Examining Chinese Customs and Cultural Celebrations during the Lunar New Year
Explore the rich customs and cultural significance of Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, with this informative close reading packet. It is intended for use in social studies and cultural studies classrooms and provides a thorough examination of the traditions, rites, and symbols connected to this significant holiday (Lunar New Year). Engaging writings about the origins and history of Chinese New Year, traditional customs like dragon parades and lion dances, celebratory fare like dumplings and spring rolls, and the cultural importance of red envelopes and fireworks are all included in this main feature. During the Lunar New Year season, this material is especially helpful as it gives pupils an understanding of various traditions around the world and promotes cultural appreciation. It fits in nicely with courses on holidays, multicultural education, and international cultures.
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:
Lunar New Year & Chinease New year
Lunar New Year
Chinese New Year
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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