1. Name:____________________________________ Per.: ______________ Pharaoh: _________________
Due Dates: 1.)Rough draft due in class -_____________________
2.) Final Summary & Death Mask due- __________________
Task # 1:
You will research the assigned pharaoh and write a summary explaining all of the information that
you learned. We will spend time in Seneca’s library using various books and internet sites to help you
gain a vast amount of information on your pharaoh. It is expected that you will do additional research at
home, at your public library, or during your lunch period or after school to complete your project.
Your summary MUST include information gathered in response to the following questions. Any
additional information that you learn about your pharaoh should be included in your summary as well.
REMEMBER: You must clarify that your research is accurate by checking multiple sources for information.
Questions:
1. Your introductory topic sentenceshould include your pharaoh’s name(spelling counts), as well
as an overview of what your summary is about. Refer to examples discussed in class.
2. When did he/she rule? (From what year to what year?)
3. What is your pharaoh most remembered for in history?What makes him/her famous? Be sure
to explain this answer using details. It should be more than just one sentence.
4. Who were the other members of your pharaoh’s family? (and if possible, what were they
known for?)
5. Research at least3 additional interesting facts about your pharaoh. Explain these facts; show
in your explanation what makes them so interesting. Again, these should be more than just
one sentence.
6. If possible, explain how your pharaoh affected the lives of the Egyptians that he/she was
ruling? Was this pharaoh liked or disliked? Why did the people feel this way about your
pharaoh?
Reminders:
Do NOT plagiarize (copy exact words from an article, book, internet site, etc.)Paraphrase the
information by putting it into your own words.
Do not say “I” or “my” in your summary. This is an informative writing assignment, so it is written
in the 3rd POV, and your opinions should not be included.
Do not simply rewrite the questions in your summary. For example, do not write: “My pharaoh
was…the symbols were…the pharaoh is remembered because…the pharaoh affected the Egyptians
because…” Vary your sentence structure to make your paragraph summary interesting to
read.The questions are only a guide.
As always, when writing your summary, include a proper heading and indent the first sentence.
You should include the following in your paragraph format:
1. A “grabbing”introductory topic sentence.
2. Sentences to make up the body of your paragraph – vary your sentence structure and back
up what you are saying by explaining and using details.
3. A closing sentence to wrap up your writing.
Proofread your summary for spelling and grammatical errors.
Cite your references at the end of your summary, as discussed with Mrs. Keith. You must have at
least 3 sources
Refer to your rubric to make sure you have included all necessary parts of the project.
Task #2:
You will create a death mask for your pharaoh. Using the template provided in class and the
knowledge gained from your research, you will create a death mask to be handed in with your written
summary. You will not be assessed on your artistic ability; however, you are responsible for putting forth
your best effort in creating the death mask. It must accurately reflect your pharaoh and be completed in
color.

2. Name: ______________________________________________________________ Per. __________
Pharaoh Research Project Grading Rubric
5
Research and
Citations
(Counts 2x)
Writing
Mechanics
(grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation)
Written
Content
Death Mask
Neatness/
Effort
4
3
Answered allthe
questions
completely and
supplied a
minimum of
three additional
interesting facts.
At least three
citations were
provided.
Answered most
of the
questions
thoroughly, and
supplied most
of theadditional
facts necessary.
Two citations
were provided.
Answered some
of the
questions or
parts of
questions, and/
or supplied
some additional
facts. Two
citations were
provided.
The writing
assignment was
easy to read with
very few
grammar,
spelling, or
punctuation
errors. Had
proper paragraph
formatting
The writing
assignment was
easy to read
with few
grammar,
spelling, or
punctuation
errors.
Paragraph
format was
correct or
mostly correct.
The writing
assignment was
slightly difficult
to understand,
and contained
many grammar,
spelling, or
punctuation
errors.
Paragraph
format was
incorrect.
The content was
a complete, very
descriptive
overview of the
pharaoh and
his/her life.
Writing included
many details
within the
answers to the
questions.
The death mask
was cut out and
colored with
great care and
creativity.
The project was
clean and neat.
Student used
their best
handwriting. It
looks as if great
care was taken in
completing the
assignment.
The content
was complete,
and contained
much
descriptive
overview of the
pharaoh and
his/her life.
Writing was
somewhat
detailed.
The death mask
was cut out and
colored with
some care and
creativity.
The project was
neat, but may
have contained
a few stray
marks. Handwriting was
neat, and It
looks as if much
care was taken
in completing
the assignment.
The content
was somewhat
complete
however, it
lacked some
details to
create a
descriptive
overview of the
pharaoh and
his/her life.
The death mask
was missing
color in some
areas and/or
not cut out.
The project was
somewhat neat
and may have
contained some
stray marks.
Handwriting
was fair, and it
looks as if some
care was taken
in completing
the assignment.
2
Answered some
of the
questions or
parts of
questions, but
may have
supplied only
one or no
additional facts.
One citation
was provided.
The writing
assignment was
hard to follow
and contained
several
grammar,
spelling, or
punctuation
errors.
Paragraph
format was
incorrect.
The content
was basic and
incomplete. It
did not allow
the reader to
fully
understand the
pharaoh and
his/her life.
The death mask
was not colored
in and/or was
not cut out.
Little effort
The project was
slightly messy
and contained
many stray
marks. It looks
as if little care
was taken in
completing the
assignment.
The project
looks rushed.
1
Answered few
of the
questions or did
not answer
some questions
at all. Did not
supply
additional facts.
There were no
citations.
The writing
assignment was
difficult to
understand and
contained
numerous
grammar,
spelling, or
punctuation
errors. No
evidence of
paragraph
format.
The content did
not present an
accurate
description of
the pharaoh
and his/her life.
Many details
were missing.
The death mask
was not colored
or cut out incomplete
The project was
handed in torn,
wrinkled and
extremely
messy. It looks
as if minimal
care was taken
in completing
the assignment.
The project
looks rushed.