Christmas for Older Students
Older students will enjoy these Christmas reading passages from classic literature. From the poetry of “A Visit From St. Nicholas” to the ghostly visits of “A Christmas Carol,” students can experience a wide range of genres, characters, and styles. Each passage, however, reflects on the traditional Christmas themes of giving, generosity, and kindness.
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(5) Passages included in this Reading Set:
1/5 Passages in this Set
A Visit From St. Nicholas
While this beloved Christmas poem was published anon...
553 Words, 9th-12th Grades, Figurative Language
2/5 Passages in this Set
Marley’s Ghost
Stave 1 passage: Taken from the first section of Dic...
3/5 Passages in this Set
The Last of the Spirits
Stave 4 Passage: Charles Dickens wrote "A Christmas ...
358 Words, 8th-11th Grades, 740L - 1050L, Figurative Language, Story Elements
4/5 Passages in this Set
The Gift of the Magi
"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry is a favorite Chr...
140 Words, 9th-12th Grades, 740L - 1050L, Context Clues, Summary
5/5 Passages in this Set
Christmas in Germany
Germany gave us some of the most revered Christmas traditions, such as the decorated tree and gingerbread houses. Students will...
706 Words, 4th-6th Grades, Context Clues, Summary