The Mystery of King Tut
Informational/Historical (nonfiction), 2,391 words, Level Z (Grade 5)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Summarize
Comprehension	Main Idea and Details
Grammar and Mechanics	Complex Sentences
Word Work	Verb Tense

Book Summary

Many mysteries surround the life and death of Egypt's young pharaoh, King Tutankhamun. In 1922, a British archaeologist discovered King Tut's tomb and made him the most famous of Egypt's rulers. He was just 9 years old when he took the throne in 1334 BC, during a time of great religious and political unrest. Many people were angered when King Tut's late father took away their religious freedoms and decreed many other changes in Egypt. Because Tut died when he was only 18, many believe he was murdered. In an effort to help clarify the many questions surrounding the young pharaoh's life and death, this book tells what is known about King Tut's homeland, his family, his friends and enemies, his tomb, and his mummified body. Photographs, a map, and illustrations support the text.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Summarize

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand the text
• Identify the main idea and supporting details
• Identify and use complex sentences
• Recognize past-tense irregular verbs in the text

Vocabulary

• Content words: archaeologist, artifacts, CT scanning, deities, dynasties, embalmed, heir, hieroglyphics, monotheist, mummified, pharaoh, revolution, vassal state, X-ray

Book Resources

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