Christmas Tree Magic: An Educative Close Reading Guide
This instructive close reading package is perfect for holiday-themed classes in December or during Christmas celebrations since it explores the rich history and cultural significance of Christmas trees. The packet contains sections on the history and development of this cherished holiday custom (Holiday Tradition), the symbolic meaning of evergreen trees (Evergreen Symbol), the various ways that Christmas trees are observed globally (Around the World), the custom of lighting trees (Tree Lighting), and the more general yuletide customs that are connected to Christmas trees (Yuletide Tradition). This packet is a useful resource for both in-class and at-home study since it includes thought-provoking questions and captivating readings in each part that help students gain a deeper knowledge and enjoyment of this festive emblem.
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:
Christmas Trees
Holiday Tradition
Evergreen Symbol
Around the world
Tree Lighting, Yuletide Tradition
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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