A Teaching Close Reading Packet on “Remembering Guy Fawkes”
The history and customs of Guy Fawkes Day are examined in this instructive close reading package, which is a great resource for history, cultural studies, and English literature classes, especially around November 5th of each year. The packet’s principal components cover the following topics: the historical context of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot; the importance of Bonfire Night celebrations; the cultural relevance of Guy Fawkes Day in the UK and abroad; and the themes of protest and insurrection connected to the occasion. Engaging readings and thought-provoking questions are provided in each segment to help students better comprehend the cultural significance and historical background of Guy Fawkes Day. This packet is especially useful for talks on customs, historical occurrences, and how cultural holidays have changed over time.
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:
Guy Fawkes 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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