Christmas Reading Comprehension Passages | 3rd Grade

Looking for a fun way to teach a character's point of view, character traits, and theme in third grade? This Christmas Reading Comprehension packet is perfect for you! It includes engaging reading activities perfect for whole class reading lessons, guided reading groups, or reading center activities. You and your students will love reading this engaging story of love and kindness at Christmastime! The story is written in a sweet tone of voice that will keep your students engaged from beginning to end. Grab this close reading packet, and your holiday reading plans are done!

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Included in this packet:

Jimmy Scarecrow's Christmas Reading Passage - 3 Chapters

• Chapter 1 - Point of View Anchor Chart
• Chapter 1 - Steps to Find the Point of View Chart
• Chapter 1 - Point of View Guiding Questions
• Chapter 1 - Reading Notes Organizer
• Chapter 1 - Sequence Graphic Organizer
• Chapter 1 - Reading Comprehension Questions
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• Chapter 2 - Character Traits Anchor Chart
• Chapter 2 - Steps to Find How the Character Contributes to the Events Chart
• Chapter 2 - Character Traits Guiding Questions
• Chapter 2 - Reading Notes Organizer
• Chapter 2 - Sequence Graphic Organizer
• Chapter 2 - Reading Comprehension Questions
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• Chapter 3 - Theme Anchor Chart
• Chapter 3 - Steps to Find the Theme Chart
• Chapter 3 - Theme Guiding Questions
• Chapter 3 - Reading Notes Organizer
• Chapter 3 - Sequence Graphic Organizer
• Chapter 3 - Reading Comprehension Questions
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• Answer Key
• How to Use Pages
  

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Common Core Standards in this resource:
RL.3.1: Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.

RL.3.2: Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text.

RL.3.3: Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events

RL.3.6: Distinguish their own point of view from that of the narrator or those of the characters.

L.3.4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning word and phrases based on grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

L.3.5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
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Use this resource for:

• Whole Group Instruction
• Small Group Instruction
• Centers
  

➪More 3rd Grade Reading Resources:

⭐ Character Traits - Reading Passage, Graphic Organizers, Questions - 3rd Grade
⭐ Theme - Reading Passage, Graphic Organizer, Anchor Charts, Questions - 3rd Grade

⭐ Reading Graphic Organizers - Digital and Printable

⭐ Reading Fluency Bundle Pack

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