Hanukkah: History, Traditions, Symbols | READING + WRITING UNIT | Jewish Holidays Secondary School

Are your students unfamiliar with Hanukkah? Many students, especially those from non-Jewish backgrounds, may not fully understand the significance of this important holiday. That’s where my Hanukkah Activities Pack comes in!

With this NO PREP Activities Pack about the history, traditions and symbols of Hanukkah, your students will learn all about the rich history and traditions of this cherished winter holiday. Keep reading to find out more about all the activities included!

I recommend using this resource with Secondary 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!

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RESOURCES INCLUDED:

** An original non-fiction reading passage about the history and the traditions of Hanukkah that includes: The History of Hanukkah; How and When is Hanukkah Celebrated?; Traditional Foods and Symbols. Symbols included: Menorah, Gelt, Dreidel, the Star of David.
** Reading-comprehension questions based on the passage. Encourage critical thinking and ensure comprehension with thoughtfully crafted questions that delve deeper into the material.
** A Multiple Choice quiz based on the passage. Test your students’ understanding with a fun and educational quiz that reinforces key concepts from the reading passage.
** 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 Hanukkah and other holidays to encourage research, writing and critical thinking. Suitable for students whether they celebrate Hanukkah 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 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.