This winter second grade students have read a variety of nonfiction books about Egypt as well as fiction set in the time of ancient Egypt. While reading Mummies in the Morning, a Magic Tree House book, students applied their knowledge from a variety of texts including the research companion book, Mummies and Pyramids Fact Tracker. When the fiction book opens with a funeral procession to the pyramids and the characters of Jack and Annie wondering what it is, our students are able to share specific details of the funeral and mourning process in ancient Egypt. After reading the nonfiction books, they have become knowledgeable about the evolution of pyramids, why they were built, the process of mummification, jobs and trades and the life of families in ancient Egypt. This knowledge enhances their fiction reading and adds depth to their thinking about characters, plot and themes in the book. This wide ranging study culminates in Egypt night where students will share with their families their knowledge and projects about Egypt and present to lower school classes the following day.
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