This themed packet is designed to teach students about China and Chinese New Year through Reading Texts, Poetry, and Writing Activities. Students will learn about China, Chinese New Year and Traditions, The Legend of Nian, the Chinese Zodiac Animals, Yin-Yang, and Chinese New Years Superstitions, Lucky and Unlucky Numbers, and Colors. The Reading Texts are differentiated at the 2nd and 3rd grade levels. Students will write Informative Texts, Opinion Pieces, and engage in Compare and Contrast wr