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Black History Month Reading Comprehension Passages NONFICTION (18)
Are you looking for BLACK HISTORY MONTH close reading passages? These eighteen non-fiction text dependent passages are perfect for Black History Month in February! If you're looking for a way to incorporate social studies with reading, and a variety of people, this study is perfect. The passage and the questions are all on one page for easy reference.The passages are rigorous to help meet the Common Core standards. Each passage includes mostly text dependent questions that assess comprehension.
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3rd - 8th
The Egypt Game Novel Study Unit | Comprehension Questions with Activities & Test
This novel study for The Egypt Game, by Zilpha Keatley Snyder, contains 165 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include figurative language, theme, character analysis, plot, and setting.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study.♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included with
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: The Egypt Game and Hoot Novel Study Bundle
DINOSAURS BEFORE DARK: Magic Tree House #1 Book Companion
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MAGIC TREE HOUSE BUNDLE: Books 1-4
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This product is a book companion to be used with the Magic Tree House Book (#1) DINOSAURS BEFORE DARK by Mary Pope Osborne. In the book, Jack and Annie travel back to Prehistoric Times where they learn about dinosaurs! This book would be perfect for use with a Dinosaur Unit!!
These books are a HIT and offer themselves to tons of
Grades:
1st - 5th
Also included in: Magic Tree House Book Companion BUNDLE Books 1-4
Last Week of School Reading Activities Social Studies Projects End the Year Fun
Grab these Greek mythology readers theater scripts for your class! Practicing reader’s theater scripts is a fun way to build reading fluency! When the scripts incorporate gods and goddesses from ancient Greece and play out famous Greek myths this practice becomes interdisciplinary combining reading fluency, vocabulary, public speaking, and social studies. FANTASTIC end of the year project or addition to any reading curriculum!!Included in this resource: ~ FOUR Greek Myths Reader’s Theater Script
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Readers Theater Scripts Fables Folktales Fairy Tales Myths and Legends
Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition Comprehension Questions
Hidden Figures: Young Readers' Edition by Margot Lee ShetterlyThis resource is for the wonderful book, Hidden Figures, that tells the stories of African American women who worked as mathematicians for NASA. There are comprehension questions for each chapter. The questions can be used for whole group or small reading groups.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Bessie Coleman Biography Informational Text and Activities Black History Month
This ready-to-use biography of Bessie Coleman, the first African American female pilot will spark your kiddos' curiosity. This unit contains a biography with 12 engaging activities to explore the life of this adventurous aviator. Plus it's available in both print and digital versions.WHY YOU NEED THIS BESSIE COLEMAN BIOGRAPHY:Meets needs of all levels of students grades 2-5Engaging activitiesAddresses Critical & Creative ThinkingComprehending Informational TextTHIS CAPTIVATING READY TO USE
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Boy of the Painted Cave Novel Study Unit - Comprehension | Activities | Tests
This novel study for Boy of the Painted Cave, by Justin Denzel, contains 116 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include figurative language, theme, character analysis, plot, and setting.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study. ♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included wit
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3rd - 6th
The Scarlet Stockings Spy {Unit ONLY}
The Scarlet Stockings Spy is a wonderful Historical Fiction picture book to use in your classroom when you teach the American Revolution or Literary skills.I have created a five day suggest lesson plan with everything you need except for the book and one other American Revolution historical fiction text.I covered RL.3 & RL. 6 using this text.In this bundle you will find:Vocabulary Cards (18 words)Student Vocabulary bookHistorical Fiction SheetCharacter Traits SheetCharacter Traits graphic or
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3rd - 6th
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She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World Activities
Women's History Activities: She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton ActivitiesAre you looking for She Persisted activities that complement She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World by Chelsea Clinton?This project was created for 2nd to 5th grade and is perfect for any time of year, but particularly timely for Women's History Month in March. This book showcases 13 American women who significantly impacted history and showed incredible perseverance in facing adversity and challenge.PLEASE N
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton
MUMMIES IN THE MORNING: Magic Tree House #3 Book Companion
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MAGIC TREE HOUSE BUNDLE: Books 1-4
This product is a book companion to be used with the Magic Tree House Book (#3) Mummies in the Morning by Mary Pope Osborne. In the book, Jack and Annie travel back to Ancient Egypt, where they encounter a ghost-queen, a mummy, mirages, and much more!
These books are a HIT and offer themselves to tons of teaching topics! Great for the whole class or for literature circles!
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Also included in: Magic Tree House Book Companion BUNDLE Books 1-4
I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79 Mega Pack
Create an explosion of reading excitement with the "I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79" Mega Pack! This novel is written for a fourth grade reading level but could easily be used in grades 3-5, and with advanced 2nd grade readers.
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Reading Comprehension Chapters 1-4
Quiz Chapters 1-4
Reading Comprehension Chapters 5-7
Quiz Chapters 5-7
Reading Comprehension Chapters 8-10
Quiz Chapters 8-10
Reading Comprehension Chapters 11-16
Quiz Chapters 11-16
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2nd - 5th
Greek Mythology Coloring Posters - Gods & Heroes Coloring Pages - SimpleLitColor
Greek gods! Greek heroes! Greek mythology characters! Each is a poster (10"x 15") that can be printed on 11"x17" paper or two 8.5"x11" sheets taped together. This Greek myth resource includes the 12 Olympians, 10 Greek heroes, and 12 other Greek gods and characters.This download includes 34 coloring posters for the following characters:AchillesAphroditeApolloArachneAresArtemisAtalantaAthenaBellerophonDaedalusDemeterDionysusErosHadesHelen of Troy HephaestusHeraHerculesHermesHestiaIcharusJasonMela
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2nd - 5th
THE KNIGHT AT DAWN: Magic Tree House #2 Book Companion
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MAGIC TREE HOUSE BUNDLE: Books 1-4
OR Save $9 on 8 Book Companions with this MEGA BUNDLE: Books 1-8
This product is a book companion to be used with the Magic Tree House Book (#2) The Knight at Dawn by Mary Pope Osborne. In the book, Jack and Annie travel back to Medieval Times, where they encounter a party at a castle, guards, a crocodile filled moat, a KNIGHT and much more!
These books are a HIT and offer themselves to tons
Grades:
1st - 5th
Also included in: Magic Tree House Book Companion BUNDLE Books 1-4
Pies From Nowhere Book Companion - Black History and the Civil Rights Movement
Perfect for Black History Month, this literature guide for the picture book Pies From Nowhere introduces students to Georgia Gilmore, a hidden figure of the Civil Rights Movement. The story focuses on how Georgia helped sustain the Montgomery Bus Boycott by selling pies and cakes with the Club From Nowhere and her relationship with Martin Luther King Jr. These activities are great for Guided Reading, independent or small group work, reading response, or in a center. Use it with Gr. 2-4 and hom
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Biography Picture Book Companion Bundle - Lit Guides
Who Was King Tut? | 13-Day NO PREP Unit Study | Lesson Plan, Quizzes, Activities
Need an engaging way to introduce your students to King Tut? Look no further than this 170+ page 13-day NO PREP Who Was King Tut? book companion and research project!Perfect for upper elementary teachers and homeschoolers alike, this resource covers every aspect of King Tut's life—from birth to death and beyond—through cross-curricular activities. Each day's lesson plan appeals to different types of learners: curated videos (visual and auditory), reading passages (reading), comprehension quizzes
Grades:
3rd - 5th
SL Greek Myths and Stories Bundle – Curriculum & Games – Greek Gods & Heroes
Save 30% when you purchase curricula and games for select Greek myths and stories as a bundle! Students can learn more about:Greek GodsThe 12 OlympiansGreek & Roman IdiomsMonsters From Greek MythsReading passages and rebuses with curriculum include: An Achilles Heel Between Scylla and CharybdisDamon and Pythias The Golden Touch One Hundred Lyrics - "No. 39" (Greek poem)Pandora's Box The Sphinx's Riddle The Sword of Damocles The Trojan Horse Wonderful Weaver Greek Myths and Stories Bundle –
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3rd - 6th
Riding Freedom Book Clubs Literature Circles BUNDLE
I created this novel study to help my students engage with the wonderful novel, Riding Freedom, by Pam Muñoz Ryan. This packet can be used for independent work and/or small group work and includes character study, vocabulary, conflict analysis, figurative language, theme, and more. The study is aligned with Virginia SOLs (Standards of Learning) for ELA and CCSS (Common Core State Standards). If your students love Esperanza Rising (who doesn't?), they will likely love Riding Freedom! Although thi
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4th - 5th
The Egypt Game | Activities and Projects | Worksheets and Digital
This activity pack for The Egypt Game, by Zilpha Keatley Snyder, contains 56 pages of standards-aligned reading response activities. Focuses include character analysis, figurative language, reading for details, point of view, and more.All activities have the Common Core code listed in the bottom corner, providing focus. Graphic organizers are easily adapted for every learner. Creative projects and tasks will keep your students engaged. ♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BO
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3rd - 6th
Social Studies/ELA Cave of Lascaux Paintings Reading Comprehension Paleolithic
I'm using this with my 6th grade students. We are learning about Paleolithic and Neolithic Ages. (can be used as an reading comprehension text for grades 4,5,6)
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Three page informational text, from the discovery, to the closing, and its significance.
Four images
Five comprehension questions
Grades:
4th - 6th
Boy of the Painted Cave | Activities and Projects | Worksheets and Digital
This 40 page activity pack for Boy of the Painted Cave, by Justin Denzel, contains 17 Common Core-aligned reading response activities. Focus standards include character analysis, theme, plot, figurative language, opinion writing, and more.Open ended questions and graphic organizers are easily adaptable for every learner. Perfect for whole class, small group, or even independent study. ♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included with your purchase!♥Excellent for school
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3rd - 6th
SL - Greek Myths and Stories - FREE Comprehension Questions and Answers
Get comprehension questions and their answers for 13 Greek myths and 1 Greek poem for FREE. Also get a Greek god and goddess crossword puzzle, Greek mythology monster match, and a few FlipFacts. This freebie includes study guide questions for the following short stories:An Achilles HeelBetween Scylla and CharybdisDamon and PythiasThe Golden TouchHercules and Atlas Hercules and the WagonerThe Myth of the MinotaurOne Hundred Lyrics, “No. 39” (poem)Pandora’s Box The Sphinx’s RiddleThe Story of Atal
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3rd - 6th
Malala: My Story of Standing Up for Girls' Rights Novel Unit
This 3-week novel study unit for Malala My Story of Standing Up for Girls' Rights by Malala Yousafzai is ideal for 4th, 5th, or 6th-grade classrooms and is a great book unit to add to your civil rights study or for use during Women's History Month. Daily comprehension activities make great discussion questions and require students to focus on text analysis and responding to literature without overwhelming them with countless chapter questions that have learners regurgitate the text.Malala: My St
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4th - 6th
Riding Freedom Discussion Task Cards Book Club Literature Circles
This set of cards is included in this novel study: Riding Freedom (Pam Muñoz Ryan) A Complete Novel StudyI created these Common Core (CCSS) aligned discussion and constructed response questions for the wonderful novel, "Riding Freedom". If you and your students love "Esperanza Rising", I highly recommend "Riding Freedom". Although the book is a work of fiction, it is based on the true story of Charlotte (Charley) Darkey Parkhurst - a woman who posed as a man and was able to vote before women wer
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4th - 5th
She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton
Women's History Month: She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton Activities BUNDLEBOTH FILES IN THE BUNDLE NOW INCLUDE A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION WITH GOOGLE SLIDES! Please refer to the final 7 pages of each file for instructions and links.These literature units for TWO BOOKS: She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World and She Persisted: Around the World by Chelsea Clinton. These activities were created for 2nd to 5th grade and are perfect for any time of year, but particularly timel
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2nd - 5th
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Find Ancient History resources | TPT
If you’re an educator or parent looking for printable or digital resources to help your student learn about ancient history, TPT has got you covered. We’ve got a comprehensive collection of ancient history resources available, including activities and lessons on ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, ancient China, and ancient Mesopotamia, to name just a few. With plenty of TPT high-quality resources at your fingertips, you’ll be able to teach ancient history to your students with ease.
Ancient history activities to try
Here are a few examples of the different types of activities and lessons you can find on TPT to help teach students about ancient history:
Map Making
With map-making activities you can not only teach students about ancient civilizations, but also incorporate geography into your lessons. As they label and color maps, students can learn about important places in ancient civilizations, chart trade routes, and learn how empires expanded (and fell) over time.
Primary Source Analysis
One of the best ways to learn about ancient civilizations is through the artifacts and writings of people from that particular period of time. Encourage students to analyze primary sources to gain a deeper understanding about bygone eras of history. For instance, you can have students read accounts of the destruction of Pompeii and discuss it as a class.
Centers & Stations
Through the use of centers, students can collaborate and discuss topics and content they examine for each era in history. For example, you can have students navigate through four or five different centers or stations to help them learn about different aspects of Ancient Chinese culture, like literature, geography, government, and major historical events or achievements.
By making ancient history come to life through a variety of interactive and immersive activities, teachers can help students develop a deeper appreciation for the subject.
Frequently asked questions for teaching about ancient history
What is ancient history?
Ancient history refers to the period of human history that takes place from the invention of writing to late antiquity (spanning from about 3000 BC to AD 650). This era includes the study of various ancient civilizations, such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, India, and others. Ancient history plays a critical role in helping us understand the origins and development of human civilizations and the influence it had on contemporary cultures and societies.
What are examples of ancient history?
The Persian Wars, the rise of the Tang Dynasty, the campaigns of Alexander the Great, and the decline and fall of the Roman empire are all examples of important milestones and events that you can teach about in ancient history.
What types of ancient history resources are available on TPT?
There are many different types of ancient history resources sold by Sellers on TPT — from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units.
How do I find ancient history resources on TPT?
Educators can save time preparing ancient history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for ancient history resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
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