16 Ancient World History Review Lessons: Close Read Activities, Differentiated

This bundle contains 16 no-prep lessons, one for each unit in early history from Prehistory through the French Revolution. Each is designed as an overview for each topic, perfect for an introduction or a review lesson -- or stand-alone if time is short. Students engage in various activities that encourage close reading and checks for understanding. It also includes a little fun!

Each lesson contains:

1. A 2-page, approximately 650-word reading passage (print-friendly in black and white)
2. A modified version of the reading with bolded annotations to guide struggling readers
3. A 2-page activity worksheet with vocabulary, picture analysis and a puzzle
4. Link to a Google version of the reading and activity
5. An answer key when applicable

There is a suggested short video you can use at the beginning of the lesson to serve your visual learners.

How nice would it be to know you have a complete lesson for every new unit?!

Each lesson is approximately 50 minutes in duration and is designed for grades 7 through 9.

Some activities include color coding various parts of the reading, gamified assignments such as tic-tac-toe and connect4, quotation analysis, political cartoons, terminology, finding evidence and so much more!

➠PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE PREVIEW. It is a sample lesson and will give you an idea of how the others are laid out.

The topics covered are:

- Prehistoric times

- Mesopotamia

- Ancient Egypt

- Ancient China

- Ancient India

- Ancient Rome

- Ancient Greece

- Medieval Times

- Renaissance

- Kingdoms of Africa

- Mesoamerican Civilizations

- Golden Age of Islam

- Scientific Revolution

- Protestant Reformation

- Enlightenment

- French Revolution

Frequently asked questions:
How do I know exactly what I'm getting?
My previews show you everything that's in the lesson in detail. Check it out:)
What is and is not editable?
The student handouts are PDFs and not editable. The digital version of the student handouts are also not editable (other than adding a textbox over existing text)
Who is this resource NOT appropriate for?
This lesson is probably too difficult for elementary students and may be too easy for AP level 10th-12th graders.
Why should I invest my hard-earned money on this resource?
By purchasing this resource you are getting a lesson that would take many hours to create. It requires absolutely no preparation and you can use it again and again.
What if I have other questions?
Feel free to ask ANY questions you may have either down below on this page or email me at teachandthrive@gmail.com

You can get tips, tricks and free resources on my blog at teachnthrive.com

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The topics covered are:

- Prehistoric times

- Mesopotamia

- Ancient Egypt

- Ancient China

- Ancient India

- Ancient Rome

- Ancient Greece

- Medieval Times

- Renaissance

- Kingdoms of Africa

- Mesoamerican Civilizations

- Golden Age of Islam

- Scientific Revolution

- Protestant Reformation

- Enlightenment

- French Revolution

Frequently asked questions:
How do I know exactly what I'm getting?
My previews show you everything that's in the lesson in detail. Check it out:)
What is and is not editable?
The student handouts are PDFs and not editable. The digital version of the student handouts are also not editable (other than adding a textbox over existing text)
Who is this resource NOT appropriate for?
This lesson is probably too difficult for elementary students and may be too easy for AP level 10th-12th graders.
Why should I invest my hard-earned money on this resource?
By purchasing this resource you are getting a lesson that would take many hours to create. It requires absolutely no preparation and you can use it again and again.
What if I have other questions?
Feel free to ask ANY questions you may have either down below on this page or email me at teachandthrive@gmail.com

You can get tips, tricks and free resources on my blog at teachnthrive.com

Take the ACHE out of teACHEr -- invest a few dollars to save a few hours.
-If you like the quality of my work please follow me to be alerted to new products and sales.
-Don’t forget to leave reviews on products you buy -- it PAYS YOU in TpT credits! Simply go to “my purchases” and click on “provide feedback”