This Christmas Around the World Reading Comprehension Mystery invites students to use their detective skills to solve a festive case using a holiday-themed reading passage. Featuring a 2-page informational text and 15 comprehension questions, this resource compares and contrasts Christmas traditions in Mexico, the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Sweden, and Brazil.
Perfect for December literacy lessons, this print-and-go activity is ideal for classrooms exploring different cultures, seasonal celebrations, or world geography. Students read closely, answer questions, and eliminate suspects based on clues from the text—making it a great way to combine comprehension with global learning.
This Christmas reading activity also includes open-ended questions, a word search, and optional extension ideas for early finishers. Great for independent work, small group tasks, or festive learning centers.
This Christmas reading activity for upper elementary is a fun way to explore holiday traditions around the world while building comprehension skills.
Includes:
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Introduction and instruction page
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Suspect line-up
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2-page Christmas Around the World reading passage
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15 comprehension questions
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Open-ended responses
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Word Find for early finishers
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Additional extension activities
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