The 95 Theses Historical Document Analysis | Middle School Social Studies

Description

Engage your students in critical thinking and historical analysis with this 95 Theses Historical Document Analysis activity designed for middle school social studies classrooms! This differentiated resource introduces students to five key statements from Martin Luther’s 95 Theses — a pivotal document that challenged the Catholic Church and ignited the Protestant Reformation.

This resource includes five selected theses presented at four differentiated Lexile levels (300-600, 601-800, 801-900, and 900-1200) to ensure all students can access and analyze the text at their appropriate reading level. Each version includes questions tailored to the complexity of the text, guiding students to interpret Luther’s ideas, understand their historical significance, and connect them to broader Reformation themes.

Perfect for classroom discussions, primary source analysis, and building historical thinking skills, this resource saves you time while providing meaningful content that aligns with middle school social studies standards.

For use by individual teachers only. For whole-school use, please contact me at [email protected]