Christmas Around the World Reading Comprehension Passages

Reading Comprehension for Christmas, Kwanzaa and Hanukkah - for 3rd and 4th Grade

Unwrap the gift of reading this holiday season with Christmas Around the World Reading Comprehension Passages. This unique collection features 10 diverse stories that celebrate holiday traditions from around the globe. Designed to enhance reading comprehension, fluency, and engagement, these passages are perfect for fostering a love of learning in young readers.

The 10 stories present a variety of reading passages - informational texts, fiction, and legends from diverse cultures. A truly multicultural resource, this resource includes stories about Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and holiday traditions from around the world.

Features

• 10 engaging reading passages about Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and related celebrations around the world

• Multiple choice questions tailored to each passage to reinforce comprehension and close reading skills

• Answer keys for easy assessment

• No-prep, 43 pages in easily printable PDF format

Although targeted to a 3rd or 4th grade reading level, this ready-to-use 43-page set of reading passages and quizzes is an exceptional cross curricular Christmas reading comprehension resource for learners of any age. The printable PDF format makes it easy to incorporate these reading passages and worksheets into classroom lesson plans, individualized reading programs, homework assignments or home schooling.

This popular and unique resource has received positive feedback from teachers, who have described it as a great addition to a Holidays Around the World unit and an excellent set of multicultural stories to practice both reading fluency and comprehension.

The Stories

The Miracle of the Poinsettia

How to Turn a Christmas Pudding into a Dog Toy

Who is St. Nicholas?

The Mall Santa

Kwanzaa

Who is Jack Frost?

The Hanukkah Dreidel

The Yule Lads of Iceland

Mexican Christmas Traditions

The Viking Yule Log

CCSS Standards

CCSS.RL.3.1 CCSS.RL.3.2 CCSS RI.3.1 CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.1. CCSS.RI.4.1 CCSS.RI.4.10