Unwrap the Story of Santa Claus: A Reading Comprehension Resource
Introduce your students to the fascinating origin of Santa Claus with this engaging reading comprehension resource, perfect for St. Nicholas Day (6th December) and the Christmas season!
Students will explore how a generous boy named Nicholas from 3rd century Turkey became Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children. They’ll learn about his secret acts of kindness, including the legendary tale of the three sisters and the gold coins - laying the foundation for the Christmas stocking tradition. Follow his transformation from charitable bishop to “Sinterklaas” and, eventually, the modern Santa Claus, through a historical timeline spanning 270 AD to today.
What’s Included:
This biographical text (Lexile 800L-1000L), enriched with historical details and captivating illustrations, features:
- A clear timeline tracing Saint Nicholas’s life and legacy
- Connections to modern Christmas traditions
9 Differentiated Activities for Deeper Learning:
✓ Multiple-choice quiz (double-sided)
✓ Two varied question worksheets for written responses
✓ Traditional written response sheet
✓ True/False activity
✓ Two crossword puzzles
✓ Two summary cloze activities
✓ Complete answer keys
Ideal for:
- St. Nicholas Day celebrations
- Christmas season lessons
- Reading comprehension practice
- Holiday-themed activities
- Cultural studies
- Character education
- Differentiated instruction
Aligned with reading comprehension standards, this resource encourages students to analyse biographical texts while uncovering the inspiring story behind one of the most cherished holiday figures. Perfect for enriching your festive curriculum!
Looking for more holiday reading resources? Check out my other Christmas reading resources:
Night Before Christmas Poem Comprehension
Little Match Girl Christmas Story
Little Fir Tree Christmas Reading
The Nutcracker Christmas Worksheets
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Christingles Fun Reading Activities
History of the Christmas Tree Reading
Looking for more Christian Saint Resources:
Saint Patrick
St Andrew: Scotland’s Saint
Saint David: Wales’ Saint
St. George’s Day
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