Grade 1 - Early world Civilizations

36 Early World Civilizations: Supplemental Guide 2 |Writing in Mesopotamia

 Lesson Objectives

Core Content Objectives

Students will:

 Locate the area known as Mesopotamia on a world map or

globe and identify it as a part of Asia

 Identify cuneiform as the system of writing used in Mesopotamia

 Explain why a written language is important to the development

of a civilization

 Explain the signifi cance of the Code of Hammurabi

 Explain why rules and laws are important to the development of

a civilization

 Explain the ways in which a leader is important to the

development of a civilization

Language Arts Objectives

The following language arts objectives are addressed in this

lesson. Objectives aligning with the Common Core State

Standards are noted with the corresponding standard in

parentheses. Refer to the Alignment Chart for additional standards

addressed in all lessons in this domain.

Students will:

 Identify the main topic and retell key details of “Writing in

Mesopotamia” (RI.1.2)

 With assistance, categorize and organize facts and information

from “Writing in Mesopotamia” to answer questions (W.1.8)

 Explain the meaning of “The Golden Rule” and use in

appropriate contexts (L.1.6)

Writing in Mesopotamia

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