Less than $5 Middle School Ancient History Google Apps (by date, latest first)

Introduce your students to Emperor Qin Shi Huang and one of Ancient China's most impactful dynasties! Challenge them to examine the evidence and decide if he was a hero or a villain for the people of China ! Students will be engaged during this interactive lesson with great opportunities for discussion and debate!

Key Features:

• No Prep, Ready to Use: This resource is designed for easy classroom implementation with no preparation required—perfect for busy teachers.
• Interactive & Engaging: In addition to reading, students can participate in interactive activities that encourage deeper understanding of the Qin Dynasty’s importance to Chinese history.
• Student-Centered Learning: This resource promotes critical thinking by asking students to reflect on the long-term impacts of Qin Shi Huang’s rule, the harsh policies of legalism, and the dynasty's influence on China’s development.

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Dive Deep into the Fascinating Eras of Egyptian History with The Three Kingdoms of Egypt!

Engage students with this comprehensive interactive reading assignment exploring the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms of Egypt—three pivotal eras that shaped ancient Egypt’s development and legacy. Perfect for middle and high school World History classes, this assignment introduces students to the unique characteristics, accomplishments, and historical figures of each kingdom, along with the lasting influence of ancient Egyptian culture.

Perfect For:

• World History and Social Studies Teachers: A must-have resource for introducing students to the key phases of Egyptian history.
• Building Contextual Understanding: Enables students to connect Egypt’s historical achievements with broader themes in world history.
• Variety of Learning Levels: Content is accessible and engaging for diverse student levels, encouraging independent and critical thinking.

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Lights, Camera, History!

Presenting the "The Prince of Egypt" Movie Lesson that will captivate your classroom and elevate your teaching to new heights. Step into the ancient world of Egypt with your students and experience the saga of Moses and Pharaoh Ramses in the acclaimed animated film, "The Prince of Egypt." Ignite their curiosity and critical thinking as they analyze historical accuracy, cultural representation, and thematic elements.

Guided Questions and Discussion Prompts - Enhance Engagement and Understanding!

Empower your students to dive deep into the narrative. Our comprehensive guided questions and discussion prompts will channel their insights, encouraging thoughtful conversations and illuminating connections between the film and historical realities.

Product Details:

• Lesson Plan
• 25 Guided Movie Questions
• 5 Discussion/Writing Prompts
• Answer Keys
• *Includes digital version in Google Docs or PDF version for printing!

Encourage your students to explore, analyze, and connect with the past like never before!

Teach your students all about the history of Valentine's Day with this fun and interactive STEAM lesson. Students will watch educational videos, go through detailed slides with vocabulary words and definitions, go on a virtual field trip to Italy, and finish with a fun and engaging STEAM activity. Students will create their own mailboxes for valentines day!

You will need:

• Construction Paper 
• Card Stock
• Cardboard
• Markers, colored pencils, crayons, or paint
• Pipe cleaners, pom poms, and other decorative items
• Ruler
• Scissors
• Glue

Help students understand the earliest humans:

Students need to understand what breakthroughs needed to made in order for humans to become community builders.

Students will read events and use context clues to infer an order of these events by completing a timeline. This timeline begins with the discovery of fire and ends with prehistoric peoples building farms and communities. Students will determine what dictates the order of the events, which discovery or invention led to the next discovery or invention.

This activity is provided as a printable worksheet and a Google Slide activity. The digital activity is easy to assign in Google Classroom or Google Drive.

Follow up questions increase student rigor. These questions can be used for early finishers, group activity, written assignment, or to begin class discussion.

This is a great summary activity and can be used at the end of a early human lesson.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Student instructions.
• Printable worksheet activity.
• Google Slide link.
• Answer Key.

How is this product useful:

• Low prep for teacher.
• Great inference practice.
• Great timeline practice.
• Useful summary activity.
• Helpful review of early humans.

Research Alexander the Great and decide:

Students will research Alexander the Great and then decide if he was great good or great bad. They will use a graphic organizer to organize their data and then present their position.

Students can complete a poster, Google Slide presentation, essay, or debate. Printable information/instruction sheets are provided for each project. A digital version includes information and instructions for the Google Slide activity.

Students will be practice making informed opinions based on research.

Follow up questions increase rigor and help students make connections.

Aligns with Indiana Social Studies Standard 6.H.1.

Students will research Alexander the Great and determine if he was "great good" or "great bad", then they will present their position.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Research site links.
• Student information and instruction sheet for each project.
• Graphic Organizers for research.
• Link to Google Slide activity.
• Rubrics.
• Follow up questions.

How is this product useful:

• Low prep for for teachers.
• Practice research skills.
• Students practice making informed opinions based in fact.
• Good practice of presenting information.
• Follow up questions increase rigor.

Practice making inferences while studying Ancient Egypt:

Students will use clues provided on a timeline to determine which Ancient Egyptian Era is being described. Teachers could choose to allow students to use references to help complete the timeline.

This is a great review activity that would be best completed with a partner or small group. Students need to practice how to make inferences and this is a great way to do that.

Students can complete the timeline as a cut and paste activity or a digital Google Slide activity. Follow up questions increase rigor and help students make connections.

Aligns with Indiana Social Studies Standard 6.H.1.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Student instructions.
• Era label worksheet.
• Timeline worksheet.
• Follow up questions.
• Links to Google Slide Activity.

How is this product useful:

• Low prep for teachers.
• Hands on for students.
• Great partner work.
• Practice inference and communication skills.
• Make connections with modern day.

A Google Forms reading comprehension bundle with forty individual activities about key events in September, October, November and December, or famous figures that were either born or died in the fall. The activities, which come in PDF format too, have an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, are about the following people or topics:

• The Outbreak of World War 2 which began on the 1st September 1939
• VJ Day, which officially ended World War 2 on the 2nd September 1945
• The Treaty of Paris which brought to an end the American Revolutionary War on the 3rd September 1783
• Mother Teresa, who died on the 5th September 1997
• Ruby Bridges, who was born on the 8th September 1954
• The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks, which took place on the 11th September 2001
• Roald Dahl, who was born on the 13th September 1916
• Theodore Roosevelt, who became president on the 14th September 1901
• Augustus Caesar, who was born on the 23rd September 63 BC
• Serena Williams, who was born on the 26th September 1981
• Mahatma Gandhi, who was born on the 2nd October 1869
• Christopher Columbus, who first landed in the Americas on the 12th October 1492
• William the Conqueror, who won the Battle of Hastings to become king of England on the 14th October 1066
• Walt Disney, who founded the Walt Disney Company on the 16th October 1923
• The Great Depression, which began with the stock market crash on 'Black Thursday' on the 24th October 1929
• The famous artist, Pablo Picasso, who was born on the 25th October 1881
• The Microsoft founder and multi-billionaire, Bill Gates, who was born on the 28th October 1955
• The Italian dictator, Benito Mussolini, who came to power on the 29th October 1922
• Muhammed Ali, who defeated George Foreman in the Rumble in the Jungle on the 30th October 1974
• The World War 2 key events of Dunkirk & the Battle of Britain, which ended on the 31st October 1940
• Abraham Lincoln, who was elected as president on the 6th November 1860.
• The famous scientist, Marie Curie, who was born on the 7th November 1867.
• The Japanese Emperor, Hirohito, who was crowned as Emperor on the 10th November 1928.
• The end of World War 1, which ended on the 11th November 1918, and the Treaty of Versailles that followed.
• The famous French artist, Claude Monet, who was born on the 14th November 1840.
• The English monarch, Elizabeth I, who became queen at the age of just 25, on the 17th November 1558.
• American president, John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated on the 22nd November 1963.
• The settlement of the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving, which took place on the 25th November 1621.
• Egyptian pharaoh**, Tutankhamun**, whose tomb was discovered by Howard Carter on the 26th November 1922.
• The British war time prime minister, Winston Churchill, who was born on the 30th November 1874.
• Rosa Parks, who was arrested on the 1st December 1955 for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus; the event gave birth to the U.S. Civil Rights Movement.
• The Japanese attack on the U.S. naval base, Pearl Harbor, which took place on the 7th December 1941 and brought America into World War II.
• George Washington, the first American president who died at the age of sixty-seven on the 14th December 1799.
• The Boston Tea Party, which happened on the 16th December 1773 when the Sons of Liberty group destroyed a shipment of tea; this eventually led to the start of the American Revolutionary War.
• The first powered flight by the famous Wright Brothers, which took place on the 17th December 1903.
• Vincent van Gogh, the famous Dutch artist, who cut off his left year whilst in a rage on the 23rd December 1888.
• Santa Claus, who does his yearly present deliveries all around the world on the 24th December.
• The Charles Dickens' character, Ebenezer Scrooge, who was visited by three ghosts on the 24th December 1825.
• Isaac Newton, the famous English scientist, who was born on the 25th December 1642.
• The Battle of Trenton, which took place during the American Revolutionary War on the 25th December 1776.

The NO PREP informational text activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resources, which also come in PDF format, allow students to learn key facts about the famous people or topics whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in each of the forty activities:

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• A PDF Printable Activity

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Time allowance to complete each activity:

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40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)

Time allowance to assess:

A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.

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A Google Forms reading comprehension bundle with six individual activities about key events or key figures from Ancient India. The activities, which come in PDF format too, have an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, are about the following people or topics:

• An Overview of Ancient India
• The Indus Valley Civilization
• Siddhartha Gautama & the Birth of Buddhism
• The Birth of Hinduism
• Ashoka the Great
• The Taj Mahal

The NO PREP informational text activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resources, which also come in PDF format, allow students to learn key facts about ancient history whilst working on their comprehension skills.

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• A PDF Printable Activity

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• Guided reading sessions
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Time allowance to complete each activity:

5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.

40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)

Time allowance to assess:

A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.

Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)

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• World History Resources

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A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, and the birth of Buddhism in Ancient India. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about Ancient India whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this resource:

• A Google Forms Close Reading Activity
• A PDF Printable Activity with crossword puzzle & wordsearch

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This resource is great for:

• Distance learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans

This activity is an online resource, that uses Google Forms, and is linked to your Google Drive. It can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and is easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.

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Time allowance to complete:

5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.

40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)

Time allowance to assess:

A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.

Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)

Other similar or relevant resources:

• Distance Learning Resources
• Ancient Egypt Resources

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A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the famous Roman general, Mark Antony. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this resource:

• A Google Forms Activity
• A PDF Printable Activity with crossword puzzle & wordsearch

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• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans

This activity is an online resource, that uses Google Forms, and is linked to your Google Drive. It can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and is easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.

This activity is part of our Ancient Rome Close Reading Digital & Print Bundle. The bundle comes with eight individual activities about Ancient Rome, Julius Caesar, Augustus, Constantine, Hannibal, Spartacus, Mark Antony, and Cleopatra.

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Time allowance to complete:

5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.

40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)

Time allowance to assess:

A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.

Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)

Other similar or relevant resources:

• Distance Learning Resources
• Ancient Rome Resources

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This resource is a fifth grade and sixth grade informational text writing unit about Ancient Rome. The unit focuses on key facts about the civilisation, and has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

The Google Slides activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in 5th grade or 6th grade learning about World History or Ancient History.

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The first lesson is interactive and involves students reading facts, and then sorting and ordering these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the children need to use these facts to type four paragraphs and write an introduction. In the final lesson students need to check their draft paragraphs before typing up their work on to the template provided.

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This activity is an online resource, that uses Google Slides, and is linked to your Google Drive. It can be completed by students online using tablets or computers. If you are unsure how to allow the students to have their own individual copy take a look at the instructional video below:

Google Classroom - How to make a copy for each student - Assignment

The resource also comes in a PDF format, which can be printed.

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A Google Slides biography writing unit about the emperor of Ancient Rome, and nephew to Julius Caesar, Augustus (also known as Octavius or Octavian). The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.

Included in the Google Slides Activity:

• Four fact sheets & blank sheets for students to copy and paste key facts
• 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

Included in the 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 and wordsearch to consolidate learning

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• Assessment practice

• Emergency sub plans

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The first lesson is interactive and involves students reading facts, and then sorting and ordering these facts into paragraphs by copying and pasting. In the second lesson the children need sort the facts in order before typing four draft paragraphs. Then, in the third lesson they need to choose the most important facts and include these in an introduction; after this they need to answer several questions before typing up their conclusion. In the final lesson your class will need to check their draft paragraphs before typing up their work on to the template provided.

This activity is an online resource, that uses Google Slides, and is linked to your Google Drive. It can be completed by students online using tablets or computers. If you are unsure how to allow the students to have their own individual copy take a look at the instructional video below:

Google Classroom - How to make a copy for each student - Assignment

The resource also comes in a PDF format, which can be printed.

Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)

If you would like to add another online lesson, download the Augustus Close Reading Activity | Digital & Print*. This would give the students more background knowledge before they start writing the biography. It comes in Google Forms and PDF formats for distance learning, or for printing.*

Other similar or relevant resources:

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A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the famous nemesis to the Roman Empire, Hannibal. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.

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• Independent work
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• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans

This activity is an online resource, that uses Google Forms, and is linked to your Google Drive. It can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and is easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.

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Time allowance to complete:

5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.

40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)

Time allowance to assess:

A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.

Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)

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• Ancient Rome Resources
• World History Resources

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A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the infamous Roman Emperor, Augustus (previously named Octavius). The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous Roman Emperor whilst working on their comprehension skills.

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• A PDF Printable Activity with crossword puzzle & wordsearch

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This resource is great for:

• Distance learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans

This activity is an online resource, that uses Google Forms, and is linked to your Google Drive. It can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and is easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.

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Time allowance to complete:

5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.

40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)

Time allowance to assess:

A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.

Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)

Other similar or relevant resources:

• Ancient Rome Resources
• World History Resources

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A Google Slides biography writing unit about the legendary general and leader of Ancient Rome, Julius Caesar. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.

Included in the Google Slides Activity:

• Four fact sheets & blank sheets for students to copy and paste key facts
• 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

Included in the 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 and wordsearch to consolidate learning

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This activity is an online resource, that uses Google Slides, and is linked to your Google Drive. It can be completed by students online using tablets or computers. If you are unsure how to allow the students to have their own individual copy take a look at the instructional video below:

Google Classroom - How to make a copy for each student - Assignment

The resource also comes in a PDF format, which can be printed.

Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)

If you would like to add another online lesson, download the Julius Caesar Close Reading Activity for just $1.50. This would give the students more background knowledge before they start writing the biography. It comes in Google Forms and PDF formats for distance learning, or for printing.

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A Google Forms close reading activity, or informational text, with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the famous ruler of Ancient Rome, Julius Caesar. The NO PREP activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous Roman leader whilst working on their comprehension skills.

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• A PDF Printable Activity with crossword puzzle & wordsearch

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This resource is great for:

• Distance learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans

This activity is an online resource, that uses Google Forms, and is linked to your Google Drive. It can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and is easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.

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Time allowance to complete:

5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.

40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)

Time allowance to assess:

A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.

Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)

Other similar or relevant resources:

• Ancient Rome Resources
• World History Resources

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A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about Ancient Rome. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the ancient civilization whilst working on their comprehension skills.

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• A Google Forms Activity
• A PDF Printable Activity with crossword puzzle & wordsearch

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This resource is great for:

• Distance learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans

This activity is an online resource, that uses Google Forms, and is linked to your Google Drive. It can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and is easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.

This activity is part of our Ancient Rome Close Reading Activity Digital & Print Bundle. The bundle comes with eight individual activities about Ancient Rome, Julius Caesar, Augustus, Constantine, Hannibal, Spartacus, Mark Antony, and Cleopatra.

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Time allowance to complete:

5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.

40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)

Time allowance to assess:

A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.

Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)

Other similar or relevant resources:

• Ancient Rome Resources
• World History Resources

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A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the famous Emperor of Ancient Rome, Constantine the Great. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.

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• A PDF Printable Activity with crossword puzzle & wordsearch

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This resource is great for:

• Distance learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans

This activity is an online resource, that uses Google Forms, and is linked to your Google Drive. It can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and is easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.

This activity is part of our Ancient Rome Close Reading Digital & Print Bundle. The bundle comes with eight individual activities about Ancient Rome, Julius Caesar, Augustus, Constantine, Hannibal, Spartacus, Mark Antony, and Cleopatra.

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Time allowance to complete:

5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.

40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)

Time allowance to assess:

A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.

Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)

Other similar or relevant resources:

• Ancient Rome Resources
• World History Resources

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A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the famous nemesis to the Roman Empire and former gladiator, Spartacus. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about Spartacus whilst working on their comprehension skills.

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• A Google Forms Activity
• A PDF Printable Activity with crossword puzzle & wordsearch

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This resource is great for:

• Distance learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans

This activity is an online resource, that uses Google Forms, and is linked to your Google Drive. It can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and is easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.

This activity is part of our Ancient Rome Close Reading Digital & Print Bundle. The bundle comes with eight individual activities about Ancient Rome, Julius Caesar, Augustus, Constantine, Hannibal, Spartacus, Mark Antony, and Cleopatra.

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Time allowance to complete:

5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.

40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)

Time allowance to assess:

A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.

Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)

Other similar or relevant resources:

• Distance Learning Resources
• Ancient Rome Resources

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