Fall Holidays Reading Comprehension Passages + Questions
Fall 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 fall holidays reading activity to build early literacy skills while keeping learners engaged? These fall holiday 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 informational nonfiction text focused on fall holidays, cultural traditions, and calendar-based celebrations commonly explored in elementary social studies reading.
Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, tutoring, or small group instruction, this resource offers a meaningful way to practice reading skills while building background knowledge through seasonal and culturally relevant topics.
What’s Included:
- 86 nonfiction reading comprehension passages
- Comprehension questions for each passage
- Vocabulary words related to fall holidays
- Print-and-go format—no prep required!
Topics Included:
Labor Day-What is Labor Day? | When is Labor Day? | History of Labor Day | Strikes and Marches | Labor Day Bill | How People Celebrate
Patriot Day – 9/11- What is Patriot Day? | When is Patriot Day? | What happened on 9/11? | Pentagon Attack | Twin Towers | George W. Bush | Firefighters | Doctors, Paramedics, Nurses | Police Officers
Veteran’s Day-What is Veterans Day? | When is Veterans Day? | Air Force | Coast Guard | Marines | Navy | Army | Bugle | US Flag | Pledge of Allegiance | Poppy | Ribbons
Columbus Day-What is Columbus Day? | When is Columbus Day? | Voyages | Genoa | Domenico Columbo | Ferdinand II of Aragon | Isabella I of Castille | Indigenous Slavery | La Nina | La Pinta | La Santa Maria | Luis de Santangel | Rodrigo de Triana
Indigenous Peoples Day- What is Indigenous Peoples Day? | When is Indigenous Peoples Day? | Why do we celebrate? | History of Indigenous Peoples Day | How people celebrate | Native Americans in America
Thanksgiving-Pilgrims | Wampanoag Tribe | Plymouth Colony | Mayflower | Cornucopia | Thanksgiving Feast | Today’s Traditional Feast
Day of the Dead-What is Day of the Dead? | When is Day of the Dead? | La Ofrenda / Altar | Pan de Muerto / Day of the Dead Bread | Catrinas / Calacas / Skeletons | Los Gollettes / Donuts | La Mariposa / Monarch Butterfly | Cempsuchil / Marigold Flowers | La Tumba / Grave | Music | La Cruz / Cross | El Copal / Burning Incense | Papel Picado / Paper Cut-Outs | Las Calaveras / Sugar Skulls | Candeleros / Candles
Halloween-What is Halloween?| When is Halloween? | Trick-or-Treating | Costumes | Candy | Haunted Houses | Ghosts | Full Moon | Jack-o’-Lanterns | Caramel Apples
U.S. Constitution-1787 | Philadelphia Convention | The Constitution | Debates and Compromises | Executive Branch | Judicial Branch | Legislative Branch | James Madison
Each passage introduces familiar and meaningful topics connected to fall holidays, helping learners strengthen reading comprehension, build vocabulary, and develop cultural awareness through seasonal learning themes.
Perfect For:
✔ Blending literacy and classroom seasonal lessons
✔ 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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