Reading & writing Chinese New Year Resources

Are you similar to your Chinese zodiac animal? In this lesson, your students will learn about their zodiac animal and write about an example from their life that captures a time when they displayed traits similar to their zodiac animal.

In honor of Chinese New Year, share with your students a famous Chinese story called *The Monkey King*. Students will practise their comprehension skills as they retell the story, identifying what happens in the beginning, middle, and end.

What do red envelopes, pomelos, and water narcissus flowers have in common? They all bring good fortune during the Chinese New Year! In this lesson, students will write about someone to whom they would like to grant good fortune.