The curse of king tut reading fluency scholastic scope. King tut miniunit students love to learn about king tut and ancient egypt. Carter thought that there must be undiscovered tombs in ancient egypts royal burial ground. It even includes a rendering of what the king may have looked like. But as centuries passed, the tombs were looted and the pharoahs gold stolen. He found the tomb of tutankhamun tootankahmuhn, better known as king tut. Mar 01, 2006 who was king tut was a very fascinating book. Explains the life and times of king tutankhamen, an ancient egyptian ruler, covering the story of his tombs. Discover some of historys greatest starsscientists, astronauts, presidents, freedom fighters, and more. Leveled book z written by david dreier the mystery of king tut. King tutankhamen became the pharaoh of egypt at the extremely young age of 9, after his father, akhenaten, died. This product is for thirty reading comprehension questions based for the book who was king tut by roberta edwards.
The discovery of tutankhamuns largely intact tomb in 1922 is considered one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in the modern era. King tutankhamun, or king tut for short, was a pharaoh otherwise known as the ruler of egypt. Students will consider what artifacts reveal about a culture explore how artifacts found in ancient egyptian tombs can be used to paint a picture of daily life in ancient egypt. A dynasty is a group of people from one family that are rulers. King tuts tomb book now its 1922, and you are members of howard carters archaeology team. Exploring history through highinterest biographies, littleknown historical details, maps and timelines to support learning, inspiring greatness topics and themes.
The mystery of king tut a reading a z level z leveled book word count. Tutankhamun was a boyking who lived in egypt over 3,000 years ago. Written by roberta edwards, this book gave a lot of interesting details about tuts life. He was sure that a small part of it had not been searched, but most people disagreed. Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Explains the life and times of the egyptian ruler king tut, covering the story of. The surprise discovery of his unplundered tomb in 1922 made him an instant celebrity and one of ancient egypts most famous rulers. Now, a twoandahalfyearlong museum exhibit of tuts treasures is touring major cities in the u. Class11english hornbill book chapter 3 discovering tut.
You know this because the cobra has appeared at several other points in the play. He was not just a pharaoh, but the youngest that egypt has ever had. Tutankhamun, the untold story by thomas hoving book. Discovered by archaeologist howard carter, tut s burial site contained furniture, jewelry, sculpture, and other rare and beautiful objects, as. After becoming pharaoh, king tut quickly rejected his fathers evil beliefs and ways of running the government, and the young boy had a. King tut coloring book ancient egypt coloring book. Interest level, reading level, reading az, atos, word count. November 4 is king tut day, so it is a perfect time to download this miniunit and jump into king tuts history.
Williams, this chapter is about the last heir of the powerful pharaoh dynasty, tutankhamun, who died when he was a teenager after ruling for nine years. King tut a reading az level z leveled book word count. Fred wants to run his fingers through the treasure of king tut. Childrens middle grade books childrens picture books. This book, complete with 100 blackandwhite illustrations, explains the life and times of ancient egyptian ruler king tut and covers the story of his tombs di. The title is the reason why people pick the book up to read it. The king tut coloring book features a curated collection of 30 illustrations depicting the egyptian king s way of life.
Now, a twoandahalfyearlong museum exhibit of tut s treasures is touring major cities in the u. Tutankhamen, also known as king tut, was an ancient egyptian king who died at the age of eighteen or nineteen. Kennedy, malala yousafzai, marie curie, sally ride, george washington. The king tut coloring book features a curated collection of 30 illustrations depicting the egyptian kings way of life. Tutankhamun sometimes called king tut was an ancient egyptian king. Written by roberta edwards, this book gave a lot of interesting details about tut s life. If your students are eager to learn more about egypt, take a look at this article for some more information about the countrys history. The story of my immortal life is a funny, fastpaced novel for young readers by p.
Carter has discovered what he believes is the egyptian pharaoh king tutankhamens king tut tomb. But when the trio wind up on the banks of the nile, hieroglyphic hilarity is guaranteed. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. He was the son of the powerful king akhenaten, and took pow. The time warp trio takes off for some ancient egyptian action. The comprehension questions have 15 right there type questions and 15 inferential type questions. The curse of king tuts mummy by kathleen weidner zoehfeld. The title of the book is the murder of king tut not, how i found tut fascinating. Discovered by archaeologist howard carter, tuts burial site contained furniture, jewelry, sculpture, and other rare and beautiful objects, as. Informational nonfiction, 2,056 words, level z grade 5, lexile 1010l multilevel book also available in levels z1 and z2 king tut was just nine years old when he took the egyptian throne in 34 bc. However, others who really liked his former books said this book was not his typical style and that i should try another one before i totally porhibit his books from my reading lists. Ever since howard carter uncovered king tutankhamuns tomb in 1922, the young pharaoh has become a symbol. The mystery of king tut level z1 5 6 king tuts homeland ancient egypt was ruled for about three thousand years by a series of thirty dynasties ruling families. Explains the life and times of king tutankhamen, an ancient egyptian ruler, covering the story of his tombs discovery by howard carter in 1922 as well as myths and socalled mummy curses.
King tutankhamun king tut was born a prince, the son of pharaoh akhenaten, around 41 b. Highlights the life of the boy pharaoh, describes the process by which his body and his tomb were prepared for the afterlife, and describes the search and excavation of his tomb in 1922. Ever since howard carter uncovered king tutankhamun s tomb in 1922, the young pharaoh has become a symbol of the wealth and mystery of ancient egypt. Ever since howard carter uncovered king tutankhamuns tomb in 19. Ever since howard carter uncovered king tutankhamuns tomb in 1922, the young pharaoh has become a symbol of the wealth and mystery of ancient egypt. Egyptology exploded the 1970s and more and more people became engrossed in the ancient world of egypt, mummies, pharaohs and rituals. The mystery of king tut the mystery of king tut the mystery of king tut. King tut was just nine years old when he took the egyptian throne in 34 bc. Carter has discovered what he believes is the egyptian pharaoh king. Learn more about the life of king tut and the speculation surrounding his death with this national geographic kids article. Tutankhamun was a boy king who lived in egypt over 3,000 years ago. Sixth grade lesson king tuts treasures betterlesson. November 4 is king tut day, so it is a perfect time to download this miniunit and jump into king tut s history. Mar 06, 2014 the resulting documentary, king tuts final secrets, was broadcast in may 2005, and included the dramatic claim that tutankhamun may have died after an accident that fractured his leg.
Hoover which chronicles the mischievous adventures of king tut, now an immortal eighthgrader living in washington, d. He was given the name tutankhaten, meaning the living image of aten. When the pharoahs of egypt died, they were mummified and buried in pyramids and tombs with all their riches. Through class discussion and completion of the tuts treasures graphic organizer.