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Chinese New Year – Reading Comprehension WorksheetChinese New Year – Reading Comprehension Worksheet
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Chinese New Year – Reading Comprehension

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Traditions surrounding the celebration of the Chinese New Year are the focus of a reading comprehension instructional activity designed for intermediate level language learners.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

reading comprehension, holiday celebrations, world holidays, chinese culture

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Have individuals research the Chinese zodiac, the animal associated with their birth year, and prepare a poster presentation of their findings

Classroom Considerations

  • Designed for intermediate level language learners but may be adapted to lower levels

Pros

  • The three-page packet includes background information about the holiday and the Chinese Zodiac, two reading passages, comprehension questions, vocabulary exercises, discussion questions, and teacher notes

Cons

  • No answer key is included

Common Core

RI.4.1 RI.5.1 RI.6.1 RI.7.1

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