Micro-Lesson 1 – KS2 SATs Prep – The Babylonians

Micro-Lesson 1: KS2 SATs Prep – The Babylonians

Prepare your pupils for KS2 SATs with this engaging and accessible resource on the ancient Babylonians. Designed to develop reading comprehension skills, this resource provides structured activities that help pupils extract key information, interpret historical content, and answer SATs-style questions with confidence. 

Pupils will: 

• Practise retrieval and inference skills with clearly structured questions
• Build metacognitive strategies to improve independent learning
• Learn about the Babylonians’ contributions to astronomy and timekeeping

With a mix of multiple-choice, short-answer, and deeper reasoning questions, this resource ensures pupils of all ability levels can develop their comprehension skills. Perfect for whole-class use, intervention groups, or independent study, this resource saves you planning time while reinforcing essential exam techniques. 

Boost engagement, develop critical thinking, and prepare pupils for success in their SATs – all through the fascinating lens of ancient history!