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Grade 4 nonfiction reading passage about Author Purpose. Hanukkah theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (CCSS.ELA.RI.4.8).
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Hanukkah is a special Jewish holiday celebrated for eight days and nights. The author writes about Hanukkah to help readers understand this important tradition. Long ago, the Jewish people fought to keep their temple safe and their religion free. When they won, they found only a little oil to light ...
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About this Grade 4 Reading Comprehension Passage
This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 4 students. The Hanukkah theme makes reading engaging while students build essential comprehension skills. Six questions cover a range of reading strategies including main idea, text evidence, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and author's purpose (CCSS.ELA.RI.4.8).