New Year's Day and its Traditions | READING + WRITING PROMPTS | No-Prep Unit

Explore the History of New Year Celebrations and of Different New Year Traditions from Around the World

Do you need an engaging and educational resource for the end of the year or the beginning of the new year? Look no further! This NO PREP Activities Pack has everything you need to keep your Middle School students engaged.

This comprehensive activities pack includes an original reading passage about the history of New Year celebrations and of some New Year traditions from around the world 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 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!

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!

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RESOURCES INCLUDED:

• An original reading passage about the history of New Year celebrations and of some New Year traditions from around the world.
• Reading-comprehension questions based on the passage. They help reinforce the students’ understanding of what they learned in the reading passage.
• A Multiple Choice quiz based on the passage.
• A True or False activity based on the passage.
• A word search with vocabulary about New Year celebrations. Great for early finishers or to assign as homework!
• Worksheets with five thought-provoking writing prompts to encourage writing and critical reflection. 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.