Lesson Plan 1

The Queen’s Letter

This is what you are expected to do for of this lesson:

· Research a famous Egyptian Queen

· Read a description about the status of women in ancient Egypt

· Write a letter that accurately reflects the accomplishments, time period, and victories of the queen of your choice

· Compare and contrast her life to the lives of common women

Activities:

1. You are to first read the article Three Queens of Egypt found at National Geographic http://www.nationalgeographic.com/world/0109/ws_main.html. This is the article you will use to decide which queen you would like to write about. Your teacher may have you work in groups for this.

2. Click on the links for information about the queen you choose and read all the information. You will need to take notes so you can write your letter using accurate facts.

3. Read the article Status of Women in Ancient Egyptian Society http://www.csd.k12.wi.us/EGYWOMEN.HTM. Take notes, you need to have information about non-noble women in your letter.

4. Keep in mind that you are writing your letter as the queen. You are trying to impress a distant King. Use your best persuasive voice!

5. Print out a piece of Egyptian letter head stationary, on second thought, print two and you can use one for your sloppy copy! http://www.egyptvoyager.com/download_pdf.htm

6. You will write your letter using the correct format. Your letter must contain accurate information. Your letter must be grammatically correct and words must be spelled correctly. Your letter must also contain 5 paragraphs, an introduction and then one for each section of information.

Everyone reads this:

3 Queens of Egypt

Links for Nefertiti:

Who’s Who of Ancient Egypt: Nefertiti

And

Nefertiti – The Great Royal Wife

Links for Hatshepsut:

And

Links for Cleopatra:

And

Everyone reads this:

Status of Women in Ancient Egyptian Society

Everyone gets to print out stationary at this site:

Egyptvoyager

Conclusion of the Lesson:

This is when you will give your oral presentation and share what you have learned. We are going to be doing many more activities and uncovering many more interesting information about Ancient Egypt when you return to the lab!