Halloween is one of North America's most widely celebrated holidays, with millions of children and adults participating yearly. This middle school reading comprehension | Halloween resource will show you that the history behind Halloween is interesting and exciting. It is a time to dress up in costumes and go door-to-door asking for candy. It's also a time when traditions are celebrated. Students will investigate the history of Halloween, symbols and symbolism, and literary devices used to reinforce symbolism in literature. This high-interest material will surely ignite their curiosity and keep them reading!
 
✬Reading comprehension skills are essential for students, professionals, and anyone wanting to read for pleasure or for information. If you're interested in any of the following outcomes, this resource may be for you. 
 
Develop higher academic self-confidence. Developing their reading will lead to more comprehension. 
Improve spelling and writing and exposure to different writing styles
Develop critical thinking and analytical skills. Trying to understand a text forces you to decipher the author's intent. 
Improve problem-solving skills. We are taking information from the text and applying it to a cross-curricular activity.
 
✬This resource includes: 
A guide to using the resource 
Reading on the history of Halloween
A timeline assignment (with success criteria)
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Graphic organizers and templates
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