Key Vocabulary Words:
1. Delta
o Meaning: An area of land shaped like a triangle at the mouth of
a river.
o Example Sentence: "The Nile River creates a delta as it flows
into the Mediterranean Sea."
2. Desert
o Meaning: A dry area of land that does not usually get much
rain.
o Example Sentence: "Much of Egypt is covered by desert, where
few plants can grow."
3. Museums
o Meaning: Buildings used to store and display important
historical, scientific, or artistic objects.
o Example Sentence: "The museum in Cairo displays treasures
from ancient Egypt."
4. Pharaohs
o Meaning: Kings in ancient Egypt, believed by the people to be
gods.
o Example Sentence: "The pharaohs were powerful rulers who
built pyramids as tombs."
5. Pyramids
o Meaning: Large buildings with three or more sides shaped like a
triangle, used for burial.
o Example Sentence: "The pyramids of Giza are some of the
most famous structures in Egypt."
6. Tombs
o Meaning: Vaults, chambers, or graves for the dead.
o Example Sentence: "The pharaohs were buried in elaborate
tombs inside the pyramids."
Step-by-Step Retelling Guide:
1. Start with the Place:
o "Egypt is a country in Africa."
o "The Nile River is very important in Egypt."
2. Talk About the Animals and People:
o "People in Egypt use camels to help them in the desert."
o "Some animals in Egypt are foxes and lizards."
3. What the People Do:
o "The people grow food near the Nile River."
o "They make clothes from cotton and food like rice and wheat."
4. Important History:
o "A long time ago, the pharaohs were kings in Egypt."
o "The pharaohs built big pyramids to be their tombs."
5. End with Egypt Today:
o "Today, many people visit Egypt to see the pyramids and learn
about its history."
Key Vocabulary:
1. Nile River
2. Camels
3. Pyramids
4. Pharaohs
5. Desert
How to Practice:
1. Ask Questions:
o "Where is Egypt?"
o "What animals live in Egypt?"
o "What did the pharaohs build?"
2. Retell Together:
Read the steps above together. Help your child say the sentences, and then ask them to
retell it in their own words.
3. Use the Vocabulary:
Encourage your child to use the vocabulary words while retelling, like “The pharaohs
built pyramids” or “The Nile River helps people grow food.”
Part 1: Match the Word to the Meaning
1. Delta
2. Desert
3. Museums
4. Pharaohs
5. Pyramids
6. Tombs
A. Kings in ancient Egypt who were believed to be gods.
B. An area of land shaped like a triangle at the mouth of a river.
C. Vaults or chambers used as graves for the dead.
D. Large buildings with three or more sides, shaped like a triangle, often used for burial.
E. An area of land that usually does not get much rain.
F. Buildings used to store and display historical, scientific, or artistic objects.
Part 2: Fill in the Blank
Complete the following sentences with the correct vocabulary word from the list: delta, desert,
museums, pharaohs, pyramids, tombs.
1. The ______ are some of the most famous structures in Egypt and were
built as burial places for the ______.
2. Egypt’s ______ is home to unique animals like the fennec fox and the
ibex.
3. The ______ at the mouth of the Nile River is shaped like a triangle.
4. Many of Egypt's historical treasures can be found in ______.
5. The ______ were rulers of ancient Egypt, believed to be gods by the
people.
6. Ancient Egyptians built ______ to honor their dead, often placing
treasures inside.
Part 3: Multiple Choice
Circle the correct answer.
1. What is a delta?
A. A type of pyramid
B. An area of land shaped like a triangle at the mouth of a river
C. A ruler in ancient Egypt
2. What is the main feature of a desert?
A. Lots of rain
B. Very little rain
C. Lots of trees
3. What were pharaohs?
A. Ancient Egyptian kings who were also worshipped as gods
B. Farmers along the Nile River
C. Workers who built the pyramids
