Sumerian Writing (THURSday)
Do Now: Copy the following definitions into your notebooks.
Scribe: a person who can read/write.
Stylus: writing tool with sharp point.
Cuneiform: Sumerian writing
Cuneiform was invented to...
Only ____ were able to write.
Their alphabet had ___symbols
It took ___ years to learn their alphabet.
Done with ____ on ____
Sumerian Written Language
Now, let’s go back and fill in our notes!!
Small pictures
They made simpler symbols
cuneiform
reeds
scribes
epic
Do Now:
Set yourself up for our clay activity! (FRIDAY)
On your clay, write your name or your initials in cuneiform. Take a picture and add the image to this slide.
Reflect: In 2-4 sentences, explain why writing is one of the most important inventions of all time.
Writing is one of the most important inventions of all time because...