Write Like a Sumerian! Cuneiform in Mesopotamia Writing & Literacy Activity
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Experience a student-focused and Common Core-aligned Mesopotamia writing activity! Begin by immersing your students in the fascinating history of cuneiform's evolution in Ancient Mesopotamia. There’s no way they will say this activity is 'boring'!
Students will dive into the reading materials by:
- extracting key details
- summarizing essential points
- drawing insightful conclusions using a printable writing guide
Your students will transport back in time to the Sumerian era as they embark on an exciting journey to emulate the ancient writing style.
Watch as they attempt to replicate early cuneiform pictograms and progress to more advanced phonetic symbols, gaining a deeper appreciation for the ancient script's development!
To facilitate their learning journey, we've thoughtfully included a handy writing translation chart.
And the best part? You now have access to an answer key, making it easier than ever to guide and assess your students' progress.
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What other teachers are saying:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “My student loved this activity. They thought it was so fun. We took it a step further and even carved writing into little clay tablets!” - Stephanie N.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “My students enjoyed this activity. I like how this resource included a reading passage, as well as room to practice drawing cuneiform.” - Jennifer D.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “We made homemade playdough and then wrote in cuneiform with straws. We were able to set the playdough outside in the hot sun to "bake" and take it home. Students loved it!” - Kari C.
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