Kwanzaa
Students read a nonfiction passage about Kwanzaa, written at 8 reading levels (1st grade to 8th grade), and answer multiple-choice questions about it.
Student Objectives
- Read a nonfiction passage about Kwanzaa and identify key details about its symbols and traditions.
- Find the meanings of Swahili words by using context clues in the text.
- Explain the order in which the Kwanzaa candles are lit and what the colors stand for.
- Explain why certain Kwanzaa customs, such as the ear of corn and the Karamu feast, are part of the holiday.