Embark on a Visual Voyage Through Ancient Greece!

Bring the glory of ancient Greece to life for your students! This engaging reading comprehension worksheet takes them on a captivating journey through the artistic legacy of this remarkable civilization.

Visualize the wonders of ancient Greece:

• Vivid descriptions: Immerse students in the world of Greek art with detailed explanations of sculptures, paintings, architecture, and artifacts.
• Primary source analysis: A historical excerpt from Pausanias' "Description of Greece" encourages students to delve deeper into the significance of real monuments.
• Assessment that sticks: Multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions reinforce learning and assess understanding.
• Answer key included: Save valuable time with a comprehensive answer key for effortless grading.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will be able to identify the major art forms of ancient Greece (sculpture, painting, architecture).
• Students will be able to describe the characteristics of Greek sculpture.
• Students will be able to explain the significance of Greek art in ancient Greek society.
• Students will be able to analyze the artistic styles and techniques used in Greek art.
• Students will be able to evaluate the impact of Greek art on Western civilization.

Common Core Standards Addressed:

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.1 Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.8.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.2 Determine the central ideas or author's purpose of a primary source document.

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