Cuneiform Tablet

Using the 8 cuneiform symbols, write 8 sentences.

With each sentence, use some English words. You do not need to write complete sentences.

Then, write at least 2 sentences using just symbols.

Make some symbols up.

You will find it is difficult to write with just symbols.

Do Now:

Imagine a world without writing. Everything is blank. No signs, no books, absolutely no writing!!!!

What would this world without writing be like? Hint: no historical records, books, etc.

How would life be more difficult? What advantages or disadvantages would there be?

Legends of Lexicon: Week 2 (1/12-16)

Vocabulary Words:

1.) Epic: A long poem about a hero

2.) Scribe: A professional writer or record keeper

3.) Artisan: A worker who is skilled at making a particular product by hand

4.) Pictograph: Picture writing; A picture that stands for a word or idea

5.) Economy: The wealth or resources of a country especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services