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Welcome to The Ancient Philosophers Series! In this engaging 3-stage reading comprehension activity, we invite you to embark on a remarkable journey into the life and ideas of Plato, an influential philosopher from ancient Greece.

Through concise passages and thought-provoking questions, this resource has been carefully crafted to deepen your understanding of Plato’s philosophy and explore his enduring impact on knowledge and philosophy.

In Stage 1, students prepare for the informational text by matching ten key vocabulary words with their definitions, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of the text.
In Stage 2, students dive into the informational text, reading it independently or with a partner, small group, or center.
In Stage 3, students are tested with six multiple-choice questions that assess their comprehension of the text.

This resource contains:

1 informational text
10 essential vocabulary words with definitions
6 multiple-choice comprehension questions complete with answer sheet
Answer strips for students to write their answers on (optional)

This resource is perfect for teachers looking for an engaging and effective teaching tool, or for individual learners looking to develop their comprehension skills.

To ensure that this resource can be used time and time again, we recommend that the text, assorted vocabulary matches, and comprehension question and answer sheets be laminated for durability. This will help to preserve the quality of the resources, making them a valuable long-term addition to your teaching toolkit.

All the very best!