What Is the Day of the Dead? | Reading Comprehension | Year 3/4

What Is the Day of the Dead? is a vibrant and educational reading comprehension that explores the colourful traditions of Día de los Muertos — a Mexican festival that celebrates life, love, and remembrance. Perfect for seasonal learning or cultural studies, this resource helps children understand how people honour their loved ones with joy, food, and creativity.

Through this beautifully written text, learners will discover how families prepare ofrendas (altars), bake pan de muerto, decorate with marigolds, and celebrate with music, parades, and togetherness. It’s an inspiring way to teach respect for different traditions and to explore how remembrance can be both heartfelt and joyful — perfect for use around Halloween or All Saints’ Day.

What’s Included:

• 2 Pages of Reading 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 reflection, research, and creative response
• 5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, easy-to-teach and structured)
• 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

This Resource Explores:

• The meaning and history of the Day of the Dead
• Cultural traditions, symbols, and celebrations
• The importance of remembrance and family
• How Día de los Muertos differs from Halloween
• Key Spanish vocabulary and global awareness

Why Use This Resource:
This cross-cultural comprehension blends reading, global learning, and empathy-building. It develops retrieval, vocabulary, and inference skills while deepening children’s understanding of how other cultures celebrate life and remembrance. A perfect seasonal resource for classrooms exploring festivals, traditions, and world cultures.

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