Egyptian gods, goddesses, and rulers RESEARCH report and speech
Imagine what it would be like to meet the gods, goddesses, and rulers of ancient Egypt! We
will have an opportunity to experience this on Friday, January 17th when each student
BECOMES the assigned person. Students will dress up in costume, with appropriate props,
and give a speech as if they ARE the god/goddess/ruler based on the research report that
they write in advance. The entire report is due on the same day as the speech, but each part
must be turned in along the way. The project must include:
1. Title page with title, student’s name, date, and an appropriate, detailed, colored picture
Typed, original research report with 8 headings/titles followed by 8 paragraphs of 4-6 sentences for each of
the following things (32-48 sentences required)
Gods/Goddesses directions:
Rulers/Pharoahs directions:
2. Introduction to the report (hook, background information, connection, thesis)
3. Name of god/goddess and what it means (origin)
3. Name of ruler and what it means (origin)
4. What the god/goddess is supposed to have looked
like physically
4. What the ruler is supposed to have looked like
physically
5. Where their god/goddess is supposed to have lived
5. What city did their ruler live in and when did he
rule
6. What their god/goddess is “in charge of” or
responsible for
6. What their ruler accomplished as pharaoh
7. What things are associated with their god/goddess
and/or What “story” is their god/goddess most
famous for
7. What is this ruler most famous for (why was he
important)?
8. Any other important, interesting, or amusing facts about your person
9. Conclusion (Imagine statement, restate what your report was about using different words, repeat your
thesis in a different way, and end with a powerful ending
10. Hand – drawn, detailed, and colored picture of what the god/goddess would have looked like and what
items would be seen with the god/goddess. Must fill up entire page
11. Reference page listing the sources for all information in the report following the correct MLA format (see
example provided at the end of the directions
12. Written speech that is COMPLETELY DIFFERENT than the research report. Speech should include a hook
to draw us into your speech, who you are, what you are famous for, interesting facts that we would find
fascinating, entertaining, or informative, and a conclusion. It should be about 1:15-1:45 long. You must
prepare and memorize your speech because no notes will be allowed during the presentation
Important due dates:
1,2,3 – due Thursday, 12/12/13
4,5,6 – due Thursday 12/19/13
7,8,9, - due Thursday, 1/9/14
10,11,12 (speech) – due Thursday 1/16/14
Present memorized speech and turn in research report – Friday 1/17/14
Your speech will be graded on:
 speaking loudly, clearly, fluently, no pauses, and with enthusiasm (be dramatic!).
 Eye contact (looking at your audience)
 How interesting and informative the speech was
 Appropriate, creative costume and props that show effort and make your person come alive
Your research report will be graded on:
 Accurate, interesting information that draws in the reader
 Demonstration of substantial time, effort and thought
 Spelling, punctuation, and grammar is correct
 Visually appealing and neatly organized (looks superb!)
 All parts completed on time
Ahkenaten
Amun
Bastet
Horus
Nephtys
Ahkenaten
Ra
Sekhmet
Tefnut
Ra
Bastet
Anubis
Anubis
Tut
Hathor
Amun
Osiris
Tut
Seth
Isis
Anubis
Ma’at
Horus
Aten
Ramses I
Isis
Ramses II
Tuthomse III
Hathor
Hatshepsut
Bastet
Ma’at
Ramses I
Ramses II
Hapy
Ahmose
Hatshepsut
Ra
Bastet
Thutmose III
Ma’at
Seth
Reference page – listed by last name of AUTHOR if there is one (books, articles, even some websites). If no
author, then listed by first word in the title of the article you used.
References/Works Cited
Gordon, John. The History of King Tutankhamen. 1997. Harcourt Brace Publishers. New York, New York.
“King Tut”. Ancient Egypt. Retrieved online on 12/11/11 from www.mr.donn.org
Shaeffer, Lydia. “King Tut – Myth or Magic”. Ancient Egypt. Retrieved online on 12/22/11 from
http://britishmuseum.org /ancientegypt/rulers/tut/12436.html
Please sign, cut off, and return:
I am aware of this long-term Egypt research report and speech project. I will regularly check with my child and assist
him/her as needed so the due dates are met along the way and the final presentation day will be successful for my student.
Parent signature _________________________________________________
Date: ________________________