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The Egypt Game Novel Study Unit | Comprehension Questions with Activities & Test
This novel study for The Egypt Game, by Zilpha Keatley Snyder, contains 165 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include figurative language, theme, character analysis, plot, and setting.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study.♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included with
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: The Egypt Game and Hoot Novel Study Bundle
5th Grade STAAR Reading Tests, Great Practice!
5th Grade STAAR Reading Test Preparation Practice Tests! Research-based test practice, aligned to the 5th Grade Reading Texas TEKS! I’ve included ten thorough practice tests with a focus on multiple meaning words and context clues; as well as all other important TEKS that practice important reading skills 5th graders need to know to be successful on their STAAR exam. This resource is perfect for whole class test review, tutoring or small group instruction.The questions used on the practice tes
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5th
Also included in: 5th Grade STAAR Reading Test-Prep BUNDLE, PDF or Digital Option!
Rhyming and Syllables Assessment (Kindergarten)
This product is the perfect way to assess your students on their ability to recognize rhyming words, produce rhyming words, and identify syllables according to the kindergarten ELA Common Core State Standards (K.RF.2 a&b). This testing sheet will allow you to read from a prompt and record student answers in this easy-to-use assessment. An answer key is also included!Freebies & Discounts: Be sure to follow my store by clicking HERE to stay up to date on all my new products, including prod
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PreK - 1st
Also included in: Kindergarten Assessment Bundle
DINOSAURS BEFORE DARK: Magic Tree House #1 Book Companion
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MAGIC TREE HOUSE BUNDLE: Books 1-4
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This product is a book companion to be used with the Magic Tree House Book (#1) DINOSAURS BEFORE DARK by Mary Pope Osborne. In the book, Jack and Annie travel back to Prehistoric Times where they learn about dinosaurs! This book would be perfect for use with a Dinosaur Unit!!
These books are a HIT and offer themselves to tons of
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1st - 5th
Also included in: Magic Tree House Book Companion BUNDLE Books 1-4
5th Grade STAAR Reading Stems Test-Prep, Review Passages
Excellent 5th Grade STAAR Reading Test-Prep with a thorough study of the questions stems. While using this product, the students will analyze reading stems commonly found on the 5th Grade STAAR Reading test to have a better understanding of exactly what the question is asking for. Research has shown that by developing a better understanding of the questions and exactly what they're asking, students will be more successful on test day! This product has been updated to reflect the most current 5th
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4th - 5th
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Also included in: 5th Grade STAAR Reading Test-Prep BUNDLE, PDF or Digital Option!
Last Week of School Reading Activities Social Studies Projects End the Year Fun
Grab these Greek mythology readers theater scripts for your class! Practicing reader’s theater scripts is a fun way to build reading fluency! When the scripts incorporate gods and goddesses from ancient Greece and play out famous Greek myths this practice becomes interdisciplinary combining reading fluency, vocabulary, public speaking, and social studies. FANTASTIC end of the year project or addition to any reading curriculum!!Included in this resource: ~ FOUR Greek Myths Reader’s Theater Script
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Readers Theater Scripts Fables Folktales Fairy Tales Myths and Legends
Boy of the Painted Cave Novel Study Unit - Comprehension | Activities | Tests
This novel study for Boy of the Painted Cave, by Justin Denzel, contains 116 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include figurative language, theme, character analysis, plot, and setting.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study. ♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included wit
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3rd - 6th
Fall Themed Fluency Passages
This packet is designed to give you not only reading fluency practice but assessment opportunities! They are Fall themed fluency passages but you can use them anytime of the school year!
~Each passage is leveled by Lexile Level.
~Each passage includes both a student page and a teacher assessment page.
~You can either send the student page home as homework or use it in your fluency notebook at school.
~ Each student page contains a skill that help the students understand the story... character
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K - 2nd
I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79 Mega Pack
Create an explosion of reading excitement with the "I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79" Mega Pack! This novel is written for a fourth grade reading level but could easily be used in grades 3-5, and with advanced 2nd grade readers.
This product download includes:
Reading Comprehension Chapters 1-4
Quiz Chapters 1-4
Reading Comprehension Chapters 5-7
Quiz Chapters 5-7
Reading Comprehension Chapters 8-10
Quiz Chapters 8-10
Reading Comprehension Chapters 11-16
Quiz Chapters 11-16
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2nd - 5th
The Scarlet Stockings Spy {Unit ONLY}
The Scarlet Stockings Spy is a wonderful Historical Fiction picture book to use in your classroom when you teach the American Revolution or Literary skills.I have created a five day suggest lesson plan with everything you need except for the book and one other American Revolution historical fiction text.I covered RL.3 & RL. 6 using this text.In this bundle you will find:Vocabulary Cards (18 words)Student Vocabulary bookHistorical Fiction SheetCharacter Traits SheetCharacter Traits graphic or
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3rd - 6th
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MUMMIES IN THE MORNING: Magic Tree House #3 Book Companion
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MAGIC TREE HOUSE BUNDLE: Books 1-4
This product is a book companion to be used with the Magic Tree House Book (#3) Mummies in the Morning by Mary Pope Osborne. In the book, Jack and Annie travel back to Ancient Egypt, where they encounter a ghost-queen, a mummy, mirages, and much more!
These books are a HIT and offer themselves to tons of teaching topics! Great for the whole class or for literature circles!
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1st - 5th
Also included in: Magic Tree House Book Companion BUNDLE Books 1-4
Reading Skill Lessons All Year! Practice Tests, Passages BUNDLE! PDF or Digital!
Reading lessons on every skill for the entire year! I have bundled all nine of my Text Structure Reading Units for one great price. Each unit includes a introductory lesson, follow up activities, passages, writing activity and practice test. From main idea, summary, point of view, plot, compare and contrast, mood, style author's purpose, and more, this is a must have set of lessons for any upper elementary classroom! Print and go reading lessons!$27.50 ValueEach Reading Text Structure Unit inc
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4th - 6th
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Winter Themed Fluency Passages
This packet is designed to give you not only reading fluency practice but assessment opportunities! They are Winter themed fluency passages but you can use them anytime of the school year!
~Each passage is leveled by Lexile Level.
~Each passage includes both a student page and a teacher assessment page.
~You can either send the student page home as homework or use it in your fluency notebook at school.
~ Each student page contains a skill that help the students understand the story... charact
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K - 2nd
Magic Tree House Fact Tracker: Ancient Greece and the Olympics Book Study
* Follows Common Core Standards *Magic Tree House Fact Tracker: Ancient Greece and the Olympics Book StudyThis 24-page book study (a total 49 pages including answer key) walks students through the Magic Tree House Fact Tracker. Students will be taking notes, answering open-ended questions, summarizing, visualizing, and using the cloze method. Students will be practicing a variety of reading comprehension skills and strategies.This packet assisted my students greatly in comprehending what they we
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2nd - 4th
Author's Purpose Reading Passages, Extra Practice, Reading Skill Intervention!
Author's purpose reteach and intervention passages! Great for extra practice to reinforce this important reading skill as well as practice on such important text structures as summary, theme, character traits, cause and effect and more. Perfect for guided reading, test prep or small group intervention.CCSS and STAAR Aligned!Perfect for Distance Learning!This resource includes:A thorough list of author's purpose reading stems to review with students. Author's Purpose discussion questions.Author'
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4th - 6th
THE KNIGHT AT DAWN: Magic Tree House #2 Book Companion
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MAGIC TREE HOUSE BUNDLE: Books 1-4
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This product is a book companion to be used with the Magic Tree House Book (#2) The Knight at Dawn by Mary Pope Osborne. In the book, Jack and Annie travel back to Medieval Times, where they encounter a party at a castle, guards, a crocodile filled moat, a KNIGHT and much more!
These books are a HIT and offer themselves to tons
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1st - 5th
Also included in: Magic Tree House Book Companion BUNDLE Books 1-4
Greek Mythology Coloring Posters - Gods & Heroes Coloring Pages - SimpleLitColor
Greek gods! Greek heroes! Greek mythology characters! Each is a poster (10"x 15") that can be printed on 11"x17" paper or two 8.5"x11" sheets taped together. This Greek myth resource includes the 12 Olympians, 10 Greek heroes, and 12 other Greek gods and characters.This download includes 34 coloring posters for the following characters:AchillesAphroditeApolloArachneAresArtemisAtalantaAthenaBellerophonDaedalusDemeterDionysusErosHadesHelen of Troy HephaestusHeraHerculesHermesHestiaIcharusJasonMela
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2nd - 5th
Thirst Trivia Questions
Attached are 180 trivia questions and answers separated by chapter from Thirst by Varsha Bajaj to be used for book battles, comprehension checks, guided reading groups, literature circles, etc.
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3rd - 7th
The Unteachables Trivia Questions
Attached are 155 trivia questions and answers separated by chapter from The Unteachables by Gordon Korman to be used for book battles, comprehension checks, guided reading groups, literature circles, etc.
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2nd - 8th
Who Was King Tut? | 13-Day NO PREP Unit Study | Lesson Plan, Quizzes, Activities
Need an engaging way to introduce your students to King Tut? Look no further than this 170+ page 13-day NO PREP Who Was King Tut? book companion and research project!Perfect for upper elementary teachers and homeschoolers alike, this resource covers every aspect of King Tut's life—from birth to death and beyond—through cross-curricular activities. Each day's lesson plan appeals to different types of learners: curated videos (visual and auditory), reading passages (reading), comprehension quizzes
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3rd - 5th
Spring Fluency Passages Distance Learning
This packet is designed to give you not only reading fluency practice but assessment opportunities! They are Spring themed fluency passages but you can use them anytime of the school year!
~Each passage is leveled by Lexile Level.
~Each passage includes both a student page and a teacher assessment page.
~You can either send the student page home as homework or use it in your fluency notebook at school.
~ Each student page contains a skill that help the students understand the story... charact
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K - 2nd
SL Greek Myths and Stories Bundle – Curriculum & Games – Greek Gods & Heroes
Save 30% when you purchase curricula and games for select Greek myths and stories as a bundle! Students can learn more about:Greek GodsThe 12 OlympiansGreek & Roman IdiomsMonsters From Greek MythsReading passages and rebuses with curriculum include: An Achilles Heel Between Scylla and CharybdisDamon and Pythias The Golden Touch One Hundred Lyrics - "No. 39" (Greek poem)Pandora's Box The Sphinx's Riddle The Sword of Damocles The Trojan Horse Wonderful Weaver Greek Myths and Stories Bundle –
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3rd - 6th
3rd Grade FSA Reading Practice Literature BUNDLE!
This product was designed using Florida State Assessment Item Specifications, however it is compatible with CCSS as well!This resource can be used for instructional purposes, independent work, collaborative centers, or even completed for homework.Included8 passages and 2 poems Teacher instructionsGraphic organizersAnswer Key Question TypesMultiple ChoiceMulti-SelectHot-TextShort ResponseText Based Opinion Writing Prompt* 3.RL.1.1: One passage with comprehension questions* 3.RL.1.2: One passage w
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3rd - 5th, Staff
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Summary Lesson, Reading Activities, Writing Projects +Practice Test
A thorough reading summary unit. Excellent for introducing this concept, as a review, or as a reading intervention. Students will complete a thorough lesson and then identify the summary of passages and paragraphs. A bonus summary creative writing activity and a summary practice test are also included. Great for distance learning as well!Students will review strategies to summarize text and then read summaries from popular stories as they guess what story the summary is referring to. Then they
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4th - 6th
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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.
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