ISIS Close Reading Activity - Middle East, Southwest Asia, North Africa - MS Digital Resources

This close reading activity examines the rise of ISIS, its core beliefs, and the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, Southwest Asia, and North Africa. Students will read an article titled "What is ISIS?" and answer questions that focus on the main ideas presented in the text. Two versions of the activity are provided to facilitate differentiated instruction in your classroom. The article highlights the period when ISIS was at the height of its power, allowing students to gain a deeper understanding of the historical context. Answer keys are included to assist with grading. Both printed and interactive digital versions of the materials are available, making this resource suitable for traditional in-class learning or digital one-on-one classrooms. Everything you need is included! 

Includes Microsoft Resources: Digital & Print

• Reading Passage
• Response Questions - 2 Versions
• Answer Keys
• Teacher Reference Guide

Vocabulary:

• ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq & Syria)
• Islamic State
• Insurgent
• Jihadi
• Sectarian
• Caliphate
• Sharia Law
• Middle East
• Syria
• Iraq
• Saddam Hussein
• Westerners
• Shia & Sunni Muslims
• Refugees