Celebrate the Lunar New Year 2024 with this fun and informative set of 3 Lunar/Chinese New Year Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions.

The three passages will help your students understand the history, traditions, and zodiac animals of this important festival.

Each passage is suitable for students in grades 4 to 5, but grade 6 students can also enjoy them.

The passages are:

• Lunar New Year: A Brief History: Help the students learn how the Lunar New Year originated and why it is celebrated on different dates every year.
• The 12 Animals of The Lunar Zodiac: The students will find out the legend behind the 12 animals of the Lunar Zodiac and what characteristics they represent.
• How People Celebrate Chinese New Year: This passage will help the students discover the customs and rituals that people follow to welcome the new year with luck and prosperity.

Answer keys are included for each passage, so you can easily check your student’s work.

These passages are perfect for reading aloud, independent reading, or homework assignments. They will help your students learn more about the Lunar/Chinese New Year and appreciate its cultural significance.

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