Aussie Christmas Reading & Drawing Comprehension Pack | Santa Story | Differentiated Worksheets(P–6)
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Australian Christmas Reading & Drawing Comprehension Pack
Differentiated Literacy Activity | Junior, Middle & Upper Primary | Fun End-of-Year Assessment
Bring the joy of an Australian Christmas into your classroom with this highly engaging, low-prep reading comprehension and directed drawing resource. Designed specifically for busy teachers at the end of term, this pack blends literacy, creativity, and assessment in a way students love.
Perfect for transition week, last week of school, relief teaching, literacy rotations, Christmas activity days, and fast-finishers.
What This Resource Includes
This pack features three differentiated Australian Christmas stories, each matched with a read-to-draw comprehension task and a clear marking guide.
You’ll receive:
✔ Junior Primary Version
Simple rhyme-style story, clear imagery, easy-to-follow drawing expectations.
✔ Middle Primary Version
More detailed descriptive language, spatial directions, and extended comprehension elements.
✔ Upper Primary Version
Rich vocabulary, layered descriptions, directional cues, and additional scene details (tree, gifts, table layout).
PLUS:
- Student checklists for each level
- Teacher marking guides
- Instructions page with differentiation support
- Print-ready worksheets
- Great for whole class, small groups, or independent work
Why Teachers Love This Resource
- Differentiated: Three ability levels mean you can cater for mixed-ability classes with ease.
- Curriculum aligned: Supports reading comprehension, visualisation skills, following instructions, spatial awareness, and vocabulary development (English: ACELY, ACELA, ACELT strands).
- Easy prep: Just print and go, perfect for tired end-of-term brains.
- Engaging: Students love drawing what they read, and the Australian Christmas theme keeps them motivated.
- Assessment friendly: Includes checklists and marking rubrics for quick, clear evidence of learning.
- Ideal for relief teachers: Simple instructions mean it works well even if you’ve never met the class before.
What Makes This Resource Unique?
This resource is built around authentic Australian Christmas foods, imagery, and summer traditions, making it instantly relatable for Australian classrooms.
The stories are funny, imaginative and descriptive, offering the perfect mix of challenge and joy.
The drawing task ensures students must truly understand what they’ve read, making this a fantastic tool for assessing comprehension in a creative, low-pressure way.
Perfect For:
- End-of-year literacy activities
- Last-week-of-school planning
- Christmas themed lessons
- Differentiated small group work
- Comprehension assessment
- Fast finishers
- Relief teaching folders
- Homework leading into the holidays
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FAQs
1. What year levels is this resource suitable for?
This pack is designed for Foundation to Year 6, with three fully differentiated versions: Junior, Middle, and Upper Years. Each level includes age-appropriate vocabulary, complexity, and comprehension expectations.
2. Can I use this resource for mixed-ability classrooms?
Absolutely. The differentiated versions make it ideal for multi-level groups, support settings, extension work, and composite classes. You can assign versions based on reading ability, confidence, or current learning goals.
3. Does this resource include marking guides?
Yes. Each level includes a clear 10-mark teacher rubric aligned to the descriptive details in the story. This allows for quick assessment, evidence collection, and consistent marking across the class.
4. Is this resource aligned to the Australian Curriculum?
Yes, all versions link to ACELY Reading & Viewing, ACELY Creating Texts, and ACELA vocabulary and language comprehension outcomes. See the Curriculum Context section in the listing for specific details.
5. How much preparation is required?
Very little! This resource is print-and-go. You’ll only need to: - Print the story page - Print the drawing sheet - Print the checklist and marking guide - Alternatively, you could put it up on the whiteboard Perfect for busy teachers, end-of-term lessons, or relief teaching days.
6. How do I differentiate this for diverse learners?
You can differentiate by: - Choosing the appropriate story level - Reading the story aloud to supported learners -Allowing confident readers to work independently - Providing checklists for scaffolding - Allowing extra time or simplified drawing expectations
7. What if students struggle with drawing?
No artistic skill is required, the task measures comprehension, not drawing ability. Students simply represent what they understand from the text. Teachers can also reduce the required detail for specific learners.
Aussie Christmas Reading & Drawing Comprehension Pack | Santa Story | Differentiated Worksheets(P–6)
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