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Compare and Contrast Activities: The History of Winter Holidays | Nonfiction Passage with Questions

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Look Inside · 8 pages · answer key included

Cover for winter holiday compare-and-contrast activities featuring the question 'Where Did They Come From?'
Cover introducing the winter holiday activities
Compare-and-contrast graphic organizer for choosing two holidays from the lyrics and noting similarities and differences
Graphic organizer for comparing two holidays
First song lyrics page covers Hanukkah, the Maccabees, the menorah, and the beginnings of Christmas traditions
First of two nonfiction song lyrics pages
Second song lyrics page continues Christmas with Saint Nicholas, then covers Kwanzaa and New Year's Day
Song lyrics continued: three holiday histories
Multiple-choice questions 1–5 compare holiday histories, language origins, candle lighting, and the menorah
Questions 1–5 of the 10-question activity
Multiple-choice questions 6–10 contrast holiday details about a monk, Swahili, calendars, dates, and trees
Questions 6–10 of the 10-question activity
Paragraph-writing task compares and contrasts winter holiday histories using words such as both and however
Writing task with comparison and contrast words

Answer key included

Answer key included
Attributes
Grades

Grade 5, 6, 7

Types

Activities

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PDF

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About This Product

Compare and Contrast Activities: The History of Winter Holidays | Nonfiction Passage with Questions Tired of the same old compare and contrast worksheets? These activities use the lyrics of rap songs as nonfiction passages for students to practice comparing and contrasting key ideas and details. The passages feature winter holiday vocabulary and historical content in a format that engages learners. These materials can be used for whole-group instruction, small group work, or independent practice. Multiple-choice questions, graphic organizers, and writing prompts allow students to show their understanding of comparing and contrasting. Everything you need is included in this resource: song lyric passages, graphic organizers, 10 multiple-choice questions with answer keys, and compare/contrast writing prompts. Captivate your grade 5-7 students and teach reading comprehension strategies through these lively song-based activities!

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1 PDF with 9 ready to print pages

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