Your students will embark on a captivating journey as they explore the timeless Epic of Gilgamesh, gaining profound insights into the beliefs and society of this ancient civilization. Step into the rich world of Ancient Mesopotamia with this student-centered and Common Core-aligned activity. An excellent activity for 5th, 6th, and 7th-grade ancient history curriculum. Here's how the Epic of Gilgamesh adventure unfolds: Historical Context: Begin by delving into a brief history of the Epic of Gilgamesh and encounter an excerpt from the actual tale. This introduction sets the stage for a deep dive into the narrative's themes and cultural significance. Textual Analysis: As scholars of the past, students analyze the text critically. They draw connections and conclusions about the beliefs in Ancient Mesopotamia, including the profound aspects of polytheism and demigods. Through thoughtful examination, they unravel the societal values and norms of the time. Summarization and Evidence: In the final phase, students refine their summarization and evidence-based argumentation skills. They skillfully summarize key points and support their claims with concrete evidence from the text, showcasing their ability to extract and apply direct quotes to bolster their insights. An answer key is provided to facilitate your teaching experience, ensuring that you can confidently guide and assess your students' exploration. Unveil the treasures of Ancient Mesopotamia through the Epic of Gilgamesh! Be sure to click HERE to follow us and to be the first to be notified when new products are uploaded or on sale! What other teachers are saying: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This was a fast, easy explanation of the Epic of Gilgamesh for my 7th graders. They liked the brief introduction and really liked reading the excerpts aloud in regal voices. Thanks for this quick enrichment.” - Katie P. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I had a difficult time finding readings about the Epic of Gilgamesh that were on the level of my 6th graders. This resource was perfect and included great comprehension questions. A perfect mini-lesson.” - Michaela D.  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I used this to help my students better understand the Epic of Gilgamesh. This was broken up into sections that gave carity to my students. I put them in groups and they were so engaged.” - Darlene D. You May Also Like: Ancient Mesopotamia Notes l PowerPoint l Sumeria Mesopotamia Two Page Cloze Notes & Graphic Organize and Google Slides Fillable On YouTube: Economy of Ancient Mesopotamia YouTube Video Graphic Organizer Note Doodle Style Mesopotamia Achievements YouTube Video Graphic Organizer Notes Doodle Style ⭐ BE SURE TO FOLLOW US ON: TPT to receive notifications of new products, sales, and notes to followers. Just click the “follow me” button next to the ⭐ ✅ Check out our website & blog ✅Pinterest for creative classroom ideas, lessons, and more. ✅Instagram for laughs and to see products at use in the classroom. ✅Facebook for interesting articles, posts, & tips! ❤️ABOUT MR. AND MRS. P, THE TEACHERS BEHIND INSTRUCTOMANIA❤️ We are a Middle School teacher duo with over 40 years of experience in the Middle School classroom! We strive to create history and science lesson plans that inspire teachers and engage students, focusing on history activities for sixth, seventh, and eighth grade. Our Ancient History and Medieval History curricula include no prep worksheets and Common Core lessons that have been tested and polished in the classroom. World History activities are created with visually rich graphic organizer worksheets and fun thematic assignments. We hope you and your students love our products as much as we did making and using them in our Middle School classes! ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ Terms of Use ☺ ©Instructomania, Inc. All rights reserved by Tony and Erika Pavlovich. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Additional teachers must purchase their own licenses. TPT now offers multiple license options if you are a teacher, principal, or district interested in purchasing several licenses.