Ancient History Mega Bundles 1 & 2 | 3rd & 4th Grade | 160 hours of Activities

by Creative Primary Literacy

A mega bundle of reading, writing and research activities about Ancient Rome, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient India, Ancient China, Ancient Persia and the Ancient Hebrews. In total there are 160+ hours of NO PREP activities perfect for Social Studies or ELA.

The third grade or fourth grade bundle contains:

  • Eight timeline, research and sorting activities
  • Thirty-three close reading activities
  • Seventeen biography writing units
  • Seven discussion based writing activities
  • Eight informational text writing units

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Firstly, there are thirty-three close reading activities about:

  • Ancient Rome
  • Augustus
  • Julius Caesar
  • Mark Antony
  • Constantine
  • Spartacus
  • Hannibal
  • Cleopatra
  • Tutankhamun
  • Ancient Egypt
  • Ramesses III
  • Thutmose II
  • Ancient Greece
  • Socrates
  • Aristotle
  • Aesop
  • Homer
  • Alexander the Great
  • Ancient Mesopotamia
  • Advancements of Mesopotamia
  • Hammurabi's Code
  • Epic of Gilgamesh
  • Sargon the Great
  • An Overview of Ancient China
  • Confucius
  • The First Emperor & the Qin Dynasty
  • The Terracotta Army
  • The Great Wall of China
  • The Silk Road
  • 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
  • An Overview of Ancient Persia
  • Key Advancements of Ancient Persia
  • Cyrus the Great
  • Darius the Great
  • King Xerxes I
  • An Overview of the Ancient Hebrews
  • Abraham & the Birth of Judaism
  • Moses & the Exodus Story
  • King David & King Solomon
  • Jesus of Nazareth

Secondly, there are eight Timeline, Research and Sorting Activities. These are perfect for introducing students to some of the key events from the time periods and are about:

  • Ancient Rome
  • Ancient Greece
  • Ancient Egypt
  • Ancient Mesopotamia
  • Ancient China
  • Ancient Rome
  • Ancient Persia
  • Ancient Hebrews

There is also eight Informational Text Writing Activities. These activities focus on key facts about the eras, and have been split into three separate lessons. Again they are about the following key civilizations:

  • Ancient Rome
  • Ancient Greece
  • Ancient Egypt
  • Ancient Mesopotamia
  • Ancient China
  • Ancient Rome
  • Ancient Persia
  • Ancient Hebrews

Also included are seven Discussion Based Writing Distance Learning Units. These units, which have been split into four separate lessons, focus on:

  • The greatest leader of Ancient Egypt
  • The greatest leader of Ancient Rome
  • The most influential person of Ancient Greece
  • The greatest leader of Ancient Persia
  • The most influential person of the Ancient Hebrew
  • The most influential person of India
  • The greatest development of Ancient China

And finally there are seventeen Biography Writing Units. These units have been split into four separate lessons and focus on the following key figures:

  • Julius Caesar
  • Augustus
  • Cleopatra
  • Tutankhamun
  • Socrates
  • Alexander the Great
  • Spartacus
  • Hannibal
  • Aristotle
  • Constantine
  • Confucius
  • The First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty
  • Siddhartha Gautama & the Birth of Buddhism
  • Ashoka the Great
  • Cyrus the Great
  • Darius the Great
  • Abraham & the Birth of Judaism
  • Moses & the Exodus Story

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This resource bundle is great for:

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  • Homework
  • Guided reading sessions
  • Assessment practice
  • Reading interventions
  • Creative Writing
  • Emergency sub plans

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  • Ancient Mesopotamia Resources
  • Ancient Egypt Resources
  • Ancient Rome Resources
  • Ancient Greece Resources

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Cleopatra Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A four-lesson biography project about the life of famous Egyptian Ruler, Cleopatra. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.

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 and wordsearch activity to consolidate learning

If you would like to add another lesson, download the Cleopatra Close Reading Activity. This would give the students more background knowledge before they start writing the biography.

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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 can be completed on tablets or computers check out the Cleopatra Biography Writing Unit | Digital & Print.

Other similar or relevant resources:

  • Distance Learning Resources
  • Ancient Egypt Resources

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Ancient Mesopotamia Timeline Display Research and Sorting Activity

By Creative Primary Literacy

A great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to the some of the key events and people of Ancient Mesopotamia including the Akkadian Empire, Babylonian Empire, Assyrian Empire and Persian Empire. There are 38 posters or task cards that include many of the key events from the beginning of the first settlements, the Epic of Gilgamesh, Hammurabi's Code and the conquering of the region by Alexander the Great.

The posters look great as a display in the classroom and the cards are a brilliant introduction to Ancient Mesopotamia. The displays and cards come both with dates and without dates, so the students can research the dates online before sorting the timeline. The cards look even better when laminated.

Included in this resource:

  • 38 Full Page Posters with dates for display
  • 38 Full Page Posters without dates
  • 38 Task Cards with dates for a sorting activity
  • 38 Task Cards without dates for a research and sorting activity

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  • World History Resources

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Ancient Rome Timeline Display Research and Sorting Activity

By Creative Primary Literacy

A great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events of Ancient Rome. There are 25 posters or cards that include many of the key events and periods from the founding of Rome to the end of the empire.

The posters look great as a display in the classroom and the cards are a brilliant introduction to Ancient Rome. The displays and cards come both with dates and without dates, so the students can research the dates online before sorting the timeline.

Included in each timeline activity:

  • 25 Full Page Posters with dates for display
  • 25 Full Page Posters without dates
  • 25 Task Cards with dates for a sorting activity
  • 25 Task Cards without dates for a research and sorting activity

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This resource is great for:

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  • Homework
  • Group work
  • Research projects
  • Reading comprehension
  • Emergency sub plans

For a digital version of this resource that students can complete on tablets and computers download my Ancient Rome Digital Timeline Research and Sorting Activity. Perfect for Distance Learning!

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Ancient Persia Timeline Display Research and Sorting Activity

By Creative Primary Literacy

A great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to the some of the key events, legends and famous figures of Ancient Persia. There are 29 posters or task cards that include many of the key events including the founding of the empire under Cyrus the Great, the wars against Greece under Darius I, and the ending of the empire by the forces of Alexander the Great.

The posters look great as a display in the classroom and the cards are a brilliant introduction to Ancient Persia. The displays and cards come both with dates and without dates, so the students can research the dates online before sorting the timeline. The cards look even better when laminated.

Included in this resource:

  • 29 Full Page Posters with dates for display
  • 29 Full Page Posters without dates
  • 29 Task Cards with dates for a sorting activity
  • 29 Task Cards without dates for a research and sorting activity

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Ancient China Close Reading Comprehension Book | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A book with six close reading passages focused on the key events, developments and people of Ancient China. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about ancient history whilst developing their comprehension skills.

The book includes six individual activities on:

  • An Overview of Ancient China
  • Confucius
  • The First Emperor & the Qin Dynasty
  • The Terracotta Army
  • The Great Wall of China
  • The Silk Road

Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch activity.

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Included in this PDF printable resource:

  • Six informational texts
  • Each with a comprehension activity with ten questions
  • Each with grammar questions about the text
  • Each with an extension writing activity
  • Answer sheets for self-assessment or teacher use
  • Each has a crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
  • Ready-made Easel Activities perfect for distance learning

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

The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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Time allowance for each activity:

5 minutes - read through the text individually.

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

15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.

Other similar or relevant resources:

  • Distance Learning Resources
  • Ancient China Resources
  • Ancient Egypt Resources

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Ancient Rome's Greatest Leader Opinion Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

This is a discussion based writing unit about who was the greatest leader from Ancient Rome - Julius Caesar, Augustus or Constantine. Great for class work, distance learning and home schooling. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

  • Three informational texts about the individual leaders
  • A fact sheet to record key facts about the famous leaders
  • Two prompt sheets for students to write an introduction and a conclusion
  • A template for students to write up their draft and neat texts
  • A ready-made Easel activity perfect for distance learning

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  • In class learning
  • Independent work
  • Homework
  • Creative writing sessions
  • Assessment practice
  • Emergency sub plans

The first lesson involves students retrieving facts from informational texts about the three famous leaders, and writing these onto the included fact sheet. In the second lesson students need to use these facts to write three to four paragraphs about the individual leaders. In the third lesson students need to use prompt sheets to write up an introduction and a conclusion. In the final lesson your class will need to check their draft paragraphs for mistakes before writing up their work on a neat copy using the template provided.

For a digital version of this resource that students can complete on tablets, phones and computers download the Greatest Roman Leader Opinion Writing Unit | Digital & Print**.**

NO PREP is needed!

Good luck, I hope you get some great results!

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  • Ancient Egypt Resources
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  • Ancient Greece Resources
  • Distance Learning Resources

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Ancient India Timeline Display Research and Sorting Activity

By Creative Primary Literacy

A great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to the some of the key events and people of Ancient India. There are 30 posters or task cards that include many of the key events including the rise of the first villages in the Indus Valley, the birth of Buddhism, the key empires and periods, and the invasions of Greece, the Mongols and Persia.

The posters look great as a display in the classroom and the cards are a brilliant introduction to Ancient India. The displays and cards come both with dates and without dates, so the students can research the dates online before sorting the timeline. The cards look even better when laminated.

Included in this resource:

  • 30 Full Page Posters with dates for display
  • 30 Full Page Posters without dates
  • 30 Task Cards with dates for a sorting activity
  • 30 Task Cards without dates for a research and sorting activity

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Ancient Hebrews Timeline Display Research and Sorting Activity

By Creative Primary Literacy

A great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to the some of the key events, legends and famous figures of the Ancient Hebrews. There are 38 posters or task cards that include many of the key events including the settling of Abraham in the area, Moses leading the Hebrews out of Egypt, the region being conquered by Persia, Egypt and Rome, and finally Israel becoming an independent nation in 1948.

The posters look great as a display in the classroom and the cards are a brilliant introduction to the Ancient Hebrews. The displays and cards come both with dates and without dates, so the students can research the dates online before sorting the timeline. The cards look even better when laminated.

Included in this resource:

  • 38 Full Page Posters with dates for display
  • 38 Full Page Posters without dates
  • 38 Task Cards with dates for a sorting activity
  • 38 Task Cards without dates for a research and sorting activity

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Qin Shi Huang Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A biography writing unit about Ancient China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

  • Three 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 activity

If you would like to add another lesson, download the Qin Shi Huang Close Reading Activity*.** This would give the students more background knowledge before they start writing the biography.*

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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.

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  • Ancient Egypt Resources
  • Ancient Rome Resources
  • Ancient Greece Resources

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Ancient Egypt Informational Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

An informational writing unit about Ancient Egypt. The unit focuses on key facts about the history of the ancient civilization that dated from 3100 BC until the Roman invasion of Cleopatra's forces in 30 BC. The unit has been split into three separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade and fourth grade.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

  • Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs
  • Writing templates for the draft paragraphs
  • A prompt sheet for students to write their introduction
  • A template for students to write up their neat informational text
  • A crossword puzzle and wordsearch to consolidate learning

If you would like to add another lesson, download the 3rd & 4th Grade Ancient Egypt Reading Comprehension Activity. This would give the students more background knowledge before they start writing.

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This resource is great for:

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  • Independent work
  • Homework
  • Creative writing sessions
  • Assessment practice
  • Emergency sub plans

The first lesson is interactive and involves them cutting out facts, and then sorting these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the children need to use these facts to write four paragraphs. Then, in the final lesson your class will need to use the format provided to write an introduction for the text before checking their draft paragraphs for mistakes and writing up their work into a neat copy on the template provided.

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  • Ancient Egypt Resources
  • Ancient Rome Resources
  • Ancient Greece Resources

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Tutankhamun Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A four-lesson biography project about the life and legacy of the young Egyptian pharaoh, Tutankhamun. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.

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 and wordsearch activity to consolidate learning

If you would like to add another lesson, download the Tutankhamun Reading Comprehension Activity. This would give the students more background knowledge before they start writing the biography.

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  • Independent work
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  • 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 can be completed on tablets and computers check out my Tutankhamun 3rd Grade & 4th Grade Biography | Digital & Print.

Other similar or relevant resources:

  • Distance Learning Resources
  • Ancient Egypt Resources

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Ancient Greece Informational Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

An informational writing unit about Ancient Greece. The unit focuses on key facts about the history of the ancient civilization that dated from the 8th Century BC, until its downfall by the Roman Republic in 142 AD. The unit has been split into three separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade and fourth 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
  • A prompt sheet for students to write their introduction
  • A template for students to write up their neat informational text
  • A crossword & wordsearch to consolidate learning

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This resource is great for:

  • In class learning
  • Independent work
  • Homework
  • Creative writing sessions
  • Assessment practice
  • Emergency sub plans

The first lesson is interactive and involves them cutting out facts, and then sorting these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the children need to use these facts to write four paragraphs. Then, in the final lesson your class will need to use the format provided to write an introduction for the text before checking their draft paragraphs for mistakes and writing up their work into a neat copy on the template provided.

If you would like to add another lesson, download the 3rd & 4th Grade Ancient Greece Reading Comprehension Activity. This would give the students more background knowledge before they start writing.

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For a digital version of this resource that can be completed on tablets, computers or phones check out my Ancient Greece Informational Writing Unit | Digital & Print.

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  • Ancient Egypt Resources
  • Ancient Rome Resources
  • Ancient Greece Resources

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Ancient Greece Close Reading Comprehension Book | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A book with six close reading passages focused on key events and people of Ancient Greece. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about ancient history whilst developing their comprehension skills.

The book includes six individual activities on:

  • An Overview of Ancient Greece
  • Alexander the Great
  • Socrates
  • Aesop
  • Homer
  • Aristotle

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Included in this PDF printable resource:

  • Six informational texts
  • Each with a comprehension activity with ten questions
  • Each with grammar questions about the text
  • Each with an extension writing activity
  • Answer sheets for self-assessment or teacher use
  • Each with a crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity
  • Ready-made Easel Activities perfect for distance learning

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This resource is great for:

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

The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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Time allowance for each activity:

5 minutes - read through the text individually.

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

15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.

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  • Ancient Egypt Resources
  • Ancient Rome Resources
  • Ancient Greece Resources

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Aristotle Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A biography writing unit about the famous philosopher from Ancient Greece and tutor to Alexander the Great, Aristotle. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

  • Three 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 activity

If you would like to add another lesson, download the Aristotle Close Reading Activity. This would give the students more background knowledge before they start writing the biography.

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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.

Other similar or relevant resources:

  • U.S. History Resources
  • Ancient Greece Resources
  • Distance Learning Resources

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Ancient Hebrews Close Reading Comprehension Book | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A book with five close reading passages focused on the key events and people of the Ancient Hebrews or Israelites. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about ancient history whilst developing their comprehension skills.

The book includes five individual activities on:

  • An Overview of the Ancient Hebrews
  • Abraham & the Birth of Judaism
  • Moses & the Exodus Story
  • King David & King Solomon
  • Jesus of Nazareth

Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch.

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Included in this PDF printable book:

  • Five informational texts
  • Each with a comprehension activity with ten questions
  • Each with grammar questions about the text
  • Each with an extension writing activity
  • Answer sheets for self-assessment or teacher use
  • Each has a crossword puzzle & wordsearch to consolidate learning
  • Ready-made Easel Activities perfect for distance learning

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This resource is great for:

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

The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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Time allowance for each activity:

5 minutes - read through the text individually.

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

15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.

Other similar or relevant resources:

  • Distance Learning Resources
  • World History Resources

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Abraham Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A biography writing unit about Abraham from the Book of Genesis and the founding of Judaism. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

  • Three 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 activity

If you would like to add another lesson, download the Abraham & the Birth of Judaism Close Reading Activity*.** This would give the students more background knowledge before they start writing the biography.*

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This resource is great for:

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  • 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.

Other similar or relevant resources:

  • Ancient Mesopotamia Resources
  • Ancient Egypt Resources
  • Ancient Rome Resources
  • Ancient Greece Resources

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Moses Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A biography writing unit about Moses and the story of the Exodus. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

  • Three 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 activity

If you would like to add another lesson, download the Moses & Exodus Story Close Reading Activity*.** This would give the students more background knowledge before they start writing the biography.*

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This resource is great for:

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  • 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.

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  • Ancient Egypt Resources
  • Ancient Rome Resources
  • Ancient Greece Resources

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Ancient India Close Reading Comprehension Book | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A book with six close reading passages focused on the key events and people of Ancient India. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about ancient history whilst developing their comprehension skills.

The bundle includes six individual activities on:

  • 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

Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch.

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Included in this PDF printable book:

  • Six informational texts
  • Each with a comprehension activity with ten questions
  • Each with grammar questions about the text
  • Each with an extension writing activity
  • Answer sheets for self-assessment or teacher use
  • Each has a crossword puzzle & wordsearch to consolidate learning
  • Ready-made Easel Activities perfect for distance learning

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This resource is great for:

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

The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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Time allowance for each activity:

5 minutes - read through the text individually.

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

15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.

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  • Distance Learning Resources
  • World History Resources

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Siddhartha Gautama Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A biography writing unit about the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, and the birth of Buddhism in Ancient India. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

  • Three 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 activity

If you would like to add another lesson, download the Siddhartha Gautama & the Birth of Buddhism Close Reading Activity*.** This would give the students more background knowledge before they start writing the biography.*

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This resource is great for:

  • 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.

Other similar or relevant resources:

  • Ancient Mesopotamia Resources
  • Ancient Egypt Resources
  • Ancient Rome Resources
  • Ancient Greece Resources

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Ancient Persia Close Reading Comprehension Book | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A book with five close reading passages focused on the key events and people of Ancient Persia. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about ancient history whilst developing their comprehension skills.

The book includes five individual activities on:

  • An Overview of Ancient Persia
  • Key Advancements of Ancient Persia
  • Cyrus the Great
  • Darius the Great
  • King Xerxes I

Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch.

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Included in this PDF printable book:

  • Five informational texts
  • Each with a comprehension activity with ten questions
  • Each with grammar questions about the text
  • Each with an extension writing activity
  • Answer sheets for self-assessment or teacher use
  • Each has a crossword puzzle & wordsearch to consolidate learning
  • Ready-made Easel Activities perfect for distance learning

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This resource is great for:

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

The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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Time allowance for each activity:

5 minutes - read through the text individually.

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

15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.

Other similar or relevant resources:

  • Distance Learning Resources
  • World History Resources

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