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Why is it important to study World Why is it important to study World Literature Literature

Why is it important to study other Why is it important to study other culturescultures

The Middle EastUnit

Read pgs 6-10 and answer the following questions

in complete sentences (15 min)1 What is the meaning the word Mesopotamia Also

known ashellip2 What are the names of the two rivers that provided

water to this region 3 How did the Sumerians use mud4 In your own words describe a city-state and how it was

organized5 Name two things the Sumerians developed6 What is one of the oldest systems of writing the

Sumerians are responsible for creating7 What does Babylon mean and what city known today

is nearby8 What do the Codes of Hammurabi regulate

The Middle EastAncient Mesopotamia

The Ancient Fertile Crescent


The Middle East ldquoThe Cradle of Civilizationrdquo


Cuneiform ldquoWedge-Shapedrdquo Writing


Brain Break-Brain Break-Litter BoxLitter Box

RulesDirectionsRulesDirections Partners ball up a piece of paper Partners ball up a piece of paper

and place it on the deskand place it on the desk Partners pick up the paper and Partners pick up the paper and

place the paper ball in the trash binplace the paper ball in the trash bin

Using Using elbow and elbow elbow and elbow onlyonly

Comprehensive Comprehensive Essential QuestionEssential Question

What is probably the most important What is probably the most important legacy of the ancient Sumerians legacy of the ancient Sumerians

The Middle EastAncient Egypt

Read pgs 10-14 and answer the following questions in complete sentences (15 min)

1 List three things the Nile river provided2 What is papyrus What did the Egyptians make with

it What was this used for3 During which years were the Old Middle and

New Kingdoms Which was known for the construction of the famous pyramids Which period was known for its love poems

4 Draw a pyramid indicating the different levels of Egyptian society and list the types of people in each level

5 What system of writing are the Egyptians responsible for creating

6 What was The Book of the Dead and what did it contain

A View of Egypt by Satellite


The Nile is the longest river in the world (4160 miles)

Papyrus Papyrus Read the information sheet about ldquoThe Read the information sheet about ldquoThe

Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions Importance of Papyrusrdquo and answer the questions that follow (10 min) that follow (10 min)

HieroglyphicsHieroglyphics

The symbols always face towards the The symbols always face towards the beginning of the line so you know which beginning of the line so you know which direction to start reading direction to start reading

Homework AssignmentHomework Assignment You are in Egypt You are in Egypt create a post card addressed to a friend or create a post card addressed to a friend or family member using a combination of text family member using a combination of text

and symbols and symbols One side must One side must

have an illustration have an illustration of a scene from of a scene from Egypt Egypt

(You must add color)(You must add color)

The other side The other side must contain your must contain your four sentence four sentence messagemessage

Donrsquot forget the Donrsquot forget the stamp (draw one stamp (draw one in the corner)in the corner)

Brain BreakSports Galore

Mimic the sport 1048766 Shooting a jump shot 1048766 Running through tires 1048766 Batting a baseball 1048766 Serving a tennis ball 1048766 Downhill skiing 1048766 Spiking a volleyball 1048766 Swinging a golf club 1048766 Throwing a football 1048766 Juggling a soccer ball 1048766 Shooting an arrow 1048766 Swimming underwater 1048766 Fielding a ground ball and throwing it to first base 1048766 Dunking a basketball

In ancient Egypt burial rites could not be performed unless a personrsquos body was whole In turn if burial rites were not performed the personrsquos spirit could not pass to Duat the Land of the Dead

The ancient Egyptians also believed that to be admitted to the Land of the Dead a personrsquos body had to be preserved (To keep it from decaying) They also believed that a body had to be reunited with its spirit which had fled the body at death To preserve the body and lure back its spirit the ancient Egyptians developed a practice called embalming

EgyptEgypt

MummiesMummies

Read the information sheet about Read the information sheet about Mummies and answer the questions Mummies and answer the questions that follow (10 min)that follow (10 min)

DONrsquoT FORGETDONrsquoT FORGET Homework Assignment Homework Assignment You are in Egypt You are in Egypt create a post card addressed to a friend or create a post card addressed to a friend or family member using a combination of text family member using a combination of text



(You must add color)(You must add color) The other side The other side

must contain your must contain your four sentence four sentence messagemessage



What cultural contributions did the What cultural contributions did the ancient Egyptians make to civilizationancient Egyptians make to civilization

Interactive Notebook Quickwrite LEFT SIDELEFT SIDE

ldquoIt is human to be paralyzed by grief but it is heroic to be activated by itrdquo (5 min)

Copy the above quote and explain what you think the quote means What experiences in your life can you associate with this quote

Review Homework Review Homework

Trade post cards with a shoulder Trade post cards with a shoulder partnerpartner

Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to Solve the hieroglyphic symbols to retrieve the messageretrieve the message

Discuss with partner to ensure its Discuss with partner to ensure its meaning meaning

Class DiscussionClass Discussion

What is a mythWhat is a myth Is a myth true or something made Is a myth true or something made

upup Do you think all myths have some Do you think all myths have some

truth in themtruth in them Make a list of American mythsMake a list of American myths

World Myths and Folk Tales

Read ldquoIsis the Queenrdquo pg 116-120 and follow the goddess Isis on her unusual quest to rescue her husbandrsquos body

Answer the following questions in complete sentences (20 min)

1 Why does Seth want his brother Osiris to get into a beautiful coffin

2 Where does Isis find the coffin containing Osiris

3 What does Seth do when he finds the body of Osiris

4 Who is Horus

5 Why is it so important for Isis to find her husbandrsquos body

Brain Break

Everyone stand and do five jumping jacks

Remember when the bum is numb the brain is dumb

The Middle EastThe Hebrews


1 What does monotheist mean Define polytheist2 What is the definition of patriarch Who was the first

Hebrew patriarch3 Whorsquos name was changed to Israel What were the

Hebrew people soon called because of this change4 The Book of Genesis tells the story of whom5 The Israelites organized into _______ tribes6 What laid the foundation for Mosaic law7 What is the Hebrew capital city8 What 2 words are derived from the word Judah9 Who was the Hebrew peoplersquos god What was the

terms of his covenant with them

Abrahamrsquos Journey from UrAbrahamrsquos Journey from Ur

Canaan The ldquoPromised LandrdquoCanaan The ldquoPromised Landrdquo

Moses and the 10 Commandments


A new ldquocovenantrdquo

with Yahweh


with Yahweh

Hebrew LiteratureHebrew Literature

The most important example of The most important example of Hebrew literature is the Jewish Hebrew literature is the Jewish

Bible (Bible (Christians refer to this as Christians refer to this as the Old Testament)the Old Testament)

What is the BibleWhat is the Bible

The word The word BibleBible came from the Greek word came from the Greek word bibliabiblia which which means a collection of writingsmeans a collection of writings

The Hebrew Bible can be divided into threeThe Hebrew Bible can be divided into three main main sections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first sections the Torah- ldquolawrdquo (the first five books) historical accounts five books) historical accounts and and narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David narratives (Books of Samuel Saul David Solomon) Solomon) and a variety of and a variety of genres genres including including poetrypoetry (Psalms) (Psalms) short stories short stories (Book of Ruth) (Book of Ruth) and dialogue and dialogue (Book of Job)(Book of Job)

What What themesthemes run run through the Biblethrough the Bible

power goodness and mercy of ONE power goodness and mercy of ONE GodGod

Godrsquos covenant with His peopleGodrsquos covenant with His people the tendency for humans to stray the tendency for humans to stray

from the right path (from the right path (sinsin)) the the forgivenessforgiveness humans can receive humans can receive

from Godfrom God

How are the Hebrews different from How are the Hebrews different from their neighboring cultures in both their their neighboring cultures in both their history and their beliefshistory and their beliefs

Comprehensive Essential Question

Media ConnectionMedia ConnectionExodus The Story of Exodus The Story of

MosesMoses View View The Prince of EgyptThe Prince of Egypt and answer questions from the viewing guide and answer questions from the viewing guide

Israels Exodus from Egypt Israels Exodus from Egypt

and Entry into Canaan and Entry into Canaan

ldquoldquoThe Big MythrdquoThe Big MythrdquoHow Did It All BeginHow Did It All Begin

(5 min) LEFT SIDE (5 min) LEFT SIDE

Quickwrite How do you believe the Quickwrite How do you believe the world and humans came to be This world and humans came to be This should be a minimum of one should be a minimum of one paragraph paragraph

Jigsaw ReadingJigsaw ReadingIn three groups read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on In three groups read pgs 53-56 and answer the questions on

the following slide in complete sentences (15 min)the following slide in complete sentences (15 min)Share answers with other group members (5 min)Share answers with other group members (5 min)

The word genesis comes from the Greek word gignesthai which means to be born

Hebrew LiteratureHebrew LiteratureldquoldquoThe CreationrdquoThe Creationrdquo

ldquoldquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoThe Garden of EdenrdquoldquoldquoThe FallrdquoThe Fallrdquo

1)1) What did God create on the first dayWhat did God create on the first day2)2) What did God create on the second and third dayWhat did God create on the second and third day3)3) What did God create on the fifth and sixth dayWhat did God create on the fifth and sixth day4)4) In what image was man createdIn what image was man created5)5) What did God say each day about what He createdWhat did God say each day about what He created6)6) What was the name of the garden holding the first humansWhat was the name of the garden holding the first humans7)7) Name the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in EdenName the TWO trees that were mentioned by name in Eden8)8) Name the FOUR rivers found in EdenName the FOUR rivers found in Eden9)9) Which tree was forbiddenWhich tree was forbidden10)10) Draw and label how God created Adam and EveDraw and label how God created Adam and Eve11)11) How does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden treeHow does the serpent beguile Eve to eat of the forbidden tree12)12) What did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquoWhat did Adam and Eve realize when their ldquoeyes were openedrdquo13)13) What did they do when they heard Godrsquos voiceWhat did they do when they heard Godrsquos voice14)14) Name TWO punishments given to the serpentName TWO punishments given to the serpent15)15) Name one punishment given to EveName one punishment given to Eve16)16) Name a punishment given to AdamName a punishment given to Adam17)17) Who is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHYWho is to blame for the wrongdoing of the first humans WHY

Egyptian Creation Egyptian Creation MythMyth

httpwwwbigmythcommythsenglish2_egyptian_fullhtm

Think-Pair-ShareThink-Pair-ShareEgyptian Creation Myth Egyptian Creation Myth

SummarySummary With a partner discuss the Egyptian With a partner discuss the Egyptian

version of how the world and humans version of how the world and humans were first created were first created (3 min)(3 min)

Summarize the myth in 25 words or Summarize the myth in 25 words or less less (5 min)(5 min)

Share your summary with classShare your summary with class (3 min) (3 min)

Add any important information you Add any important information you may have missed in your summarymay have missed in your summary

(5 min)(5 min)

Sumerian Sumerian

Creation MythCreation Myth

With a partner read the Sumerian With a partner read the Sumerian origin tale and answer the questions origin tale and answer the questions that follow that follow (10 min)(10 min)

Paraphrase what yoursquove just read as Paraphrase what yoursquove just read as if you were telling it to a third grader if you were telling it to a third grader (5 min) (5 min)

Brain BreakMemory Lane

Mimic the action High five right High five left Low five right Low five left High ten Low ten Backwards ten high Backwards ten low Tunnel ten (feet apart back to back reach

between legs and hit low ten) Soles of shoes right Soles of shoes left Elbow right Elbow left Both elbows

Sumerian

Creation Myths Creation Myths Copy and fill in this three way Venn-diagram comparing the three creation mythsCopy and fill in this three way Venn-diagram comparing the three creation myths

LEFT (10 min) LEFT (10 min)

Egyptian Hebrew


What does a culturersquos creation myth tell us about the values and history of that civilization

Ancient Middle East Group Poster Competition Your group must prepare and present a

poster that represents the major influences of The Ancient Middle Eastern Society

Group Roles are as follows Facilitator- gathers materials and cleans area when finished

Creative Director- reads notes and helps direct what is put on your grouprsquos poster

Visual Designer- writes facts and draws artwork to design your grouprsquos poster

Advertising Agent- shares with the class what is incorporated on your grouprsquos poster

HONORS HONORS Creation Myth Creation Myth Research Assignment Research Assignment

Working with several of your classmates your group will research Working with several of your classmates your group will research another culturersquos creation myth- which you will then teach to the another culturersquos creation myth- which you will then teach to the classclass

CHOOSE ONECHOOSE ONE

11 Create and present as a 10-15 slide PowerPoint or Prezi Create and present as a 10-15 slide PowerPoint or Prezi (Prezicom)

22 Perform as a skit for the classPerform as a skit for the class

33 Write and sing as a rap song (must have music)Write and sing as a rap song (must have music)

44 Create a childrenrsquos version of the myth with colorful illustrations then read to the classCreate a childrenrsquos version of the myth with colorful illustrations then read to the class

The Birth of Islam The Birth of Islam Answer the following questions in complete sentences Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the information found on pgs 497-99using the information found on pgs 497-99

11Islam was founded by a man named Islam was founded by a man named __________________________________

22What is the name given to the followers of IslamWhat is the name given to the followers of Islam

33What does the word What does the word Islam Islam meanmean

44What does Islam stressWhat does Islam stress

55Islamic faith has spread over the centuries and there Islamic faith has spread over the centuries and there are claimed to be around __________ followers are claimed to be around __________ followers worldwideworldwide

Study for TestStudy for Test

Study all notes and vocabulary

The Middle EastUnit















































EgyptEgypt

MummiesMummies



























4 Who is Horus


Brain Break














with Yahweh


with Yahweh











from Godfrom God
























(5 min)(5 min)

Sumerian Sumerian







Sumerian



Egyptian Hebrew






































































EgyptEgypt

MummiesMummies



























4 Who is Horus


Brain Break














with Yahweh


with Yahweh











from Godfrom God
























(5 min)(5 min)

Sumerian Sumerian







Sumerian



Egyptian Hebrew
























MummiesMummies



























4 Who is Horus


Brain Break














with Yahweh


with Yahweh











from Godfrom God
























(5 min)(5 min)

Sumerian Sumerian







Sumerian



Egyptian Hebrew

















































4 Who is Horus


Brain Break














with Yahweh


with Yahweh











from Godfrom God
























(5 min)(5 min)

Sumerian Sumerian







Sumerian



Egyptian Hebrew
























Brain Break














with Yahweh


with Yahweh











from Godfrom God
























(5 min)(5 min)

Sumerian Sumerian







Sumerian



Egyptian Hebrew



































with Yahweh


with Yahweh











from Godfrom God
























(5 min)(5 min)

Sumerian Sumerian







Sumerian



Egyptian Hebrew


































from Godfrom God
























(5 min)(5 min)

Sumerian Sumerian







Sumerian



Egyptian Hebrew















































(5 min)(5 min)

Sumerian Sumerian







Sumerian



Egyptian Hebrew
























Sumerian Sumerian







Sumerian



Egyptian Hebrew



























Sumerian



Egyptian Hebrew
























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