180 Early World Civilizations: Supplemental Guide 10A | The Story of Hatshepsut
Making Predictions About the Read-Aloud 5 minutes
Tell students that they have already learned about several
pharaohs or leaders in ancient Egypt who built some amazing
architectural structures. Ask if anyone can name the ones you’ve
already discussed. Show Image Card 11 (Pyramid)—Pharaohs
Djoser and Khufu, and Image Card 12 (Sphinx)—Pharaoh Khafre,
as a reminder.
Tell them that today they will hear about another ancient Egyptian
leader, a pharaoh named Hatshepsut. Tell them that there is
something very different about this leader compared to the other
leaders they have learned about thus far. Ask students to predict
what is so different about Hatshepsut.Vocabulary Preview 5 minutes
Pharaohs- In today’s read-aloud you will learn that the kings of ancient
Egypt were called pharaohs. - Say the word pharaohs with me three times.
- Pharaohs are kings or rulers of ancient Egypt.
- Most of ancient Egypt’s pharaohs were male.
- Do you remember the names of any Egyptian pharaohs? [You
may wish to refer the Timeline.] Tell your partner what you
think the job of a pharaoh is like. [Call on a few partner pairs
to share.]
Purpose for Listening
Tell students to listen carefully to the read-aloud to fi nd out
whether or not their predictions about how Hatshepsut is different
are correct.