Ten Christmas-themed reading activities that use fiction, non-fiction, film, poetry and visual literacy examples. Challenges involve inference, vocabulary, P.E.E. & comprehension skills. Challenges are presented on a PowerPoint presentation and also as worksheets in a word document so this could be used in whole class guided reading or as independent work. A range of different texts are included such as Harry Potter, Little Women, and Hans Christian Anderson.

UKS2 Reading Comprehension using Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Questions linked to vocabulary, inference, prediction, etc. Answers provided.

Ten Skim and Scan activities to aid speed reading using lyrics from traditional Christmas Carols such as Away in a Manger, Good King Wenceslas, O Holy Night etc. Additional vocabulary challenges included. All formatted on word document for easy editing.