Description

Looking for a meaningful, no-prep Hanukkah activity for middle school? This Story of Hanukkah reading comprehension adventure walks students through the history of the Festival of Lights with four engaging tasks, in both print and digital formats.

Instead of a worksheet that students rush through before break, this task-oriented adventure turns the story of Hanukkah into a journey. Students read, hunt for vocabulary, summarize, and finish with a maze that reveals a MAGIC WORD, earning a token at every step.

What Students Will Do

• Task 1: Read the story of Hanukkah and complete fill-in-the-blank comprehension questions
• Task 2: Go on a vocabulary word hunt
• Task 3: Write a summary of the Hanukkah story
• Task 4: Solve a maze with a MAGIC WORD reveal

What You Get

• Printable PDF version (25 pages)
• Digital Google Slides version (force-copy link included)
• Detailed directions for teachers AND students
• Answer key

Why Teachers Love It

• Truly no prep: print it or assign it digitally and you are ready
• Builds real reading skills (CCSS RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3) while teaching about a world holiday
• The token system keeps students motivated from start to finish
• Perfect for the busy days leading up to winter break

Perfect For

• Grades 4–8 social studies and ELA
• Holidays Around the World and world religions units
• December sub plans, early finishers, and stations

Frequently Asked Questions

What grade level is this Hanukkah activity for?
It is designed for grades 4–8 and works especially well in upper elementary and middle school.

What does the reading cover?
Students learn the story of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, and the traditions connected to it.

Is it print or digital?
Both! You get a printable PDF and a Google Slides version, so it works in any classroom.

How long does it take?
Plan for about one class period (around 60 minutes).

🎄 Teaching more December holidays? Find Kwanzaa, holiday favorites, and holiday movie activities in the Holiday Resources section.

License: one teacher, one classroom. Please purchase additional licenses for colleagues.