Thanksgiving Reading Passages Comprehension

Bring the spirit of gratitude and curiosity into your classroom with this engaging Thanksgiving Close Reading Set 2!

This resource includes ten - high-interest Thanksgiving-themed passages that make reading comprehension fun, challenging, and meaningful for upper elementary students.
Each passage is paired with comprehension questions, vocabulary practice, and creative writing or STEM extensions - perfect for building critical thinking, close reading, and text evidence skills while celebrating the season!

** Each Close Reading Passage Includes:**

• 3 - 4 engaging paragraphs (fiction or nonfiction )
• 5 comprehension questions (multiple choice + short answer)
• 1 vocabulary question for word meaning or context clues
• 1 writing or creative activity for deeper thinking

** Perfect For:**
Thanksgiving literacy centers
Morning work reading rotations
Substitute teacher plans
Homework or test prep
Small group reading practice

Skills Covered:
Reading comprehension
Text evidence
Vocabulary development
Critical thinking
Writing and reflection