The History of Chinese New Year – Differentiated Reading Comprehension Pack (KS2)

Explore the legends, traditions, and customs behind one of the world’s most colourful festivals — Chinese New Year! This differentiated KS2 reading comprehension resource introduces pupils to the origins of the Spring Festival, the story of Nian, the Chinese zodiac, and modern celebrations around the world.

What’s Included:
• Three extended reading passages (HA, MA, LA)
• Ten comprehension questions per level
• Full answer sheets
• Glossary of key terms
• Editable and printable versions

Key Features:
• Builds knowledge of Chinese culture and traditions
• Develops key reading and inference skills
• Ideal for cross-curricular learning (History, Geography, RE, English)
• Fully differentiated for mixed-ability classrooms

Curriculum Links:
• KS2 History: Events and traditions beyond living memory
• KS2 Geography: Comparing cultural celebrations across the world
• KS2 English: Reading comprehension, retrieval, inference, and vocabulary
• SMSC: Understanding cultural diversity and global traditions

Perfect For:
• Cultural celebrations and seasonal learning
• Cross-curricular English or Humanities lessons
• Whole-class reading or homework tasks