Christmas Close Read: Yes Virginia, by Chris Plehal

Christmas activities have never been more fun with Yes Virginia There Is a Santa Claus Close Read. This 5 day close reading uses a beautiful Christmas story, Yes Virginia by Chris Plehal. This is a week long unit that can engage your students in standards while focusing on the holiday spirit.

➔Free compare and contrast book to movie is included with preview download.

Included in the Packet:

Reading and Discussion Tasks including:

Asking Questions (text-based)

Visualization

Point of View

Characters response to challenges

Bonus Compare and Contrast Book to Movie

Language Tasks:

Vocabulary

Writing Tasks:

Writing about reading (answering text-based questions)

The book Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus by Chris Plehal is the focus of this 5-day reading plan. This is an adorable book that reflects the power of believing and hope in a troubling time. There is also a movie with the same title. It is so cute! The book and movie are available on Amazon.com.