Nian’s Night Answer Key

Students read a lively retelling of the Chinese legend of Nian, the mythical beast whose defeat inspired Lunar New Year traditions. After reading, learners answer comprehension questions about the story’s events, characters, and moral. The worksheet teaches the origin of customs like fireworks and red decorations, connecting folklore to cultural practices. It enhances reading comprehension, sequencing, and moral reasoning.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Reading Literature: Key Ideas and Details

Social Studies – Folklore and Cultural Origins

English Language Arts – Theme and Moral Understanding

This worksheet is part of our Lunar New Year collection.