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High school Hispanic Heritage Month ancient history literature circles
The Golden Bull (YA Novel) Ancient Mesopotamia Chapter Questions & Answer Key
45+ PAGES OF QUESTIONS and ANSWERS! This resources includes nearly 90 chronological chapter comprehension questions for all chapters of Marjorie Crowley's historical fiction novel The Golden Bull. Each chapter includes an extension question and critical analysis question. A superb novel guide to supplement as you read this Young Adult Novel set in ancient Mesopotamia. A great way to foster deep, meaningful discussions with your middle-school readers! Great to use as a quick check-in in class or
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6th - 9th
La Casa en Mango Street Complete 6-8 week Unit
Sandra Cisnero's La casa en Mango Street presents a variety of topics from cultural identity to social issues that we still face in today’s society. Literature is meant to empower, to connect, to build a bridge that allows the readers to see themselves through the story at hand. Mango street does just that, it tells a story that many of us can connect to, it teaches our students the value of their own stories and the impact that our heritage has on us. This unit addresses the main themes present
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Mini-Guide for Middlers: The Bronze Bow Interactive
This is a two-week literature study for the book titled The Bronze Bow, by Elizabeth George Speare. It is set in the time of Jesus: Daniel changes after his encounters with Jesus. The mini-guide for The Bronze Bow includes*: vocabulary words and exercisesdiscussion questionsreading activities – Students will: create a character web, compile a list, compare/contrast, debate, and fill in a chart. Students will learn about: idiom, allusions, theme, syllogism, similes, effective writing, plants,
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6th - 9th
Mini-Guide for Middlers: The Golden Goblet Interactive
This is a two-week literature guide for the book titled The Golden Goblet, by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. In this book, which is set in ancient Egypt, a boy named Ranofer dreams of becoming a goldsmith. After the death of his father, Ranofer's goal is thwarted by his evil half-brother. This guide contains:vocabulary words and exercisesdiscussion questionsreading activities: characterization, metaphor, idioms, comparison and contrast, alliteration, effect and cause, simile, antonyms, prediction, ti
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6th - 9th
The Alchemist Novel Study & Reading Guide + Ancient Egypt 15 Lesson Unit Bundle
UPDATED APRIL 2024 TO INCLUDE AN ANSWER KEY FOR THE ALCHEMIST!This product includes The Alchemist Novel Study: Reading Guide and Chapter Comprehension Questions + 15 lessons on Ancient Egypt, which can be using before, during and/or after a reading of The Alchemist. For specific previews, descriptions and reviews of all the products, you can check them out individually.This novel study and reading guide for the awarding winning novel, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, comes with a variety of worksh
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6th - 12th
The Circuit- SPANISH Cajas de Cartón (Estudio de Novela)
Every chapter focuses on reading comprehension strategies. Starting with chapter one, the focus is on what the author is trying to convey and how we can read that through what is written in the book. Chapter two brings in new skills: Text dependent questions, vocabulary development, summarization and visualization. Chapter three has students thinking about what questions they have about what they are reading. Chapters 4-12 all have the above mentioned strategies implemented into each sheet. The
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Segunda Carta de Relación Lesson Plan & PowerPoint
This lesson plan includes:1. Teacher Lesson Plan with answer key2. Student Handout ready to print3. PowerPoint to accompany the activitiesThe lessons includes:- notes for historical context, vocabulary, text-dependent questions, rhetorical devices, and a free response question (FRQ) practice.-All activities include the answer key to guide you in teaching the main points of the text. The lessons are ready to print.This lesson will support the AP Spanish Literature course. Please note that the mat
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Mexikid By: Pedro Martin A No Prep Novel - Literature Study
This novel study is for the Pedro Martin graphic novel, Mexikid. Within this packet you will receive 45 pages of student activities plus answer keys. It includes a variety of comprehensive and critical thinking skills. This product is perfect for individual or group work. Included are a variety of activities and skill sheets. You can pick and choose what best fits the needs of your students. The chapters are broken into sections with comprehension questions along with activities to enhance stude
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Mexikid A Graphic Memoir By: Pedro Martin Novel Bundle
"Visión de los vencidos - Presagios" - Lesson Plan & PowerPoint
This lesson plan includes three documents:1. Teacher Lesson Plan with answer key2. Student Handout ready to print3. PowerPoint to accompany the activitiesThe lessons includes:- notes for historical context, vocabulary, text-dependent questions, rhetorical devices, and a free response question (FRQ) practice.-All activities include the answer key to guide you in teaching the main points of the text. The lessons are ready to print.This lesson will support the AP Spanish Literature course. Please n
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Percy Jackson Greek Gods Teaching Unit Part I
Percy Jackson Greek Gods Teaching Unit:
Includes illustrated notes, study guides, and a test for the first three chapters.
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5th - 10th
Elementary Philosophy: Discussing Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle
What does it mean to live a good life? What is happiness? What does it mean to truly be wise? These three concise and well-researched stories regarding Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle will act as catalysts for lively discussions that promote critical thinking, careful reading, and reflection on some of the most important questions imaginable. Each can stand alone, or the three can be strung together to form a small unit on ancient Greek philosophy.Appropriate for 4th, 5th, 6th grade and up. Inclu
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4th - 10th
Also included in: Elementary Philosophy Bundle: Diverse Reading and Discussion Activities
The Tao of Who? Winnie-the-Pooh Reading Activities - Ancient China Daoism/Taoism
These two activities are a fun way to get students to better understand as well as become interested in the principles of Daoism/Taoism (one of the Leadership Philosophies/Three Schools of Thought that developed in Ancient China). After students have finished reading the excerpt “The Tao of Who?” from the book The Tao of Pooh (Winnie-the-Pooh and friends!) by Benjamin Hoff, they can choose to answer one out of four questions that best fits with their learning style via a Comprehension Menu. Afte
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Mini-Guide for Middlers: Twice Freed Interactive
This is a two-week study for the book titled Twice Freed, by Patricia St. John. In this historical fiction book, the author relates the biblical story of the slave Onesimus from the book of Philemon. The book is in print and available from booksellers. It is also able to be obtained on loan from Internet Archive: Read Twice Freed on loan from Internet Archive Read a short, free biography about Patricia St. John; a list of many of her books is included: An Introduction to Patricia St. John a
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6th - 9th
Percy Jackson's Greek Gods Part 2
Study Guide and Test for Percy Jackson's Greek Gods Chapters "Hestia Chooses Bachelor Number Zero" to Zeus Kills Everyone.
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6th - 10th
The Odyssey by Homer - comprehensive book study and activities
A detailed book study with resources. This includes for all 24 chapters:10 open questionsMultiple sets of 5 questions on a range of themes Multiple sets of 5 questions on a range of characters 10 inference questions and possible response10 critical thinking questions and possible responsesIn addition to this:a summary of the chaptera list of the keywords and their meanings in this chapterdescription about the themesdescription about the characters All files in word format for easy editingAll ans
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3rd - 12th
Also included in: Homer's Iliad and Odyssey - Comprehensive book studies and guides
50 Higher-Order Text-Dependent Questions: "The Poet X" by Elizabeth Acevedo
Are you looking for an engaging and thought-provoking resource for your English or literature class? Look no further than "The Poet X" by Elizabeth Acevedo and this set of 50 complex, text-dependent questions!These questions delve deep into the themes and issues explored in the book, including family dynamics, religion, identity, gender, and community. With a focus on critical thinking and analysis, these questions are perfect for fostering lively classroom discussions and encouraging students t
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9th - 12th
Gabriel García Márquez Biografía y Obra / Realismo Mágico Cien Años de Soledad
El día del libro está cerca, ideal para estudiar la vida y obra de Gabriel García Márquez con este set de actividades de diferentes niveles. Refuerza la comprensión lectora y la creatividad mientras aprendes de Gabo y sobre el realismo mágico.Una biografía con vocabulario digerible, preguntas de comprensión lectora y actividades divertidas. Además de una hoja de análisis para generar conversación sobre el realismo mágico.Gabriel Garcia Márquez es uno de los mayores exponentes de la literatura de
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Julio Cortázar Biografía y Obra-Conversación y Análisis: Manual de Instrucciones
Para celebrar el día del libro, estudia la vida y obra de Julio Cortázar, con este set de actividades para practicar vocabulario, tiempos pasados y análisis literarios. Refuerza la comprensión lectora y la creatividad mientras aprendes de Cortázar y su Manual de Instrucciones.Una biografía con vocabulario fácil, preguntas de comprensión lectora y actividades divertidas. Además de una hoja de análisis para generar conversación sobre un extracto de su obra, Manual de Instrucciones. Los estudiantes
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Read Aloud Intro ESPERANZA RISING, digital Background History in Google Slides
PURPOSE: This NONFICTION GOOGLE SLIDE lesson provides digital pre-reading resources, context & factual historical background information for Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan. BL 5.3GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standardsAUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classroomsHISTORICAL POWERPOINT: Please be aware tha
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5th - 12th
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ESPERANZA RISING Historical Background Google Slide Intro digital music, photos
PURPOSE: This NONFICTION GOOGLE SLIDE lesson provides digital pre-reading resources, context & factual historical background information for Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan. BL 5.3GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standardsAUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classroomsHISTORICAL POWERPOINT: Please be aware tha
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5th - 12th
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A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings: Short Story in English and Spanish Bilingual
This Product Includes:Complete text of "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings" by Gabriel García Márquez in English, with in-text reading response questionsComplete text of "Un Señor Muy Viejo con unas Alas Enormes" by Gabriel García Márquez in Spanish with in-text reading response questions (questions in English)Three summative writing prompts to discuss the complete textView the preview to see product specifics. This is a great resource for Hispanic Heritage Month
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Short Story and Fable MEGA Bundle - Text, Worksheets + MORE
Eve Bunting's A Day's Work: Vocabulary, Questions, Answers, and Writing Task
This is a great story about the importance of telling the truth. For higher level students it speaks to the immigrant experience. This is perfect for elementary school, middle school, and high school ENL students. The handout includes vocabulary, reading comprehension and analysis questions, and an answer key. This does not include a lesson with an objective yet it can easily be made into one because it has all of the elements of one.
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4th - 10th, Adult Education
"The Art of War" Discussion Questions
A set of discussion questions for use with Sun Tzu's "The Art of War". The text is split into two readings and there are six questions per reading.
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7th - 12th
Digital HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INTRODUCTION ESPERANZA RISING Hispanic Heritage
"This historical background lesson is as easy as click and teach!" PURPOSE: This NONFICTION PowerPoint lesson provides digital pre-reading resources & factual historical background information for Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan. This product is ideal for preparing READ ALOUD, LITERATURE CIRCLES, or BOOK CLUBS. BL 5.3GOAL: to prepare each student to understand the historical fiction background of the novel by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standardsAU
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4th - 12th
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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?
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