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Free ancient history guided reading books
Constantine Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about Constantine the Great who ruled Rome between 306 AD and 337 AD. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with ten questionsTwo gra
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Homer Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about one of the key figures from Ancient Greece and the author of The Iliad and The Odyssey, Homer. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension act
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Also included in:Â Ancient Greece Mega Bundle of Activities | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Constantine Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about Constantine the Great who ruled Rome between 306 AD and 337 AD. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with ten questionsTwo gram
Grades:
5th - 6th
Ramesses II Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the great pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, Ramesses II or Ramesses the Great. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with ten questionsT
Grades:
5th - 6th
Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt Close Reading Comprehension Activity Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
Ramesses II Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the great pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, Ramesses II or Ramesses the Great. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with eight questio
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt Close Reading Comprehension Activity Bundle | 3rd & 4th Grade
Homer Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about one of the key figures from Ancient Greece and the author of The Iliad and The Odyssey, Homer. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension acti
Grades:
5th - 6th
Also included in:Â Ancient Greece Close Reading Activity Bundle 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Sargon of Akkad Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about Sargon the Great, who conquered the whole of Ancient Mesopotamia when he became the first emperor of the Akkadian Empire. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about Ancient History whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational
Grades:
5th - 6th
Ashoka the Great Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the famous emperor of Ancient India, Ashoka the Great. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about Ancient India whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with ten questionsTwo grammar questions
Grades:
5th - 6th
Also included in:Â Ancient India Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
The Lost Scarab Part 1 | Ancient Egypt Podcast Story & Worksheets | Grades 2-4
*FREE 15:00 ANCIENT EGYPT AUDIOBOOK AND WORKSHEETS* A 5-page close guided reading workbook to accompany Part 1 of The Mystery of the Lost Scarab podcast audiobook story. 2nd-4th graders.✨This is a freebie workbook for Part 1 of the story. Resources for Part 2 and other historical stories can be found in my store. The full Lost Stories podcast can be found on Spotify for free! ✨This exciting, nail-biting story is great to plug in and turn on during your Egyptians topic to immerse your learners in
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Hera Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the Greek Goddess of marriage and childbirth, and the wife and sister of Zeus, Hera.This product forms just part of the Gods of Ancient Greece Close Reading Activity Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade. The bundle has seven activities about Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Athena, Apollo, Hera and Artemis.The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth g
Grades:
5th - 6th
Also included in:Â Gods of Ancient Greece Close Reading Activity Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Elegiae - A Collection of Latin Love Poems
Are you looking for some Latin reading this Valentine's Day? The this free resource might be for you!Although not as well known as some of the other Latin poets of his era, Sextus Aurelius Propertius is an important elegaic poet of the Augustan age. He wrote four books of elegies, most of which he dedicated to 'Cynthia' - an unknown lover with whom he had a tumultous relationship. We know almost nothing else about Propertius, except the fact that he was friends with Vergil and Gallus.This little
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Grades:
11th - 12th, Adult Education
Ancient World History--Intro to Egypt Article
Students will read a short informational text introducing them to Ancient Egypt and the three time periods. Students will be exposed to key vocabulary terms like pharaoh, Nile River, irrigation and fertile. In this activity, students will have to annotate the text and write a meaningful summary text, using key words/phrases that have already been preselected. This will show how well students comprehend the text.
Grades:
6th - 8th
Roman Roads Smartboard
This is a 3rd grade Smartboard and Smartnotebook lesson for Roman roads (Ancient Rome). It is based off the common core standards aligned lessons.
Technology in lesson:
- voice overs
- Read alouds/ebook
- Video clip on Roman Roads (internet required)
- List of the aligned common core standards that are being addressed
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Ancient China Guided Reading Lesson 1 of 8
Lesson 1 of 8 Guided Reading Lessons based around the nonfiction text, The Ancient Chinese by Rosemary Rees. These lessons cover the important components of nonfiction text such as bold words, a glossey, headlines and more! This particular lesson is about previewing a text.
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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CKLA Ancient Rome PPT
This is from the Core Knowledge Language Arts Grade 3 Ancient Roman Civilization units (both are combined). I use this with my 4th-6th grade reading groups.
Grades:
4th - 6th
Sargon of Akkad Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A free close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about Sargon the Great, who conquered the whole of Ancient Mesopotamia when he became the first emperor of the Akkadian Empire. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn key facts about Ancient History whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informa
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Ashoka the Great Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the famous emperor of Ancient India, Ashoka the Great. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn key facts about Ancient India whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with eight questionsTwo grammar questi
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Also included in:Â Ancient India Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Teacher Guide for The Eye of Ra by Ben Gartner
Developed in collaboration with teachers, this Teacher Guide for The Eye of Ra by Ben Gartner contains the related core standards, comprehension questions, vocabulary bookmarks, and fun activities! Download it for free today and enjoy the adventures in ancient Egypt with John and Sarah! Great for units on ancient civilizations. Check out the free Teacher Guide for book 2, Sol Invictus, and travel to ancient Rome. Or the free Teacher Guide for book 3, People of the Sun, to travel to the time of t
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Five Common Topics
I hope you enjoy this free resource of some questions to deepen your conversations with your students and children.
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Not Grade Specific
Percy Jackson Greek Gods
Chapter One: "The Beginning and Stuff Illustrated Notes
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Teacher Guide for Sol Invictus by Ben Gartner
Developed in collaboration with teachers, this Teacher Guide for Sol Invictus by Ben Gartner contains the related core standards, comprehension questions, vocabulary bookmarks, and fun activities! Download it for free today and enjoy the adventures on the ancient Roman frontier with John and Sarah! Great for units on ancient civilizations. Check out the Teacher Guide for book 1, The Eye of Ra, and travel to ancient Egypt as well.Thank you for all you do for our kids!!
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Who were the Ancient Egyptians Audiobook
Introduction to the Egyptians - Who were they? How long ago did they live? Hopefully, in the next 10 episodes, all your questions will be answered and will give you a good understanding of this fascinating ancient civilization.Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all age
Grades:
3rd - 12th
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Also included in:Â The Ancient Egyptians Complete K-12 Audio | Ebook | Comprehension Series
Mesopotamia Notes
Notes highlighting the main points about Mesopotamia. Key terms are defined and in bold print. Pictures are also included to give a visual example.
I made these to use in place of the textbook.
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Grades:
6th
When the Moon Split
When the Moon SplitYou also learn about the hardships the Prophet (pbuh) and his companions faced, and how they eventually succeeded
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Not Grade Specific
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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.
What types of ancient history resources are available on TPT?
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