Looking for a rigorous yet engaging way to start the year? This Fall Holiday Reading & Writing Freebie brings together Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas in one seasonal mini-unit! Perfect for middle school ELA, it includes high-interest passages, 10 rigorous comprehension questions, and an evidence-based writing prompt — all with a detailed answer key.

The Details:
This isn’t just another worksheet. Students explore how traditions shift across cultures and time, then practice compare & contrast skills and evidence-based writing. Each passage is ADHD-friendly and written to keep reluctant readers engaged, while still providing the rigor your advanced learners need. Teachers and homeschool parents get a ready-to-go lesson that saves time and builds real comprehension.

The Contents:
✔️ 3 engaging nonfiction passages (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
✔️ 10 rigorous comprehension questions (6 multiple choice + 4 short answer)
✔️ Evidence-based writing prompt with guidance
✔️ Detailed teacher/parent answer key with explanations
✔️ 6 student pages total + teacher support pages

Ideas for Use:

• Perfect for a fall seasonal lesson in October or November.

• Use in homeschool, whole-class, small group, or independent work.

• Makes an excellent sub plan since it runs predictably in 45–60 minutes.

• Great for practicing compare/contrast and evidence-based writing in a short mini-unit.

Why They’ll Love It:

• Engaging seasonal themes spark interest in reluctant readers.

• Test-prep quality rigor — strong distractors, short-answer analysis, and an evidence-based writing task.

• Zero prep needed — just print and teach.

• Flexible use for teachers, tutors, and homeschool families.

Additional Details:

• Grade Levels: 6th, 7th, 8th

• Pages: 6 student pages + teacher key

• Format: PDF printable

• Standards: RI.6.1–RI.8.3, W.6.1–W.8.1, W.6.9–W.8.9 (citing evidence, central idea, compare/contrast, argumentative writing)

Related Resources:

• [Halloween Reading Comprehension Activities – Middle School ELA]

• [Thanksgiving Grammar & Reading Worksheets]

• [Christmas Traditions Reading Comprehension Bundle]

Copyright:
©2025 Light Up Literature. All rights reserved. For classroom use only. This resource may not be distributed or uploaded to public/shared drives.