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7th grade Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa ancient history literature circles
A Christmas Carol; A Readers' Theater Adaptation
Included in A Christmas Carol:-complete script-pre-reading activities-vocabulary study-discussion questions-suggestions for projectsThis reader's theater adaptation is suitable for grades 7- adult. While adhering to the plot of the original work, this adaptation uses more modern language, so that it can be more easily understood by today's students. It can be used with small groups or entire classrooms in both regular and special education. Reading the play aloud, or even acting it out will m
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Complete Digital Novel Unit- "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens
Complete Digital Novel Unit- "A Christmas Carol" by Charles DickensJust in time for the Christmas season! Super easy to implement and can easily be differentiated for different levels of readers! No prep, ready to roll unit!Includes:-pre-read activities (with a nonfiction twist!)-class starters/quickwrites-act by act standard based focus questions-tone/mood activities-figurative language activities-recommended vocabulary list with vocab activities-Grading rubric for the digital workbook so stud
Grades:
6th - 8th
Character Ornaments for ANY Book or Story
Character Ornaments: A critical-thinking activity for students to use with any novel or story
This creative activity requires students to think about a character in a different way. Students decide how a character would decorate an ornament and why. Responses must contain evidence from the text to support their explanations. For more of a challenge, students can also design an original ornament in any shape to represent the character.
Includes differentiated handouts and interactive notebook o
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
Christmas Chemistry Color by Number - by Valence Electrons
Solve each chemical element for the number of valence electrons indicated by its atomic mass and use that answer to determine the color of each section. For example hydrogen has 1 valence electron so wherever you see "H" use the number color 1 which is yellow.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
A Christmas Memory Capote CCSS Questions, Vocab, Personal Narrative Activity
A complete packet with many extras for this beloved short story. NOTE: the story is copyrighted and NOT included but is available online. What you get:Matching review of literary terms used in the questions.In-depth literal and critical analysis comprehension questions (27) Literary terms such as mood, characterization, theme, symbol, exposition/climax/falling action, and more. Vocabulary worksheet of 55 terms: identifying examples of figures of speech, using context clues, matching (includ
Grades:
7th - 10th
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
Grades:
6th - 9th
The Best (Worst) Christmas Pageant Ever Comprehension & Activity Packet
This packet not only allows the student to learn and practice vocabulary and answer comprehension questions, but it also allows students to show understanding through creative means like, writing, drawing, and research.This is a great packet to use during guided reading because while some students finish quickly, and others take longer, they can work on the other enclosed activities.The Best (Worst) Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson
Grades:
3rd - 9th
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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Grades:
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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Grades:
6th - 9th
CHRISTMAS READERS THEATER TALL TALES - 3 FUN CHRISTMAS SCRIPTS
This exciting 30% off Christmas Readers' Theater bundle is crammed with three tall tales scripts and Christmas activities! These readers' theater scripts tell the TRUE (!) stories behind famous seasonal favorites. Forget Rudolph- meet Rude Alf! Forget cute Frosty the Snowman. Meet Chilly, the cold-hearted Snowman! Forget the quiet home depicted in The Night Before Christmas. Meet the noisy home taken over by squeaking mice and the Mystery of Mama's Missing Kerchief! It's optimum fun for your stu
Grades:
4th - 7th
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
Grades:
6th - 12th
Twas the Night Before Christmas Poetry Lesson
What are "coursers"? What is a "peddler"? What are a few examples of similes, metaphors and personification? How does this poem represent the innocence of childhood? Need an awesome Christmas literature lesson using a classic Christmas poem? This lesson (part of "The Twelve Days of Christmas Literature" bundle) will get you and your students in the Christmas Spirit!
Written by Clement Moore on Christmas Eve in 1822, "A Visit from Saint Nicholas" was a special gift to Moore's nine children.
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Holiday Activities Bundle for ANY Book or Story
Holiday activities: Critical-thinking and creative activities for students to use with any novel or story
These three packs can be purchased separately or purchased here as a bundle for a discount. It includes:
Character Gifts for Any Book or Story: Students choose a gift for a character based on the character's needs/wants.
Character Ornaments for Any Book or Story: Students create ornaments that symbolize a character.
Snowman Caricature for Any Book or Story: Students create a snowman/snow
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Novel Study-The Golden Bull
This product has several documents to help you with a unit around the wonderful novel The Golden Bull by Marjorie Cowley. I like to read this novel while teaching my students about the ancient civilization of Sumer in Mesopotamia; it really helps them visualize what life was like 5,000 years ago.Included in this document is a Word document that has an introduction and reading plan for the novel (which you can adjust as needed), a chapter summary organizer, a C-SPACE organizer (a great memory dev
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Greek Mythology Projects
Greek Mythology Projects- 40+ pages of low-prep resources includedI created these 4 projects while working with my students on the Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief book. These projects can also be completed if working on any Greek Mythology unit.The first project is a research project for a Greek god, demigod, or creature. Everything is provided for you, including the list of major gods, minor gods, demigods and creatures; the list of required content; notes pages for each required content;
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Also included in: Introduction to Greek Mythology for Upper Elementary Bundle
Who is Stealing the 12 Days of Christmas chapter chart
Use this chapter chart while students read, Who is Stealing the 12 Days of Christmas by Martha Freeman. It has comprehension questions for the students to answer at the end of each chapter. This is a great "during reading" activity. There are a variety of questions: vocabulary, predicting, comparing, characterization, setting, etc.
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
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Percy Jackson Greek Gods Teaching Unit Part I
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Includes illustrated notes, study guides, and a test for the first three chapters.
Grades:
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
Grades:
4th - 10th
Also included in: Elementary Philosophy Bundle: Diverse Reading and Discussion Activities
The Greatest Gift Reader's Theater Script -Questions -Philip Van Doren Stern
George PrattGive me just one good reason why I should be alive. I’m sick of everything! I’m stuck here in this mud hole for life, doing the same full work day after day. Other people are leading exciting lives, but I…well, I’m just a small-town bank clerk. I never did anything really useful or interesting, and it looks as if I never will. I might just as well be dead. Sometimes I wish I were. In fact, I wish I had never been born!The StrangerWhy, that’s wonderful! You have solved everything. You
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever End of Novel Assessment for Upper Elementary
This quick assessment is aligned with The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson. This is perfect for a comprehension quiz, test, informal, or formal assessment for upper elementary or middle grades. **PS--Check out my Christmas Pageant Read Aloud Companion here!**This product is also digital! Download to use Google Slides™ OR a print version.Your download comes with 1 PDF file. Inside the file you will also receive a link for Google Classroom. The assessment is:2 pages20 questionsmatch
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: Holiday Book Club Bundle for upper elementary and middles
Character Gifts for ANY Book or Story
Character Gifts: A critical-thinking activity for students to use with any novel or story
This creative activity requires students to think about a character in a different way. Students decide what gift they would give a character and why. Responses must contain evidence from the text to support their explanations.
Includes differentiated handouts and interactive notebook or classroom display options.
Aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Reading, Writing, and Language.
This IS i
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
Study Guide: Treasures of the Snow Interactive
This is a literature study guide for the book titled Treasures of the Snow, by Patricia St. John. The book is set in Switzerland; it is an amazing story of forgiveness and redemption.NOTE: This study guide is for the original book that is out of print (not the revised edition that is now being published by Moody). The first publishing date for this book was 1950 in England. The ISBN # for the original Moody Edition is 9780802400086.The Moody edition is available on loan at Internet Archive --
Grades:
5th - 8th
Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #1: Christmas in Camelot - Novel Study
This is a 31 page comprehension guide for formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #29, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #1: Christmas in Camelot. Every page of this comprehension study will encourage students to think deeper about the novel that they read. This packet is divided into chapters, so students can easily navigate through the book and complete the questions.
Grades:
1st - 11th
CHRISTMAS READERS THEATER MYSTERY: 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS MYSTERY
This fun Christmas Readers' Theater MYSTERY script will give your grades 4-7 drama and ELA students practice in reading, comprehension and writing, while having bags of whodunnit chuckles. This 11 page seasonal script activity introduces your students to the TRUE (!) story behind a much loved 19th century poem. Perfect for engaging ELA reading or Christmas drama performances! Note: You might want to explain to the students that some liberties are taken with the historical time frame in the stor
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: CHRISTMAS READERS THEATER TALL TALES - 3 FUN CHRISTMAS SCRIPTS
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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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