Great Pyramid Reader Worksheet Word Bank
Back Cover
Decodable Words
had, big, sun
in, at, top
on, is, can
but, set, dock
Sight Words
the, he, she
they, was, to
for, you, of
see, was, are
Topic Words (Underlined in text)
PHARAOH, PYRAMID, GIZA, GOLD, TREASURE, ARCHITECT
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Lesson 8
History Reader
The Great
Pyramid
Student Name:
A pharaoh had a dream.
He wanted a special place for his treasure.
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The pharaoh asked an architect to build it.
The architect built the first pyramid.
2
A pharaoh wanted the biggest pyramid.
This pyramid is called the Great Pyramid.
3
The pyramid is in Giza.
It has a gold top that shines in the sun.
4
The boat is at the dock.
They will go to see the Great Pyramid.
5
Reading Check
1. Where is the pyramid?
In Giza.
In a forest.
2. What is at the top?
Shining gold.
A big tree.
6
Art Corner
Draw the Great Pyramid with a gold top:
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End of Reader
Well Done, Young Archaeologist!
Pyramid Power Slides Lesson 8
Ancient Egypt
Pyramid
Power
Exploring the Great Pyramid of Giza
Purpose for Listening
Listen to find out about Setna and his daughter Ahweru and their trip on the Nile.
Discover why the pyramids were so important in ancient Egypt.
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A River Trip
Long ago, an Egyptian priest named Setna took his daughter Ahweru on a boat trip.
"Where are they going? They are sailing down the Nile to see Giza."
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The Dream
Pharaoh Djoser dreamed that a god told him to build a special place for his body and treasure after he died.
"The afterlife is the next life, believed to begin after death."
A Stairway to the Sky
Imhotep was the architect. He built the first pyramid with steps. It was a house for the pharaoh to reach the gods.
Vocabulary: An architect is a person who decides how a building should look.
The Biggest of All
The Top
Covered in Gold to shine like the sun.
The Sides
Smooth white stone that glittered.
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The Dock
The boat is at the dock. Setna and Ahweru step off. They are ready to see the Great Pyramid up close!
"It's the most amazing building ever made!"
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Pyramid Reader Teacher Guide Teacher Guide
Great Pyramid Reader
Grade 1
Material Overview
This decodable reader is designed to support 1st-grade students in practicing phonics while learning about the Great Pyramid of Giza. It aligns with Lesson 8 of the Ancient Civilizations unit, focusing on key historical figures and architectural concepts.
Instructional Tips
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Word Bank Review
Before reading, review the Word Bank on the back cover. Practice decoding the CVC words and identifying the sight words. Pre-teach the underlined topic words to ensure students understand the historical context.
2
Visual Support
Encourage students to use the illustrations (once pasted/drawn) to help decode unfamiliar sentences. Ask: "What do you see in the picture that matches the words?"
3
Art Corner Extension
Use the Art Corner as a check for understanding of the "gold top" and "pyramid shape" concepts. Ask students to describe their drawing using the topic words.
Reading Check Answer Key
1. Where is the pyramid?
Correct Answer: In Giza.
Context: See Page 4 of the reader.
2. What is at the top?
Correct Answer: Shining gold.
Context: See Page 4 of the reader.
Vocabulary Reference
Pharaoh King of Egypt
Architect Building Designer
Pyramid Tomb / Monument
Afterlife Next Life
