The Christmas Tree is an engaging and informative non-fiction text that explores the fascinating history, traditions, and global customs behind one of the world’s most iconic festive symbols. Perfect for Year 5/6 readers, this text uncovers how Christmas trees became popular, the journey of real trees from farm to home, the rise of artificial trees, and the diverse ways families decorate them across different cultures. With clear explanations, rich vocabulary, and cross-curricular links to history, geography, and cultural studies, this resource is ideal for winter-themed lessons or seasonal comprehension units.
What’s Included:
- 2 Pages of Non-Fiction Biography Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
- 2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
- “Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task – perfect for emerging or reluctant readers
- Extension Activities for discussion, reflection, and persuasive writing
- 5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, structured and easy-to-teach)
- An additional 3 Worksheets to support teaching and learning
- Now includes “Mixed Up!” – gives teachers extra flexibility (e.g. assessment, variety, reusability)
- 5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
- Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND/ESL learners)
- Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
- Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress
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