Henry VIII & Anne Boleyn: Differentiated Reading Passages | Middle School Social Studies

Description

Engage your students in historical analysis and critical thinking with this Henry VIII & Anne Boleyn Differentiated Reading Passages activity, designed for middle school social studies classrooms! This resource explores Anne Boleyn’s pivotal role in the English Reformation, her influence on Henry VIII’s decision to break from the Catholic Church, and her lasting legacy through the reign of Elizabeth I.

This resource includes the same comprehensive historical passage at four differentiated Lexile levels (300-600, 601-800, 801-900, and 900-1200), ensuring all students can access and analyze the text at an appropriate reading level. Each version includes thought-provoking multiple-choice and short-answer questions tailored to the complexity of the passage, guiding students to examine Anne Boleyn’s political and religious impact rather than just recalling facts.

Perfect for classroom discussions, historical literacy development, and critical thinking exercises, this resource saves you time while providing meaningful, differentiated 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]