Halloween in Ireland and Scotland
Students read a nonfiction passage about Halloween in Ireland and Scotland, written at 8 reading levels (1st grade to 8th grade), and answer multiple-choice questions about it.
Student Objectives
- Read a passage about the Irish and Scottish roots of Halloween
- Find details that explain how old customs changed over time
- Explain why turnip lanterns became pumpkins in America
- Determine the meaning of words like guising and Oiche Shamhna in context