Explore the life and achievements of Augustus with this reading comprehension resource for Year 5 and Year 6 (Upper Key Stage 2).
The information text introduces pupils to Augustus, the first Roman emperor and one of the most influential rulers in Ancient Roman history. Pupils will learn about his childhood, his original name of Octavian and his relationship with Julius Caesar, who named him as his adopted son and heir. The text also explores his rise to power following Caesar’s assassination in 44 BC, his involvement in the Second Triumvirate and his victory over Mark Antony and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC. Pupils will discover how Augustus became Rome’s first emperor in 27 BC, introduced important political and military reforms and established a period of relative peace and stability known as the Pax Romana. The text also examines his improvements to Roman infrastructure, his building projects and his lasting influence on the development of the Roman Empire. The activities help pupils develop their reading comprehension skills, including retrieving information, making inferences and explaining their answers.
What’s included:
- Informational reading text
- 10 comprehension questions
- 2 grammar questions
- 7 multiple-choice questions
- Crossword
- Wordsearch
- Extension writing activity
- Teacher presentation
- Answer sheets
This resource can be used for whole-class reading, guided reading, independent work, homework or cover lessons. It is particularly useful for UKS2 English, Ancient Rome, the Roman Empire, Roman emperors, Julius Caesar, the Pax Romana, ancient civilisations, historical biographies and literacy activities.
All activities are prepared and ready to print, making this a straightforward resource for practising reading comprehension skills while learning about Augustus and his role in establishing the Roman Empire.
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