The Renaissance: What Happened in the Rest of Europe

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The Renaissance: What Happened in the Rest of Europe | Differentiated Reading Passages for Middle School Social Studies

Bring the Renaissance to life in your middle school social studies classroom with this set of differentiated reading passages focusing on how the Renaissance unfolded across England, France, Germany, and Spain! Each passage explores the unique contributions of these regions, from Shakespeare’s literary masterpieces to Gutenberg’s groundbreaking printing press, French architectural elegance, and Spain’s cultural vibrance with Don Quixote and flamenco.

Designed with differentiation in mind, these readings are offered at four distinct Lexile levels (300-600, 601-800, 801-900, and 900-1200), ensuring that all students can access and engage with the material. Each passage includes 4 multiple-choice questions and 2 short response questions to assess comprehension, encourage critical thinking, and promote deeper understanding of the Renaissance beyond Italy.

Perfect for lessons on Renaissance history, global contributions to art and culture, or integrating reading into social studies, this resource saves you time while supporting diverse learners and aligning with standards.

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