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January Holidays Reading Comprehension Passages + Questions

January Holidays Reading Comprehension Passages + Questions

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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 January holidays reading activity to build early literacy skills while keeping learners engaged? These January 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 January holidays and 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 content while integrating literacy and social studies during the winter months.

What’s Included:

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

Topics Included:

New Year’s Day – What Is New Year’s Day? | When Is New Year’s Day? | Who Celebrates New Year’s Day? | How Do People Celebrate New Year’s Day? | Fireworks | Watching the Ball Drop | Toasts | Football on New Year’s Day | New Year’s Resolutions

Martin Luther King Jr. Day – What Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day? | When Is Martin Luther King Jr. Day? | Who Was Martin Luther King Jr.? | I Have a Dream Speech | Civil Rights Movement | Coretta Scott King | Peaceful Protests | How Did Martin Luther King Jr. Die?

Each passage introduces fun, familiar topics connected to January holidays, helping learners build key reading skills such as main idea and key details, sequencing, vocabulary, and fluency in a meaningful and engaging way. These January holidays reading passages also support social studies connections and cultural awareness through accessible nonfiction text.

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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