Reindeer Riddle Games

This worksheet is designed for students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 to strengthen reading comprehension, inferencing, and narrative understanding through a playful winter-themed story. Learners read about Finnegan the fox, who disguises himself as a reindeer to join the North Pole Reindeer Games, then answer multiple-choice questions that focus on plot, character motivation, sequence of events, and key story details while enjoying a lighthearted seasonal tale.

Skills Reinforced

• Reading Comprehension (Grades 3-5) – Students demonstrate understanding of characters, setting, and major events.
• Inferencing & Motivation Analysis – Learners determine why Finnegan acts as he does using textual clues.
• Plot & Sequence Tracking – Reinforces understanding of beginning, middle, and end in narrative structure.
• Vocabulary & Descriptive Language – Exposes students to festive imagery and expressive wording.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to support elementary ELA standards.
• Engaging Winter Narrative – Humorous storyline keeps students motivated and attentive.
• Multiple-Choice Practice – Builds confidence with close reading and answer-choice evaluation.
• Low-Prep & Printable – Easy to use for winter lessons, centers, homework, or homeschool instruction.

This printable reading comprehension worksheet helps students build literacy skills while enjoying a fun, seasonal story. By analyzing Finnegan’s clever choices and the surprising outcome of the Reindeer Games, learners strengthen comprehension, inferencing, and sequence awareness. Ideal for classroom or homeschool use, this activity offers an engaging way to reinforce essential reading skills during the winter season.

This worksheet is part of our Christmas Worksheets Collection.