9th grade ancient history literature circles

This is a two-week literature study for the book titled The Bronze Bow, by Elizabeth George Speare. It is set in the time of Jesus: Daniel changes after his encounters with Jesus. The mini-guide for The Bronze Bow includes*: vocabulary words and exercisesdiscussion questionsreading activities – Students will: create a character web, compile a list, compare/contrast, debate, and fill in a chart. Students will learn about: idiom, allusions, theme, syllogism, similes, effective writing, plants,

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6th - 9th

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Mini-Guide for Middlers: The Golden Goblet Interactive

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This is a two-week literature guide for the book titled The Golden Goblet, by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. In this book, which is set in ancient Egypt, a boy named Ranofer dreams of becoming a goldsmith. After the death of his father, Ranofer's goal is thwarted by his evil half-brother. This guide contains:vocabulary words and exercisesdiscussion questionsreading activities: characterization, metaphor, idioms, comparison and contrast, alliteration, effect and cause, simile, antonyms, prediction, ti

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Grades:

6th - 9th

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Ancient History, English Language Arts, Social Studies - History

The Alchemist Novel Study & Reading Guide + Ancient Egypt 15 Lesson Unit Bundle

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Traveling Teacher

UPDATED APRIL 2024 TO INCLUDE AN ANSWER KEY FOR THE ALCHEMIST!This product includes The Alchemist Novel Study: Reading Guide and Chapter Comprehension Questions + 15 lessons on Ancient Egypt, which can be using before, during and/or after a reading of The Alchemist. For specific previews, descriptions and reviews of all the products, you can check them out individually.This novel study and reading guide for the awarding winning novel, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, comes with a variety of worksh

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Grades:

6th - 12th

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Study Guides, Thematic Unit Plans, Literature Circles

CCSS:

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Percy Jackson Greek Gods Teaching Unit Part I

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Fielder's Fabulous Creations

Percy Jackson Greek Gods Teaching Unit: Includes illustrated notes, study guides, and a test for the first three chapters.

Subjects:

Ancient History, English Language Arts, World History

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Assessment, Literature Circles

Elementary Philosophy: Discussing Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle

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Critical Thinker's Consortium

What does it mean to live a good life? What is happiness? What does it mean to truly be wise? These three concise and well-researched stories regarding Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle will act as catalysts for lively discussions that promote critical thinking, careful reading, and reflection on some of the most important questions imaginable. Each can stand alone, or the three can be strung together to form a small unit on ancient Greek philosophy.Appropriate for 4th, 5th, 6th grade and up. Inclu

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Ancient History, Critical Thinking, English Language Arts

Grades:

4th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Lesson

Also included in: Elementary Philosophy Bundle: Diverse Reading and Discussion Activities

The Tao of Who? Winnie-the-Pooh Reading Activities - Ancient China Daoism/Taoism

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Navigating History

These two activities are a fun way to get students to better understand as well as become interested in the principles of Daoism/Taoism (one of the Leadership Philosophies/Three Schools of Thought that developed in Ancient China). After students have finished reading the excerpt “The Tao of Who?” from the book The Tao of Pooh (Winnie-the-Pooh and friends!) by Benjamin Hoff, they can choose to answer one out of four questions that best fits with their learning style via a Comprehension Menu. Afte

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Ancient History, Literature, Social Studies - History

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Activities, Literature Circles, Lesson

Mini-Guide for Middlers: Twice Freed Interactive

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This is a two-week study for the book titled Twice Freed, by Patricia St. John. In this historical fiction book, the author relates the biblical story of the slave Onesimus from the book of Philemon. The book is in print and available from booksellers. It is also able to be obtained on loan from Internet Archive: Read Twice Freed on loan from Internet Archive Read a short, free biography about Patricia St. John; a list of many of her books is included: An Introduction to Patricia St. John a

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Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Ancient History, European History, Literature

The Odyssey by Homer - comprehensive book study and activities

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Read Quest

A detailed book study with resources. This includes for all 24 chapters:10 open questionsMultiple sets of 5 questions on a range of themes Multiple sets of 5 questions on a range of characters 10 inference questions and possible response10 critical thinking questions and possible responsesIn addition to this:a summary of the chaptera list of the keywords and their meanings in this chapterdescription about the themesdescription about the characters All files in word format for easy editingAll ans

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Grades:

3rd - 12th

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Activities, Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

Also included in: Homer's Iliad and Odyssey - Comprehensive book studies and guides

Percy Jackson's Greek Gods Part 2

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Fielder's Fabulous Creations

Study Guide and Test for Percy Jackson's Greek Gods Chapters "Hestia Chooses Bachelor Number Zero" to Zeus Kills Everyone.

Subjects:

Ancient History, English Language Arts

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Assessment, Literature Circles

"The Art of War" Discussion Questions

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Vicki Thompson

A set of discussion questions for use with Sun Tzu's "The Art of War". The text is split into two readings and there are six questions per reading.

Subjects:

Ancient History, Asian Studies, Literature

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Literature Circles, Cultural Activities

Percy Jackson's Greek Gods Part III

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Fielder's Fabulous Creations

"Athena Adopts A Handkerchief" to "Dionysus Conquers The World With A Refreshing Beverage" note taking guides and test.

Subjects:

Ancient History, English Language Arts

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

"Mara, Daughter of the Nile" - Discussion Questions

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Vicki Thompson

This is a set of discussion questions that can be used when reading "Mara, Daughter of the Nile" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. There are five/six questions for each of the ten readings, approx. 30 pages. There is no answer key included with these questions, as answers will vary from student to student.

Subjects:

Ancient History, English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Literature Circles

Gilgamesh the Hero Mid/Final Book Test and Project

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Multi-age Mountain Kids

This is a mid book and final book test for the Epic Gilgamesh the Hero by Geraldine McCaughrean. The mid book test consists of 27 short answer questions. The final book test consists of 46 short answer questions. There is an answer key for both tests. The tests can be used as either tests or as discussion questions while reading the Epic. This is a fully editable file.The book project is an art project that is intended to be paired with a paper, highlighting themes, symbols, and figurative langu

Subjects:

Ancient History, Literature, Reading

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Literature Circles

Homer's Odyssey Pre-Reading Anticipatory Discussion Questions

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English for Everyone

These questions are perfect for a pre-reading discussion activity to introduce the themes and topics of Homer's Odyssey about the famed hero, Odysseus. There are four pages of thought-provoking questions related to the Odyssey, one page on each of the following themes/topics: * The Journey Motif * Exploring Cosmogonies * Travel Around the World * Heroes and Heroism Each page features a small section that asks students to self-assign roles, or you could assign the roles ahead of time. These ro

Subjects:

Ancient History, Character Education, Literature

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Literature Circles

Epic of Gilgamesh (Abridged and Simplified): Discussion Prep, Reading Roundtable

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Whippoorwill Humanities

This simplified version of the Epic of Gilgamesh is perfect for teaching one of the earliest narratives in the world! This version is very short and gives the highlights, allowing the students to still INFER much about the world of Ancient Mesopotamia. Read this and discuss in an Ancient History unit, or just start the year with the first fictional work in the world. Whippoorwill Humanities’s Short Story Reading Roundtables are a Literature Circle and skills-based independent activity, homewor

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Ancient History, English Language Arts, Study Skills

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Homework, Literature Circles

Mini-Guide for Middlers: Vinegar Boy Interactive

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This is a mini-guide (a two-week literature study) for the book titled Vinegar Boy, by Alberta Hawse. In this book, a young boy encounters Jesus Christ. The guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities: Students will: match a color to an item, fill in an Opinions about Jesus Chart, think critically, fill in a diagram, complete a figurative language review, and write a sequel. Students will learn about: similes, metaphors, personification, synonyms, analogies, idi

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Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Ancient History, English Language Arts, Literature

Helen Of Troy

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Elizabeth Burke

This is a 15 frame power point that explores the story of Helen of Troy.It includes background, the story summary and assignments. Pictures are included to enhance the product.It is great for a unit on mythology, or famous literary figures.

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Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Literature Circles, Lesson

Mini-Guide for Middlers: Mara Daughter of the Nile Interactive

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This is a two-week literature guide for the book titled Mara Daughter of the Nile, by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. In this exciting book set in ancient Egypt, Mara becomes a double spy.This mini-guide contains: vocabulary words and exercisesdiscussion questionsreading activities – Students will: match similes, identify a motive, arrange sentences in the correct sequence, and narrate a story. Students will learn about: sarcasm, physical setting, irony, opinion/fact, metaphors, point of view, alliterat

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Grades:

6th - 9th

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