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The Invention of Writing

1) Year 7 Homework

Research & write 2 paragraphs about the Invention of Writing

Refer to:

The Sumerians
The Egyptians
The Phoenicians
The Greeks
The Romans

Refer also to:

Pictograms
Hieroglyphics

2) Group Work

Create a web page explaining the origins of writing

Include a guide to Hieroglyphics & some secret messages for people to decode
Include at least one pictogram that you have invented either from those suggested on page 107 of the text book or your own ideas
Have a quiz on the origins of language

You will find useful ideas on:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/decipherment_01.shtml

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/cartouche/cartouche.html

http://www.angelfire.com/realm/shades/egypt/hierogl.htm