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The Epic of Gilgamesh
MATERIALS!
• Textbook PG
73-77
• THE ONLINE
School!
Who was the only one
allowed to climb these
stairs? Why?
Unit 3 Lesson 8
Student Expectations…
Here’s what I expect you to do as a part of this class.
When we all do these things we’ll have an awesome class!
I will respond when my name is called.
I will respond to polling prompts.
I will ask and answer questions.
I will complete class work, take notes, submit exit tickets.
I will collaborate in groups if placed into breakout rooms.
I will demonstrate respect for my classmates and
teachers.
Marking yourself “away” means you are not in class
and will miss important parts of the lesson.
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Objectives and Standards
Objectives
• Recognize the Epic of
Gilgamesh as a classic
of Sumerian literature
and the source of
information about
Sumerian values.
• Identify the first major
literary epic in world
history.
PA Standards
• 8.4.7.B: Explain the
importance of historical
documents, artifacts, and
sites which are critical to
world history.
The First two slides of the
presentation are from unit 3 lesson 7. I
combined them, so do not be
confused!
Unit 3 Lesson 8
Lets have a great class!
Knowledge is Power: Scribes
• Writing was very
difficult – Not even
Kings or Priests learned
how to do it.
• Boys from wealthy
families were
sometimes chosen to
become “Scribes.”
• Scribes would have to
go to school from sun
up to sun down.
Unit 3 Lesson 7 - Writing it down
Cuneiform
• They used reeds pressed into
clay to write, which left
wedge shapes.
• Since only scribes knew how
to write, Kings used “cylinder
seals” to sign their names.
Unit 3 Lesson 7 - Writing it down
Unit 3 Lesson 8
What is an Epic Poem?
• Epic: An extended narrative poem recounting actions,
travels, adventures, and heroic episodes
• Characteristics of the classical epic include these: The
main character or protagonist is heroically larger than
life, often the source and subject of legend or a national
hero
• The deeds of the hero are presented without favoritism,
revealing his failings as well as his virtues
Unit 3 Lesson 8
• Written and found in Ancient Sumer
• Originally written on 12 clay tablets
in cuneiform
• Story is about the adventures of the
historical king of Uruk who lived
about 2700 BC
•
The story revolves around the
relationship between Gilgamesh and a
friend, Enkidu, who is half-wild and who
undertakes dangerous quests with
Gilgamesh.
•
Much of the epic focuses on
Gilgamesh's thoughts of loss following
Enkidu's death.
Unit 3 Lesson 8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FLzM79bRY&noredirect=1#t=16
The Epic of Gilgamesh
GROUP WORK!
• Using what you learned
watching the video and
your textbook pages 73-77,
you will answer certain
questions from Student
Pages 70 and 71.
• Answer the questions on
your breakout page and
then will come together
and share answers.
Unit 3 Lesson 8
Room A:Use Pages 73-77 of your text book and
think about the movie to answer the following
questions on Student Pages 70-71
2. List three major characters in the story.
a.
b.
c.
Room B:Use Pages 73-77 of your text book and
think about the movie to answer the following
questions on Student Pages 70-71
4. Throughout most of the story, what did Gilgamesh
think was important?
5. How did Gilgamesh change his thinking?
Use Pages 73-77 of your text book and think about the
movie to answer the following questions on Student
Pages 70-71:
6. What does the change in thinking say about
Sumerian values?
7. Do you consider Gilgamesh a hero? Why or
why not?
Let’s share! You may fill in your answers on
pg. 70-71 in your student pages.
Unit 3 Lesson 8
Gilgamesh
City of Gilgamesh
Enkidu
Survived the flood
Uruk
Great king
Utnapishtim
The wild man
Answers
4. Throughout most of the story, what did Gilgamesh
think was important?
Maintaining Power, Immortality, and Friendship
5. How
did Gilgamesh change his thinking?
Gilgamesh changed the way he ruled his city and later realized
that his deeds would live on even though he could not live
forever
6. What does the change in thinking say about
Sumerian values?
Possibly that the Sumerians may have admired someone who
could grow and change and gain wisdom
7. Do you consider
Gilgamesh a hero? Why
or why not?
Yes, because of the strength,
fearlessness, and ability to
learn that he showed in the
poem.
• One of the oldest stories ever
• It was the first action/adventure
• To the Sumerians it expresses the important qualities of leadership
• In the story Gilgamesh learns that his name will live on through his
deeds (sounds like every action star to this day)
• Upnapistim (aka The Ancient One) was the man the survived the
flood
• Lapis Lazuli was a prized gem the Sumerians wanted
Great Job!
• Complete the Unit 3
Lesson 8 Assessment in
the OLS
• Read pages 79 to 81 in
The Human Odyssey
• MONDAY! we will skip
Lesson 9 and move
right into Lesson 10:
Sumer No More.
Unit 3 Lesson 8