Soot Suit

This Reading Response worksheet features the humorous holiday poem “Soot Suit,” in which Santa Claus surprises everyone by arriving on Christmas Eve dressed not in his usual red, but in a suit turned black from chimney soot. After reading the poem, students share their reactions by writing about their favorite part, how the poem made them feel, and what it reminded them of. This activity promotes reading comprehension, personal reflection, and text-to-self connections. The playful twist on a familiar Christmas tradition makes it especially fun and engaging for grades 2-4.