Egypt

By Teacher Jasmine

Big Question

Why is it important to understand ancient

civilizations?

Graphic Sources

Maps, charts, diagrams, pictures, and schedules that provide information visually in a reading selection to help the reader summarize complex information.

P.298-299

Vocabulary

Abundant Artifacts Decrees Eternity Immortal Receded Reigned

Abundant

More than enough; very plentiful

Artifacts

Things made by human skill or work, especially tools or weapons

Decrees

Official decisions or laws

Eternity

The endless period after death

Immortal

Living forever; never dying

Receded

Moved back

Reigned

Ruled

Explore

Where is Egypt located? What do you now about Egyptian

mummies? What do you know about the pyramids in

Egypt? How did the ancient Egyptians record

information?

Expository Text

Organized by topic and/or time and provides information about real people, objects, ideas, or events. Expository nonfiction text may include subheads, maps, diagrams, photos, and captions.

Guide Questions

Describe the clothing of the pharaohs. P.304 What information does the map in P. 305

provide you? Why do you think the author chose to use this

graphic source instead of explaining in the text where Egypt is?

Whose life do you think would be more comfortable in ancient Egypt-a merchant’s or a farmer’s? Why?

Guide Questions

What is the main idea of “Love and Marriage”? Supporting details?

Did the Egyptians valued love? What details support the unstated main idea in

“Homes, Adornments, and Games”? How were the lives of the lower-class people

different from the lives of wealthy people in ancient Egypt? Examples.

Guide Questions

What would be a good summary for “Animal Life”?

What is the main idea of “The Cycle of Floods”?

How would a typical meal in ancient Egypt be similar/different to meals you’ve had?

Guide Questions

Identify a generalization on P.310. Why do you think it is a generalization?

Guide Questions

Why is the information in the textbox on P. 312 not in the main text?

Is the first statement under the heading “Pyramids” a fact or an opinion? Explain

What text structure does the author use in the paragraphs under “How Did The Build Pyramids”?

Guide Questions

Summarize third paragraph of “Kingdoms Unite and Divide”.

What information is provided in the textbox? What text structure does author use in the

section titled “Kingdoms Unite and Divide”? Based on what you have learned, how would

you answer the questions of the week: Why is it important to understand ancient civilizations?