This December, compare and contrast two texts on the same topic with these Hanukkah reading comprehension passages! With print and digital options (PDF/Google Slides), students can answer multiple-choice questions and respond to writing prompts about paired texts. The side-by-side passages help simplify this difficult skill so students can compare the text structures and the authors’ purposes for writing. This resource is great for 4th and 5th-grade teachers who want to emphasize cultural awareness by teaching about Hanukkah while also preparing students for state testing. Provide evidence for standards-based grading in the category of Reading Informational with these Hanukkah articles. (This resource is also available with passages at a 2nd/3rd grade reading level).
 
4th/5th Grade - Compare and Contrast Two Texts on the Same Topic:
✏️ 6 Paired Passages about Hanukkah (12 Total)
3 Selected Response Pages
3 Extended Response Pages
✏️ 6 Generic Comprehension Pages
✏️ 8 Related Photos
✏️ Paper Dreidel Printout
✏️ Answer Keys
✏️ PDF & Google Slides
 
Hear about these Hanukkah Paired Passages from educators like you!
⭐️ “This resource was an amazing addition to my December lessons. It’s hard to find texts about the same topic. These passages provided valuable academic practice for my students while building cultural awareness as we studied holidays.”
⭐️ “I’m so glad this works with Google Classroom! I was able to quickly share these paired passages with my fifth graders and they enjoyed the topics.”
⭐️ “This resource is AMAZING! I love the difficulty of the multiple-choice questions. They are similar to what my students answer for state testing. The writing prompts for the paired passages also allowed my students to practice responding to text by citing evidence.”
⭐️ “I love that this resource includes so many Hanukkah-themed passages. I used some to teach the whole class. Then, I used others for independent practice. They are great examples of evidence for standards-based grading.”
 
Use these Hanukkah Reading Comprehension Passages in so many ways!
✅ Cultural Awareness Instruction
✅ Assessments and Data Binders
✅ Homework or Intervention
✅ Independent Practice
✅ Standards-Based Grading
✅ Citing Text Evidence Instruction
✅ Test Prep or End of Semester ELA Reviews
 
Download this resource to make a paper dreidel with your students! Poke a pencil in the end to help it spin. Read a passage about this Hanukkah game and invite students to follow the directions and play the game for some holiday fun before winter break.
 
Find answers to your questions about Comparing and Contrasting Two Texts:
✋ What topics are included in this download of comparing two texts on the same topic?
What is Hanukkah
The Menorah
Worldwide Traditions
Hanukkah Foods
Hanukkah Games
When is Hanukkah?
✋ How many paired passages with writing prompts are included?
There are 6 paired passage pages (love that alliteration!) 
Three pages (6 texts) include an additional page of multiple-choice questions. 
Three pages (6 texts) include writing prompts for extended responses. 
✋ How can I use the extra comprehension pages?
Add variety to your reading lessons and help students make sense of the paired passages. 
Challenge students to extend their learning by researching a third article that aligns with the topic.
Invite early finishers to complete the Summary Cube or Create a Cover worksheet.
 
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