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This informational close-read text reviews what is known and what remains a mystery about the building of the Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt, the last surviving of the original Seven Wonders of the World. It discusses questions inclduing: “How could the Egyptians erect such a huge and perfect building with nothing but crude tools and their own muscle power?” “How were the heavy stones raised to such heights?” and “What happened to the pharaoh Cheops’ body?”
This passage is written for Grade 5-8 students and can be used in a number of ways by teachers (close reading, direct instruction in class, independent practice, homework, test prep, assessment, sub work, centers, etc). Please see the Preview for an idea of what the text contains and to view all the assessment questions.
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1) An engaging and informative 950-word historical passage titled “The Mystery of the Great Pyramid”
2) A total of 26 questions, including vocabulary, sequencing, comprehension, and interpretive work that requires close reading and re-reading of the text. The questions align with Common Core Informational Standards RI.4.5, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, and RI.5.4
3) An additional crossword puzzle for your early finishers or to use as another form of assessment.
4) Answers to every question.

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