Henry VIII and the Protestant Church | Middle School Social Studies

Description

Engage your students in historical analysis and critical thinking with this Henry VIII and the Protestant Church differentiated reading activity, designed specifically for middle school social studies classrooms! This resource explores the historical significance of Henry VIII’s decision to break from the Catholic Church, the creation of the Church of England, and the lasting impact of these events on religion and politics in Europe.

This resource includes an engaging, structured reading passage presented at four differentiated Lexile levels (300-600, 601-800, 801-900, and 900-1200) to ensure all students can access and analyze the content at an appropriate reading level. Each version includes multiple-choice and short-answer questions tailored to the complexity of the text, guiding students to understand Henry VIII’s motivations, the broader context of the Protestant Reformation, and the lasting religious and political consequences of his actions.

Perfect for classroom discussions, literacy development in history, and building historical thinking skills, this resource saves you time while providing meaningful content aligned with middle school social studies standards.

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