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Weekly Advent Wreath Candle Reflections with Leveled Passages

Introduce your students to the rich meaning of Advent with this engaging reading comprehension resource! This resource features four passages, each exploring a significant theme related to the Advent Wreath and the Advent Candles.

Each passage is designed at three reading levels to accommodate diverse learners, making it perfect for Catholic education. Here’s a brief overview of each passage:

1st Candle: Prophecy & Hope

• This passage introduces the first Advent candle, which symbolizes prophecy and hope. Students will learn about the Old Testament prophecies that foretold the coming of Jesus. Through accessible language, this passage emphasizes the importance of hope in the Advent season, supported by quotes from Scripture and insights from the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

2nd Candle: Bethlehem & Peace

• In this passage, students explore the second Advent candle, representing Bethlehem and peace. It recounts the story of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem and highlights the peace that Jesus brings into the world. The narrative connects Advent themes to Catholic teachings, helping students reflect on how they can foster peace in their own lives during this holy season.

3rd Candle: Shepherds & Joy

• This passage focuses on the third Advent candle, known as the Shepherd Candle, which stands for joy. Students will learn how the shepherds were the first to hear the good news of Jesus’ birth. Through joyful scripture quotes, this passage invites students to consider how joy can be found in their lives and how sharing joy with others embodies the spirit of Advent.

4th Candle: Angels & Love

• The final passage centers on the fourth Advent candle, symbolizing angels and love. It discusses the angelic messages delivered to Mary and the shepherds, emphasizing God’s love for humanity. This passage encourages students to reflect on love as the essence of the Advent season, supported by relevant scripture and teachings from the Catechism.

Key Features of the Resource:

Assessment Tools:

• • Discussion Questions: Thought-provoking prompts encourage students to explore how the themes of prophecy, peace, joy, and love can be applied in their daily lives during Advent.

Creative Engagement:

• • Poster-Making Activity: A creative page allows students to visually express what Advent means to them, capturing the themes and lessons from the readings.

Usage: This reading comprehension resource is perfect for Catholic educators looking to integrate the significance of the Advent Wreath and Advent Candles into their lessons. It is adaptable for various settings, including:

• Classroom Instruction: Guide students through the themes of Advent with engaging passages and group discussions, fostering a deeper understanding of Catholic traditions during Christmas.
• Homework Assignments: Assign the passages and comprehension questions for independent study, reinforcing learning about Advent's connection to faith and Scripture.
• Group Projects: Encourage collaboration through the poster-making activity, allowing students to creatively express what they have learned about Advent.

Who Can Use It:

• Educators: Ideal for teachers in Catholic schools, CCD programs, or religious education classes, this resource effectively combines literacy with faith-based learning about Advent.
• Students: Designed for different grade levels, this resource helps students build reading comprehension skills while preparing their hearts for the Advent season.

Benefits of Reading Comprehension in Catholic Christmas Lessons:

• Deepened Understanding: Students engage with key themes of Advent, gaining insights into the Church's preparation for the celebration of Christmas.
• Critical Thinking: Discussion questions prompt students to explore how they can embody the virtues of hope, peace, joy, and love in their lives.
• Personal Faith Engagement: Learning about Advent encourages students to internalize the true meaning of Christmas, deepening their spiritual journey.
• Creative Expression: The poster-making activity allows students to visually capture and reinforce their understanding of Advent themes in a fun and memorable way.

This reading comprehension resource is a wonderful addition to any Catholic education curriculum, blending important lessons about Advent with academic skills.

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Differentiated real-world math & Christmas shopping skills for special education.

Looking for real-world money and shopping activities for special education teens and adults? This Christmas-themed resource showcases seasonal products students would typically see during the Christmas season. The worksheets introduce practical shopping scenarios where students evaluate product prices, determine if they have enough money, and identify the correct amount for real products. Students also calculate totals for multiple items. With two levels—Level 1 with bills only and a dollar-up approach, Level 2 with bills, coins, and exact retail prices—it's an ideal tool for reinforcing essential math skills during the festive season!

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 36 Christmas-themed items
• 2 levels
• 2 pages of money
• 34 worksheets with 132 questions
• Answer key included for Dollar Up, Do You Have Enough, What is the Total Cost & Reflection Pages

Level 1 - Bills Only & Dollar up (Items up to $50.00 and totals up to $76.50)

• 1 WORKSHEET - Identifying Dollar Up Amount (6 questions)
• 5 WORKSHEETS - Checking if There's Enough Money (3 questions per page)
• 5 WORKSHEETS - Determining the Amount Needed (3 questions per page)
• 5 WORKSHEETS - Calculating Total Costs (Adding 2 or 3 items; 3 questions per page)
• Reflection Page with 10 Questions

Level 2 - Bills & Coins (Items up to $49.88 and totals up to $75.54)

• 1 WORKSHEET - Identifying Dollar Up Amount (6 questions)
• 5 WORKSHEETS - Checking if There's Enough Money (3 questions per page)
• 5 WORKSHEETS - Determining the Amount Needed (3 questions per page)
• 5 WORKSHEETS - Calculating Total Costs (Adding 2 or 3 items; real product prices; 3 questions per page)
• Reflection Page with 10 Questions

TOTAL:

⭐ 34 WORKSHEETS WITH 122 QUESTIONS

How to use this product:

• Print it out and guide students to complete it as a worksheet or workbook.
• Print and laminate for ongoing use, perfect for fast finishers.
• Project pages onto the board for collaborative class completion. Encourage students to take turns coloring or circling the correct amount of money.
• Project pages onto the board and have students use cut-out or laminated money to demonstrate the correct 'dollar up' amount needed for each question.

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