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4th grade ancient history guided reading books $5-10
Myth Reading Passages - 20 One Page Myths from Around the World
These myth reading passages introduce students to different cultures around the world. Just one page each, these easy stories allow each student in your class to have their own myths to read! If you've checked out every single mythology book in your school and public library and STILL come up short, you need these one-page myths!What Other Teachers Are Saying:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "My students have loved the myths! They are in kid friendly language which is amazing! These were the perfect addition to my fa
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3rd - 5th
Ancient Egypt Mini Book
ANCIENT EGYPT MINI BOOK - This printable book contains nonfiction text features, comprehension/discussion questions and end of the book extension activities. It also includes two graphic organizers for measuring comprehension - "Main Idea and Supporting Details," and a "Using a Glossary and Index." This book is perfect for a whole group activity, during guided reading, as a partner activity, or for an independent reading activity. What an effective way to incorporate Social Studies content with
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: Ancient China and Ancient Egypt Bundle
Ancient Rome Mini Book
ANCIENT ROME MINI-BOOK - This printable book contains nonfiction text features, comprehension/discussion questions and extension activities. In addition, two graphic organizers for measuring comprehension - "Main Idea and Supporting Details," and "Using a Table of Contents and Vocabulary." Use in a whole group, during guided reading, as a partner activity, or for an independent reading activity. What an effective way to incorporate Social Studies content with Language Arts!Instructions on how to
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome BUNDLE
Ancient China Mini Book
ANCIENT CHINA MINI-BOOK - This printable book contains nonfiction text features, comprehension/discussion questions and end of the book extension activities. It also includes a "Main Idea and Supporting Details" graphic organizer. This book is perfect for a whole group activity, during guided reading, as a partner activity, or for an independent reading activity.What an effective way to incorporate Social Studies content with Language Arts!Instructions on how to assemble the mini-book are also i
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: Ancient China and Ancient Egypt Bundle
Fairytale Reading Passages - 20 Short Stories from Around the World
These fairytale reading passages introduce students to different cultures around the world. Just one page each, these easy stories allow each student in your class to have their own fairy tale stories to read! If you've checked out every single fairytale book in your school and public library and STILL come up short, you need these one-page short stories!What Teachers Said About Other Resources in this Product Line:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "My students have loved the myths! They are in kid friendly language w
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3rd - 5th
Who Was King Tut? by Roberta Edwards CCSS Reading Comprehension Questions/Vocab
As I studied ancient Egypt with my 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders, I must admit, it was very difficult to come up with material to supplement this unit. The things I found were either too mature or too dry. This book is a fantastic resource for a unit on King Tut or ancient Egypt, so I just had to make a study guide. Included in this study guide are:* Vocabulary for each chapter without the definitions (to allow students to define the words)* Questions for each chapter (both literal and inferential)*
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Ancient Mali Mini Book | Activities | Discussion Questions
ANCIENT MALI MINI BOOK - This printable book contains nonfiction text features, comprehension/discussion questions and end of the book extension activities. It also includes two graphic organizers. This book is perfect to use with a whole group, during guided reading, as a partner activity, or for an independent reading activity. What an effective way to incorporate Social Studies content with Language Arts!Instructions on how to assemble the mini-book are included.**UPDATE** Two printing option
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: Ancient Greece, Rome and Mali Mini Books Bundle (Special Request)
The Egypt Game by Snyder Novel Guide
The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder Novel Guide is great for teaching about world history, the ancient Egypt, critical thinking, cause and effect, coming of age, character analysis, new vocabulary, and much MORE! Newbery Honor Book; This novel guide includes: Chapter by Chapter Comprehension Questions Background informationCharacter AnalysisCause & Effect ActivityNovel Themes ActivityNew Vocabulary ActivitiesEssay topicsWord SearchAnswer KeyThis resource is great for:Teaching World histo
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Elementary Novel Guides
Ancient Rome Close Reading Comprehension Activity Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
An Ancient Rome bundle of eight close reading activities. Each activity comes with an informational text, comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity. The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resources allow students to learn about some key figures from ancient history whilst developing their comprehension skills.This bundle contains the following activities:An Overview of Ancient R
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3rd - 4th
Ancient China Display Timeline Close Reading & Writing Bundle | 3rd & 4th Grade
Three great activities that would span six lessons, and give you a great classroom display, about Ancient China. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade studying Ancient History.NO PREP is needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events from Ancient China. There are 40 posters or
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3rd - 4th
Aztec Empire Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A bundle with six close reading passages focused on the key events and people of the Aztec Empire. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the Aztecs whilst developing their comprehension skills.The bundle includes six individual activities on:An Overview of the Aztec EmpireReligion in the Aztec EmpireEmperor ItzcoatlEmperor Moctezuma IIHernán CortésAdvancements of the Aztec EmpireEach activity has an informa
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Folktale Reading Passages - 20 One Page Folk Tales from Around the World
These folktale reading passages introduce students to different cultures around the world. Just one page each, these easy stories allow each student in your class to have their own folk tales to read! If you've checked out every single folktale book in your school and public library and STILL come up short, you need these one-page stories!What Teachers Say about the MYTHS Reading Passages:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "My students have loved the myths! They are in kid friendly language which is amazing! These were
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3rd - 5th
The Lost Scarab | Ancient Egypt Podcast Story ELA Worksheets | Grades 2-4
Looking for Egypt-themed reading, ELA or history lessons and want to try something different? Consider The Mystery of the Lost Scarab Podcast Study from The Lost Stories! 2nd-4th graders will LOVE listening to this 15:00 story and working through the paired podcast worksheets, independent tasks and writing prompts.This exciting, nail-biting story is great to plug in and turn on during your Egyptians topic to immerse your learners in the Ancient Egyptian civilization. Whilst a great way to spice
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Ancient Greece and Rome Mini Books with Comprehension Activities
Ancient Greece and Rome Mini Books BUNDLE- These printable mini books are a perfect way to integrate Social Studies and Language Arts. Each book is full of non-fiction text features, essential information for each ancient civilization, discussion/comprehension questions, extension activities and graphic organizers! Take a closer look at the preview above.Each mini-book file comes with 2 printing options, single sided and double sided!Additional Civilizations AvailableAncient China Mini BookAnci
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3rd - 5th
Ancient Civilizations: Mesopotamia & Egypt Information
Are your students learning about the ancient civilizations around the Mediterranean Sea (Mesopotamia, Persia, Egypt, Hebrews, Phonecians) and need visuals for vocabulary support? Do you work with MLs, including older newcomers that need simple sentences and to review basic vocabulary? Are you teaching historical facts to younger children and need visuals? This set of one page fact sheets, picture vocabulary sheets, and one page mini fold books are a great way to support your students as they lea
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Nonfiction Reading Passages | Around the World Information
Ancient Greece Display Close Reading & Writing Bundle 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Three great activities that would span six lessons and a great classroom display about Ancient Greece. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade studying the Ancient Grecians or famous Greeks such as Socrates, Alexander the Great or Aristotle.NO PREP is needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to som
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3rd - 4th
Paleolithic Age Lesson
In this lesson students will learn about the Paleolithic Age and human life during this time. This lesson can be delivered in a couple different ways depending on your teaching style and the learning style of your students. This lesson pairs perfectly with my Paleolithic and Ice Age Activities Lesson. Combing these lessons allows for a multi-day paleolithic experience! Enjoy!Topics Addressed In This LessonVocabulary: Paleolithic, Nomad, Ice Age, Petroglyph Daily Life and TimelinesSearching For
Grades:
4th - 9th
Also included in: Paleolithic and Ice Age Bundle
Ancient Hebrews Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A bundle with five close reading passages focused on the key events and people of the Ancient Hebrews or Israelites. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about ancient history whilst developing their comprehension skills.The book includes five individual activities on:An Overview of the Ancient HebrewsAbraham & the Birth of JudaismMoses & the Exodus StoryKing David & King SolomonJesus of NazarethEach
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3rd - 4th
Ancient Rome Timeline Close Reading & Writing Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Three great activities that would span six lessons and a great classroom display about Ancient Rome. Perfect for students in 3rd grade or 4th grade studying the Ancient Romans or famous Romans such as Julius Caesar.NO PREP is needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events from Ancient Rome. There are 25 posters or cards that include many of the key
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3rd - 4th
Ancient China Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A bundle with six close reading passages focused on the key events and people of Ancient China. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about ancient history whilst developing their comprehension skills.The bundle includes six individual activities on:An Overview of Ancient ChinaConfuciusThe First Emperor & the Qin DynastyThe Terracotta ArmyThe Great Wall of ChinaThe Silk RoadEach activity has an informational
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Ancient Hebrew Display Timeline Close Reading & Writing Bundle | 3rd & 4th Grade
Three great activities that would span six lessons, and give you a great classroom display, about the Ancient Hebrews or Israelites. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade studying Ancient History or religions such as Judaism or Christianity.NO PREP is needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to s
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3rd - 4th
Ancient Civilizations Close Reading Bundle Digital & Print | 3rd & 4th Grade
Four Google Forms close reading activities with comprehension and grammar questions followed by extension tasks about Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome & Ancient Greece.The NO PREP informational text activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resources, which also come in PDF format, allow students to learn key facts about the famous eras whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in each of the four resources:A Google Forms A
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3rd - 4th
Ancient Persia Close Reading Passages | Digital & Print | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A Google Forms reading comprehension bundle with five individual activities about key events or key figures from Ancient Persia. The activities, which come in PDF format too, have an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, are about the following people or topics:An Overview of Ancient PersiaKey Advancements of Ancient PersiaCyrus the GreatDarius the GreatKing Xerxes IThe NO PREP informational text activities are ideal for distance learning and
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3rd - 4th
Ancient China Close Reading Passages | Digital & Print | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A Google Forms reading comprehension bundle with six individual activities about key events or key figures from Ancient China. The activities, which come in PDF format too, have an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, are about the following people or topics:An Overview of Ancient ChinaConfuciusThe First Emperor & the Qin DynastyThe Terracotta ArmyThe Great Wall of ChinaThe Silk RoadThe NO PREP informational text activities are ideal for
Grades:
3rd - 4th
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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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