The Epic of Gilgamesh broken up into 10 “Chunked” Assignments. These unique assignments are 500-550 words long with comprehension questions embedded int he text for general education students, special education students and struggling readers. Key vocabulary words are provided with definitons in the reading.

Assignments:

1. Read Article (500-550 Words)
2. Answer Questions
3. Define key Vocabulary

Inlcuded:
Assignments in order:
Gilgamesh, King of Uruk (ruler, authority, arrogant)
The Coming of Enkidu (wilderness, creation, transform)
Gilgamesh and Enkidu Become Friends (rivalry, wrestle, loyalty)
The Journey to the Cedar Forest (quest, courage, destination)
The Battle with Humbaba (guardian, combat, conquer)
Ishtar and the Bull of Heaven (rejection, vengeance, destruction)
The Death of Enkidu (illness, sorrow, mourn)
Gilgamesh Searches for Immortality (eternal, wisdom, obstacle)
The Great Flood (disaster, vessel, survivor)
Gilgamesh Returns to Uruk (acceptance, legacy, homecoming)