The Egypt Game​ - Unit Overview 

 
Follow the progression listed. Corresponding documents are located in the Team 
Drive folder, The Egypt Game.  
 
Reading & Writing 
1. Components: 
a. Summative Assessment: ​Reading checks for chapters  
b. Sketchboard project 
i. As we read, record notes as a class on Class Notes for 
Sketchboard document. Model the skill of collecting textual 
evidence to support notes. 
ii. Notes should be focused on setting, character, atmosphere, 
and Egypt references  
c. Formative Assessment: The Egypt Game Vignette Project 
i. Read Introduction by the author 
1. Make connection between author’s question “How do 
you get your ideas” and “idea roots” to the vignette 
writing the students will complete.  
ii. The Egypt Game - Brainstorming Document 
iii. The Egypt Game - Collage 
iv. Peer feedback 
v. Character paragraph 
vi. Setting paragraph 
2. Scope and Sequence: 
a. Read Introduction by the author 
b. Complete part 1 of brainstorm 
c. Read chapter 1 & 2 and take notes on Class Notes document 
i. Take reading check 
ii. Work on setting writing 
1. Analyze examples 
2. Create collage 
3. Circle maps 
4. Draft 
5. Review rubric 
 6. Peer edit 
7. Revise 
d. Continue reading and taking notes on Class Notes document 
i. Work on character paragraph 
1. Analyze examples 
2. Create collage 
3. Circle maps 
4. Draft 
5. Review rubric 
6. Peer edit 
7. Revise 
e. Introduce Sketchboard 
i. Add notes on Class Notes document 
ii. Continue to update throughout  
f. Once setting paragraph and character paragraph are edited, begin 
composing vignette 
i. Use flow map and to plan beginning, middle and end 
 
Cross Curricular Connections 
1. Students study Egypt in Social Studies 
2. Students create an Egyptian god or goddess in art class 
a. Character paragraph is about this character 
b. Partnership during brainstorm and finish up phrase