Description

This bundle contains six close reading 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.

24 Lessons, or 24 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!

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Firstly, there are six 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
Greco-Persian Wars

Check out the 12 Resources in this Bundle

1. Ancient Persia Overview Close Reading Activities 5th and 6th Grade

2. Key Advancements of Ancient Persia Close Reading Activities 5th and 6th Grade

3. King Xerxes I of Persia Close Reading Activities 5th and 6th Grade

4. Darius the Great Close Reading Activities 5th and 6th Grade

5. Cyrus the Great Close Reading Activities 5th and 6th Grade

6. Ancient Persia Informational Writing Unit 5th and 6th Grade

7. Greatest Leader of Ancient Persia Opinion Writing Unit 5th and 6th Grade

8. Darius the Great Biography Writing Unit 5th and 6th Grade

9. Cyrus the Great Biography Writing Unit 5th and 6th Grade

10. Ancient Persia Timeline Display Research and Sorting Activity

11. Ancient Persia Map Activities and Presentation

12. The Greco-Persian Wars Close Reading Comprehension Activities 5th and 6th Grade

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, our Ancient Persia Map Activities and Presentation brings history and geography to life. Students will explore the ancient lands of Persia, uncover the secrets of cities like Persepolis, Babylon and Susa, and trace the mighty empire.

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.

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