Celebrate this Chinese holiday with this set of 3 engaging and informative Lantern Festival reading comprehension passages with multiple choice questions. This product is suitable for grade 3, 4, and 5 students, but can also be used by grade 6 students who are interested in learning more about Chinese culture and history.

Each passage covers a different aspect of the festival, such as:

• The Origin of the Lantern Festival: This will help the students learn how this ancient tradition began and why people light lanterns on the 15th day of the first lunar month.
• The Symbolism of Lanterns: They will discover the meanings and messages behind the different shapes, colors, and designs of lanterns.
• Lantern Festival Traditions & Customs: They will explore the various activities and foods that people enjoy during this festive occasion.

Each passage is followed by 10 multiple choice questions that test the students’ reading comprehension skills and knowledge of the topic. Answer keys are included for each passage.

The passages are written in clear and simple language and are a great resource for reading, social studies, or multicultural units. The set can also be used as a whole class activity, in small group discussions, or as independent work.

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