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The House On Mango Street Introduction Powerpoint
By Educate and Create
An introduction Power point to the novel The House On Mango Street.
Antonym Activity - Opposites Day Conundrum
By Clodagh
Turn your classroom into Antonym City with this fun and engaging antonym activity designed to help students master opposites in a creative way! "Opposites Day Conundrum" introduces your students to the concept of antonyms as they decode the funny, mixed up sentences and replace the bolded words with their correct opposite, or antonym. This activity fosters critical thinking, enhances vocabulary, and keeps students entertained as they "save the day" in Antonym City.
Perfect for literacy centres, independent practice, or as a fun whole class activity, this resource is a fantastic addition to your antonym lesson plans. With its unique format and imaginative twist, your students will have a blast while strengthening their understanding of antonyms.
What's Included:
- A set of creatively designed antonym practice sheets.
- Engaging scenarios that encourage students to think critically and use context clues.
- Opportunities for students to write and revise their own sentences using antonyms.
- Clear, easy to follow instructions for both teachers and students.
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Graphic Features of Text | Lesson | Practice | Project
By Blooming Through High School
Graphic Features of Text fits in perfectly with informational units. While teaching summarizing, author's purpose, and analyzation, teachers can present charts, and other elements of text structure to further increase student's learning.
What's Included:
- 27 slide lesson that covers the features of texts
- (2) Student Practice Activities with short informational texts attached to graphs for student practice during and after the lesson.
- Instructions for an engaging student project writing their own informational texts and making a chart to support their writing.
- Examples galore to help students understand graphic features of text, and how to complete the independent project.
All files come in Word, or Powerpoint with a PDF for easy printing. Questions presented focus on high level learning and challenging student thinking.
Sample Questions from Student Practice:
- What purpose does the graph serve to support the ideas presented in the text?
- What does the included graph help the reader understand about renewable energy?
- How might the time young people spend online relate to their mental health? Use the data in the charts or text evidence to support your answer.
- Choose one of the graphs for this question: how does the inclusion of this graph help to strengthen the author’s claim? Include the claim, graph title and text evidence in your response.
Weekly Reading Log for Tracking Independent Reading with Prompt Questions
By Inspired By MlG
This comprehensive reading log is designed to help students track their independent reading progress effectively. It includes essential sections such as the book's title, author, and illustrator, along with thought-provoking questions to encourage deeper understanding. Additionally, a guardian signature section provides a way for parents or caregivers to stay involved and monitor their child's reading habits. To further enhance learning, blank templates are provided for students to write summaries of their reading experiences, fostering critical thinking and communication skills. This valuable resource benefits both students and teachers by promoting reading engagement, improving reading comprehension, and providing a structured way to assess reading progress.
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By Beth Hammett
Ten individual and group interactive quizzes and scenarios for upper elementary, middle school, and high school students on plagiarism. Includes: Defining, working with, and understanding plagiarism Youtube presentation link Short answer traditional quiz Student Images with questions & short answers in speech bubbles Guilty of Plagiarism: You be the Judge Plagiarism Court: Defender; Prosecutor with Jury Guilty/Not Guilty Plagiarism Scenarios Age differentiated images and activities Great for introduction to plagiarism or as assessment tools.
Fire Safety Prevention Week Coloring Pages - Fun Firefighter Coloring Sheets
By The Students Palace
Fun Fire Safety Week Coloring Pages For Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, Girls, Boys Kids. This paint dauber coloring Pages is perfect for younger to practice pre-writing skills and have fun at the same time. Makes a fun gift!
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Winston Churchill Biography Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
A World War 2 biography writing unit about the life of British wartime Prime Minister, Winston Churchill. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.
Included in this PDF printable resource:
- Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs
- Writing templates for four draft paragraphs
- Two prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusion
- A template for students to write up their neat biography text
- A crossword puzzle & wordsearch activity to consolidate learning
If you would like to add another lesson, download my Winston Churchill Reading Comprehension Activity. This would give the students more background knowledge before they start writing the biography.
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- In class learning
- Independent work
- Homework
- Creative writing sessions
- Assessment practice
- Emergency sub plans
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The first lesson is interactive and involves students cutting out facts, and then sorting these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the students need to use these facts to write four paragraphs. Then, in the third lesson children need to choose the most important facts and include these in an introduction; after this they need to answer several questions on a prompt sheet before writing up their conclusion. In the final lesson students need to check their draft paragraphs for mistakes before writing up their work on to a neat copy on the template provided.
For a digital version of this resource that students can complete on tablets, phones and computers download my Winston Churchill Biography Writing | Digital & Print.
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Characterization and STEAL Character Analysis Response / Jamboard Templates
By KJ Inspired Resources
Being able to analyze and understand characters is very important skill students need in order to understand a story at a deep level. With these Characterization and STEAL character analysis reading response templates for Google Jamboard™, your students will interactively analyze characters by collecting evidence of speech, thoughts, effects, actions and looks.
What's Included:
- 5 templates ( 1 template for each element: speech, thoughts, effects, actions and looks
Directions:
- It is time to take a closer look at a character.
- Click on the Google Slide to access a forced copy of the templates in Jamboard.
- Students go back into the text to identify & explain aspects of the character.
- Students find at least 3 textual example for each element of characterization (S.T.E.A.L.).
Uses:
- individual activity
- small collaborative groups
- whole class where students can each contribute to a part of the activity, or as a guided lesson on character analysis
- distance learning
- assigned as a paper-pencil assignment
- short stories
- novel studies
- book clubs
- litereacy centers
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Google Jamboard is a digital interactive and collaborative whiteboard. It is a FREE online and app version.
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Nouns Verbs and Adjectives Worksheets | Parts of Speech | Grammar Activities
By Innovative Classroom Ideas
These helpful grammar worksheets will come in handy when teaching grammar to children. They use copy work and basic exercises to teach children the definitions of nouns, verbs, and adjectives. To begin learning without any preparation, just print the first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade worksheets and watch your child's grammar skills soar! From simple sentence structure to more complex parts of speech, these worksheets offer a comprehensive and engaging approach to grammar learning.
These no prep worksheets are perfect for homeschooling, classroom use, or as supplemental learning tools. With clear instructions and fun activities, your child will be well on their way to becoming a grammar pro!" With colorful illustrations and interactive exercises, these worksheets make learning grammar fun and engaging. Your child will love exploring the world of language with these easy-to-use worksheets.
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Lesson Plan on 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
Love in its many forms is the most important theme in *A Midsummer Night’s Dream. *The romantic encounters and subsequent confusions are the greatest cause of conflict in the play.
The play gives us variations on the theme of love – idyllic young love in the case of Hermia and Lysander; passionate and possessive love between Titania and Oberon; love lost and found again as with Helena and Demetrius; love as conquest as in the case of Theseus and Hippolyta. Shakespeare makes a point of infusing A Midsummer Night’s Dream with more than just a two-dimensional notion of romantic love – he shows us the darker side where we see love’s inconstancy, its violence, its possessiveness, and its illusory nature.
This lesson plan is designed specifically for Shakespeare's classic comedy. It lasts approximately 90 minutes (depending on the class size) and has activities for all types of learners. The photocopiable student sheet with the activities is included, as well as a separate sheet with the answers.
The Diet of Ancient Egypt: Staple Foods and Social Class, activities, slides
By Yugen Learning
Explore the fascinating diet of Ancient Egypt with this no-prep lesson! Designed for middle and high school students, this resource covers the staple foods, social class differences in food quality, and the role of luxuries in the Egyptian diet. Students will learn how the wealthy enjoyed imported foods like olive oil and pomegranates, while the poor relied on simpler foods like bread and fish. This lesson is ideal for history teachers looking to introduce students to the cultural and social significance of food in ancient civilizations.
What’s Included:
- Editable Slide Deck: The Diet of Ancient Egypt (4 slides)
- Student worksheets: Comparing the diets of rich and poor Egyptians with reflection questions
- Lesson plan with class discussion prompts, worksheet activities, and optional hands-on activities
- Optional extension activity: Students create a simple recipe based on Ancient Egyptian ingredients
Skills Developed Through This Activity:
- Understanding the social and economic factors influencing diet in Ancient Egypt
- Historical analysis of how food reflects social status and cultural practices
- Critical thinking about the geographic and environmental influences on agricultural production
How to Use the Activity:
- Use the slide deck to introduce students to the staple foods of Ancient Egypt and how social class impacted the quality of food.
- Guide students through a worksheet activity comparing the diets of the wealthy and the lower classes.
- Facilitate a class discussion on the significance of certain foods in religious and cultural practices.
- Extend learning with an optional hands-on activity where students can try making an Ancient Egyptian recipe.
Related learning resources:
Save with the massive bundle:
- Ancient Egypt No-Prep Curriculum Bundle, Guided Reading, Lesson Plans, slides
Or individual resources:
- Ancient Egypt - Gods of Ancient Egypt Worksheet
- Ancient Egypt - Mapping Ancient Egypt printable & Digital Worksheet
- Ancient Egypt - Social Structure printable-Digital slides, worksheet, retrieval
- Ancient Egypt - The Nile River, Slides, Comprehension Worksheet
- Ancient Egypt - Vocabulary Word Wall + Digital Frayer Model Template
- Ancient Egypt Engineering Activity: Build the Great Pyramid of Giza activities
- Ancient Egypt History - 22 Anchor Charts - from Geography to Burial Rituals
- Ancient Egypt History Card Sorting Activity - PDF and Digital
- Ancient Egypt Temples and Tombs ‚ Explore the Valley of the Kings, slide deck
- Ancient Egypt, Introduction to Ancient Egypt: Geography, Society, and Religion
- Ancient Egypt: Pharaohs, Scribes, and Viziers No-Prep worksheet activity
- Ancient Egypt: Rise and Reign of Egyptian Dynasties, No-Prep worksheet activity
- Ancient Egypt: The Nile River - Slide Deck & Worksheet Activity
- Ancient Egypt:Build Your Own Pharaoh Legacy: Interactive Activity worksheet Ancient Egypt‚ Trade and mapping the trade Routes activity worksheets & slides
- Ancient Egyptian Farming Techniques worksheet activities, slidesdeck
- Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and Counting worksheet activity and slide deck
- Ancient Egyptian Transportation: Boats and the Nile worksheet activity, slides
- Clothing and Jewellery in Ancient Egypt No Prep Lesson Plan activities, slides
- Housing in Ancient Egypt: Rich vs. Poor – No Prep Lesson Plan activities, slides
- Mummification in Ancient Egypt: Preparing for the Afterlife activities, slides
- Papyrus: A Vital Plant in Ancient Egypt, worksheet activity and slide deck
- Personal Hygiene in Ancient Egypt – No Prep Lesson Plan, activities, slides
- Powerful Women of Ancient Egypt: Nefertiti and Hatshepsut worksheet and slides
- Ramesses II: The Great Pharaoh – No Prep Lesson on Ancient Egypt activities Religion in Ancient Egypt: Gods and Their Influence – No Prep activities, slides
- The Book of the Dead: A Guide to the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt activity, slides
- The Diet of Ancient Egypt: Staple Foods and Social Class, activities, slides The Dream Stela and the Great Sphinx Activity worksheet and slide deck
- The Rosetta Stone: Unlocking Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs, activities, slides The Sacred Scarab Beetle in Ancient Egypt: Symbol of Rebirth, activities, slides
- The Social Pyramid of Ancient Egypt: Structure and Society, Worksheet, slides
- The Yearly Farming Cycle in Ancient Egypt worksheet activity and slide deck
- Tutankhamun: The Boy-King, No Prep Lesson on Ancient Egypt activities, slides
- Akhenaten: The Heretic Pharaoh Ancient Egypt activities and slide deck
Guided Reading learning resources
- Ancient Greece - Ancient Greece & Egypt Relations Guided Reading worksheet
- Ancient History -Ancient Egypt: The Three Kingdoms Guided Reading worksheet
- Ancient History -Ancient Egypt's Middle Kingdom Guided Reading Worksheet Ancient History -Ancient Egypt's New Kingdom Guided Reading worksheet digital
- Ancient History -Ancient Egypt's Old Kingdom Guided Reading worksheet digital
- Ancient Egypt Akhenaten period Guided Reading Worksheet, Slide
- Ancient Egypt Alexander the Great Guided Reading worksheet
- Ancient Egypt Art: Statues, Wall Paintings, and Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt Astronomy, Calendar Guided Reading worksheet
- Ancient Egypt Cleopatra VII, The Last Pharaoh Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt Concepts of Ma'at and the Pharaoh Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt Daily Life in Ancient Egypt Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt Education and the Role of Scribes Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt Egypt under Roman Rule Guided Reading Worksheet
- Ancient Egypt First Intermediate Period Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt Hatshepsut, The Female Pharaoh Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics & Rosetta Stone Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt Literature "The Tale of Sinuhe" Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt Overview of Egyptian Chronology Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt Ramesses II & Battle of Kadesh Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt Social Hierarchy Guided Reading Worksheet, slide
- Ancient Egypt Temples: Karnak and Luxor Guided Reading, slides
- Ancient Egypt The Book of the Dead Guided Reading worksheet
- Ancient Egypt The Faiyum and Agricultural Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt The Great Pyramids of Giza Guided Reading, slide
- Ancient Egypt The Horse and Chariot in Warfare Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt The Hyksos: Origins and Influence Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt The Middle Kingdom Guided Reading worksheet
- Ancient Egypt The Nubian Pharaohs Guided Reading Worksheet
- Ancient Egypt The Rise of Thebes Guided Reading Worksheet
- Ancient Egypt The Step Pyramid of Djoser Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt Tutankhamun Guided Reading Worksheet, slides
- Ancient Egypt Unification of Upper and Lower Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt Valley of the Kings Guided Reading Worksheet
- Ancient Egypt Women in Ancient Egypt Guided Reading Worksheet
- Ancient Egyptian Geography The Nile River Guided Reading
- Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Guided Reading Worksheet
- Ancient Egyptian Medicine Guided Reading Worksheet, Slides
Linked Curriculum and Standards:
- Common Core Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.7
- Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): 113.41(b)(2), 113.41(b)(6)
Australian Curriculum Links:
- the evidence for the emergence and establishment of ancient societies (including art, iconography, writing tools and pottery) (ACOKFH002)
- key features of ancient societies (farming, trade, social classes, religion, rule of law) (ACOKFH003
- Develop texts, particularly descriptions and explanations that use evidence from a range of sources that are acknowledged (ACHHS213) & (ACHHS156)
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Classroom Decor Alphabet Posters - Cactus Print - Primary Italics
By Dovie Funk
Cactus Print Alphabet Posters in primary italics with no picture clues. Just print, laminate and display. I also have a coordinating calendar set available in my store. Check out my TeachShare store for other math and literacy resources!
Geometric Plant Book Bin Lables
By Ann Stewart
Geometric Plant themed book bin labels. Nine categories and six blanks for customizing your classroom library. Fit standard size book bins.
The Catcher In the Rye Introduction Power Point
By Educate and Create
Studying The Catcher in the Rye? Looking to give students some context for the novel ? Then this product is for you! Introduction power point includes:
•About the Author
•About the Book
•Being a Banned Book
•Summary
•Point of View
•Characters
•Settings
•Symbols
•Conflicts
•Themes
•Critical Thinking Questions
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Readers Theatre Script - The Emotion Busters
By Clodagh
'The Emotion Busters' Readers Theatre Script - A Lesson In Feeling Our Emotions
Get your students tuned into the power of emotions in your classroom with "The Emotion Busters" Readers Theatre Script. This engaging and heartwarming script is a fun and entertaining way to teach students the invaluable lesson of why we have different emotions and the importance of feeling them.
In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet the unique characters of "The Emotion Busters": Happy Harry, Sad Sally, Fearful Fred, Frustrated Fran and Angry Alex, as they drink a potion to suppress emotions they don't like.
Through a series of humorous scenes, your students will become aware of why we have these human emotions and watch as the Emotion Busters learn a valuable lesson.
Key Features:
Educational and Entertaining: This Readers Theatre script seamlessly combines education and entertainment, making it an ideal teaching tool. It's perfect for social and emotional learning.
Engaging Dialogue: The witty and heartwarming dialogue keeps students engaged and eager to see what happens next, making it an excellent choice for classroom readings and performances.
SEL Lessons: Perfect for integrated into your social emotional learning (SEL) lessons, "The Emotion Busters" readers theatre script helps students explore and understand their emotions better.
Lesson on Emotional Well-being: The central theme of emotional wellbeing is woven throughout the readers theatre script, imparting a valuable life lesson to young minds.
Perfect for Grades 3-6: Suitable for upper elementary, this script can be adapted for various grade levels, ensuring that every student can benefit from its message of emotional well-being.
Easy to Use: All you need to do is download, print, staple, and you're ready to go!
By using "The Emotion Busters" Readers Theatre Script, you can create a positive and emotionally intelligent classroom environment while promoting important values such as understanding, empathy, and self-awareness. Your students will not only enjoy the entertaining story but will also gain a deeper understanding of the importance of managing their emotions for a happier and healthier life.
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Vocabulary Starter for Middle & High School - Essential Lists, Templates & Guide
By Blooming Through High School
NEED TO TEACH VOCABULARY IN YOUR MIDDLE OR HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM AND YOU'RE NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
You came to the right place! I have been teaching for 5+ years, I have my Master's in Education with a focus on Literacy and I didn't know where to start.
So, I went back to everything I learned in my graduate program and re-read everything I could find.
I wrote & designed a student-engaging template to help students in my classroom to deeply internalize a word. I gathered key word lists when I didn't have a word from our daily reading, and thought about how to teach vocabulary so my love of etymology and words could be shared with my 10th graders. I've included all that and a guide to help other teachers get started with implementing and teaching vocabulary in THEIR classrooms.
Is this book for me?
- You want to teach vocabulary explicitly
- You want flexibility to choose your words daily based on what you’re reading
- You need versatility to choose your own words from a given list
- You want your students to deeply internalize the vocabulary they learn
- You’re not sure where to start
Then this book is for you!
Adaptable to every classroom in every situation, this is more than a fill-in-the-blank activity. Your students will have a guide to build a vocabulary for a lifetime of learning.
WHY TEACH VOCABULARY EXPLICITLY?
Generating curiosity and delight in playing with words supports long-term memory, enhances the connection between orthography and meaning, and develops a disposition which stimulates word consciousness. It also builds vocabulary! All of these are a part of a vocabulary rich classroom environment.
Figurative Language Quilt | Create a Quilt That Tells a Story
By Inspired By MlG
Create a captivating and educational quilt that tells a story through figurative language. This unique project combines art and literature, helping students understand and appreciate the power of metaphors, similes, personification, hyperbole, alliteration, onomatopoeia, idioms, irony, and symbolism. By visually representing these literary devices, students will gain a deeper understanding of their meanings and how they can be used to enhance their writing. The included reference sheet provides clear definitions and examples for each device, making it a valuable resource for both students and teachers. This project is perfect for classroom activities, creative writing, and language arts instruction.
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Hyperboles and Writing Activities Worksheet
By Beth Hammett
10 hyperbole images for students to engage with! Includes: 10 black and white coloring images 10 hyperboles Definition Directions Example Write Your Own Illustrate Your Own Extra Activity: Decipher classmates' hyperboles Hyperboles included: I had a ton of homework. Her smile brought out the sunshine. I am so hungry I could eat a horse. It is raining cats and dogs. She cried for days. He runs faster than a race car. I was so thirsty I drank an ocean. Grandma seems older than time. He was stronger than an elephant. He would move mountains for her. Meets ELA state guidelines. Fun and engaging! Follow Educator Helper for FREE weekly products at www.bethhammett.blogspot.com
The Secret of Star Hill - Graded Reader A2 Level
By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
The Secret of Star Hill is an exciting graded reader for young learners aged 9–12. It is perfect for A2-level English students. The story follows Lena and Tom, two curious children who love adventure. One night, they ride their bikes up Star Hill and meet a friendly alien named Zuri. He needs help to fix his spaceship and return home. Together, the children and Zuri go on a journey through a dark forest and a scary cave.
This story teaches values like friendship, teamwork, and courage. It also helps children talk about feelings such as fear, surprise, and happiness. The book uses simple words and short sentences. It supports reading skills and builds confidence in English.
Beautiful cartoon-style illustrations bring the story to life. At the end, learners will enjoy fun activities to check understanding and use new words. The Secret of Star Hill is not just a story—it’s a great way to inspire young learners and show that helping others makes a big difference.
A great choice for class or home reading!
Religion in Ancient Egypt: Gods and Their Influence – No Prep activities, slides
By Yugen Learning
Uncover the powerful role of gods in Ancient Egypt with this no-prep lesson designed for middle and high school students. This resource covers the vast Egyptian pantheon, highlighting how gods influenced every aspect of life, from natural events to daily activities and the afterlife. Students will explore major deities like Ra, Osiris, and Anubis, and learn how rituals, temples, and mythology shaped ancient Egyptian society. Perfect for history teachers looking for engaging content that aligns with curriculum standards.
What’s Included:
Editable Slide Deck: Religion in Ancient Egypt – The Role of Gods (4 slides)
Student worksheets: Exploring key gods, their symbols, and their role in mythology and daily life. Gods in the resource are:
Thoth: God of Wisdom, Writing, Knowledge, and the Moon
Bastet: Goddess of Home, Fertility, Protection, and Cats
Horus: God of the Sky, Kingship, and War
Isis: Goddess of Magic, Motherhood, and Healing
Seth (Set): God of Chaos, Storms, and the Desert
Osiris: God of the Underworld, Death, Resurrection, and Fertility
Nut: Goddess of the Sky, Stars, and Heavens
Sekhmet: Goddess of War, Destruction, and Healing
Ra: God of the Sun and Creation
Lesson plan with class discussions, worksheet activities, and an extension project
Optional extension activity: Students research and present a god, creating a visual representation or mythology story
Skills Developed Through This Activity:
- Understanding the religious and cultural significance of gods in Ancient Egyptian society
- Historical analysis of how gods influenced daily life, natural events, and the afterlife
- Creative expression through exploring mythology, symbols, and the roles of different gods
How to Use the Activity:
- Use the slide deck to introduce students to the key gods of Ancient Egypt, including Ra, Osiris, Anubis, and Isis, and their roles in the cosmos and daily life.
- Guide students through a worksheet activity where they explore the symbols and myths associated with the gods.
- Facilitate a class discussion on the importance of temples, priests, and festivals in honoring the gods.
- Extend learning with a creative project where students choose a god to research and present, designing a visual representation or writing a myth.
Related learning resources:
Save with the massive bundle:
- Ancient Egypt No-Prep Curriculum Bundle, Guided Reading, Lesson Plans, slides
Or individual resources:
- Ancient Egypt - Gods of Ancient Egypt Worksheet
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- Ancient Egypt - Social Structure printable-Digital slides, worksheet, retrieval
- Ancient Egypt - The Nile River, Slides, Comprehension Worksheet
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- Ancient Egypt: Rise and Reign of Egyptian Dynasties, No-Prep worksheet activity
- Ancient Egypt: The Nile River - Slide Deck & Worksheet Activity
- Ancient Egypt:Build Your Own Pharaoh Legacy: Interactive Activity worksheet Ancient Egypt‚ Trade and mapping the trade Routes activity worksheets & slides
- Ancient Egyptian Farming Techniques worksheet activities, slidesdeck
- Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and Counting worksheet activity and slide deck
- Ancient Egyptian Transportation: Boats and the Nile worksheet activity, slides
- Clothing and Jewellery in Ancient Egypt No Prep Lesson Plan activities, slides
- Housing in Ancient Egypt: Rich vs. Poor – No Prep Lesson Plan activities, slides
- Mummification in Ancient Egypt: Preparing for the Afterlife activities, slides
- Papyrus: A Vital Plant in Ancient Egypt, worksheet activity and slide deck
- Personal Hygiene in Ancient Egypt – No Prep Lesson Plan, activities, slides
- Powerful Women of Ancient Egypt: Nefertiti and Hatshepsut worksheet and slides
- Ramesses II: The Great Pharaoh – No Prep Lesson on Ancient Egypt activities Religion in Ancient Egypt: Gods and Their Influence – No Prep activities, slides
- The Book of the Dead: A Guide to the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt activity, slides
- The Diet of Ancient Egypt: Staple Foods and Social Class, activities, slides The Dream Stela and the Great Sphinx Activity worksheet and slide deck
- The Rosetta Stone: Unlocking Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs, activities, slides The Sacred Scarab Beetle in Ancient Egypt: Symbol of Rebirth, activities, slides
- The Social Pyramid of Ancient Egypt: Structure and Society, Worksheet, slides
- The Yearly Farming Cycle in Ancient Egypt worksheet activity and slide deck
- Tutankhamun: The Boy-King, No Prep Lesson on Ancient Egypt activities, slides
- Akhenaten: The Heretic Pharaoh Ancient Egypt activities and slide deck
Guided Reading learning resources
- Ancient Greece - Ancient Greece & Egypt Relations Guided Reading worksheet
- Ancient History -Ancient Egypt: The Three Kingdoms Guided Reading worksheet
- Ancient History -Ancient Egypt's Middle Kingdom Guided Reading Worksheet Ancient History -Ancient Egypt's New Kingdom Guided Reading worksheet digital
- Ancient History -Ancient Egypt's Old Kingdom Guided Reading worksheet digital
- Ancient Egypt Akhenaten period Guided Reading Worksheet, Slide
- Ancient Egypt Alexander the Great Guided Reading worksheet
- Ancient Egypt Art: Statues, Wall Paintings, and Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt Astronomy, Calendar Guided Reading worksheet
- Ancient Egypt Cleopatra VII, The Last Pharaoh Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt Concepts of Ma'at and the Pharaoh Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt Daily Life in Ancient Egypt Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt Education and the Role of Scribes Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt Egypt under Roman Rule Guided Reading Worksheet
- Ancient Egypt First Intermediate Period Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt Hatshepsut, The Female Pharaoh Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics & Rosetta Stone Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt Literature "The Tale of Sinuhe" Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt Overview of Egyptian Chronology Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt Ramesses II & Battle of Kadesh Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt Social Hierarchy Guided Reading Worksheet, slide
- Ancient Egypt Temples: Karnak and Luxor Guided Reading, slides
- Ancient Egypt The Book of the Dead Guided Reading worksheet
- Ancient Egypt The Faiyum and Agricultural Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt The Great Pyramids of Giza Guided Reading, slide
- Ancient Egypt The Horse and Chariot in Warfare Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt The Hyksos: Origins and Influence Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt The Middle Kingdom Guided Reading worksheet
- Ancient Egypt The Nubian Pharaohs Guided Reading Worksheet
- Ancient Egypt The Rise of Thebes Guided Reading Worksheet
- Ancient Egypt The Step Pyramid of Djoser Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt Tutankhamun Guided Reading Worksheet, slides
- Ancient Egypt Unification of Upper and Lower Guided Reading
- Ancient Egypt Valley of the Kings Guided Reading Worksheet
- Ancient Egypt Women in Ancient Egypt Guided Reading Worksheet
- Ancient Egyptian Geography The Nile River Guided Reading
- Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Guided Reading Worksheet
- Ancient Egyptian Medicine Guided Reading Worksheet, Slides
Linked Curriculum and Standards:
- Common Core Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.7
- Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): 113.41(b)(2), 113.41(b)(6)
Australian Curriculum Links:
- the evidence for the emergence and establishment of ancient societies (including art, iconography, writing tools and pottery) (ACOKFH002)
- key features of ancient societies (farming, trade, social classes, religion, rule of law) (ACOKFH003
- Develop texts, particularly descriptions and explanations that use evidence from a range of sources that are acknowledged (ACHHS213) & (ACHHS156)
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