1. Learning Targets
I can use sensory language and transition words to describe a primary source artifact from Ancient Egypt.
I can summarize information from a secondary source related to an artifact from Ancient Egypt.

2. Assignment Overview
Write an essay about your Egyptian artifact that includes two paragraphs:
Paragraph 1: a description of the artifact based on your own observations.
Paragraph 2: a summary of the secondary source information about the artifact.

3. Include a Topic Sentence
State the name of the artifact you are going to describe.
Give general, introductory information.
Try to avoid:
“My artifact is the Great Pyramid…”
“I’m going to tell you all about the Great Pryamid”.
Example: “The Great Pyramid in Giza is the largest pyramid from Ancient Egypt.”

4. Use Descriptive Language
Use adjectives and sensory language to describe the artifact. Focus on:
The 5 senses: see, hear, feel, smell, and taste.
Adjectives that describe:
Size
Shape
Color
Materials
Texture
Recognizable features

5. Practice: brainstorm adjectives that describe this artifact.
Source:

6. Use Descriptive Language
Use transition words to guide the reader through a “tour” of the artifact:
Organization
Top to bottom/bottom to top
From the outside in
Clockwise
Left to right
Most obvious to less obvious
Transitions:
Above, below, nearby, moving up…
Near the edge, at the center
To the right…
The first thing the viewer would notice is…

7. Example Artifact – Obelisk at Luxor Temple Complex

8. Example Descriptive Paragraph
Look for:
A topic sentence.
Adjectives and sensory details.
Transitions and organizational phrases.

9. Example Descriptive Paragraph
The obelisk is a tall pillar that stands in front of the Luxor Temple Complex in Egypt. The pillar is made from stone that is light brown and appears to have a rough texture. It has four tapered sides that come to a point, like a tall pyramid. At the bottom of the pillar, there is a row of four baboon-shaped statues. The middle of the obelisk is carved with hieroglyphs, including several recognizable cartouches, which look like a loop of rope with symbols inside. Several of the symbols are worn out and faded. The top of the pillar is pointed, but it appears that the tip is damaged.

10. Directions – Part 1
Wait to hear your new computer number. Get assigned computer.
While you wait for the computer to login: write your topic sentence on the back of your artifact notes.
Use the SPS Student Portal to login to OneDrive.
If you haven’t yet, create a folder named “History”. Open that folder.
Create a new Word document titled “Egyptian Artifact Report”.

11. Directions – Part 2
Type a heading: Name World History, 6- (class period) January 9, 2019
Type a title that includes the name of your artifact.
Begin writing your first paragraph.
Paragraph #1 – focus on description!