Lunar New Year Non-Fiction Article
With this Lunar New Year Non-Fiction Article, students will explore the traditions for Lunar New Year found around the world. This resource contains 1 non-fiction article and 3 reading activities to assist with reading comprehension, standardized test prep and cross-curricular learning.
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What’s Included:
- Non-Fiction Article (2 versions: regular and modified text)
- Audio File (MP3 audio file of each article – great for differentiation!)
- 3 Post-Reading Activities:
- Comprehension questions
- Grammar review (2 versions: printable + self-grading Google Form)
- Long answer writing prompt
- Pre-Reading K-W-L Chart
- Teacher Lesson Plan
- Printable PDFs – perfect for in-person learning or printing packets
- Google Slides version – ideal for 1:1 classrooms and Google Classroom
Skills & Standards Targeted:
- Reading Informational Text
- Citing Evidence from Text
- Grammar and Language Review
- Writing Extended Responses
- Standardized Test Prep (great for practice with nonfiction passages!)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- It’s relevant and engaging – The real-world topic instantly captures students’ interest. It encourages meaningful discussions and critical thinking, even among reluctant readers.
- It’s no-prep and ready to use – With both print-friendly PDFs and digital Google Slides formats, this resource is truly grab-and-go. It’s perfect for sub plans, last-minute lessons, or weekly skill-building.
- It supports multiple standards – From nonfiction reading comprehension and grammar practice to evidence-based writing, this resource helps reinforce key skills.
- It’s differentiated for learners – Includes two article versions (regular and modified), plus paper and digital activity options (including a self-grading Google Form), making it easy to adapt for different reading levels and learning needs.
- It works in any setting – Whether you’re teaching in person, remotely, or in a hybrid model, this resource is optimized for flexibility with printable pages and digital formats.
Teacher Feedback
- “My students enjoyed this reading comprehension activity and found the post reading lessons to be engaging and connected to their personal lives well. I will be using this again, even with upper elementary students!”
- “ I love resources created by 2peasandadog. They are always well designed, engaging and ready to go. My students enjoyed the reading and worked well independently on the comprehension questions. I like the modified article and questions as well – it is very helpful for my students who need differentiated support. Thank you!”
- “My students enjoyed this informative resource. It was well organized, easy to implement, and kept my students engaged.”
