Written+Language

California Content Standard:
9. Trace the evolution of language and its written forms. 


 
 * Vocabulary Word.. || Picture.............. || Definition.................................. ||
 * scribe ||  ||   ||
 * papyrus ||  ||   ||
 * hieroglyph ||  ||   ||
 * hieroglyphics ||  ||   ||
 * cuneiform ||  ||   ||
 * pictograph ||  ||   ||
 * stylus ||  ||   ||

 The Evolution of Writing in Ancient Egypt
Describe the evolution of writing in Ancient Egypt. This section should be written as you would write a research report. You may use your social studies book, library books, encyclopedias, and the internet to find information. Each bulleted point below should be addressed in at least one paragraph. Add pictures to your page to make it more interesting visually. Be sure to cite your sources for any pictures included (do not use copyrighted material) and for any written information you have used.

Include information on:
 * Why was writing developed? What was its purpose?
 * What did it come to be used for?
 * In what places was writing first developed?
 * What forms did different peoples invent?
 * How did writing change over time?
 * Who could read and write in ancient times?
 * What kinds of surfaces did they write on?


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