Halloween Reading Comprehension Jack O' Lantern Nonfiction Article & Assignment
Halloween Reading Comprehension Jack O' Lantern Nonfiction Article & Assignment: Bring the spooky spirit of Halloween into your classroom with this engaging reading comprehension activity focused on the fascinating history of jack-o’-lanterns! This resource features a nonfiction article exploring how this iconic Halloween symbol evolved from ancient Celtic traditions into the beloved decoration we know today. With a ready-to-use presentation, nonfiction article, text-based comprehension questions, and a teacher answer key, this is a perfect Halloween lesson!
Included in This Halloween Reading Comprehension Resource on The History of Jack-O’-Lanterns:
➡️ History of Jack-O'-Lanterns Presentation Slides: Guide your lesson with an 8-slide, visually engaging PowerPoint presentation that introduces students to the history of jack-o’-lanterns. The slides include discussion questions to spark curiosity, prompts to walk students through the reading and comprehension tasks, and a detailed answer key to support class review and discussion.
➡️ The History of Jack-O’-Lanterns Nonfiction Article: This Halloween nonfiction text explores the origins of jack-o’-lanterns, from the Celtic legend of Stingy Jack and the festival of Samhain to the tradition’s transformation after Irish and Scottish immigrants brought it to North America. Students will discover how a tale of a wandering spirit led to the carving of turnips, then pumpkins, and eventually became one of Halloween’s most popular customs.
➡️ The History of Jack-O’-Lanterns Reading Comprehension Assignment: After reading the article, students will respond to comprehension questions that require them to return to the text for evidence. This approach helps them practice citing text evidence
➡️ Teacher Answer Key: Save time and make grading simple with a complete teacher answer key. Each question is paired with strong responses and supporting text evidence, making it easier to review answers with students. This resource features a nonfiction article exploring how this iconic Halloween symbol evolved from ancient Celtic traditions into the beloved decoration we know today. With a ready-to-use presentation, article, text-based comprehension questions, and a teacher answer key, this lesson is perfect for strengthening reading skills while diving into Halloween history.
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