Lunar Chinese New Year Reading Comprehension

Looking for a meaningful, standards-aligned Lunar New Year reading activity that keeps students engaged and saves you prep time?
This Lunar New Year Reading Comprehension Pack is the perfect solution for upper elementary classrooms!

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• 10 original nonfiction reading passages
• Each passage includes 5 paragraphs (ideal length for close reading)
• 5 comprehension questions per text, covering:
  • Main Idea
  • Text-Based Detail
  • Vocabulary in Context
  • Inference / Critical Thinking
  • Writing Response
• Student-friendly language (Grades 3–5)
• Print-and-go worksheets
• Perfect for whole group, small group, centers, homework, or sub plans

SKILLS STUDENTS PRACTICE

• Identifying main ideas
• Answering text-dependent questions
• Understanding academic vocabulary
• Making inferences
• Writing clear responses using evidence
• Learning about cultural traditions through nonfiction

TOPICS INCLUDED

• Cleaning Away Bad Luck
• Wearing New Clothes for a Fresh Start
• Fireworks and Firecrackers
• Zodiac Animals
• Family Traditions
• Lunar New Year Foods
• Red Envelopes
• Dragon & Lion Dances
• Preparing for the New Year
• Hope and Goals for the Year Ahead

Each passage focuses on a different aspect of Lunar New Year, keeping students interested while avoiding repetition.

WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS RESOURCE

• No prep – just print and teach
• Perfect for January–February seasonal lessons
• Great for cultural learning & nonfiction practice
• Works well for early finishers & literacy centers
• Easy to use for assessment or review

PERFECT FOR:

• Grades 3–5
• Reading comprehension lessons
• Cultural studies
• Test prep
• Independent practice
• Sub plans
• Homework packets