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

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

Materials

• Book -- The Mystery of King Tut (copy for each student)
• Chalkboard or dry erase board
• Main idea and details/summary, complex sentences, past-tense irregular verbs worksheets
• Discussion cards

    Indicates an opportunity for students to mark in the book. (All activities may be completed with paper and pencil if books are reused.)

Vocabulary

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