions4 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differe
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: High-Interest Science Differentiated Passages for the Year Bundle
Ugly Christmas Sweater Mystery Reading Passages & Escape Room | CSI
Are you looking for a fun and engaging reading comprehension activity for the holidays? Check out this popular themed escape room and have your students unlock the "Mystery of the Swiped Sweaters!"Get your students thinking and using their analytical skills with GATER Educator's "Case of the Swiped Sweaters"! Through puzzles and challenges, students will use deductive logic, inference, forensics, and common sense to solve this mystery. Close Reading CHALLENGES include:Informational Text- “Proces
Grades:
5th - 7th
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Also included in: Ugly Christmas Sweater Activity Pack | Math, Reading & Writing
History of Christmas Reading Informational Text, Quiz, & Writing Activity
An informational text, reading comprehension, close reading, ready-made quiz that's automatically graded, and holiday journal prompts.... this has it all! The digital & printable resource is exactly what you need for your students to have a fun and engaging lesson prior to Christmas Break! It includes everything you need with ZERO PREP! You can share the link and go or print!Check out the video preview to see more!***SAVE 20% by purchasing this in the GROWING Holiday Bundle!***Your students
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Christmas Reading Comprehension & Writing Activities Bundle
December Passages: History - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn random and fascinating facts about the month of December through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions4 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differe
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: High-Interest History Differentiated Passages for the Year Bundle
Holiday Gingerbread Tradition Passage - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about the tradition of making gingerbread baked goods for the holidays through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions1 reading passage – (See topic
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3rd - 8th
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January Passages: Science - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn random and fascinating facts about the month of January through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions4 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differen
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: High-Interest Science Differentiated Passages for the Year Bundle
Christmas Project Based Learning | Plan a Cookie Exchange Party | Close Reading
Make learning fun this DECEMBER with GATER Educator's, Plan a COOKIE EXCHANGE Party, an engaging and fun project-based learning activity!Engage students in close reading, math skills, and COOKIE EXCHANGE comprehension while they create their perfect holiday celebration.All of the extra work is done for you. Simply print the NO PREP pages, and let your students make the decisions in this fun Project-Based Learning CHRISTMAS Unit!Go to new depths of learning with this Project-Based Learning activi
Grades:
4th - 7th
Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus: A Short Study for the Common Core
The classic response to a little girl's honest question has become one of the most famous editorials of history. It offers rich vocabulary and an argument for students to study and discuss. The study includes questions matched side-by-side with the text for close reading. Writing is embedded as well.
The study includes:
1. Text with questions in annotated style.
2. Defining vocabulary with questions to facilitate understanding of the vocabulary.
3. References to Biblical scriptures (as p
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5th - 9th
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Kwanzaa Non-Fiction Article
Dive into the rich tapestry of Kwanzaa with this Kwanzaa Non-Fiction Article, a must-have resource for middle school teachers. This comprehensive lesson offers students the opportunity to learn about the historical roots and vibrant traditions of Kwanzaa, making it the perfect activity for your classroom during the holiday season.Resource Includes:Engaging Non-Fiction Article: This article will help students learn about the origins and traditions of Kwanzaa.Modified and Regular Versions: Every s
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Article of the Week Holidays Around The World Non-Fiction Articles
STEM: Christmas Around the World
Christmas learning...Christmas fun! This project uses Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory to offer students a variety of activities to complete a holiday research project. Student choice in both topic and activities makes this a highly motivating project.
Unit Includes:
Intelligence Theory Tic-Tac-Toe board assignment
Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Handout
Project Handout
Tic-Tac-Toe Project Board
Requirements/Homework Schedule
Grades:
3rd - 9th
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Christmas Non-Fiction Article
Have your students embark on an educational journey with this Christmas Non-Fiction Article created for middle school students. Discover the magic and wonder of the holiday season with this Christmas Non-Fiction Article which offers a deep dive into the traditions, history, and cultural significance of Christmas, making it the perfect addition to your classroom this holiday season. This resource contains 3 post-reading activities for students to practice their reading comprehension skills and en
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Article of the Week Holidays Around The World Non-Fiction Articles
Hanukkah Reading Comprehension | History of the Dreidel
Hanukkah Reading Comprehension | History of the DreidelThis Hanukkah-themed reading comprehension resource is the perfect way to teach your students about a traditional symbol of the Jewish holiday, Hanukkah. In "History of the Dreidel," students will learn how the tradition of the game began and will follow its evolution all the way to modern times.This informational text is filled with fascinating facts and history about the Dreidel. A pre-reading summary and pre-reading questions will orient
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7th - 8th
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St. Nicholas Day | Reading Comprehension | History of St. Nicholas Day
St. Nicholas Day | Reading Comprehension | History of St. Nicholas DayUncover the historical and cultural significance of St. Nicholas Day with this comprehensive reading comprehension resource! Designed to enlighten students about this important holiday, the package offers an engaging passage that dives deep into the roots, traditions, and symbols associated with St. Nicholas Day.Within this resource, students will explore a meticulously crafted passage that unravels the history and significanc
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7th - 8th
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Christmas in the UK - Reading Comp, Vocab, and Word Search Activities
In this Reading Comprehension, students get to know some of the main Christmas traditions and cutoms in british culture. They read about: Advent, mince pies, pantomimes, carolling, Boxing Day and more. TASK ONE - ReadingIn this task, students read the text which presents the traditions and customs.TASK TWO - VocabularyStudents complete a set of ten multiple-choice questions based on vocabulary in the text.TASK THREE - Reading ComprehensionHere, students answer a set of ten questions based on the
Grades:
7th - 10th
American History Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions | Literacy Centers
Did you know that DECEMBER is National Made in America Month?Boost your student’s reading comprehension skills and celebrate National Made in America Month with these engaging American history passages and literacy activities! This December activity focuses on the importance of supporting products made in the USA.Get your students engaged with these December activities designed to teach them about National Made in America Month. National Made in America Month Informational TextDefine an Unfamili
Grades:
5th - 8th
LasPosadas| Lectura y Cultura Español| Spanish Culture Reading and Comprehension
Explora la rica tradición de Las Posadas con esta emocionante actividad de lectura comprensiva en español. Sumérgete en la celebración navideña mexicana de Las Posadas a través de textos cautivadores y actividades diseñadas para fomentar la comprensión de lectura en español.Esta actividad incluye un texto informativo sobre Las Posadas, acompañado de siete preguntas abiertas de comprensión e incluso una reflexión personal. Estas desafiarán a los estudiantes a profundizar en la tradición y el sign
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6th - 8th
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Digital Christmas Around the World-Canada
Digital/Distance Learning Christmas Around the World-Canada Teach your students all about the history, customs, and traditions associated with Christmas in Canada! This one-page informational text is the perfect way to integrate literacy and the holidays. Students will read all about the exciting traditions that come along with Christmas in Canada. Then, they will answer a set of text-dependent questions using text-evidence from the article. A perfect way to make holiday teaching fun and educati
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6th - 8th
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