Cleopatra and Ancient Egypt
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The Royal Diaries Series: Cleopatra VII Daughter of the Nile by Kristiana Gregory
Gregory, Kristiana. Cleopatra VII: daughter of the Nile. Scholastic, 1999.
760L
10-11 Age group/5th grade level
Alignment
Learning Standard(s):
Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the
ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently.
ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently.
Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge
through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
Apply grade 5 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., "Explain how
an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text,
identifying which reasons and evidence support which point[s]"").
an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text,
identifying which reasons and evidence support which point[s]"").
Learning Goals:
Students will make connection in an historical fiction text to informational text about a specific culture.
Learning Objectives:
- Students will be able to investigate and gather information about Egyptian
to Ancient Egypt and create poster for a class presentation.] Psychomotor
- Students will investigate a specific aspect of Egyptian culture using different
Egypt to gather information for project.] Cognitive
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- Students will be more confident using nonfiction texts to research topics.
Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to research Egyptian culture and present to the class about
specific topic.
specific topic.
Activity
The students will work in groups to research about Egyptian culture. We are
introduced through the fictional book of certain aspects of life during that time period.
Students will work in groups and pick certain aspects of Egyptian culture to research.
Using non-fiction books, students will gather facts and create a poster to present to the
class. The group will choose what part of culture they will focus on, for example,
burials, religion, food, royalty structure, etc. As a class, we will brainstorm ideas that
make up a culture before students break away into groups and choose.
introduced through the fictional book of certain aspects of life during that time period.
Students will work in groups and pick certain aspects of Egyptian culture to research.
Using non-fiction books, students will gather facts and create a poster to present to the
class. The group will choose what part of culture they will focus on, for example,
burials, religion, food, royalty structure, etc. As a class, we will brainstorm ideas that
make up a culture before students break away into groups and choose.
Nonfiction Alignment 1
Heinrichs, Ann. Egypt. Childrens Press, 1997.
980L
Rationale - Students can use this to research certain topics that relate to Egyptian
culture. The time period in relation to the historical fiction book is primarily in the first
half of the book. It goes in depth on certain topics that would help groups gather
material for their presentation.
culture. The time period in relation to the historical fiction book is primarily in the first
half of the book. It goes in depth on certain topics that would help groups gather
material for their presentation.
Nonfiction Alignment 2
Stanley, Diane, and Peter Vennema. Cleopatra. Morrow Junior Books, 1994.
1000L
Rationale - This book gives an overlook of Cleopatra herself. It starts with beginning
of her journey in Egypt and goes through her life with the Romans. Even though it
does not give many facts about Egyptian life, it is a great nonfiction book to see what
happened in Cleopatra’s life.
of her journey in Egypt and goes through her life with the Romans. Even though it
does not give many facts about Egyptian life, it is a great nonfiction book to see what
happened in Cleopatra’s life.
Nonfiction Alignment 3
Harpur, James. Pyramid. Barnes & Noble Books, 1997.
850L
Rationale - Students who are focusing on pyramids in Ancient Egypt will be able to
gain information from this book. The book goes through the process of building and
what the pyramids are for. It does also touch on other cultures as well even though
they are not required to be used for the presentation.
gain information from this book. The book goes through the process of building and
what the pyramids are for. It does also touch on other cultures as well even though
they are not required to be used for the presentation.
Nonfiction Alignment 4
Nardo, Don. Ancient Egypt. KidHaven Press, 2002.
980L
Rationale: Students can research basic facts about Ancient Egypt. The book
introduces many aspects of the culture that the students can use to find one focal
point for their presentation.
introduces many aspects of the culture that the students can use to find one focal
point for their presentation.
Bibliography
Abrahamson, Richard F. , and Linda M. Pavonetti. Cleopatra VII: Daughter of the Nile Discussion Guide. Scholastic, www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/cleopatra-vii-daughter-nile-discussion-guide/.Picture found: https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=JovsMzA8&id=C1B3281CAE3FD1B162F6BD5F2D2779219C203EAF&thid=OIP.JovsMzA8PmmaS7UyntkUMQHaK0&mediaurl=http%3a%2f%2f24.media.tumblr.com%2ftumblr_m72st80lPJ1qd0mtoo2_500.jpg&exph=731&expw=500&q=the+royal+diaries+cleopatra&simid=607995374809450480&selectedIndex=0&ajaxhist=0
