Help your students understand and appreciate Kwanzaa with these engaging, no-prep reading comprehension activities focused on its history and core values! It’s a perfect lesson to raise cultural awareness during the Winter Holidays or Black History Month
Plus, the Teacher’s Guide includes suggested uses and differentiation tips to make YOUR job even easier!
I recommend using this resource with students aged 11-16. These activities are also suitable for ESL/ELL students whose level of English is Intermediate (B1-B2) or Advanced (C1-C2).
PRINT AND DIGITAL VERSIONS OF THE ACTIVITIES ARE INCLUDED.
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RESOURCES INCLUDED:
** An original non-fiction reading passage (3 pages) about the history and symbols of Kwanzaa that includes: the origins and evolution of Kwanzaa; The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa; Symbols and Traditions of Kwanzaa. Symbols included: Kinara; the Seven Candles; Mkeka; Mazao (Crops); Vibunzi (The Ear of Corn); Kikombe cha Umoja (The Unity Cup); Zawadi (The Gifts); Bendera (The Flag).
** Reading-comprehension questions
** Multiple Choice quiz
** True or False activity
** Word search
** Worksheets with five thought-provoking writing prompts perfect for sparking creativity and critical thinking. They can be assigned as homework or students can work with them in class.
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** All activities are in ready-to-print PDF files and DIGITAL VERSIONS. The digital versions include editable boxes; students just have to type their answers on those boxes, save their answers and send the files to the teacher.
** This pack includes a Teacher’s Guide with all the activities and their corresponding answer keys, as well as the handouts for the students in separate files and suggestions on how to use this resource.
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