I.

Objectives
At the end of the lesson the students should be able to:
A. Describe the basic plot and themes of "The Tale of Sinuhe"
B. Analyze how the story reflects the values and beliefs of ancient Egyptian
society
C. Practice close reading and critical thinking skills through discussion and
written response

II. Subject Matter

Topic: The Tale of Sinuhe
References: https://www.worldhistory.org/article/886/the-tale-of-sinuhe/
Materials: PowerPoint Presentation.
III. Learning Procedure
Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity
A. Review

Good morning, everyone. Before we get started with We learned about the different
today's lesson on "The Tale of Sinuhe," I want to quickly periods of ancient Egyptian
review what we learned in our last lesson. Who can history, including the Old,
remind me of the main points we covered? Middle, and New Kingdoms.

And we talked about how the

Pharaohs were considered gods
and how they were buried in
pyramids.

That's right. Now, today we're going to be focusing on a

different aspect of ancient Egyptian culture: literature.
Specifically, we're going to be reading and discussing a
story called "The Tale of Sinuhe." This story is from the
Middle Kingdom period and is considered one of the most
important works of ancient Egyptian literature.
What's the story about?

The story is about a man named Sinuhe who is exiled

from Egypt and has a series of adventures before returning
home. As we read and discuss the story, we'll be thinking
about how it reflects the values and beliefs of ancient
Egyptian society.
I'm excited to learn more about
ancient Egyptian literature.
Me too! Now, let's get started by reviewing the basic
geography and history of ancient Egypt, which will
provide some context for our discussion of "The Tale of
Sinuhe."

B. Motivation

Okay, everyone. I have a fun and interactive activity for us What do we have to do?
to do today that's based on the popular game "Four
Pictures, One Word."

Here's how it works: I'm going to show you four pictures,

and you have to guess the word that they all have in
common. The twist is that the pictures and the word will
all be related to "The Tale of Sinuhe."

That sounds like it could be really

challenging!
It might be a little tricky, but I'm confident that you all
have the critical thinking skills to solve the puzzle. Plus,
it's a fun and interactive way to review what we've learned
about "The Tale of Sinuhe" and think about the themes
and motifs of the story in a new way.

I'm excited to give it a try!

Great! Now, let's get started by looking at the first set of

pictures. Take a few minutes to think about what word
might connect them all, and then we'll come back as a
class and discuss our guesses.

(Proceed to show the pictures)

C. Presentation of the lesson

Okay class,Who can tell me a little bit about what they

know about ancient Egyptian literature and culture?
I know that they had a lot of
different types of literature, like
hymns, prayers, and stories.

Yeah, and they wrote on papyrus

scrolls and used hieroglyphics as
 their writing system.

That's right. Now, "The Tale of Sinuhe" is a story from the

Middle Kingdom period of ancient Egypt, and it's
considered one of the most important works of Egyptian
literature. It tells the story of a man named Sinuhe who is
exiled from Egypt and has a series of adventures before
What's the story about?
returning home.

The story is about Sinuhe's journey and the challenges he

faces along the way. It's a long and complex tale, but some
of the main themes include exile, identity, and loyalty. As
we read the story and discuss it, we'll be thinking about
how these themes relate to the values and beliefs of
ancient Egyptian society.

I'm interested in how the story

reflects the values and beliefs of
Sure, here are a few examples:
ancient Egypt. Can you give
some examples?
In ancient Egypt, loyalty to the Pharaoh and the state was
considered very important. In "The Tale of Sinuhe," we
see Sinuhe struggling with his loyalty to his homeland and
his loyalty to his new friends and allies.
The concept of ma'at, or truth, justice, and order, was also
central to ancient Egyptian society. In the story, Sinuhe
grapples with the idea of ma'at and what it means to live a
just and righteous life.
The idea of exile and returning home was also significant
in ancient Egypt. In the story, Sinuhe is exiled and must
find his way back to Egypt, which symbolizes his search
for a sense of belonging and identity. That's really interesting. I can't
wait to read the story and discuss
it more.

I'm glad you're excited! Now, let's get started by reading

the first few pages of "The Tale of Sinuhe" and discussing
our initial observations and interpretations.
 D. Development of the Lesson
0. a. Unlocking of difficulties
Let us unlock the difficult words in the text.

Hello class, Before we dive into our discussion of "The

Tale of Sinuhe," I want to do an activity to help us better
understand some of the more challenging vocabulary and
language in the text. What do you mean by
challenging vocabulary?

We're going to do an activity called "Unlock the Word."

Here's how it works:

First, I'll write a list of difficult words from the text on the
board.

Then, you'll work in pairs or small groups to try to define

each word using context clues and any other resources you
have available.

After you've had a chance to brainstorm and discuss your

definitions, we'll go through the list as a class and see how
close we were to the actual definitions.

Finally, we'll discuss the meanings of the words in the

context of the story and how they contribute to the overall
themes and meanings of "The Tale of Sinuhe.".
That sounds like a fun and
challenging activity. I'm looking
forward to trying it out.

I'm glad you're excited! Now, let's get started by looking

at the first word on the list and working together to unlock
its meaning. Remember, there are no wrong answers, and
the goal is to think critically and work as a team. Once
we've finished the activity, we'll be ready to dive into our
discussion of "The Tale of Sinuhe" with a deeper
understanding of the language and vocabulary.

b. Background of the Author

Before we start discussing "The Tale of Sinuhe" in more
detail, I thought it might be helpful to learn a little bit
about the background of the author. Who can tell me what
they know about the author of this story? I don't think we know much
about the author. It's an ancient
That's correct. "The Tale of Sinuhe" is a very old story, story, so the author might be
and we don't have a lot of information about the author. anonymous.
However, we do know that the story was written during
the Middle Kingdom period of ancient Egypt, which was a
time of great cultural and artistic achievements. What was the Middle Kingdom
period like?

The Middle Kingdom was a time of prosperity and

stability in ancient Egypt. It was marked by advances in
art, literature, and architecture, and it was also a time of
political and military expansion. "The Tale of Sinuhe" was
written during this time and reflects the values and beliefs
of ancient Egyptian society during the Middle Kingdom.
I see. So even though we don't
know much about the specific
author of "The Tale of Sinuhe,"
we can still learn about the
broader context and culture in
which it was written.

Exactly! Now, let's get back to discussing the story itself.

As we read and analyze "The Tale of Sinuhe," we'll be
thinking about how it reflects the values and beliefs of
ancient Egyptian society during the Middle Kingdom.

c. Discussion of Literary Elements

We will review some of the literary elements that we'll be

looking for as we read and discuss the story.
What are literary elements?

Literary elements are the building blocks of a story, and

they help us understand and analyze the themes,
characters, and plot of a work of literature. Some common
literary elements include setting, character, plot, conflict,
and theme Can you give an example of each
 one?

Sure! Here are some examples:

Setting: the time and place in which a story takes place

Character: the people or animals in a story
Plot: the sequence of events that make up a story
Conflict: the struggle or problem that drives the story
forward
Theme: the underlying message or meaning of a story I see. So as we read "The Tale of
Sinuhe," we'll be looking for
these elements and thinking about
how they relate

d. Reading of the selection

Okay, everyone. As a class, we're going to be working on

a group activity related to "The Tale of Sinuhe." I know
some of you may be feeling a little hesitant about group
work, but I want to assure you that this activity is designed
to be fun and engaging, and it's a great way to practice
critical thinking and teamwork skills. What's the activity about?

The activity is based on a scene from "The Tale of

Sinuhe" where Sinuhe is trying to decide whether to return
to Egypt or stay in exile. As a class, we're going to role-
play this scene and consider the pros and cons of each
decision. How do we do that?

I'm glad you asked! Here's what we'll do:

First, we'll divide into two groups: one group will

represent the decision to stay in exile, and the other group
will represent the decision to return to Egypt.

Each group will brainstorm and come up with a list of

arguments in favor of their decision.

Then, we'll come back together as a class and each group

will present their arguments to the rest of the class.

Finally, we'll have a class discussion to consider the pros

and cons of each decision and try to come to a consensus. That sounds like it could be really
fun. I'm excited to participate!

I'm glad to hear that! Now, let's get started by dividing

into our two groups and brainstorming our arguments.
Remember, the goal is to think critically and consider all
sides of the issue.

c. Comprehension questions

Now that we've finished reading "The Tale of Sinuhe,"

let's take a few minutes to review and discuss the story.
Who can summarize the plot of the story in a few The story is about a man named
sentences? Sinuhe who is exiled from Egypt
and has to decide whether to
return home or stay in exile.

That's a great summary! Now, let's delve a little deeper

into the story. Who can tell me what motivates Sinuhe to Sinuhe is motivated to return
make the decision to return home? home because he misses his
family and his homeland, and he
feels guilty for leaving in the first
place.

Very good! What about the theme of the story? Can

anyone identify the central message or meaning of "The I think the theme of the story is
Tale of Sinuhe"? about the importance of family,
home, and belonging. Sinuhe
learns that even though he has
achieved success and wealth in
exile, he cannot truly be happy
without being with his loved
ones.

Excellent! Those are all great observations. Now, let's

think about how the setting and characters of the story
contribute to the overall theme. Who can tell me how the
The setting of ancient Egypt
setting of ancient Egypt and the characters of Sinuhe and
helps to give context to the story
his family help to convey the theme of the story?
and the characters' actions and
motivations. The characters of
 Sinuhe and his family also help to
illustrate the theme of the
importance of family and
belonging, as their relationships
and interactions play a significant
role in the story.

E. Generalization
Now that we've reviewed some of the key points of "The
Tale of Sinuhe," let's think about how the story relates to
the broader context of ancient Egyptian society. Who can The Middle Kingdom was a time
tell me what the Middle Kingdom period was like? of prosperity and stability in
ancient Egypt. It was marked by
advances in art, literature, and
architecture, and it was also a
time of political and military
expansion.

That's right! The Middle Kingdom was a time of great

cultural and artistic achievements, and "The Tale of I think "The Tale of Sinuhe"
Sinuhe" is considered one of the masterpieces of this reflects the importance of family,
period. Who can tell me how the story reflects the values loyalty, and tradition in ancient
and beliefs of ancient Egyptian society during the Middle Egyptian society. Sinuhe's
Kingdom? decision to return home and
reconnect with his family and his
homeland shows the value that
was placed on these relationships.

Very good! "The Tale of Sinuhe" is a great example of

how literature can help us understand and appreciate the I thought it was interesting how
culture and values of a society. Who can tell me one thing the story explored the theme of
they found particularly interesting or meaningful about the identity and belonging. Sinuhe
story? has to decide where he truly
belongs and what his identity is,
and he ultimately realizes that his
true identity is tied to his family
 and his homeland.

That's a great observation! "The Tale of Sinuhe" raises

some thought-provoking questions about identity and
belonging that are still relevant today. Thank you,
everyone, for your participation and insights. I hope you
enjoyed our discussion of "The Tale of Sinuhe."

F. Application
Differentiated activities:

Hello class, Here's an activity in which singers, dancers,

visual artists, actors, and actresses can show their talent
related to the topic of "The Tale of Sinuhe":

We will divide the class into small groups, and you guys
will pick up one of the following roles: singer, dancer,
visual artist, actor, or actress.

Give the groups some time to brainstorm and plan their

talent show performances related to the topic of "The Tale
of Sinuhe." They can create original songs, dances,
artworks, skits, or monologues that explore the themes,
characters, and setting of the story.

Have each group present their talent show performance to

the class. Encourage the other students to show their
support and appreciation for the performances.

After all of the groups have presented, have a class

discussion about the talent show performances. Ask the
students to share their thoughts and reactions to the
performances, and encourage them to reflect on how the
performances related to the topic of "The Tale of Sinuhe."
(Students do the activity)
This activity is a fun and creative way for students to
engage with the themes and ideas of "The Tale of Sinuhe"
through the arts. It also allows them to express their own
interpretations and perspectives on the story.

IV- Evaluation
0. Multiple choice
Directions: Choose the correct answer. Write your
answer in the space provided.
1.What is the plot of "The Tale of Sinuhe"?
A) A man named Sinuhe is exiled from Egypt and has to
decide whether to return home or stay in exile.
B) A man named Sinuhe goes on a journey to find a
magical object.
C) A man named Sinuhe becomes a successful
businessman in Egypt.
D) A man named Sinuhe has to solve a mystery.

2.What is the theme of "The Tale of Sinuhe"?

A) The importance of family, home, and belonging.
B) The dangers of greed and ambition.
C) The power of friendship.
D) The importance of education.

3.Who is the protagonist of "The Tale of Sinuhe"?

A) Sinuhe
B) The Pharaoh
C) Sinuhe's family
D) Sinuhe's friends

4.Who is the antagonist of "The Tale of Sinuhe"?

A) Sinuhe
B) The Pharaoh
C) Sinuhe's family
D) There is no antagonist in the story.

5.What genre does "The Tale of Sinuhe" belong to?

A) Ancient Egyptian literature
B) Fantasy
C) Romance
D) Mystery

B. Essay
Directions: Answer the question. (10 points)
1. What is the moral of the story ?
V.Agreement
What would you do if you were in the exact situation of
Sinuhe .( fled Egypt to settle in Syria)Write your answers
on a ¼ sheet of paper