November Reading Comprehension Pack

Bring gratitude, culture, and curiosity into your classroom this Autumn !
This engaging Fall Harvest & Gratitude Reading Pack includes four original reading passages that blend humor, history, global awareness, and persuasive writing, all while strengthening key comprehension skills for upper elementary learners.
Each passage includes vocabulary in context, comprehension questions, graphic organizers, and creative writing extensions that help students explore gratitude, teamwork, and cultural traditions in meaningful ways.
Perfect for November literacy centers, Thanksgiving week lessons, or SEL-integrated reading units.

What You’ll Get

1. 4 engaging passages (balanced mix of fiction & nonfiction)
2. Vocabulary in Context tables
3. 4 sets of comprehension questions (Literal, Inferential, and Critical Thinking)
4. Printable graphic organizers
5. Creative writing extensions and mini projects
6. Answer key and teacher notes
7. Teacher-friendly print-and-go format (PDF or digital use)

Comprehension Skills Covered
Main Idea & Supporting Details
Compare & Contrast
Cause & Effect
Author’s Purpose & Inference
Text-to-Self and Text-to-World Connections

** Bonus Creative Projects
“My Gratitude Story” writing prompt
Classroom Gratitude Tree activity
Harvest Festival Comparison Chart
Helping Hands Community Map**

** Why Teachers Love It:**
Seasonal relevance keeps students engaged
Mix of humor, culture, and real-world topics
Flexible for ELA, social studies, or SEL connections
Promotes gratitude and empathy

Celebrate gratitude, community, and the joy of reading this November! Help your students build comprehension skills while discovering how small acts of thankfulness can make a big difference.