Maya Empire Advancements Reading Comprehension Activities | 5th & 6th Grade

Unlock the fascinating world of the Maya Empire with this engaging, all-in-one resource focused on the incredible advancements made by this ancient civilization. This close reading passage includes a complete teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple-choice quiz, a crossword puzzle, and a word search - all centered around the remarkable achievements of the Maya in mathematics, astronomy, architecture and more.

These NO PREP informational text worksheets are ideal for fifth grade and sixth grade students, providing an in-depth look at Maya accomplishments while strengthening their reading comprehension and language skills. Perfect for both classroom and remote learning, this resource allows students to explore key facts about Maya culture, technology, and intellectual advancements in an interactive, educational way.

With everything you need in one package, this resource makes it easy for teachers to bring the history of the Maya Empire to life, making learning memorable and fun.

Included in this 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

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This resource is great for:

• In class learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans

The activity requires NO PREP; it 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 and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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