M.3 Christmas Reading Comprehension

Who was Santa Claus described as in the passage?

• A young boy with toys

• A fat, friendly, old man with a long white beard

• A thin man with a short beard

• A magical elf

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

When did Santa Claus visit the boy's home?

• Every month

• Once every year at Christmas

• Every weekend

• Only during summer

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

What did the boy and his sister need to do for Santa to visit?

• Be awake all night

• Be good and asleep

• Write a letter to Santa

• Leave cookies and milk

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What happened as the boy got older?

• He started helping Santa

• He stopped believing in Santa Claus

• He decorated the Christmas tree for Santa

• He met Santa in real life

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What name did the boy find when he researched Santa Claus online?

• Father Christmas

• Saint Nicholas

• Kris Kringle

• Saint Nick

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Where did Saint Nicholas live 1,700 years ago?

• Canada

• Turkey

• The United States

• Europe

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why was Saint Nicholas famous?

• He built large castles

• He helped the poor by giving them gifts

• He invented Christmas trees

• He traveled the world in a sleigh

When did the modern image of Santa Claus start?

• 1,000 years ago in Europe

• About 200 years ago in Canada and the United States

• 500 years ago in Turkey

• Recently in Asia

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What are some other names for Santa Claus?

• The Christmas Wizard

• Saint Nick, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, Santy

• Winter King, Frosty, Yule Elf

• Holiday Man, Noel Spirit, Gifting King

What lesson does the spirit of Saint Nicholas remind us of?

• True happiness comes from giving to others

• Christmas is about receiving gifts

• Santa Claus is just a story

• Only children can celebrate Christmas

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2