

What do bonfires, costumes, and carved turnips have in common? Samhain, of course!
This Peann Jan reading comprehension pack explores the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, the tradition that inspired modern Halloween. With three clearly differentiated texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch), learners build confidence as they progress from early reading skills like retrieval and sequencing to deeper thinking tasks including inference, vocabulary reasoning, and author’s intent.
Across all three levels, readers learn that Samhain began in ancient Ireland over 2,000 years ago. They discover it marked the end of harvest, welcomed the winter season, and involved customs like lighting fires, wearing disguises, and leaving out food to keep spirits at peace. The texts also explain how many Halloween traditions, such as dressing up and using lanterns, come from these ancient rituals.
What’s included:
- Three black-and-white reading texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch)
- Matching question sets designed to support skill progression
- Answer keys with clear skill tags for every question
- Built-in traffic light self-assessment with child-friendly icons
Perfect for curious readers, no ghosts or gimmicks!
© Peann Jan 2025 – For classroom use only
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