St. Patrick's Day Common Core RI.6.2 cultural activities

St. Patrick's Day History Reading, Worksheet, and Celtic Cross Activity

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This St. Patrick's Day reading activity tells the story of St. Patrick in Ireland and how the holiday came to be celebrated today. It is written in an engaging way for younger students to understand the history behind the real Saint Patrick and how his myth has grown today.After the reading, students answer 5 short reading comprehension questions, then either color or create their own Celtic Crosses using included templates.☘ This is a fantastic holiday activity for your students! ☘ Both an edit

Subjects:

Reading, Social Studies - History, St. Patrick's Day

Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

Printables, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RI.5.1

, RI.6.1

, RI.6.2

, RI.6.3

, RI.7.1