Vocabulary Worksheet · Grades 6–9
Anachronisms Worksheet
A printable vocabulary worksheet for grades 6-9 on anachronisms. Students learn how a detail in the wrong time period breaks a historical story, answer eight questions, then complete four responses. A complete answer key is included.
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Subject
Vocabulary
Grades
Grades 6–9
Skill Focus
Anachronisms, word study
Lesson Length
25 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
An anachronism is something placed in the wrong time period, like a knight wearing a wristwatch. This worksheet teaches what anachronisms are and why writers and filmmakers try to avoid them.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box explains anachronisms with examples. Section A has eight questions. Section B on page 2 has four written responses.
Page 3 is a complete answer key with answers for every item. The worksheet pairs well with the Word Origins and Archaic Words worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review anachronisms.
Answer the eight questions in Section A on page 1.
Write your responses to the four questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Archaic Words Worksheet for words from other eras.
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Anachronisms Worksheet
A printable vocabulary worksheet for grades 6-9 on anachronisms. Students learn how a detail in the wrong time period breaks a historical story, answer eight questions, then complete four responses. A complete answer key is included.
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