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Winter ancient history Common Core RI.7.5 resources
Greek Mythology Reading Comprehension Passages Gods Ancient Greece Myths Unit
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, &
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4th - 7th
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Winter Reading Comprehension Passages & Activities - PDF & Digital
If your students can't be out in the snow, they can at least read about it! This set of winter reading comprehension passages and nonfiction graphic organizers are the perfect reading activities to celebrate the winter season while sharpening nonfiction skills like main idea, supporting details, sequencing, cause and effect, and more. These no-prep printable and digital reading activities also make excellent sub plans!(Need more winter reading comprehension? This resource pairs well with my Wint
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Winter Reading Activities - Nonfiction Passages & Poetry Practice Bundle
Christmas Around the World Passages - Print & Interactive Digital
With this resource, students will learn how seven children from around the world celebrate Christmas in different ways through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer or multiple-choice 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 readin
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Christmas & Winter Holiday Differentiated Passages Bundle
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
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3rd - 8th
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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
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3rd - 8th
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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
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3rd - 8th
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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
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3rd - 8th
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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
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3rd - 8th
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Nonfiction Close Readings
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
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Novel Study
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
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3rd - 8th
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Winter Celebrations Around the World: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about winter celebrations around the world 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 versions5 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated r
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Christmas & Winter Holiday Differentiated Passages Bundle
Christmas & Winter Holiday Differentiated Passages Bundle
Christmas & Winter Holiday Differentiated Passages BundlePrintable + Digital Paperless Versions IncludedWith this resource, students will learn about Christmas and winter holiday celebrations around the world by reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. There are 10 original reading passages included on 5 reading levels covering grades 3-8, totaling 50 passages. Questions (as well as answer keys) aligned to Common Core State Standards are included for each passage. Students
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3rd - 8th
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
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3rd - 8th
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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
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3rd - 8th
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Whodunit Reading Comprehension Review Escape Room & Webscape™ 6th 7th 8th Grade
⭐ This 6th to 8th grade reading comprehension escape room is a truly immersive experience. Students read short fiction and nonfiction passages and answer skill-based questions as they work their way through a "whodunit" mystery to crack the case. Students must discover four clues to solve this mystery: the manifest, the passport, the menu, and the parcel. In this escape room, students complete four uniqu challenges. Each challenge requires students to read the fiction and nonfiction passages an
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6th - 8th
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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
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5th - 9th
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
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3rd - 8th
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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
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5th - 8th
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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
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5th - 7th
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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
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Civilizations: Differentiated Passages Bundle
Groundhog Day Reading Passage & Comprehension Questions
Groundhog Day is a fun and exciting tradition that is celebrated every year in February. Are you looking for a reading comprehension activity and a reading comprehension passage for your students to learn more about the yearly tradition?In this Groundhogs Day Article & Reading Comprehension Activity, your students will read an original article, answer 10 multiple choice questions, and debate about whether a groundhog is a reliable predictor of the weather. This also comes with an answer ke
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Reading Passages Nonfiction Bundle, Reading Comprehension
Holiday Gingerbread Tradition Passage - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about the tradition of making gingerbread baked goods for the holidays 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 versions1 reading passage – (See topic
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3rd - 8th
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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
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5th - 8th
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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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5th - 9th
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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.
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