This product is a set of 3 Mardi Gras 'Fat Tuesday' Reading Comprehension Passages with multiple choice questions about this colorful and festive celebration that takes place before Lent.

The set is ideal for students in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5 to learn about the history, symbols, and traditions of Mardi Gras.

The passages include:

• The History and Meaning of Mardi Gras: This passage explains the origin and significance of Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday, and how it is related to the Christian season of Lent.
• The Symbols and Colors of Mardi Gras: This passage describes the common symbols and colors of Mardi Gras, such as masks, beads, doubloons, and king cakes, and what they represent.
• How People Celebrate Mardi Gras: This passage looks at the different ways that people celebrate Mardi Gras around the world.

Each passage is followed by 10 multiple-choice questions that test the student’s understanding of the main idea, details, vocabulary, and inference skills. Answer keys are also included for easy grading.

You can use this as a whole-class activity, a small group discussion, or an independent assignment. It is a great way to introduce or review the topic of Mardi Gras with your students and have fun while learning.

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