Explore Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried by Mount Vesuvius, with this engaging reading comprehension resource.

Students will discover where Pompeii is located, what daily life was like before the eruption of 79 CE, and how volcanic ash, pumice and other material preserved streets, homes, public buildings and everyday objects.

The informational passage introduces Roman city life, Mount Vesuvius, archaeology, preservation and the discovery of Pompeii in clear, student-friendly language.

What’s included:

• Pompeii informational reading passage
• Real photographs
• Ancient Rome history facts
• Mount Vesuvius and eruption information
• Roman homes, streets and public spaces
• Preservation and archaeology
• Vocabulary in context
• Reading comprehension questions
• Written-response activities
• Critical-thinking questions

Perfect for ancient Rome, Roman history, volcano studies, archaeology, famous landmarks, nonfiction reading and homeschool learning.

File type: Printable PDF
Preparation: Print and use