Christmas Reading Comprehension - Santa Tracking Nonfiction Article & Assignment
Christmas Reading Comprehension - Santa Tracking Nonfiction Article & Assignment: Engage your students with this Christmas reading comprehension activity featuring a fun nonfiction article on the history behind NORAD’s (North American Aerospace Defense Command) annual tradition of tracking Santa's journey around the world and how this became a beloved holiday event. This resource includes a slideshow to guide the lesson, making it easy to present and discuss key details. Students will complete a reading comprehension assignment that requires them to use text evidence to demonstrate their understanding. An answer key is also included for quick and easy grading. Perfect for the holiday season, this lesson offers a fun way to develop reading comprehension skills while learning about a unique Christmas tradition.
Included in This Christmas Reading Comprehension Resource on Santa NORAD Tracking:
➡️ Teacher Presentation Slides: Guide your lesson with an 8-slide, visually engaging presentation designed to capture students' attention and keep the class on track. The slides include discussion questions to spark curiosity, prompts to break down each task from the article and assignment, and a detailed answer key to facilitate class review and discussion.
➡️ Santa NORAD Tracking Nonfiction Article: This captivating nonfiction article explains the history of tracking Santa's journey, particularly related to how NORAD became involved in tracking Santa Claus's journey on Christmas Eve. Students will learn about the history behind this tradition and how this became a holiday tradition for millions around the world.
➡️ Reading Comprehension Assignment: After reading the article, students will complete a set of reading comprehension questions. These tasks require them to return to the text, using direct evidence from the article to support their answers. This promotes critical thinking and reinforces their ability to cite text evidence in their responses.
➡️ Teacher Answer Key: Simplify your grading and class discussions with a detailed teacher answer key. This comprehensive key provides not only the correct answers but also the corresponding text evidence, making it easier to review responses with your students and reinforce key points from the article.
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