How to Understand April Fools’ Day: A Close Reading Packet for Schools
Learn about the history and traditions of April Fools’ Day with this educational Close Reading packet. It’s great for cultural studies and holiday-themed lessons, especially in the days before April 1. There are parts in the packet about the history and roots of Fools’ Day, the fun and creativity of pranks (Prank Fun), Joke Day, the different tricks played on April 1st (April Tricks), and the joy of laughter and humor (Laughing Day). This packet is a great resource for both classroom and home learning because it has interesting texts and thought-provoking questions in each part that will help students learn more about and enjoy this fun holiday.
These close reading comprehension passages are the perfect no-prep, standards-based, and high interest way to strengthen your students’ close reading skills!
Short on time to teach? This print and go packet truly is for you! It has everything you need for a complete, successful informational text reading unit.
This Close reading set features:
April Fools’ Day
Fools’ Day
Prank Fun
Joke Day
April Tricks
Laughing Day
As they complete the close reading process, students will build comprehension by answering text-dependent questions.
Skills align with both the RI (Reading Informational Texts) and RL (Reading Literature) Common Core Standards
These passages can be used in the morning, at centers, as part of homework, with small groups, for extra learning with smart students, to help struggling students, or to get ready for tests.
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