Tales from Egyptian Mythology: A Reader's Theater Script-Story Collection

• Print-and-Read Version:  A password-protected digital download of the materials to print for physical use in your classroom
• Digital Classroom Version: A digital download of the materials with each component as its own password-protected digital file. This download includes rights for digital use on Learning Management Systems such as Google Classroom and Canvas.

DESCRIPTION

Enter the imaginative world of Egyptian mythology, where animal-headed gods use magic and cunning to compete for the power to rule the earth! In addition to entertainment value, the Egyptian myths offer intriguing insights into ancient Egyptian culture, which still inspires and mystifies us to this day.

This collection features three script-stories that adapt the popular story of the god Osiris, his devoted wife, Isis, and their son, Horus. Along the way, you will meet several of Egypt's most interesting characters:  Ra the falcon-headed sun god, the deceptive and beast-like Set, Sobek the crocodile-headed Nile god, and Anubis the jackal-headed judge of the dead.

This 45-page download includes the following stories:

• "Isis and Osiris"
• "The Search for Osiris"
• "Horus the Avenger"

Each script-story is accompanied by a 2-page teacher guide which includes:  a summary of the story, relevant background information, essential questions, name pronunciation guide, anticipatory questions, teachable terms, and discussion questions.