National Teddy Bear Day Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions

Celebrate the cuddly magic of childhood with this heartwarming National Teddy Bear Day Reading Comprehension Passage! Perfect for September 9th, this resource takes students on a fascinating journey through the history of teddy bears while building essential reading skills. Your class will love discovering how a presidential hunting trip led to one of the world's most beloved toys!

Objective
This activity helps students:
✔ Improve reading comprehension through high-interest historical text
✔ Learn about Theodore Roosevelt's role in the teddy bear's origin
✔ Practice identifying cause-and-effect relationships
✔ Build vocabulary (conservation, moored, replica, etc.)
✔ Make text-to-self connections about childhood companions

Order

1. Read: Students explore the illustrated passage (available in 2 reading levels)

2. Respond: Complete engaging activities:

   • Multiple choice (historical facts)

   • Short answer (critical thinking)

   • "Timeline of Teddy" sequencing activity

More Details:

• Format: PDF file

• size: 11*8.5 Inches

• Number Of Pages: 8 pages

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Enjoy!