Book Summary
Pyramids is an informational text that covers the purposes of pyramids, how they were built and by whom, how location was determined, and how bodies were prepared for burial in pyramids. By studying pyramids, we can learn a great deal about the civilization of the ancient Egyptians. The text also features several famous Egyptian pyramids and pyramids in other lands. 

Vocabulary
embalmer
endeavor
hieroglyphics
lavish
mastabas
mummification
pharaoh
quarry
sarcophagus
scribe

Reproducible Worksheets
Worksheet 1-Restating facts and supporting details.
Worksheet 2-Time-Order words 

Lesson Objectives

Comprehension
You will likely address a number of comprehension skills as students work to understand the text. The targeted comprehension strategy for this lesson is: Restating facts and supporting details from the text.  

Word Work

Time-Order Words
Identify and list time-order words. 

Visual Literacy
Read and interpret a map.