The Catholic Church and the Reformation

Description

Explore the impact of the Catholic Church during the Reformation with this set of differentiated reading passages designed for middle school social studies classrooms! Each passage examines the Church’s role before the Reformation, including the sale of indulgences, and how it responded to criticism through actions like excommunicating Martin Luther and launching the Counter-Reformation. These readings provide an in-depth look at the Church’s reforms, the Council of Trent, and the rise of the Jesuits, helping students understand the significance of religious change in Europe.

Tailored to four different Lexile levels (300-600, 601-800, 801-900, and 900-1200), these passages ensure that all students can engage with the material at their appropriate reading level.

Each passage includes 4 multiple-choice questions and 2 short response questions focused on historical significance and critical thinking, making this resource ideal for differentiation and supporting diverse learners. Whether you’re teaching the Reformation, European history, or religious change, this resource will save you time while providing engaging, standards-aligned content for your students.

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