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Ancient history Common Core RI.7.6 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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Mesoamerica Reading Comprehension Passages Questions Annotations Aztec Inca Maya
Mesoamerica - Olmec, Mayan, Aztec, and Inca Ancient Civilization Worksheets - Reading Comprehension Passages, Questions, and Annotations This resource is designed for a Reformation unit. It contains 5 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions also included! Questions & Answer Keys for Each of the 5 Reading Passages! COMMON CORE ALIGNED! Aligned with Mesoamerican Interactive NotebookQuick overview of topics co
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5th - 9th
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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
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
Grades:
5th - 9th
Ancient Rome GRAPES Activities Reading Passages Geography Economy Religion
Ancient Rome Ancient Civilization EDITABLE Worksheets for GRAPES (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, Social Structure) Reading Comprehension Passages, Questions, and Annotations. FREE BONUS GRAPES Posters Included! 100% Editable Text! It contains 6 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions are also included! Questions & Answer Keys for Each of the 6 Reading Passages! COMMON CORE ALIGNED! I
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5th - 9th
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Mesoamerica GRAPES Activities Reading Passages Geography Economy Posters
Mesoamerica - Olmec, Mayan, Aztec, and Inca Ancient Civilization EDITABLE Worksheets for GRAPES (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, Social Structure) Reading Comprehension Passages, Questions, and Annotations. FREE BONUS GRAPES Posters Included! 100% Editable Text! It contains 6 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions also included! Questions & Answer Keys for Each of the 6 Reading Passa
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Mesoamerica Activities Choice Board Maps Virtual Field Trip GRAPES DBQ
Chinese Philosophies (Distance Learning: 2 Google Forms Lessons!)
Are you teaching the Ancient Chinese philosophies? Want to clarify the differences between Daoism, Confucianism, and Legalism? Do you value students grappling with real quotations? Download this resource! What’s included:2 Google Forms: These are your own copies of 2 digital worksheets, meaning you are the sole editor. These “Digital Worksheets” include multiple activities, which work to increase student familiarity with the three philosophies of Daoism, Confucianism, and Legalism, and foster th
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5th - 8th
Ancient China GRAPES Activities Reading Passages Geography Economy Religion
Ancient China Ancient Civilization EDITABLE Worksheets for GRAPES (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, Social Structure) Reading Comprehension Passages, Questions, and Annotations. FREE BONUS GRAPES Posters Included! 100% Editable Text! It contains 6 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions are also included! Questions & Answer Keys for Each of the 6 Reading Passages! COMMON CORE ALIGNED!
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5th - 9th
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Ancient India GRAPES Activities Reading Passages Geography Economy Religion
Ancient India Ancient Civilization EDITABLE Worksheets for GRAPES (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, Social Structure) Reading Comprehension Passages, Questions, and Annotations. FREE BONUS GRAPES Posters Included! 100% Editable Text! It contains 6 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions are also included! Questions & Answer Keys for Each of the 6 Reading Passages! COMMON CORE ALIGNED!
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5th - 9th
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Ancient Greece GRAPES Activities Reading Passages Geography Economy Religion
Ancient Greece Ancient Civilization EDITABLE Worksheets for GRAPES (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, Social Structure) Reading Comprehension Passages, Questions, and Annotations. FREE BONUS GRAPES Posters Included! 100% Editable Text! It contains 6 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions are also included! Questions & Answer Keys for Each of the 6 Reading Passages! COMMON CORE ALIGNED!
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5th - 9th
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Ancient Israel GRAPES Activities Reading Passages Geography Economy Religion
Ancient Israel Ancient Civilization EDITABLE Worksheets for GRAPES (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, Social Structure) Reading Comprehension Passages, Questions, and Annotations. FREE BONUS GRAPES Posters Included! 100% Editable Text! It contains 6 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions are also included! Questions & Answer Keys for Each of the 6 Reading Passages! COMMON CORE ALIGNED!
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5th - 9th
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Ancient Egypt GRAPES Activities Reading Passages Geography Economy Religion
Ancient Egypt Ancient Civilization EDITABLE Worksheets for GRAPES (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, Social Structure) Reading Comprehension Passages, Questions, and Annotations. FREE BONUS GRAPES Posters Included! 100% Editable Text! It contains 6 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions are also included! Questions & Answer Keys for Each of the 6 Reading Passages! COMMON CORE ALIGNED!
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5th - 9th
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A Journey to Ancient Egypt
A Journey to Ancient Egypt consists of seven Ancient Egypt reading passages. Each passage includes 10 comprehension questions, and is differentiated at three Flesch-Kincaid text levels: Grade 3, Grade 5, and Grade 7. An answer key is included.Passage 1: An Introduction to Ancient EgyptIn this informational text, students are introduced to the beginnings of ancient Egyptian civilization. They will learn about: • The transition from hunter-gatherers to farmers • The Red Land and the White Land •
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3rd - 7th
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Stone Age GRAPES Activities Reading Passages Early Humans Geography Economy
Stone Age & Early Humans Ancient Civilization EDITABLE Worksheets for GRAPES (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, Social Structure) Reading Comprehension Passages, Questions, and Annotations. FREE BONUS GRAPES Posters Included! 100% Editable Text! It contains 6 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions are also included! Questions & Answer Keys for Each of the 6 Reading Passages! COMMON
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5th - 9th
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Mesopotamia GRAPES Activities Reading Passages Geography Economy Religion Poster
Mesopotamia Ancient Civilization EDITABLE Worksheets for GRAPES (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, Social Structure) Reading Comprehension Passages, Questions, and Annotations. FREE BONUS GRAPES Posters Included! 100% Editable Text! It contains 6 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions are also included! Questions & Answer Keys for Each of the 6 Reading Passages! COMMON CORE ALIGNED! In
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5th - 9th
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A Journey to Ancient Greece
A Journey to Ancient Greece consists of six Ancient Greece reading passages. Each passage includes 10 comprehension questions, and is differentiated at three Flesch-Kincaid text levels: Grade 3, Grade 5, and Grade 7. An answer key is included.Passage 1: The Birthplace of Western CivilizationIn this informational text, students are introduced to the beginnings of ancient Greek civilization. They will learn about:• The geography of Greece• The ancient Greek monarchies• The significance of Greek ci
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5th - 7th
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An Introduction to Ancient Egypt
In this reading comprehension passage, students are introduced to the beginnings of ancient Egyptian civilization. The file includes three differentiated versions of the same text at grade level 3, 5, and 7.The passage includes 9 multiple choice comprehension questions and 1 short answer comprehension question plus an answer key. Common core-aligned skills assessed include: analyzing tone, style, and figurate language • using context clues to interpret vocabulary • drawing inferences • recalling
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5th - 7th
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Article of the Week Islam and the Teachings of Muhammad
This Article of the Week can be used as a bell ringer to practice a variety of literacy skills, such as comprehension, using summarizing, short response writing, and grammar practice. I have created Articles of the Week that integrate social studies standards. This Article of the Week is an informational text about the religion of Islam and the teaching of the prophet Muhammad.
My Articles of the Week are used for a variety of purposes, including:
• Increasing comprehension and retention of c
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: 26 Different Western Civilization Articles of the Week Mega Bundle Pack
Reading Skills Worksheet: The Neolithic Revolution
Are you looking to improve your students literacy skills while having them learn about the Neolithic Revolution? Look no further. This easy to print worksheet will have your students practicing essential reading skills such as main idea, context clues, inferencing, and author's purpose, among others. Just print and you are ready to go. Use this as an assessment, practice or both.If you like this product, please leave some feedback. Check out some of our other products in our store. Thank you an
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7th - 12th
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The Roman Republic - Match 'Em & Short Answer Worksheet
At the height of its power, the Roman Empire controlled territory that stretched from Spain to Asia. However, despite its fame, most students know comparatively little about the empire's democratic origins, or the civilizations displaced by its expanding military might.This two-part worksheet provides an overview of early Roman history, from the Latins, to the Etruscans to the founding of the Republic. Part I contains two matching activities that center on important terms and concepts - what doe
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Dawn of Human History - Match 'Em & Short Answer
Some time between 10,000 - 12,000 years ago, humanity made the monumental shift from a lifestyle based on nomadic hunting to one based on sedentary cultivation. But what historical factors led to this shift, and what were its consequences?Featuring such anthropological heavyweights as Olduvai Gorge, the "New Stone Age," Animism and Richard Leakey, this worksheet contains two parts. Part I focuses more on the world before the Agricultural Revolution, while Part II devotes itself to the Revolution
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5th - 10th, Adult Education
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Ancient Kingdoms of the Nile
Most students are familiar enough with ancient Egypt to know about the Pyramids, the Pharaohs and the mighty Nile River. Yet they remain unaware of equally important, yet less familiar Egyptians, such as Ramses II, Hatshepsut and Khufu.This two-part worksheet provides an overview of Egyptian history, which spread out over countless dynasties and kingdoms. Part I is a matching activity that centers on important terms and rulers; Part II contains two brief short answer questions about Egypt's rela
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6th - 10th, Higher Education, Staff
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Reading Skills Worksheet: The Importance of Fire
Are you looking for a quick reading comprehension worksheet? Look no further. This worksheet focuses on the importance of fire in human development. You can use this to practice reading comprehension skills, assess student understanding of this fascinating subject or have it be part of a larger social studies project.All you need to do is download and print and you are ready to go.If you like this product, don't forget to leave a comment. Thank you and happy teaching!
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6th - 12th
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The Hebrews
Includes: article, vocabulary matching activity, multiple choice questions, and answer key.
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: The Middle East
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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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