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Preview of Greek Mythology Reading Comprehension Passages Gods Ancient Greece Myths Unit

Greek Mythology Reading Comprehension Passages Gods Ancient Greece Myths Unit

Created by
StudentSavvy
Greek Mythology Reading Comprehension Passages and Annotations for Upper Elementary and Middle School2 versions included for all reading passage files: Digital Google Slides {Google Classroom Compatible}Printable PDF VersionDesigned for Upper Elementary and Middle School students! Perfect for Distance Learning and/or the Digital Classroom6 Passages on 12 Greek Gods & Goddesses Covered in this Unit: Aphrodite, Ares, Apollo, Artemis, Zeus, Hera, Hestia, Athena, Poseidon, Hephaestus, Demeter, &
Preview of Ancient Mesopotamia: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

Ancient Mesopotamia: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

With this resource, students will learn all about the ancient Mesopotamia civilization through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions6 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated re
Preview of Thanksgiving Reading Passages with Text Features - Print & Digital

Thanksgiving Reading Passages with Text Features - Print & Digital

Have fun with nonfiction text features! These Thanksgiving reading activities for middle school will keep students' attention with five high-interest nonfiction reading passages about topics related to Thanksgiving, plus comprehension and analysis questions about text features for each. They're the perfect nonfiction lessons to plan the week before Thanksgiving. Your students will enjoy learning fun facts about this traditional fall holiday while practicing text features, main idea, author's pur
Preview of Early Man [Paleolithic]: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

Early Man [Paleolithic]: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

With this resource, students will learn all about Early Man through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions3 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for each passa
Preview of Ancient Egypt: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

Ancient Egypt: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

With this resource, students will learn all about the ancient civilization of Egypt through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions11 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated read
Preview of Ancient Greece: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

Ancient Greece: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

With this resource, students will learn all about the ancient civilization of Greece through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions10 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated rea
Preview of Ancient Civilizations: Differentiated Passages Bundle

Ancient Civilizations: Differentiated Passages Bundle

Ancient Civilizations Differentiated Passages BundlePrintable + Digital Paperless Versions IncludedWith this resource, students will learn about the ancient civilizations through present day by reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. There are 98 original reading passages included on 5 reading levels covering grades 3-8, totaling 490 passages. Questions (as well as answer keys) aligned to Common Core State Standards are included for each passage. Students can respond to these
Preview of Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension Passages for Text Structure - PDF and Digital

Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension Passages for Text Structure - PDF and Digital

Make nonfiction text structure fun and easy to teach this Thanksgiving with high-interest reading passages! This bestselling set of Thanksgiving reading comprehension passages, graphic organizers, and nonfiction text structure lesson plans will provide the perfect activities to fill your Thanksgiving week with fascinating facts and rigorous reading practice! (Don't worry, Virginia teachers: the vocabulary page is also adapted for teaching this topic as organizational pattern.)Here's what's inclu
Preview of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Nonfiction Close Readings

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Nonfiction Close Readings

Created by
LIT Lessons
The Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Nonfiction Readings will help students develop and apply literary skills while reading informational texts that build background knowledge about Ancient Greece. The Common Core aligned questions will see students engage in text dependent analysis. Moreover, the close readings correspond with the contents of the Percy Jackson narrative, which will allow you to supplement your instruction of a novel study. Percy Jackson Lightning Thief Nonfiction Readings
Preview of Ancient Civilizations: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

Ancient Civilizations: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

With this resource, students will learn all about Ancient Civilizations through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions6 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels fo
Preview of Ancient China: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

Ancient China: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

With this resource, students will learn all about Ancient China through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions7 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for each p
Preview of Ancient Rome: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

Ancient Rome: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

With this resource, students will learn all about the ancient civilization of Rome through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions6 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated readin
Preview of Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension Bundle - Printable & Digital

Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension Bundle - Printable & Digital

Make reading fun this Thanksgiving with high-interest holiday passages! In this nonfiction bundle, you'll get 11 informational text reading passages about fascinating Thanksgiving topics - plus activities to teach text structure, text features, main idea, sequencing, author's purpose, and more. These nonfiction activities are the perfect way to teach and practice tons of middle school reading skills while keeping students engaged right up to Thanksgiving break!This bestselling bundle includes th
Preview of Thanksgiving Activity, Reading Comprehension Activity, Craftivity

Thanksgiving Activity, Reading Comprehension Activity, Craftivity

Created by
English Oh My
This Thanksgiving Activity will have your middle school and upper elementary students reflecting on why Thanksgiving is important to our nation and our families. This reading activity will have your students working on reading comprehension, text citations, and using the citations in their answers. In addition, your students will also ponder over what is important to them in their lives, what they are grateful for, what they wish for in the future, what they hope for, and how they feel about the
Preview of Paleolithic and Neolithic Leveled Readings and Interactive Notebook Activities

Paleolithic and Neolithic Leveled Readings and Interactive Notebook Activities

Work on close reading skills, engage students, differentiate for various learners, and learn about the Paleolithic and Neolithic Eras all at the same time!Included in this lesson you will find: Paleolithic Era Reading at 3 different reading levelsNeolithic Era Reading at 3 different reading levelsAnnotation directionsInteractive Notebook Cut and Sort with directions and answer key16 close reading task cards that ask students to work with Common Core Standards Key Ideas and Details and Craft and
Preview of Thanksgiving History: Passage - Distance Learning Compatible

Thanksgiving History: Passage - Distance Learning Compatible

Let's clear up a few Thanksgiving myths. The "first Thanksgiving" was not one big meal. The Pilgrims and Wampanoag Native Americans probably did not sit around a long table giving thanks together. And don't start picturing turkeys and pumpkin pie either. The real "first Thanksgiving" was quite different from how it is pictured in many places today.With this resource, students will learn more about the real "first Thanksgiving" and why many people today picture turkey and pumpkin pie around the
Preview of November Passages: History - Distance Learning Compatible

November Passages: History - Distance Learning Compatible

With this resource, students will learn fascinating and random historical facts about November through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions4 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 different
Preview of Ancient India: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

Ancient India: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

With this resource, students will learn all about Ancient India through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions4 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for each p
Preview of Analyzing Japan's History: An introductory time-lining activity over Japan!

Analyzing Japan's History: An introductory time-lining activity over Japan!

Analyzing Japan's History: An introductory time-lining activity over Japan's history!This Japanese time-lining activity is included in the larger Medieval Japan unit, located here:Medieval Japan: A Unit Plan! 4 Engaging Lessons to Teach Japan's Middle Ages!Buy the unit and save 20%!-----------------------------------------------In this highly-engaging Japanese time-lining activity, students analyze a timeline that outlines the 14 periods in Japanese history! Students observe events, make assum
Preview of Reading Comprehension Passage - Ancient Egypt Hatshepsut - Women's History Month

Reading Comprehension Passage - Ancient Egypt Hatshepsut - Women's History Month

Ancient Egypt's Hatshepsut is naturally interesting and perfect to learn about during Women's History Month. The Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions are focused on the life of Hatshepsut and ancient Egypt during Hatshepsut's reign. Engage students with this high-interest reading passage on one of ancient Egypt's most famous pharaohs, while practicing close reading skills and test prep-type reading comprehension questions. The fun brochure format has differentiated versions and scaffoldin
Preview of Ancient Israel: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

Ancient Israel: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

Ancient Israel Differentiated Reading PassagesPrintable + Digital Paperless Versions IncludedWith this resource, students will learn about the ancient civilization of Israel through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. There are 6 original reading passages included on 5 reading levels covering grades 3-8, totaling 30 passages. Questions (as well as answer keys) aligned to Common Core State Standards are included for each passage. Students can respond to these questions aft
Preview of November Passages: Science - Distance Learning Compatible

November Passages: Science - Distance Learning Compatible

With this resource, students will learn random and fascinating facts about the month of November through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions4 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differe
Preview of Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions - Ancient Egypt Activity King Tut

Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions - Ancient Egypt Activity King Tut

The King Tut Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions unit is focused on the boy-king of ancient Egypt, King Tut. Easily engage students with high-interest text on the most famous pharaoh of ancient Egypt, while practicing close reading skills and test prep-type reading comprehension questions on King Tut. The fun brochure format has differentiated versions of the King Tut reading passage, and scaffolded pages have been included. Support your students' close reading and annotation skills usin
Preview of Ancient Greece Super Heroes Close Reading, Trading Card & Class Competition

Ancient Greece Super Heroes Close Reading, Trading Card & Class Competition

This is fun and easy to run! Students select three Ancient Greek Thinker-Figure Super Heroes to read about from the sixteen close reading cards included:✎ Zeuz✎ Poseidon✎ Solon✎ Draco✎ Pythagoras✎ Homer✎ Hippocrates✎ Democritus✎ Aristotle✎ Cleisthenes✎ Socrates✎ PlatoAfter reading, the students create four trading cards using a fun trading card template provided. Students share their cards with a group and play an interactive class game where they answer questions about the key Greek Thinker fig
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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.