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From sweets and costumes to skulls and lanterns, October is full of stories to tell!

This engaging reading pack explores how different cultures mark the season. From Halloween in the UK and USA to Día de los Muertos in Mexico and the Hungry Ghost Festival in China, learners discover the symbols, traditions, and meanings behind each one.
With three clearly differentiated texts (Starter, Standard, Stretch), learners build skills in a structured way. They begin with simple retrieval and sequencing and progress towards inference, vocabulary, and reasoning. Each version supports learners in understanding how people celebrate, remember, and connect at this time of year.
Across all levels, readers learn that Halloween began as Samhain, an ancient Irish festival. They find out that children in some countries go trick-or-treating in costume. They also discover that Día de los Muertos is a colourful celebration of remembrance. In China, some people light candles or offer food to honour the dead. Decorations, costumes, and lights are used around the world to mark the season.

What’s included:

• Three differentiated reading texts
• Targeted comprehension questions with skill mix
• Full answer key with skill tags for every question
• Black-and-white printable format
• Traffic light self-assessment for learner reflection

A seasonal celebration of reading, culture, and connection, with no pumpkins required!

© Peann Jan 2025 - For classroom use only