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Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa Common Core RI.7.5 resources
Christmas Activities ELA: 15 Fun Winter Holiday ELA Worksheets & Games
Need Christmas or winter holiday ELA activities? These 15 fun and festive, no-prep activities will be great for the holiday season. Keep your kids focused and engaged while the year comes to an end. All activities have clear instructions and an answer key is provided. Mix and match the activities to use for multiple days. This packet does not specifically mention Christmas or any other holidays by name. It does mention "holidays" and the things people do to celebrate during the season. I made su
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: ELA Holiday Activities Bundle : Writing with the RACE Strategy and More!
Christmas Text Structure Passages - Printable & Digital
Plan some Christmas fun this year with holiday-themed nonfiction reading passages! You and your students will love this set of Christmas text structure passages, graphic organizers, and reading comprehension questions, and they're the perfect high-interest activities to fill those crazy days before Christmas or winter break. (Virginia teachers - the vocabulary page is also adapted for teaching this topic as organizational pattern!)For more Christmas nonfiction, pair this resource with Christmas
Grades:
6th - 8th
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
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 & Winter Holiday Differentiated Passages Bundle
Christmas & Winter Holiday Differentiated Passages BundlePrintable + Digital Paperless Versions IncludedWith this resource, students will learn about Christmas and winter holiday celebrations around the world by reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. There are 10 original reading passages included on 5 reading levels covering grades 3-8, totaling 50 passages. Questions (as well as answer keys) aligned to Common Core State Standards are included for each passage. Students
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Complete Digital Novel Unit- "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens
Complete Digital Novel Unit- "A Christmas Carol" by Charles DickensJust in time for the Christmas season! Super easy to implement and can easily be differentiated for different levels of readers! No prep, ready to roll unit!Includes:-pre-read activities (with a nonfiction twist!)-class starters/quickwrites-act by act standard based focus questions-tone/mood activities-figurative language activities-recommended vocabulary list with vocab activities-Grading rubric for the digital workbook so stud
Grades:
6th - 8th
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
"Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus" Christmas Reading Activities with Article
Create a beautiful holiday tradition in your middle school ELA classroom with this "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus" Christmas reading activity! Introduce your kids to this beautifully-written perspective on the existence of Santa and the meaning of Christmas. A lovely opportunity to discuss the meaning of the holiday spirit with students. Great for skeptical middle-schoolers, but honestly, my juniors and seniors enjoyed it too! No Prep. Includes answer key and suggested discussion quest
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6th - 9th
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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
"A Christmas Carol" intro Informational texts w/ Google Forms Quizzes
Save $$ by buying the bundle!These texts pair perfectly with the drama “A Christmas Carol.” The texts introduce themes of greed vs. generosity and introduce students to the Victorian Era. Give students their choice of 4 texts to annotate before completing the accompanying Google Forms Quiz. Quizzes are 5-6 questions long and use multiple choice, text entry, and multi-select question types - good practice for the redesigned STAAR! Questions cover: text structure, main idea, inferencing, author
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6th - 9th
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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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Holiday Nonfiction Text Structure Activity - Reindeer Games Christmas Theme
Make the most of the weeks before Christmas! Use this Christmas ELA text structure review to keep kids engaged in the days before Christmas break! This nonfiction text structure review reading and writing response workbook is perfect for the holiday season! Add Christmas flair into nonfiction with this interactive Google Slides workbook designed to encourage metacognition, creativity, and critical thinking! Using these Google Slides, students will analyze three mentor texts as they cultivate cre
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Christmas ELA Activities for Middle Grades | ELA Holiday Bundle
A Christmas Carol/ Cloze Reading Activity/ Seasonal / DIGITAL
In this file you will find a short story about A Christmas Carol. I have included the pdf and the digital version. There are 19 pages and the theme is Christmas. You can use this as a mini book or as simple worksheets. More specifically you will find the following:A short story about A Christmas Carol.Cover and back pagesShort story questions, vocabulary questions, fill in, multiple choice, questions about your students, reflection time, summary and drawing, put the events in chronological orde
Grades:
3rd - 9th, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Christmas Stories /Cloze/ Reading Comprehension Activity/ Digital
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
Unraveling Krampus: Text Structures and Critical Analysis Print and Go!
Delve into the intriguing world of Krampus with this comprehensive ELA resource, designed specifically for upper middle school students. "Unraveling Krampus" presents a unique opportunity to explore this mythical figure through a literary lens, enhancing key reading and analysis skills.What’s Inside:Five Engaging Articles on Krampus: Each article focuses on a different text structure – compare and contrast, description, problem and solution, cause and effect, and chronological order – providing
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7th - 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
St. Nick: Informational Text Structures, Main Idea, Author's Purpose 5 text sets
Unveil the world of St. Nicholas through this captivating ELA resource, specifically crafted for middle school students. "Discovering St. Nicholas" offers a rich, multifaceted learning experience, designed to enhance key literacy skills while diving into the historical and cultural aspects of this beloved figure.What’s Inside:Five Comprehensive Articles: Explore the intriguing story of St. Nicholas through five meticulously written articles, each employing a different text structure – descriptiv
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5th - 7th
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Christmas Stories /Cloze/ Reading Comprehension Activity/ Digital
In this Cloze/ Reading Comprehension Activity file you will find the following products:The Story of the Little Christmas TreeThe Story of the Night Before ChristmasThe Story of WinterThe History of the MistletoeThe History of La BefanaA Christmas CarolThe story of the NutcrackerThe Little Match GirlThe Shoemaker & His GuestThe Birth of JesusYou will find both the Digital and the PDF version. More specifically, in each story there are:Front + Back pages (Students write their names)Fill in th
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PreK - 9th, Adult Education, Staff
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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
Christmas Close Reading Comprehension Passages | Christmas ELA Activity
This Christmas Close Reading Lesson and activity is the perfect resource for teaching students the basics of close reading skills during the busy holiday and winter season! This resource includes a week of close reading activities and lessons. A teacher guide and detailed instructions are included to make prep a breeze! Students will be required to use close reading skills to practice comprehension strategies such as:⭐Finding the main idea⭐Determining word meaning⭐Citing textual evidence⭐Drawing
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4th - 7th
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CHRISTMAS READING COMPREHENSION PASSAGE | American Christmas Traditions
Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with this no-prep American Christmas Traditions Reading Passages for Middle Grades (Grades 4-8)! It includes reading passages and CCSS-aligned questions related to American Christmas traditions. It is such a great way to keep them engaged, develop cultural understanding, and learn something relevant at the same time!The following resources are included in the Christmas Traditions Reading Comprehension:•American Christm
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Christmas and Winter Reading Comprehension Task Cards with TpT Easel
Christmas and winter on your mind? Keep students learning and appeal to their Christmas and winter interests with this set of no-prep task cards. Super easy on the teacher while still keeping reading skills on the forefront right before the holiday break. Also included is an easel assessment for assigning online to your students. This set includes: 10 task cards in color10 task cards in black and white (printer-friendly version)Student Answer documentAnswer keyEasel Assessment for TpT Easel Acti
Grades:
5th - 7th
Living in the London of Charles Dickens - Text and Google Form Quiz
This informational text - "What was it like to live in the London of Charles Dickens?" has an accompanying Google Form that is 6 questions long and uses multiple choice, text entry, and multi-select question types - good practice for the redesigned STAAR. Questions cover: text structure, main idea, inferencing, graphic features, author's purpose, and vocabulary.This pairs perfectly with "A Christmas Carol"!Check out my other Informational text listings -"5 Ways Giving is Good For You", "The Gri
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6th - 9th
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