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Who Was the World's First Author?

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Believe it or not, the world's first author was a woman! A short, illustrated video tells the story of Enheduanna, a Sumerian princess, priestess, and poet who is credited as being the first author. 

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have groups research Sumer, cuneiform writing, and Enheduanna
Classroom Considerations
  • Preview the video to determine if appropriate for your classes
Pros
  • The resource includes the video, a comprehension check, and links to related resources
Cons
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