5 KS2 non-fiction reading comprehensions about how Christmas is celebrated around the world: the UK, South Africa, Mexico, Sweden and Ethiopia. Ideal for whole-class or guided reading, with simple language that EAL learners can access. Links to KS2 RE (Christmas). No prep needed: 30 comprehension questions and a full answer key.
Five original reading texts help learners explore how Christmas is celebrated in different countries. Perfect for the last weeks of term, reading stations, cover lessons or homework. No prep needed - just print and teach.
What’s included (19 pages):
- 5 reading texts (about 200 words each) with a key-words box
- 30 comprehension questions (recall, true/false and thinking questions)
- Word work activity for every text
- Vocabulary matching and gap-fill
- “Which country?” quiz and comparison chart
- Word search
- Guided writing task with a planning frame
- Teacher notes with a suggested lesson flow
- Full answer key
Suitable for: ESL/EFL learners aged 9-12 (CEFR A2-B1), KS2 / Years 5-7 and Grades 4-6.
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Celebrations Around the World KS2 EAL Bundle
10 KS2 non-fiction reading comprehensions about celebrations around the world, ideal for whole-class or guided reading, with simple language that EAL learners can access. Links to KS2 RE and Geography. Two packs for the price of one. **WHAT'S INCLUDED (2 PDFs, 38 pages)** * Christmas Around the World: Christmas in the UK, South Africa, Mexico, Sweden and Ethiopia * Festivals Around the World: Diwali, Lunar New Year, the Day of the Dead, Eid al-Fitr and Songkran * 30 comprehension questions per pack, with a full answer key * Key-words box on every text, word work, vocabulary matching and gap-fill * "Which country?" quiz, comparison chart and word search * Guided writing task with a planning frame * Teacher notes: lesson flow, support and challenge **HOW TO USE IT** One text per lesson (40–50 min), close to each festival, or as a celebrations topic across the autumn term. Works for reading stations, homework and cover lessons. Every page works on its own. No prep needed. **WHO IT'S FOR** KS2 classes (reading level suits Years 3–4), and EAL learners in Years 4–7. Texts are written at CEFR A2–B1. **EDITABLE?** Print-ready PDFs. If this is useful, a review really helps.
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