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Ancient World Writing System Lesson PlanAncient World Writing System Lesson Plan
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Syracuse University
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5th - 6th
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Ancient World Writing System

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Most twenty-first century pupils don't know how to interpret cuneiform. Examining images of cuneiform and papyrus writing and using a chart and Venn diagram, young historians extrapolate what life may have been like for people who lived thousands of years ago. 

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Concepts

cuneiform writing, ancient egypt, types of writing, primary sources, primary source analysis, primary source images

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Use included worksheets to analyze images of cuneiform and papyrus writing
  • Create a discussion to consider how writing has changed over time

Classroom Considerations

  • Learners must be able to see quality images of the writing to complete the lesson activities

Pros

  • Images and prompts are engaging for younger learners
  • Resource encourages critical thinking about primary sources

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.6-8.2

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