The Christmas Tree is a rich and engaging non-fiction text that explores one of the most recognisable symbols of the festive season. Perfect for and Grade 2/3 readers, this child-friendly report explains where Christmas trees come from, how they are grown, and why families across the world decorate them in different ways.
Pupils will learn about the history of the Christmas tree, the difference between real and artificial trees, and the traditions that make tree decorating so meaningful in many cultures. Packed with accessible information and seasonal vocabulary, this text supports curriculum learning in reading, cultural study, and festive topic work.
Ideal for Christmas-themed lessons, winter units, and building comprehension skills through high-interest non-fiction.
What’s Included:
- 2 Pages of Explanation / How-To Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
- 2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
- “Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task – perfect for emerging or reluctant readers
- Extension Activities for winter science, instruction writing, and creative design
- 5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, structured and easy-to-teach)
- An additional 3 Worksheets to support teaching and learning
- Now includes “Mixed Up!” – gives teachers extra flexibility (e.g. assessment, variety, reusability)
- 5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
- Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND/ESL learners)
- Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
- Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress
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