Spring Theme Passage – The Origin of April Fool’s Day (Informational Text (nonfiction))

This printable resource focuses on the origins of April Fools’ Day, encouraging close reading and comprehension skills. Students will read about the history of the holiday and answer questions to demonstrate their understanding. Teachers can use it for independent work, literacy centers, or as part of a reading passages lesson. Students will summarize paragraphs, explain the reason for changing the New Year date, and define a Fool’s Errand.