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Four reading books with forty reading comprehension passages focused on key events and figures from September, October, November and December from throughout history. Each of the 40 activities 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 Year 5 or Year 6. The four books contain the following activities: 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. 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Four reading comprehension books with forty reading comprehension passages focused on key events and figures from January, February, March and April from throughout history. Each of the 40 activities 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 Year 3 or Year 4. The four books contain the following activities: The famous English scientist, Stephen Hawking, who was born on the 8th January 1942. The famous pilot, Amelia Earhart, who became the first female to fly across the Atlantic solo on the 11th January 1935. The famous founding father of the United States, Benjamin Franklin, who was born on the 17th January 1706. The famous Roman general and friend of Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, who was born on the 14th January 83 BC. The American civil rights activist, Martin Luther King, who was born on the 15th January 1929. The famous English author of Winnie the Pooh, A.A. Milne, who was born on the 18th January 1882. The Gold Rush that started in California on the 24th January 1848, as people came from all around the world in search of wealth. The famous American abstract artist, Jackson Pollock, who was born on the 28th January 1912. The Shakespeare play, Romeo and Juliet, which was first performed on the 29th January 1595 The famous baseball player, Jackie Robinson, who was born on the 31st January 1919. The American baseball star, Babe Ruth, who was born on the 6th February 1895. The South African civil rights activist and former president, Nelson Mandela, who was freed on the 11th February 1990. The infamous English king, Henry VIII, who was born on the 11th February 1531. The famous English evolutionist, Charles Darwin, who was born on the 12th February 1809. The famous Italian astrologist, Galileo, who was born on the 15th February 1564. The Cuban leader, Fidel Castro, who became the Premier of Cuba on the 16th February 1959. The American basketball star, Michael Jordan, who was born on the 17th February 1963. The famous Dutch artist, Rembrandt, who was born on the 22nd February 1778. The founder of Apple and Pixar, Steve Jobs, who was born on the 24th February 1955. The infamous Roman Emperor, Constantine the Great, who was born on the 27th February 272 AD. The third American president, Thomas Jefferson, who was the first president inaugurated in Washington D.C. on the 4th March 1895. The famous Italian Renaissance painter, Michelangelo, who was born in Caprese on the 6th March 1475. The Coronavirus Pandemic, which forced many countries around the world into strict lockdowns for months from the 11th to the 14th March 2000. The famous German-born scientist, Albert Einstein, who was born in Ulm on the 14th March 1809. The famous American Olympic gymnast, Simone Biles, who was born in Columbus on the 14th March 1997. The famous American basketball star, Steph Curry, who was born in Ohio on the 14th March 1988. The famous Roman leader, Julius Caesar, who was killed by his senators in Rome on the 15th March 44 BC. The famous Saint Patrick’s Day Irish holiday which is celebrated each year on the 17th March. The famous expedition leaders, Lewis & Clark, who began their return journey to St Louis on the 23rd March 1806. The famous Olympian, Jesse Owens, who was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously by George Bush on the 18th March 1990. The Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, where construction began on the famous wonder on the 4th April 1922. King Richard the Lionheart of England, who died on the 6th April 1199 after being hit with a crossbow whilst on siege. The United States Entering World War I, which happened on the 6th April 1917. The American Civil War, which began on the 12th April 1865, when the Confederacy attacked Fort Sumter. The war-time president, Franklin Roosevelt, who died on the 12th April 1945, just months before the end of World War II The Titanic, which sank on its maiden voyage en-route to New York on the 14th April 1912. Leonardo da Vinci, the famous Italian Renaissance artist who was born on the 15th April 1452. The American Revolutionary War, which began on the 19th April 1775. The longest serving British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, who was born on the 21st April 1926. 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Four reading comprehension books with forty reading comprehension passages focused on key events and figures from January, February, March and April from throughout history. Each of the 40 activities 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 Year 5 or Year 6. The four books contain the following activities: The famous English scientist, Stephen Hawking, who was born on the 8th January 1942. The famous pilot, Amelia Earhart, who became the first female to fly across the Atlantic solo on the 11th January 1935. The famous founding father of the United States, Benjamin Franklin, who was born on the 17th January 1706. The famous Roman general and friend of Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, who was born on the 14th January 83 BC. The American civil rights activist, Martin Luther King, who was born on the 15th January 1929. The famous English author of Winnie the Pooh, A.A. Milne, who was born on the 18th January 1882. The Gold Rush that started in California on the 24th January 1848, as people came from all around the world in search of wealth. The famous American abstract artist, Jackson Pollock, who was born on the 28th January 1912. The Shakespeare play, Romeo and Juliet, which was first performed on the 29th January 1595 The famous baseball player, Jackie Robinson, who was born on the 31st January 1919. The American baseball star, Babe Ruth, who was born on the 6th February 1895. The South African civil rights activist and former president, Nelson Mandela, who was freed on the 11th February 1990. The infamous English king, Henry VIII, who was born on the 11th February 1531. The famous English evolutionist, Charles Darwin, who was born on the 12th February 1809. The famous Italian astrologist, Galileo, who was born on the 15th February 1564. The Cuban leader, Fidel Castro, who became the Premier of Cuba on the 16th February 1959. The American basketball star, Michael Jordan, who was born on the 17th February 1963. The famous Dutch artist, Rembrandt, who was born on the 22nd February 1778. The founder of Apple and Pixar, Steve Jobs, who was born on the 24th February 1955. The infamous Roman Emperor, Constantine the Great, who was born on the 27th February 272 AD. The third American president, Thomas Jefferson, who was the first president inaugurated in Washington D.C. on the 4th March 1895. The famous Italian Renaissance painter, Michelangelo, who was born in Caprese on the 6th March 1475. The Coronavirus Pandemic, which forced many countries around the world into strict lockdowns for months from the 11th to the 14th March 2000. The famous German-born scientist, Albert Einstein, who was born in Ulm on the 14th March 1809. The famous American Olympic gymnast, Simone Biles, who was born in Columbus on the 14th March 1997. The famous American basketball star, Steph Curry, who was born in Ohio on the 14th March 1988. The famous Roman leader, Julius Caesar, who was killed by his senators in Rome on the 15th March 44 BC. The famous Saint Patrick’s Day Irish holiday which is celebrated each year on the 17th March. The famous expedition leaders, Lewis & Clark, who began their return journey to St Louis on the 23rd March 1806. The famous Olympian, Jesse Owens, who was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously by George Bush on the 18th March 1990. The Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, where construction began on the famous wonder on the 4th April 1922. King Richard the Lionheart of England, who died on the 6th April 1199 after being hit with a crossbow whilst on siege. The United States Entering World War I, which happened on the 6th April 1917. The American Civil War, which began on the 12th April 1865, when the Confederacy attacked Fort Sumter. 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This bundle contains six reading comprehension activities that timeline the American Revolutionary War; three biography writing units about George Washington, Thomas Jefferson & George III; and three informational text writing units about the War of Independence, the Boston Tea Party and the Treaty of Paris. It contains four close reading activities and four biography writing units. 25 Lessons, or 25 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed! Firstly, there are six reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about: An Overview of the American Revolutionary War The Boston Tea Party The Siege of Boston The Battles of Trenton & Princeton The End of the War & The Treaty of Paris George Washington These activities require NO PREP and have 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. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document. Then, there are three biography writing units about George Washington, Thomas Jefferson & George III. These units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Finally there are three informational text writing units that look into the American War of Independence, the Boston Tea Party & the Treaty of Paris. These units have been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Good luck, I hope you get some great results! We specialize in play scripts, we have a William Shakespeare collection with Richard III, Macbeth and Hamlet. We also have a good selection of Christmas play scripts including Elf, The Santa Clause and A Christmas Carol. For more resources visit the Creative Primary Literacy store.

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Four reading comprehension books with forty reading comprehension passages focused on key events and figures from September, October, November and December from throughout history. Each of the 40 activities 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 Year 3 or Year 4. The four books contain the following activities: 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 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. The U.S. President Joe Biden, who was born on the 20th November 1942. American president, John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated on the 22nd November 1963. Evolutionist Charles Darwin, who publish The Origin of the Species on the 24th November 1859. 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. 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This bundle contains eight reading comprehension activities about key events from the Middle Ages and influential people from the era; a timeline display or sorting activity; three biography writing units about Charlemagne, Joan of Arc and William the Conqueror; and an opinion writing unit discussing the most influential figure from the Middle Ages. 26 Lessons, or 26 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed! ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ Firstly, there are eight reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about: Charlemagne William the Conqueror King Richard I Robin Hood Genghis Khan Joan of Arc The Renaissance The War of the Roses These activities require NO PREP and have 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, a crossword and a wordsearch for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document. Then, there are three biography writing units about Charlemagne, Joan of Arc and William the Conqueror. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Also, there is an opinion writing unit about who was the most influential figure from the Middle Ages: Charlemagne, Joan of Arc or William the Conqueror. This unit has again been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Finally, there is a Middle Ages Timeline Activity and Display. It is perfect for introducing students to the some of the key events and people of the period. There are 36 posters or task cards that include many of the key events from the end of the Western Roman Empire until the first voyages to the Americas. ⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚ For more great resources follow my store ⇉⇉ CLICK HERE

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This bundle focuses on some famous artists throughout history: Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Claude Monet, Banksy, Henri Matisse and Jackson Pollock. The bundle contains six reading comprehension activities and then six biography writing units. The activities are perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6. 30 Lessons, or 30 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed! ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ Firstly, there are six reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about: Rembrandt Michelangelo Claude Monet Banksy Henri Matisse Jackson Pollock These activities require NO PREP and have 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, crossword puzzle and wordsearch for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document. Finally, there are six biography writing units about the same six artists. These units have been split into four separate lessons each which will take students approximately an hour. Good luck, I hope you get some great results! ⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚ For more great resources check out my store ⇉⇉ CLICK HERE

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Two Black History Month bundles with sixteen reading comprehension passages. Each of the sixteen activities come with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch. The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6. The resources allow students to learn about key figures from history whilst developing their comprehension skills. This bundle contains the following activities: Martin Luther King Rosa Parks Muhammed Ali Ruby Bridges Jackie Robinson Frederick Douglass Nelson Mandela Barack Obama Amanda Gorman Jesse Owens Wilma Rudolph Kamala Harris Katherine Johnson Mae Jemison Mahatma Gandhi Pele Included in each PDF printable resource: A teacher presentation to introduce the subject An informational text A comprehension activity with ten questions Two grammar questions about the text An extension writing activity A multiple choice quiz with seven questions An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning A wordsearch puzzle ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ These resources are great for: In class learning Independent work Homework Guided reading sessions Assessment practice Reading interventions Emergency sub plans The activities require NO PREP; they each have 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 documents. ⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚ For more great resources check out my store ⇉⇉ CLICK HERE

A Black History Month bundle of twelve reading comprehension passages. Each activity comes with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch. The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in Year 3 or Year 4. The resources allow students to learn about key figures from history whilst developing their comprehension skills. This bundle contains the following activities: Martin Luther King Mahatma Gandhi Rosa Parks Ruby Bridges Nelson Mandela Barack Obama Katherine Johnson Beyonce Frederick Douglass Mae Jemison Jesse Owens Jackie Robinson Included in each PDF printable resource: A teacher presentation to introduce the subject An informational text A comprehension activity with ten questions Two grammar questions about the text An extension writing activity A multiple choice quiz with seven questions An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning A wordsearch puzzle ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ These resources are great for: In class learning Independent work Homework Guided reading sessions Assessment practice Reading interventions Emergency sub plans The activities require NO PREP; they each have 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 documents. ⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚ For more great resources check out my store ⇉⇉ CLICK HERE

This bundle contains five reading comprehensions activities about key events from Ancient Persia and influential people from the era; a timeline display or sorting activity; two biography writing units about Cyrus the Great and Darius the Great; an informational writing unit about Ancient Persia and an opinion writing unit discussing the most important figure from the period. 22 Lessons, or 22 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed! ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ Firstly, there are five reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about: An Overview of Ancient Persia Key Advancements of Ancient Persia Cyrus the Great Darius the Great King Xerxes I These activities require NO PREP and have 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, a crossword and a wordsearch for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document. Then, there are two biography writing units about Cyrus the Great and Darius the Great. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Then, there is an informational writing unit about Ancient Persia. The unit has again been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Also, there is an opinion writing unit about who was the most influential person from Ancient Persia: Cyrus, Darius or Xerxes. This unit has again been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Finally, there is an Ancient Persia Timeline Activity and Display. It is perfect for introducing students to the some of the key events and people of Ancient Persia. There are 30 posters or task cards that include many of the key events from the beginning of the first settlements. ⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚ For more great resources follow my store ⇉⇉ CLICK HERE

This bundle contains five reading comprehension activities about key events of the Ancient Hebrews and influential people from the era; a timeline display or sorting activity; two biography writing units about Moses and Abraham; an informational writing unit about the Ancient Hebrews and an opinion writing unit discussing the most influential figure from the history of the Ancient Hebrews. 23 Lessons, or 23 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed! ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ Firstly, there are five reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about: An Overview of the Ancient Hebrews Abraham & the Birth of Judaism Moses & the Exodus Story King David & King Solomon Jesus of Nazareth These activities require NO PREP and have 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, a crossword and a wordsearch for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document. Then, there are two biography writing units about Moses and Abraham. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Then, there is an informational writing unit about the Ancient Hebrews. The unit has again been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Also, there is an opinion writing unit about who was the most influential figure from the history of India: Abraham, Moses or King David. This unit has again been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Finally, there is an Ancient Hebrews Timeline Activity and Display. It is perfect for introducing students to the some of the key events and people. There are 38 posters or task cards that include many of the key events from the beginning of the first settlement. ⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚ For more great resources follow my store ⇉⇉ CLICK HERE

This bundle contains six reading comprehension activities about key events from Ancient China and influential people from the era; a timeline display or sorting activity; two biography writing units about Confucius and Qin Shi Huang; an informational writing unit about Ancient China and an opinion writing unit discussing the most important development from the period. 24 Lessons, or 24 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed! ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ Firstly, there are six reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about: An Overview of Ancient China Confucius The First Emperor & the Qin Dynasty The Great Wall of China The Terracotta Army The Silk Road These activities require NO PREP and have 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, a crossword and a wordsearch for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document. Then, there are two biography writing units about Confucius and Qin Shi Huang. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Then, there is an informational writing unit about Ancient China. The unit has again been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Also, there is an opinion writing unit about which key development was the most important for Ancient China: the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army or the Silk Road. This unit has again been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Finally, there is an Ancient China Timeline Activity and Display. It is perfect for introducing students to the some of the key events and people of Ancient China. There are 40 posters or task cards that include many of the key events from the beginning of the first settlements. ⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚ For more great resources follow my store ⇉⇉ CLICK HERE

This Mega Bundle includes over 38 Reading Comprehension activities - their normal price is 1.50 each for Individual activities. Each activity requires NO PREP and 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. This mega bundle contains the following reading comprehension activities: Mount Everest Children of the Industrial Revolution Roswell William Shakespeare’s Macbeth The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade The Great Plague Martin Luther King Jnr Abraham Lincoln Ancient Olympic Games Mars – The Red Planet The Outbreak of War in Europe World War II (Overview) Dunkirk and The Battle of Britain The Blitz The Eastern Front The Attack on Pearl Harbour The Battle of Midway The Holocaust The Surrender of the Axis Powers in Europe The Atomic Bombs and Japan’s Surrender LeBron James. Usain Bolt. Serena Williams. Lionel Messi. George Washington Thomas Jefferson Theodore Roosevelt Birds of Prey - Red Kites Joaquín Sorolla The Moon Landing Nelson Mandela The California Gold Rush Marie Curie Barack Obama The Great Depression Mahatma Gandhi William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet Serena Williams Cleopatra Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document. Time allowance ( one hour) 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. If you prefer you can buy the whole World War II Collection Reading Comprehension Activity Book, with 10 ativities for just £4.00. We also have a bundle of four activities in our Sportstars Collection of Reading Comprehension Activities, for just £3.00. And, an Influential US Presidents Reading Comprehension Book, with four activities for just £3.00. We also specialize in play scripts, we have a William Shakespeare collection with Richard III, Macbeth and Hamlet. And a good selection of Christmas play scripts including Elf, The Santa Clause and A Christmas Carol. Please check out my store, Creative Primary Literacy, for more resources.

This bundle contains six reading comprehension activities about key events from Ancient India and influential people from the era; a timeline display or sorting activity; two biography writing units about Ashoka the Great and Siddhartha Gautama; an informational writing unit about Ancient India and an opinion writing unit discussing the most influential figure from the history of India. 24 Lessons, or 24 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed! ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ Firstly, there are six reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about: 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 These activities require NO PREP and have 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, a crossword and a wordsearch for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document. Then, there are two biography writing units about Ashoka the Great and Siddhartha Gautama. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Then, there is an informational writing unit about Ancient India. The unit has again been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Also, there is an opinion writing unit about who was the most influential figure from the history of India: Ashoka the Great, Siddhartha Gautama or the more recent - Mahatma Gandhi. This unit has again been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Finally, there is an Ancient India Timeline Activity and Display. It 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 from the beginning of the first settlements. ⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚ For more great resources follow my store ⇉⇉ CLICK HERE