60+ November Holidays Reading Comprehension Passages + Questions
60+ November 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 60+ November holidays reading activity to build early literacy skills while keeping learners engaged? These 60+ November holidays 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 informational nonfiction text, social studies reading, and cultural traditions in November.
Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, tutoring, or small group instruction, this resource offers a meaningful way to practice reading skills with age-appropriate and accessible content. Students explore Thanksgiving activities, Veterans Day activities, and seasonal learning themes while strengthening comprehension and cultural awareness.
What’s Included:
- 65 nonfiction reading comprehension passages
- Comprehension questions for each passage
- Vocabulary words related to November holidays
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Print-and-go format—no prep required!
Topics Included:
Day of the Dead / Día de los Muertos – What is Day of the Dead | When is Day of the Dead | La Ofrenda / Altar | Pan de Muerto | Catrinas / Calacas | Los Golletes | La Mariposa | Cempasúchil | La Tumba | Music | La Cruz | El Copal | Papel Picado | Las Calaveras | Candeleros
Diwali – What is Diwali | When is Diwali | Who celebrates Diwali | How is it celebrated | The story behind Diwali | Candles | Sparklers | Fireworks | Elephants | Tea lights
Election Day – What is Election Day? | When is Election Day? | Ballot | Capitol Building | White House | Donkey (Democrats) | Elephant (Republicans) | Early Voting | Voting Machine | Voting Booth | Speeches
Thanksgiving – What is Thanksgiving | When is Thanksgiving | Why do we celebrate | How do people celebrate | The first Thanksgiving | Native Americans | Pilgrims | Turkey | Pumpkin pie | Wishbone
Veterans Day – What is Veterans Day? | When is Veterans Day? | Air Force | Coast Guard | Marines | Navy | Army | Bugle | US Flag | Pledge of Allegiance | Poppy | Ribbons
The First Thanksgiving – Pilgrims | Wampanoag Tribe | Plymouth Colony | Mayflower | Cornucopia | Thanksgiving Feast | Today's Traditional Feast
Each passage introduces fun, familiar topics connected to November holidays, helping learners build key reading skills in a meaningful and engaging way.
Perfect For:
✔ Blending literacy and themed 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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