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3rd grade study skills ancient history guided reading books
Myth Reading Passages - 20 One Page Myths from Around the World
These myth reading passages introduce students to different cultures around the world. Just one page each, these easy stories allow each student in your class to have their own myths to read! If you've checked out every single mythology book in your school and public library and STILL come up short, you need these one-page myths!What Other Teachers Are Saying:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "My students have loved the myths! They are in kid friendly language which is amazing! These were the perfect addition to my fa
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3rd - 5th
Ancient Civilizations Greece, Rome, China and Egypt BUNDLE
Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient China and Ancient Egypt: vocabulary, activities, games, and assessments differentiated to support all learners. Looking to integrate reading and social studies? Each ancient civilization unit includes a printable mini book, along with discussion questions and reading comprehension activities. This MEGA money saving bundle (25% discount) has a ton of fun and meaningful activities that will engage your students and make planning your Ancient Civilizations unit
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2nd - 5th
Julius Caesar 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 ruler from Ancient Rome, Julius Caesar. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous Roman leader whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with eight questionsTwo grammar
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3rd - 4th
Also included in: Julius Caesar Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Executive Functioning Stories & Activities | Attention & Focus Skills
This executive functioning short story highlights skills for attention and focus. Kids will read along with Felix the Focused Fox as they learn skills for paying attention in class. This skill will help kids learn how to focus and pay attention in class by watching the teacher talking, participating in class, avoiding distractions, and more.Digital VersionA digital version for Google Slides is now included!Story Summary Felix the fox tells his story and transition from struggling to pay attentio
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1st - 5th
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Executive Functioning Stories & Activities | Organization Skills
This executive functioning short story highlights skills for organization. Kids will read along with Oscar the Organizing Octopus as they learn how to organize. This skill will help kids learn how to organize their materials, including their binders, desks, rooms, and other workspaces.Digital VersionA digital version for Google Slides is now included!Story Summary Oscar is a smart and talented octopus, but he has one big problem – his desk and materials are always a mess! Oscar seeks out help fr
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1st - 5th
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Ancient Egypt Mini Book
ANCIENT EGYPT MINI BOOK - This printable book contains nonfiction text features, comprehension/discussion questions and end of the book extension activities. It also includes two graphic organizers for measuring comprehension - "Main Idea and Supporting Details," and a "Using a Glossary and Index." This book is perfect for a whole group activity, during guided reading, as a partner activity, or for an independent reading activity. What an effective way to incorporate Social Studies content with
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Ancient China and Ancient Egypt Bundle
Executive Functioning Stories & Activities | Task Initiation Skills
This executive functioning short story highlights skills for task initiation. Kids will read along with Toby the Task Initiation Tiger as they learn how to start their work. This skill will help kids learn how to start their work right away, avoid distractions, and avoid procrastination.Digital VersionA digital version for Google Slides is now included!Story Summary Toby is a laid back tiger living a good life. His mom grows concerned, though, when Toby is unable to start anything from chores to
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1st - 5th
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Ancient Rome Mini Book
ANCIENT ROME MINI-BOOK - This printable book contains nonfiction text features, comprehension/discussion questions and extension activities. In addition, two graphic organizers for measuring comprehension - "Main Idea and Supporting Details," and "Using a Table of Contents and Vocabulary." Use in a whole group, during guided reading, as a partner activity, or for an independent reading activity. What an effective way to incorporate Social Studies content with Language Arts!Instructions on how to
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome BUNDLE
Ancient China Mini Book
ANCIENT CHINA MINI-BOOK - This printable book contains nonfiction text features, comprehension/discussion questions and end of the book extension activities. It also includes a "Main Idea and Supporting Details" graphic organizer. This book is perfect for a whole group activity, during guided reading, as a partner activity, or for an independent reading activity.What an effective way to incorporate Social Studies content with Language Arts!Instructions on how to assemble the mini-book are also i
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Ancient China and Ancient Egypt Bundle
Executive Functioning Stories & Activities | Self-Control Self-Regulation Skills
This executive functioning short story highlights skills for self-control. Kids will read along with Sammy the Self-Control Skunk as they learn how to use self-control and manage emotions. This skill will help kids learn how to manage emotions on the spot, use calming strategies, and stop and think before making a choice.Digital VersionA digital version for Google Slides is now included!Story Summary Sammy is a friendly skunk with one big problem! When he feels upset, he loses his cool quickly a
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1st - 5th
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Executive Functioning Stories & Activities | Time Management Skills
This executive functioning short story highlights skills for time management. Kids will read along with Tyra the Time Management Tortoise as they learn how to use their time well. This skill will help kids learn how to estimate how long tasks will take, put distractions away when it's time to work, adjust your pace while working, and more.Digital VersionA digital version for Google Slides is now included!Story Summary Tyra the Tortoise is always struggling to manage her time. She’s either workin
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1st - 5th
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Ancient Civilizations Mini Books BUNDLE | Greece, Rome, China, Egypt
Ancient Greece, Rome, China and Egypt - These printable mini books are a perfect way to integrate Social Studies and Language Arts. Each book is full of non-fiction text features, essential information for each ancient civilization, discussion/comprehension questions, extension activities and graphic organizers! Take a closer look at the preview.**UPDATE** Each mini-book file comes with 2 printing options, single sided and double sided!Books are available for individual purchase here.Ancient G
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2nd - 5th
Executive Functioning Stories & Activities | Flexibility Skills
This executive functioning short story highlights skills for flexibility. Kids will read along with Felicity the Flexible Flamingo as they learn how to be flexible thinkers on the spot. This skill will help kids learn how to handle change and problem-solve on the spot when something doesn't go their way.Digital VersionA digital version for Google Slides is now included!Story Summary Felicity is in charge of the town’s annual party planning. She has everything planned perfectly, but somehow every
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1st - 5th
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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
Executive Functioning Stories & Activities | Planning Skills
This executive functioning short story highlights skills for planning. Kids will read along with Polly the Planning Poodle as they learn how to plan. This skill will help kids learn to make a roadmap and prioritize first before starting an assignment or project.Digital VersionA digital version for Google Slides is now included!Story Summary Polly is well known around town for her superior planning abilities. She races in to save the day when several of her canine pals need help planning for a pr
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1st - 5th
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Executive Functioning Stories & Activities | Working Memory Skills
This executive functioning short story highlights skills for working memory. Kids will read along with Wanda the Working Memory Wombat as they learn about working memory. This skill will help kids learn how remember directions, remember important information, use study strategies, and more.Digital VersionA digital version for Google Slides is now included!Story Summary Wanda the Wombat is known far and wide for her amazing working memory talents and abilities. She finds herself in trouble after
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1st - 5th
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Executive Functioning Stories & Activities | Perseverance Skills
This executive functioning short story highlights perseverance. Kids will read along with Pax the Persevering Polar Bear as they learn how to persevere. This skill will help kids learn to work through challenges all the way to achieving a goal.Digital VersionA digital version for Google Slides is now included!Story Summary Pax, a young polar bear from the arctic, wants to achieve his goal of catching a fish on his own. It doesn’t come easy for him, but he learns from his papa that maybe with a l
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1st - 5th
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Short Stories and Passages Bundle | Myths, Fables, Fairytales, & Folktales
These reading passages introduce students to different cultures around the world. Just one page each, these easy stories allow each student in your class to have their own copies to read! If you've checked out every single folktale, mythology, fable, and fairytale book in your school and public library and STILL come up short, you need these one-page short stories!What Other Teachers Are Saying About These Passages:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "My students have loved the myths! They are in kid friendly language w
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3rd - 5th
Fairytale Reading Passages - 20 Short Stories from Around the World
These fairytale reading passages introduce students to different cultures around the world. Just one page each, these easy stories allow each student in your class to have their own fairy tale stories to read! If you've checked out every single fairytale book in your school and public library and STILL come up short, you need these one-page short stories!What Teachers Said About Other Resources in this Product Line:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "My students have loved the myths! They are in kid friendly language w
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3rd - 5th
Who Was King Tut? by Roberta Edwards CCSS Reading Comprehension Questions/Vocab
As I studied ancient Egypt with my 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders, I must admit, it was very difficult to come up with material to supplement this unit. The things I found were either too mature or too dry. This book is a fantastic resource for a unit on King Tut or ancient Egypt, so I just had to make a study guide. Included in this study guide are:* Vocabulary for each chapter without the definitions (to allow students to define the words)* Questions for each chapter (both literal and inferential)*
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3rd - 5th
Ancient History Mega Bundle of Timeline Display and Sorting Activities
Eight great timeline, display, research and sorting activities that are perfect for introducing students to some of the key events the following ancient civilizations:Ancient RomeAncient EgyptAncient GreeceAncient MesopotamiaAncient IndiaAncient ChinaAncient Persia The Ancient Hebrews. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Each of the eight individual resources includes posters or task cards that timeline the key events and periods from the ancient civilizations.The timeline
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3rd - 7th
Ancient Greece, Rome and Mali Mini Books Bundle (Special Request)
Ancient Greece, Rome, and Mali Mini Books, bundled together to save money!These printable mini-books are a perfect way to integrate Social Studies and Language Arts. Each book is full of non-fiction text features, essential information for each civilization and discussion/comprehension questions. Each also includes extension activities and a reading comprehension graphic organizer. Take a closer look at the PREVIEW!**Update** Each book now comes in two printing options! You have the option of p
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2nd - 5th
Executive Functioning Stories & Activities | Metacognition Skills
This executive functioning short story highlights skills for metacognition. Kids will read along with Mira the Metacognition Macaw as they learn how to use metacognition skills. This skill will help kids learn how to think about their thinking, including using prior knowledge, asking for help when they don't understand, evaluating their learning, and more.Digital VersionA digital version for Google Slides is now included!Story Summary Mira yearns to fly high up over the treetops like all her mac
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1st - 4th
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Ancient Mali Mini Book | Activities | Discussion Questions
ANCIENT MALI MINI BOOK - This printable book contains nonfiction text features, comprehension/discussion questions and end of the book extension activities. It also includes two graphic organizers. This book is perfect to use with a whole group, during guided reading, as a partner activity, or for an independent reading activity. What an effective way to incorporate Social Studies content with Language Arts!Instructions on how to assemble the mini-book are included.**UPDATE** Two printing option
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Ancient Greece, Rome and Mali Mini Books Bundle (Special Request)
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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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