Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension

Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension for 3rd-4th Grade

How did the turkey get its name?

What do the Pilgrims have to do with Thanksgiving?

Why is the turkey bone called a wishbone?

Find the answer to these questions and more in this unique cross-curricular collection of reading comprehension passages.

These diverse Thanksgiving themed stories are perfect to use during the Thanksgiving holiday period to foster reading comprehension skills and knowledge about the history and traditions of Thanksgiving. The 8 stories present a variety of reading passages including two Native American harvest legends, informational text passages about the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving as well as lighter fare such as turkey trivia.

All the reading passages in this resource are accompanied by a page of simple multiple-choice questions, encouraging students to refer back to the text to support their answer choices. This practice is essential for developing strong reading comprehension skills. Answer keys are also included. The 34-page document is in PDF format, allowing for easy printing.

Although this NO-PREP collection is targeted to 3rd or 4th grade reading levels, the stories are suitable for any learners at a 3rd grade reading level and higher. This includes English Language Learners and older students who struggle with reading. Educators can use this versatile resource as homework, desk work, in literacy centers or even for distance learning.

What teachers are saying:

"Great resource for cross-curricular teaching!"

"The legends and How the Turkey Got its Name were very interesting passages!"