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Diwali: Reading Comprehension (elem)

Reading comprehension for the Hindu holiday Diwali, Festival of Lights. Suited for elementary. Compare and Contrast chart included. Common Core: ELA RI.39, ELA RI2.9
Acrostic Form: Diwali
Poetry Prompt: Diwali

A page for brainstorming Diwali-themed words, and then two "make your own" border papers for writing or drawing.
Story Starter: Diwali (primary)

Instruction, illustration, word bank and primary lines for writing a story about Diwali.
Sign: Diwali
Comprehension: Holiday - Diwali (elem)

This one page reading comprehension selection presents some of the traditions of Diwali through the eyes of a young Indian boy. It is followed by 3 multiple choice questions, 6 true-false questions, and 4 questions that require brief written responses.
Report Planner: Diwali

Report planner, KWL form, and lined writing paper for a report on Diwali.
Comprehension: Diwali (upper elem/middle)

This reading comprehension tells some of the traditions of Diwali through the eyes of an Indian girl.