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Egyptians Comprehension Series | Episode 5: Cleopatra | Audiobook

Egyptians Comprehension Series | Episode 5: Cleopatra | Audiobook preview
Egyptians Comprehension Series | Episode 5: Cleopatra | Audiobook preview

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Cleopatra eBook cover identifies episode 5 of The Age of the Egyptians and features a portrait of Cleopatra.
Cover of the Cleopatra reading companion
Listening instructions direct students to hear Cleopatra, read along, and answer comprehension questions.
Instructions for the audiobook and reading
Opening reading page covers Cleopatra's Greek ancestry, the Ptolemy Dynasty, and Alexander the Great.
Reading part 1: Cleopatra's dynasty
Second reading page explains the Battle of Actium and Roman propaganda about Cleopatra after her defeat.
Reading part 2: Actium and Roman propaganda
Third reading page recounts Cleopatra's removal from power, meeting with Julius Caesar, and return to rule.
Reading part 3: Betrayal and Julius Caesar
Fourth reading page describes Cleopatra's relationship with Mark Antony, war with Octavian, and their deaths.
Reading part 4: Mark Antony and tragedy
Final reading page discusses Cleopatra's intelligence, charm, legacy, and efforts to keep Egypt independent.
Reading part 5: The last pharaoh
Cleopatra worksheet section cover labels episode 5 and provides spaces for the student's name and date.
Cover of the accompanying worksheet section
First worksheet asks six questions about Cleopatra's origins, diplomacy, Caesar, co-rule, advisors, and death.
Comprehension questions 1–6
Final worksheet asks why Cleopatra was viewed as the greatest pharaoh and requests a drawing of her death.
Seventh comprehension question and drawing prompt
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The Age of the Egyptians: Cleopatra Transport students back in time to learn about one of Ancient Egypt's most iconic figures. This 10-minute audiobook tells the story of Cleopatra, bringing history to life through vivid narration. Accompanying the audio is a transcript that educators can print for students to follow along. After listening, students will answer reading comprehension questions to demonstrate understanding of key details and events. This supplemental resource can be used alongside an Ancient Egypt unit or as a stand-alone activity. Use it whole-group through a projector, assign parts to small groups, or provide to individual learners. With multiple file formats included, this versatile resource provides an engaging way for students to build literacy skills while immerging themselves in an important era of the past.

What's Included

1 zip file with:

-2 MP3 files

-6 Word docs

-5 PDFs

-13 .m4a files

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