Description
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is the star of this Christmas nonfiction reading passage. Read his story from his origins as a promotional strategy for the Montgomery Ward Company to his rise to world super stardom. Students will be interested in the little-known history of this holiday favorite, and adults will also find that Rudolph’s true story has some surprises.
The accompanying 14 questions align with CCSS.
Answer keys included.
The Teacher’s Resources section presents additional writing prompts and ideas for skills-based activities. In addition, students can also make media comparisons (a book and a film, for example).

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer the movie 1998
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer the movie 1964




