40 March Holidays Reading Comprehension Passages + Questions
40 March Holidays Reading Comprehension Passages + Questions
Flexible Ways to Use
Flexible Ways to Use
✔ Great for use during reading time at school or home
✔ Pairs well with seasonal or thematic units to add variety
✔ Works as a close reading activity—read once for fluency, again for comprehension
✔ Use as independent practice, small group instruction, homework, or extra review
Supports a Range of Learners
Supports a Range of Learners
✔ Adaptable for various reading levels—perfect for differentiated instruction
✔ Helpful for homeschoolers, special education programs, and intervention settings
✔ Designed to support English language learners and developing readers
✔ Clear structure and vocabulary build confidence and comprehension
✔ Engaging topics keep students motivated and focused
Quick Setup
Quick Setup
Just print and go—no prep needed! Whether you're teaching in a classroom, tutoring one-on-one, or supporting your child at home, these reading comprehension passages offer a ready-to-use solution for building literacy skills through engaging content.
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Looking for a no-prep March holidays reading activity to build early literacy skills while keeping learners engaged? These March holidays–themed reading comprehension passages are designed for young readers at a Kindergarten, 1st grade, or 2nd grade reading level. Each passage supports fluency, vocabulary development, and comprehension strategies, and features engaging nonfiction texts centered around March holidays, calendar-based celebrations, and cultural traditions.
Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, tutoring, or small group instruction, this resource offers a meaningful way to practice reading skills with age-appropriate and accessible informational text.
What’s Included:
- 40 nonfiction reading comprehension passages
- Comprehension questions for each passage
- Vocabulary words related to March holidays and seasonal events
- Print-and-go format—no prep required!
Topics Included:
Women's History Month – Amelia Earhart | Marie Curie | Oprah Winfrey | Jane Addams | Hillary Clinton | Malala Yousafzai | Mother Teresa | Pocahontas | Diana Nyad | Joan of Arc | Princess Diana | Queen Elizabeth II
Daylight Savings Time – What is Daylight Savings Time? | When is Daylight Savings Time? | Who Participates in Daylight Savings Time? | History of Daylight Savings Time | What to do for Daylight Savings Time ? | Fun Facts About Daylight Savings Time
Mardi Gras – What is Mardi Gras | When is Mardi Gras | Who Celebrates Mardi Gras | How do People Celebrate Mardi Gras | History of Mardi Gras | King Cake | Colored Beads | Other Names for Mardi Gras | Fleur-de-lys | Masks
St. Patricks Day – What is St. Patrick's Day | When is St. Patrick's Day | Who Celebrates St. Patrick's Day | History of St. Patrick's Day | St. Patrick | How do People Celebrate St. Patrick's Day | Ireland | Snakes | Shamrock | Leprechaun | Pot of Gold | Horseshoe
Each passage introduces fun, familiar topics connected to March holidays, helping learners build key reading skills while developing background knowledge through social studies reading comprehension and nonfiction reading passages.
Perfect For:
✔ Blending literacy and seasonal learning in one activity
✔ Small group work, independent reading, or one-on-one instruction
✔ Classroom teachers, homeschool families, tutors, and interventionists
✔ Literacy centers, morning work, early finishers, or homework
✔ Supportive for ESL learners, special education, and differentiated instruction
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