Diwali: History and Traditions | READING + WRITING ACTIVITIES | No-Prep Unit

Bring global awareness and diversity into your classroom and celebrate Diwali

This engaging resource offers a unique opportunity for your students to explore one of the most important and colorful festivals in the world—Diwali. Many students are unfamiliar with the rich history and meaningful traditions of this holiday, but with this comprehensive pack, they’ll dive into the story behind Diwali.

I recommend using this resource with Secondary School students. These activities are also suitable for ESL/ELL students whose level of English is Intermediate (B1-B2) or Advanced (C1-C2).

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RESOURCES INCLUDED:

** An original non-fiction reading passage (2 pages) about the history and the traditions of Diwali that includes: the History of Diwali (according to Hindus, Sikhs and Jains); When Is Diwali Celebrated?; Who Celebrates Diwali?; Traditions and Customs.
** Reading-comprehension questions based on the passage. Reinforce comprehension skills with these thought-provoking questions!
** A Multiple Choice quiz based on the passage. Keep the learning experience dynamic and enjoyable while reinforcing key concepts.
** A True or False activity based on the passage.
** A word search to reinforce key vocabulary and concepts.
** Worksheets with five thought-provoking writing prompts related to Diwali and other holidays to encourage research, writing and critical thinking. Suitable for students whether they celebrate Diwali or not. They can be assigned as homework or students can work with them in class.

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SAVE VALUABLE TIME:

• All activities are in ready-to-print PDF files and DIGITAL VERSIONS. The digital versions include editable boxes; students just have to type their answers on those boxes, save their answers and send the files to the teacher.
• 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.

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