1. Egypt By Teacher Jasmine

2. Big Question Why is it important to understand ancient civilizations?

3. 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

4. Vocabulary Abundant Artifacts Decrees Eternity Immortal Receded Reigned

5. Abundant More than enough; very plentiful

6. Artifacts Things made by human skill or work, especially tools or weapons

7. Decrees Official decisions or laws

8. Eternity The endless period after death

9. Immortal Living forever; never dying

10. Receded Moved back

11. Reigned Ruled

12. 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?

13. 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.

14. 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?

15. 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.

16. 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?

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

18. 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”?

19. 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?