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Egyptian Art ELD Lesson Plan

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EDUC501: ELD Lesson Plan Grade level 6 Learning Outcomes Language objective: Introduction of vocabulary used to describe ancient Egypt. At the end of the lesson students will be able to identify and define 4-8 vocabulary terms relative to Egyptian art and architecture. After discussion and presentation of Egyptian art, students will be able to construct a work of visual art and story that utilizes 4-8 vocabulary words relative to Egyptian art and architecture. State Standard: Discuss the main features of Egyptian art and architecture. Communicative Approach Which communicative approach will be a part of your lesson? Thematic Units: Ancient Egyptian Art and Architecture.

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Learning sequence 1.ENGAGEMENT (Motivational Activity/Building Prior Knowledge): Posters and picture books Video and discussion of Egyptian art and architecture. Egyptian Art Power Point. 2. INSTRUCTIONAL SEQUENCE (Teaching Methodology With Student Activities): Introduce K – W – L graphic organizer. Students will be instructed to complete the 1 st 2 columns (KWL) Vocabulary Activity. Discussion of Egyptian Architecture & Art. 3. APPLICATION ACTIVITY (Practice and/or Reflection): Students will be instructed to draw a picture and write a story. Students will share the stories with each other. Students will complete the “L” column of KWL. Assessment strategies Review of written stories and KWL charts will be the means through which students’ comprehension of vocabulary is assessed.

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K - W - L K for “Know” Chance to access prior knowledge. Tap into funds of knowledge. Identify possible misconceptions. W for “What I Want to Know” Students identify personal learning goals. L for “Learn” Students answer questions posed in the “W” section. Students take inventory of other things they’ve learned.

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Egypt is in the desert. There was a guy Named King Tut. Mummies. Indiana Jones went there. What kind of art did Egyptians make? What kind of architecture did Egyptians build? Where do mummies come from?

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Hieroglyphics - A method of writing that uses pictures to represent letters, words or sounds Pharaoh – the title of the rulers of Ancient Egypt Egyptian Art Vocabulary

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Pyramid – a structure with a base and 4 triangular sides where Ancient Egyptian rulers were buried Tomb – a grave or vault where the dead are buried Sphinx – an Ancient Egyptian statue that has a lion’s body and the head of a man, ram or hawk

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Temple – a building for the worship of a god Mummy – a dead body kept from decaying by treatment with chemicals Sculpture – a statue or figure made by carving wood, chiseling stone, welding metal or modeling clay or wax

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Let’s learn about Egyptian art! Egyptian Art Egyptian Arts Video

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Where can we find Eygptian Art? Most Egyptian art is found underground or in the pyramids. Why is it found there?

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An Egyptian Sculpture Is this man or animal? What do you think?

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The Valley of the Kings Can you name three things about this king ?

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Meet a King and Queen of Egypt. They were discovered in 1910. How old do you think they are ? A king and queen of Egypt

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Temples & Pyramids

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This is a sculpture from the tomb of King Tut.Tombs are often buried under ground or in pyramids like the one shown on the top.

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Now that you have seen some Egyptian art, imagine that you are an ancient Egyptian. Make a drawing or painting of yourself in Egypt. How would you look? What would you wear? What would your house be like? After your art work is complete, write a story about your work and share it with your class.

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Egypt is in the desert. There was a guy Named King Tut. Mummies. Indiana Jones went there. What kind of art did Egyptians make? What kind of architecture did Egyptians build? Where do mummies come from? Sculpture, pottery, Hieroglyphics Pyramids, tombs, Temples, obelisks Mummies are the remains of kings, queens (pharaohs) & other important people.