Bring cultural understanding and high-quality reading practice to your Christmas lessons with this engaging KS2–KS3 non-fiction comprehension on the history and traditions of the Christmas tree. Ideal for English, History, RE, guided reading, homework, or December literacy lessons.
Perfect as a one-off winter lesson, a literacy centre task, or part of a Christmas traditions unit.
What’s Included
✦ Non-fiction reading text (4 pages) covering ancient to modern Christmas tree traditions
✦ 13 comprehension questions (retrieval, inference, vocabulary, explanation)
✦ Questions exploring symbolism of evergreens and the Paradise Tree
✦ Full answer key with model responses
✦ Print-friendly black-and-white layout
✦ Suitable for KS2 Upper & KS3
Why Teachers Love It
✔ Seasonal topic with real educational value
✔ Strong cross-curricular links to English, RE and History
✔ Clear structure—easy for pupils to follow
✔ Supports skills needed for KS2 SATs and KS3 reading assessments
✔ Ideal for mixed-ability groups and class discussion
✔ No prep required
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