Dive into New Year celebrations around the world with this fun, free lesson! With 2 reading passages about 4 countries, 2 activities, and a narrative writing exercise, you have everything you need for your students to explore new year traditions in Ethiopia, Iran, the United States, and Spain. Download this free lesson to explore new years around the world!
Here are some ways teachers have used this resource:
✔ Explore New Years celebrations around the world with a two-page reading passage
✔ Compare and contrast New Year traditions in four countries
✔ Practice writing a narrative paragraph about your New Year traditions (W.3.A-D)
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Step-by-Step Lesson Plan
Engaging 2-page reading passage about New Year traditions in Spain, Ethiopia, Iran, and the USA
New Year Traditions activities (x2)
Students will summarize the text and compare how the New Year is celebrated around the world
Narrative Writing Prompt, Rubric, and Writing Pages
Answer Keys
Students will practice key skills such as:
✅ Demonstrate an understanding that people in different places in the world have different perspectives and experiences. (National Social Studies Standard)
✅ Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective techniques, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. (W.3)
Save 35% OFF with our Holidays Around the World Unit, which explores 15 world holidays with engaging lessons, activities, projects, and crafts!
Dive into New Year celebrations around the world with this fun, free lesson! With 2 reading passages about 4 countries, 2 activities, and a narrative writing exercise, you have everything you need for your students to explore new year traditions in Ethiopia, Iran, the United States, and Spain. Download this free lesson to explore new years around the world!
Here are some ways teachers have used this resource:
✔ Explore New Years celebrations around the world with a two-page reading passage
✔ Compare and contrast New Year traditions in four countries
✔ Practice writing a narrative paragraph about your New Year traditions (W.3.A-D)
Product Details
Step-by-Step Lesson Plan
Engaging 2-page reading passage about New Year traditions in Spain, Ethiopia, Iran, and the USA
New Year Traditions activities (x2)
Students will summarize the text and compare how the New Year is celebrated around the world
Narrative Writing Prompt, Rubric, and Writing Pages
Answer Keys
Students will practice key skills such as:
✅ Demonstrate an understanding that people in different places in the world have different perspectives and experiences. (National Social Studies Standard)
✅ Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective techniques, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. (W.3)
Save 35% OFF with our Holidays Around the World Unit, which explores 15 world holidays with engaging lessons, activities, projects, and crafts!
