Pakal Pyramid Read Aloud
Kindergarten Read-Aloud Early American Civilizations • Lesson 3
Part 1 (Slides 3A-1 – 3A-3)
King Pakal's Pyramid — Slide-by-Slide Read Aloud
Copy and paste the highlighted yellow sentence directly under each slide. Read the teacher script aloud with expression!
Slide 1 Image 3A-1: Tun and the Giant Pyramid
9 Tall Stories
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The Maya family looks up at a giant stone pyramid with nine tall steps.
Teacher Read-Aloud: "Look at this amazing building! It is a Maya pyramid made of heavy stone. It has nine giant steps that go way up into the sky. Wide stone stairs go all the way to a little building on top!"
Kinder Action: Count 1 to 9 on your fingers, then pretend to stomp like you are climbing huge stone steps!
Slide 2 Image 3A-2: King Pakal’s Secret Pyramid
Royal History
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A great king named Pakal had the special pyramid built.
Teacher Read-Aloud: "Father tells the children that this pyramid was built for King Pakal. At the very top, stone carvers drew words and pictures to tell their history. Only the king may go inside. Some say secret treasure is hidden deep within!"
Turn & Whisper: Whisper to your elbow partner: "What treasure do you think is inside?"
Slide 3 Image 3A-3: Treasures and Green Jade
Shiny Jade
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Sparkling green jade stones and shiny treasures were hidden inside.
Teacher Read-Aloud: "The children open their eyes very wide! People say there is green jade stone carved into shiny bowls and necklaces. Pik asks his father, 'Is there really treasure in there?' What do you think?"
Kinder Action: Open your eyes big and round in surprise and say: "Ooh, shiny green jade!"
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Kindergarten Read-Aloud Early American Civilizations • Lesson 3
Part 2 (Slides 3A-4 – 3A-6)
King Pakal's Pyramid — Slide-by-Slide Read Aloud
Slide 4 Image 3A-4: The Splendid King Pakal
Royal Feathers
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King Pakal wore bright feathers, green jade, and rode in a royal chair.
Teacher Read-Aloud: "Uncle Zuk saw King Pakal once! The king wore colorful robes and tall headdresses made of rare bird feathers. He wore jade necklaces and carried a royal rod. Strong helpers carried him in a special chair through the city!"
Kinder Action: Sit tall and proud like a Maya king or queen wearing a huge feather crown!
Slide 5 Image 3A-5: Other Sights in Baakal
Building More
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The family walks around to see new buildings with fancy carved roofs.
Teacher Read-Aloud: "The family walks around the corner to see brand new buildings! King Pakal’s son is building even more stone temples. The tops of the roofs have beautiful designs carved right into them. The family walks until their feet get tired!"
Kinder Action: Tap your feet like you are walking through the city, then sigh: 'Whew, my feet are tired!'
Slide 6 Image 3A-6: Resting Under a Tree
Secret Shade
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The family rests under a tree to hear a secret about the king.
Teacher Read-Aloud: "The family sits down in the cool, shady trees. Little Kanal asks, 'Father, why did King Pakal build such a great pyramid?' Father whispers, 'I will tell you, but it is a big secret!' What do you think the secret is?"
Kinder Action: Put your finger to your lips and say: "Shhh! It's a royal secret!"
Maya Vocab for Kindergarten: Pyramid (big stone building with steps), Jade (shiny green stone), King (leader).
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