Hanukkah: Asking & answering questions

Learn about Hanukkah by asking and answering questions! Perfect for holiday reading comprehension practice.

Do you remember what Hanukkah is? Let's answer some questions about Hanukkah! Who celebrates Hanukkah? What is Hanukkah? Where is Hanukkah celebrated? When is Hanukkah celebrated? Why do people celebrate Hanukkah? How do people celebrate Hanukkah? When we read, we should also ask and answer questions! Give an example of one "W" question you could ask when reading. In the discussion, write one question you have about the story before reading. Let's ask ourselves some questions while we read and see if we can answer them after we finish the story, "Hanukkah in Alaska." 1. Who was the story about? A girl, her family, and a moose. A girl and her classmates. A girl and a deer. 2. What was the girl and her family celebrating? Christmas Kwanzaa Hanukkah New Years 3. Where did the story take place? The North Pole Alaska Antarctica 4. When did the family have to watch out for moose? Winter Spring Summer Fall 5. Why was the girl feeling sad? She did not like Hanukkah She was not allowed to play outside It was always dark and the moose was bothering her 6. How did the girl finally get the moose to go away? She threw him apples. She laid down latkes that lead him out. She left and the moose followed her away. In the discussion, write one question you still have after reading. If you have extra time, complete this Hanukkah word search! To mark a word click its first letter then click its last. FESTIVAL MENORAH DREIDEL FAMILY LIGHTS CANDLE EIGHT LATKE OIL