Elementary Holiday Close Reading Resources
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Christmas Around the World - Holidays Passport Research Project Winter Crafts
❄️ Explore Holidays Around the World with this comprehensive bundle, featuring a lapbook, stunning slides with real photos, and informative research fact sheets. Discover the diverse celebrations and traditions in 20+ countries, including Christmas in the USA, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, England, France, Germany, and many more. ❄️ The Holidays Around the World Lapbook Bundle offers: 5 informative slides for each of the 20 countries, featuring real photos Engaging flip books to delve into each country's h
2nd - 4th
Close Reading, Reading
Winter Holidays Around the World Digital Escape Room, Elementary Christmas
Holidays Around the World Digital Escape Room is a fun and engaging way to introduce elementary students to winter celebrations across the globe. Each featured holiday includes an easy-to-read informational passage, a short video, and an interactive game that reveals a clue for the escape room. Built-in, self-checking answers give students instant feedback, making it perfect for independent or small-group learning. The holidays represented are: Christmas in AmericaLas Posadas (Mexico)Kwanzaa (Af
2nd - 5th
Classroom Community, Close Reading, Informational Text
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
3rd–4th Grade Fall Reading Comprehension | Fluency, Text Evidence & Inference
Help your students become more confident readers with these fun and interactive fall reading comprehension passages and questions! These are perfect for helping students build stamina and fluency while practicing context clues, finding text evidence, and making inferences.The passages are suitable for 3rd-4th grade readers, and are also great for struggling 5th graders! Includes 15 passages, a mix of fiction and non-fiction, with topics that correlate with themes for October, November, and Decem
3rd - 4th
Close Reading, Reading
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.10
, RL.4.1
+7
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle + Digital Grades 3-4
Christmas Literacy Mystery: Reading Comprehension & Making Inferences Activity
This Christmas Private Eye CSI Literacy Mystery will require your students to read the text carefully, make inferences, collect evidence, and unlock clues to solve the Case of the Reckless Reindeer. EASY PREP, print and go, or use the Google Slides as a digital option to complete the activity! Everything that you need for this activity is in the download; all you need is paper to print and pencils to write! ⭐ Video Hook now included! It's a fun way to set the stage to engage!⭐ Visual suspect c
4th - 5th
Close Reading, Reading
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.10
, RL.5.1
+9
Christmas Crafts & Holidays Around The World Bundle | Hanukkah, Kwanzaa & more!
We are thrilled to introduce our Holidays Around The World Bundle designed to bring the magic of Christmas and other holiday celebrations into your classroom. This resource is a fantastic opportunity for your students to embark on a cultural journey and learn about holiday traditions from around the world. FREE BONUS GIFT WITH BUNDLE PURCHASE ONLY: Suitcase, Passport & Travel Stamps. The Holidays Around The World Bundle currently includes: Germany (Tree Craft)Sweden (Crown Craft)Netherland
K - 2nd
Close Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.K.1
, RL.K.4
, RL.1.1
+7
Thanksgiving Reading and Comprehension : Turkey Trouble! Reading Mystery
Thanksgiving Reading Mystery: Once Upon A Crime, Turkey Trouble! A fun reading and comprehension activity to engage young readers this Thanksgiving. Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided within your download.⭐This resource is ideal for 3rd - 4th Grade⭐ (or high reading level 2nd graders) > > For an easier Thanksgiving Reading Mystery (1st -2nd Grade), check out the Case of the Greedy Guest.>> For a more challenging Halloween R
2nd - 4th
Close Reading, Reading
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.10
, RF.3.3
+6
Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle + Digital Grades 3-4
Help your students become more confident readers with these fun and interactive passages! These are perfect for helping students build stamina and fluency while practicing context clues, finding text evidence, and making inferences. The passages are suitable for 3rd-4th grade readers, and are also great for struggling 5th graders! ✨ This purchase now includes the passages in a digital version to use with Google Slides™ for distance learning or learning at home. ✅ Includes these packs (total of
3rd - 4th
Close Reading, Reading
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.10
, RL.4.1
+7
All About Reindeer Unit with Crafts, Writing, Nonfiction Texts and Close Reading
Are you looking for a kindergarten or first grade unit all about reindeer? Check out this set of reindeer nonfiction texts, crafts, writing templates & more! These activities are perfect for engaging students during the month of December. Learn all about reindeer with the following activities:Reindeer full-color informational text with real picturesReindeer full-color vocabulary cardsLinks to four videos with reindeer facts and real video footage or reindeerChit Chat messages in color and in b
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading
Gingerbread Book Comparison, Retelling, and Writing Study Unit
Gingerbread book companion study using the books The Gingerbread Man (by: Karen Schmidt), The Gingerbread Baby, The Gingerbread Girl, The Gingerbread Cowboy, The Gingerbread Bear, The Gingerbread Pirate, The Ninjabread Man, The Gingerbread Boy (by: Paul Galdone), and The Runaway Tortilla. Compare a few or all of the gingerbread books! Compare the books and create a Gingerbread Book comparison chart comparing the characters, and repeated phrase, ending. Use the character cards for each b
PreK - 1st
Close Reading
CCSS
RL.K.1
, RL.K.2
, RL.K.3
+2
Christmas Junior Reading Comprehension Mystery - Santa's Smashed Sleigh
This Christmas Junior Reading Mystery, Santa's Smashed Sleigh, is a fun way to incorporate reading comprehension, spelling, and the start of learning the art of deductive reasoning. Calling all student detectives to help Santa figure out who smashed his sleigh!The Case of Santa's Smashed Sleigh is one of the mysteries in my 'Junior Reading Mystery - Once Upon a Crime' series. It is structured and packaged differently from my more challenging Once Upon a Crime Reading Mysteries. The mysterie
1st - 2nd
Close Reading, Reading
CCSS
RL.1.1
, RF.1.3b
, RF.1.4
+5
Gingerbread House Reading Escape Room 4th 5th Grade Christmas Holidays Activity
❄️ This Christmas Gingerbread House Reading Comprehension Review Escape Room for 4th and 5th grade is the perfect holiday activity for engaging and effective reading comprehension practice. In this printable and digital resource, students read short fiction passages and answer standard focused reading comprehension questions to unlock clues and help Hansel and Gretel outsmart the not-so-friendly witch and escape the gingerbread house. Custom videos tell the story along the way, making this print
4th - 5th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Reading
Women’s History Month Biography Reading Comprehension Passages March Activities
Grow your students knowledge of Influential Women Leaders of History and Today with these Women's History Month Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages. These reading passages are wonderful for your students to study these influential leaders including Malala Yousafzai, Mother Teresa, Anne Frank, and more. Included you will find reading practice passages perfect for: warm-up, bell work, homework, or weekly assessments. Students can use independently in literacy groups or in small guided rea
3rd - 5th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep
Halloween Reading Comprehension Activity, Reading Mystery, Printable & Digital
Halloween Reading Mystery: Once Upon A Crime, The Haunting Hat! A fun reading and comprehension activity to engage young readers this Halloween. Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided within your download.⭐This resource is ideal for 3rd - 4th Grade⭐ (or high reading level 2nd graders) >> For an easier Halloween Reading Mystery (1st -2nd Grade), check out the Case of the Spooky Singer.>> For a more challenging Halloween Reading M
2nd - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Reading
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.10
, RF.3.3
+5
3rd–4th Grade Winter Reading Comprehension | Fluency, Text Evidence & Inference
⭐ Build strong reading comprehension skills this winter with these engaging 3rd and 4th grade reading comprehension passages with text evidence questions! Designed to help students practice context clues, fluency, text evidence, and making inferences, these passages are the perfect low-prep resource for literacy centers, morning work, homework, or small group instruction. ⭐ This resource includes 15 high-interest reading passages (a mix of fiction and nonfiction) with topics that connect to
3rd - 4th
Close Reading
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.5.1
, RF.4.4
+3
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle + Digital Grades 3-4
Christmas Reading Comprehension Passages - Christmas Around the World
Christmas Around the World Close Reads with Mystery Pictures, provided in both DIGITAL and PRINT formats, are designed to engage students in analyzing text using close reading comprehension strategies. This resource motivates students to persevere through the multi-draft reading process with the use of the mystery grid picture, making it a fun activity that students will ask for again and again! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Save BIG when you buy the BUNDLE! Click here to check it out. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ This Christmas set
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, English Language Arts
Christmas New Years 2026 Holiday Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
If you're exploring holidays, celebrations, observances, and various holiday traditions, this bundle will be a life-saver this year! This bundle is jam-packed with awesome nonfiction reading passages on the all popular holidays, celebrations, and observances that we recognize throughout the year! Transform your students into strong readers with this comprehensive set of Print and Digital Holidays and Celebrations Reading Comprehension Passages, designed specifically for 3rd-5th students. With
3rd - 5th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Reading
Christmas Reading Comprehension Paired Passages - Close Reading Activities
Looking for print and go Christmas reading comprehension passages? This set of paired passages includes a nonfiction text and a fictional text that both focus on a Christmas tree theme. With eight different close reading and text dependent activities, this reading comprehension packet has enough activities for an entire week! These standards-based activities can be used as independent practice, small group instruction, and even homework! Your Purchase Will Include:- 1 Fiction passage - 1
3rd - 5th
Close Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.4
, RL.3.9
+18
Holidays Around the World Research Fact Sheets & Questions - Diwali & Christmas
Teach your students about how other countries celebrate the Christmas season through these Christmas Around the World Research Fact Sheets. Digital and printable fact sheets and question pages are included. IMPORTANT: These fact sheets were designed to accompany a Holidays Around the World Lapbook which is available as a bundle at a discount price.Click here for the Holidays Around the World BundleCountries/Celebrations included in this bundle:-USA -Hanukkah -Kwanzaa -England -France -Germany
2nd - 4th
Close Reading, Reading
Martin Luther King Jr. Reading Comprehension Paired Passages Print & Digital
Looking for print and go Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reading comprehension passages with a DIGITAL option? This set of paired passages includes a nonfiction text and a poetry passage that both focus on the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. With seven different close reading and text dependent activities, this reading comprehension packet has enough activities for an entire week! These standards-based activities can be used as independent practice, small group instruction, and even home
3rd - 5th
Close Reading, Other (ELA), Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.2
, RF.3.4b
+2
Black History Month Reading Comprehension Passages Biographies Activities
Your students will learn all about five highly inspirational historical figures with this helpful, informational Black History Close Reading Unit! Perfect for a complete Black History Month reading unit, this resource includes everything, including worksheets, that you need for 5 full Close Reading units. Engaging for students and NO PREP for teachers! By purchasing this bundle, you are saving 35% off the price of the individual packets.Please click on the PREVIEW above for an idea of everyt
4th - 7th
Close Reading, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.3
+14
5th Grade Christmas Reading Passages & Opinion Writing Real vs. Artificial Trees
Looking for the perfect Christmas-themed activities for your 5th-grade classroom? This 5th Grade Christmas Reading and Writing Activity is a fun and engaging way to integrate holiday spirit into your lessons while building critical literacy skills. Perfect for the week before Christmas, these paired reading passages about real and artificial Christmas trees have thought-provoking comprehension questions and creative activities that students will love! What’s Included:Vocabulary Cards: Introduce
4th - 5th
Close Reading, Reading
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.5.1
, W.4.1
+1
Christmas Reading Comprehension Digital Mystery Resource Escape Game Rudolph
This Christmas Digital Reading Mystery Game is fun to incorporate reading, comprehension, parts of speech (nouns - common/proper, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs), cause and effect, and synonyms. Mystery meets escape room with this game style, as your students will need to discover passwords at the end of each clue to unlock the next game link. ⭐ A video hook is provided to set the stage to engage! Check out the video hook in the preview section.⭐ A bonus ENDING VIDEO clip is included to celebr
2nd - 4th
Close Reading, Reading
Also included in: Digital Reading Comprehension Mysteries Bundle Graphic Games Escape Room
Halloween Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Close Reading Activities
Halloween Close Reads with Mystery Pictures, provided in both DIGITAL and PRINT formats, are designed to engage students in analyzing text using close reading comprehension strategies. This resource motivates students to persevere through the multi-draft reading process with the use of the mystery grid picture, making it a fun activity that students will ask for again and again! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Save BIG when you buy the BUNDLE! Click here to check it out. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ This Halloween set features three di
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, English Language Arts
Winter Reading Comprehension Activities - Text Evidence & Inference + Digital
⭐ Help your students become more confident readers with these fun and interactive printable or digital interactive reading passages with questions! These are perfect for helping students build fluency, use context clues, and improve reading comprehension. ✨Includes a printable version and a digital version for Google Slides™. ✅ Students should read the passage 3 times. There are boxes at the end of the passage so they can check off each time they read it. ✅ There are 3 text evidence questions
2nd - 3rd
Close Reading
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.3.1
, RL.4.1
+9
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