Cats in Ancient Egypt: SAMPLE Social Studies Passage (Fillable PDF)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Resources for Teachers, Social Studies, History: Ancient, History
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This is a ONE PASSAGE SAMPLE. The following is the description of the FULL resource and the downloading links:
Ancient Civilizations: Social Studies Reading Passages (Fillable PDF)
This very engaging collection of Social Studies reading passages about Ancient Civilizations is designed to bridge the gap between social studies and literacy through strengthening reading comprehension and sparking knowledge curiosity in middle school students. Each passage blends English Language Arts skills with accurate social studies content. Ideal for interdisciplinary learning in ELA and Social Studies. Suitable for Grade 9 review, too!
These worksheets are designed as fillable PDFs, which means students can type their answers directly into the document on any computer or tablet. Each page includes highlighted text fields that show them exactly where to type!
What Is Included?
There are - (3) - informational passages:
Sacred Whiskers: Cats in Ancient Egypt
Mesopotamia: The First Urban World
The Inca: Empire in the Clouds
Student Tasks for Each Passage:
5 multiple-choice questions targeting main idea, key details, inference, vocabulary in context, and use of evidence
5 vocabulary matching items with clear, student-friendly definitions
5 text-based questions that require citing specific lines or facts
1 summary prompt that asks students to condense central ideas accurately
Full answer key for every section
Available Formats for this Resource
Fillable PDF
Word Docs
Google Docs
FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOADING LINKS HERE
Reading Passage Links:
Ancient Civilizations
Early Empires and Trade Networks
The Founding of the United States
Language, Culture, and Meaning
Psychology and Society
Global Festivals and Traditions
Extreme Environments and People
Food, Culture, and Preservation
Global Food Customs
Media, Communication, and Popular Culture
Human Impact on the Environment
Civic Action and Social Change
Fashion, Society, and Power
People, Places, and Unusual Histories
How to Use These PDFs
Click on the highlighted area to start typing your answer.
Move to the next question by clicking in the next highlighted box.
When you are finished, close the document and select SAVE so your answers stay recorded.
If you want to keep a blank copy for later, choose Save As and give your completed version a new name.
Product Details
Length: 15 pages total
Grades: 6–8, also suitable for Grade 9 review
Use cases: close reading, stations, homework, intervention, test prep, and sub plans
Why Teachers Choose This Set
Authentic social studies content paired with rigorous literacy practice
Consistent task structure across all passages for easier planning and smoother student routines
Clear, age-appropriate writing that builds confidence without oversimplifying
Use this set to reinforce ELA skills in social studies, to add literacy to your lessons, and to support independent work. The passages strengthen main idea, evidence use, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and summary writing. With ready-to-use assessments and complete answer keys, you can provide focused practice that is simple to run and fast to review.
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