Investigating Halloween: A Pedagogical Close Reading Guide
Perfect for language arts, cultural studies, and social studies students, this informative close reading packet explores the rich customs and myths surrounding Halloween. It is intended for use in the weeks preceding Halloween, which is observed on October 31st of every year. The packet’s main feature comprises sections on Halloween customs from around the globe (Halloween Traditions), the thrill and fun of Halloween activities (Halloween Fun), the background and traditions of costume parties (Costume Parties), the artistry and symbolism of Jack-o’-lanterns (Jack-o’-lanterns), ghost stories and spooky tales associated with Halloween (Halloween Around the World), and the global observance of Halloween in various cultures. For students to gain a deeper knowledge of Halloween’s cultural significance, traditions, and history across time, each part includes thought-provoking questions and entertaining materials. In classrooms and other educational contexts, this packet is especially useful for examining cultural variety, storytelling customs, and the joyous spirit of Halloween.
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:
Halloween
Halloween Traditions
Halloween Fun
Costume Parties
Jack-o’-lanterns
Ghost Stories
Halloween Around the World
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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