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Hanukkah Reading Comprehension Passages + Questions

Hanukkah Reading Comprehension Passages + Questions

$4.50
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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

✔ 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

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.

Looking for a no-prep Hanukkah reading activity to build early literacy skills while keeping young learners engaged? These Hanukkah-themed reading comprehension passages are designed for Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade readers. Each nonfiction passage supports fluency, vocabulary development, and comprehension strategies while introducing students to Hanukkah traditions, cultural symbols, and the story behind this important Jewish holiday.

Perfect for classrooms, homeschool lessons, tutoring, or small-group instruction, this resource offers a meaningful way to practice reading skills while exploring the Festival of Lights and related winter holiday activities.

What’s Included

  • 10 nonfiction Hanukkah reading comprehension passages
  • Comprehension questions for each passage
  • Vocabulary words related to Hanukkah traditions
  • Print-and-go format—no prep required!

Topics Included

  • What is Hanukkah?
  • When is Hanukkah?
  • Who celebrates Hanukkah?
  • How do people celebrate Hanukkah?
  • The Story of Hanukkah
  • Dreidel
  • Menorah and Candles
  • Donuts and Latkes
  • Star of David and Torah
  • Gifts

Each passage introduces age-appropriate nonfiction content connected to Hanukkah, including the Maccabees, the Temple of Jerusalem, the miracle of the oil, and symbols like the menorah, dreidel, and traditional holiday foods. Learners will build key reading skills while gaining an understanding of Jewish culture, holiday traditions, and the broader theme of light over darkness during the winter season.

Perfect For

✔ Blending literacy and Hanukkah activities in one easy, meaningful lesson
✔ Small groups, 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
✔ Winter holiday lessons, multicultural education, and cultural awareness activities

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