3rd Grade Informational Text Unit Plans

Introduce students to Summer & Winter Solstice celebrations while building essential reading comprehension skills. With structured vocabulary activities, lesson plans, & comprehension questions to support critical thinking & ELA test prep in a meaningful, culturally rich way.

This Winter & Summer Solstice Unit includes 4 close-reading passages focused on key traditions, from Winter Solstice to Yalda Night.

From the mysteries of the Winter Solstice to the festivities of Dongzhi and Yalda Night, students will uncover global traditions while mastering reading skills such as sequence, cause and effect, and compare and contrast.

Incorporate this unit to enrich your curriculum with meaningful, solstice-themed reading comprehension lessons that promote deep learning and understanding.

These activities are perfect for close reading, test prep, or any time!

What’s Included?

⭐ Teacher Resources

⭐ Lesson Sequence 1. (Introduction to Background Knowledge and Vocabulary, Essential Question)

⭐ Passage 1: Winter Solstice, Passage

⭐ Passage 2 Dongzhi Festival (Cause and Effect), Passage

⭐ Passage 3: Yalda Night (Sequence),

⭐ Passage 4: Summer Solstice (Compare and Contrast),

⭐ Review, Reflection, and Interactive Activities.

⭐ Teacher Guide

⭐ Lesson Purpose

⭐ Lesson Plans & Standards

⭐ Essential Question

⭐ Vocabulary Cards & Activities

⭐ Writing Activities

⭐ 4 Close Reading Passages Text Dependent, Text Marking, & Open-Ended Questions (Winter Solstice, Dongzhi Festival, YALDA NIGHT, & Summer Solstice)

⭐ Unit Assessment

⭐ Answer Keys

Additional Ways to Use This Resource

⭐ Reading Comprehension Prep: Ready-made for preparing students for reading comprehension exams.

⭐ Test Prep: Focused passages help students practice ELA test skills with structured support.

⭐ Independent Assignments: Perfect for homework, sub plans, or enrichment activities.

⭐ Winter Learning Stations: Engage students in learning centers with culturally rich solstice-themed passages.

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⭐ Unit 1 Week 5

⭐ Winter Close Reading Packet

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