What are some reasons that writing is important?
It helps us remember things from the past (a year ago example), reading, history, science, communication, development of societies.
Think of some ways that life would be different without writing.
Discuss
What were hieroglyphics?
The writing system for Egyptians.
What was papyrus used for?
To make paper
What is a scribe?
A person who is trained to record events and write about things.
What was the Rosetta Stone?
The tool used to translate the hieroglyphics.
