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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 Nonfiction Independent Reading Journal - Middle School English

Nonfiction Independent Reading Journal - Middle School English

Nonfiction Independent Reading This reading response resource is interactive and perfect for assessing nonfiction independent reading. Better yet, it covers ALL of the informational text standards! It is easy to use, simple to grade, and can be assigned over and over again for books or articles. We all know how important independent reading is, but it’s not always easy to hold students accountable without issues such as...#1. Driving yourself crazy with all of the grading involved; #2. Knowing
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 Middle School Interactive Reading Log {Common Core Aligned}

Middle School Interactive Reading Log {Common Core Aligned}

Created by
Kasey Kiehl
Give your 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students meaningful homework where they can read a fiction or non-fiction text of their choice and apply a wide-variety of reading prompts to the section of the text they read each night. Interactive reading logs provide a necessary bridge between students, teachers, and parents. They were created using the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th reading standards for literature and informational texts. Beyond the Common Core, the reading prompts will ensure that students a
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 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 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 Escape Room Text Structure and Plot

Escape Room Text Structure and Plot

End of year escape rooms will make for a fun and educational learning adventure! This immersive breakout activity has your kids on a field trip run by YOU- the most awesome and creative teacher in the history of the world. While following a mysterious girl in a red cape, the kids walk a bit too far into the woods and get lost. Now they must work with their group to solve a series of FUN challenges based on comprehension and incorporating a variety of skills! Using critical thinking skills, p
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 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 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 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 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 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
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 Critical Thinking Text Puzzles Bundle | Sub Plans Middle School ELA | SEL

Critical Thinking Text Puzzles Bundle | Sub Plans Middle School ELA | SEL

Can your Middle School students figure out who is texting? 14+ Critical Thinking Text Message Puzzles: Real world social-emotional learning that isn't babyish. Use these high-interest text message conversations as part of your regular English Language Arts program. Great as emergency sub plans for Middle School English Language Arts (ELA). "Trick" students into using reading comprehension strategies to solve each critical thinking text puzzle. Who is speaking? What is happening? How do you know
Preview of 7th Grade TEKS Social Studies: Texas History | Units 1 to 6 | VALUE Bundle!

7th Grade TEKS Social Studies: Texas History | Units 1 to 6 | VALUE Bundle!

Created by
Lesson Plan Guru
7th Grade TEKS Social Studies: Texas History Units 1 to 6 VALUE BUNDLE is PERFECT for those teaching their 7th grade social studies students all about Texas History! These amazing resources come COMPLETELY READY for BOTH in-person and online digital classroom learning (via Google Apps)! These incredible resources were designed specifically for the 7th Grade Social Studies TEKS Standards and will save you **HOURS** of your time!BE SURE TO CLICK ON THE PRODUCT PREVIEW TO GET AN EVEN BETTER IDEA OF
Preview of Earth Day - Critical Thinking Text Puzzle 14 | Digital Literacy

Earth Day - Critical Thinking Text Puzzle 14 | Digital Literacy

Here's a fun Earth Day Text Message Puzzle for Middle School students! How quickly can your class figure out who is texting and what is going on? Here's part of the text message conversation: What do you want to do for Earth Day?Kick off with a challenge to reduce, reuse and recycle?And then discuss how astronauts manage waste in space?... (look at the product preview PDF to see the last line) Who is speaking? What is going on? How do you know that?This is the full Reading Comprehension lessonTh
Preview of A Journey to Ancient Egypt

A Journey to Ancient Egypt

A Journey to Ancient Egypt consists of seven Ancient Egypt reading passages. Each passage includes 10 comprehension questions, and is differentiated at three Flesch-Kincaid text levels: Grade 3, Grade 5, and Grade 7. An answer key is included.Passage 1: An Introduction to Ancient EgyptIn this informational text, students are introduced to the beginnings of ancient Egyptian civilization. They will learn about: • The transition from hunter-gatherers to farmers • The Red Land and the White Land •
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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.