Grade 1 - Early world Civilizations

78 Early World Civilizations: Supplemental Guide 4A | The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

Hanging Gardens of Babylon

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1. The main topic of today’s read-aloud is the Hanging Gardens of
   Babylon.


2. Say the words Hanging Gardens of Babylon with me three
   times.


3. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were built by King
   Nebuchadnezzar as a gift for his wife who missed the trees and
   fl owers of her hometown. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
   were special because they were built in the desert were the
   land was fl at and dry, but the Hanging Gardens were tall and
   had many layers with plants hanging from the sides.


4. The people in Babylon were amazed to see that the Hanging
   Gardens of Babylon had vines and fl owers that hung over the
   sides.


5. [Show different pictures of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon
   and have students describe what they see and explain why
   they were called the Hanging Gardens. Explain that the
   Hanging Gardens of Babylon do not exist anymore, but many
   people still like to learn about them and imagine what they
   might have looked like.]

Purpose for Listening

Tell students to listen to fi nd out what changes have occurred in

Babylon over the years since the previous read-aloud, and to fi nd

out more about the new king who is ruling Babylon during the time

of their imaginary journey to the city.