Christmas Traditions | READING + WRITING PROMPTS | No-Prep Unit

Spark Your Students’ Curiosity with the Origins of Christmas Traditions this Holiday Season

Guide your students on a journey through time to uncover the rich history behind nine cherished Christmas customs!

This comprehensive activities pack includes an original reading passage about the origins of Christmas traditions and is complemented by different forms of assessment (reading comprehension questions, a Multiple Choice quiz, and a True or False activity) that foster comprehension and critical thinking. Also included are** FIVE writing prompts ** that will help your students foster critical thinking about the evolution of this beloved holiday and a Word Search with specific vocabulary from the reading passage. Pick the one you think is best for your students, or use all of them… they can be assigned as homework, too!

The reading passage and its activities focus on the HISTORICAL aspects and diverse origins of Christmas traditions, so they could easily be used with students of any faith for an informative lesson.

I recommend using this resource with Middle School and High School students. These activities are also suitable for ESL/ELL students whose level of English is Intermediate or Advanced. Check out the preview to see if this resource is suitable for your class or not before purchasing!

PRINT AND DIGITAL VERSIONS OF THE ACTIVITIES ARE INCLUDED. Great for in-person and online classes!

RESOURCES INCLUDED:

• An original reading passage about the origins of NINE Christmas Traditions. The traditions included are: gift-giving, the Christmas tree, mistletoe, Christmas carols, the Advent calendar, candy canes, Santa Claus, the Nativity scene, the Yule log.
• Reading-comprehension questions based on the passage. They help reinforce the students’ understanding of the historical context and significance of Christmas.
• A Multiple Choice quiz based on the passage.
• A True or False activity based on the passage. Test your students’ critical thinking with this activity!
• word search with vocabulary about the origins of Christmas. Great for early finishers or to assign as homework!
• Worksheets with five thought-provoking writing prompts related to Christmas traditions to encourage writing and critical reflection. They can be assigned as homework or students can work with them in class.

SAVE VALUABLE TIME:

• All activities are in ready-to-print PDF files and DIGITAL VERSIONS. The digital versions are editable ready-to-use PDF files. Students just have to type on them, save their answers and send the files to the teacher.
• Answer keys are included.
• This pack includes a Teacher’s Guide with all the activities and their corresponding answer keys, as well as the handouts for the students in separate files and suggestions on how to use this resource.