Using historical narrative to teach history – Characterisation

Look at this opening of Little Hatshepsut again: Like a miracle, a light rain had drifted in from the sea. The sea was a long, long way off and Ahmes looked at it as if it was some strange emissary from Hapi.  Rain was rare in her world. Little pock marks on the river below her. … More Using historical narrative to teach history – Characterisation

Using historical narrative to teach history – ‘the setting’ in Little Hatshepsut

Like a miracle, a light rain had drifted in from the sea. The sea was a long, long way off and Ahmes looked at it as if it was some strange emissary from Hapi.  Rain was rare in her world. Little pock marks on the river below her. It looked pretty but she still thought the rain was … More Using historical narrative to teach history – ‘the setting’ in Little Hatshepsut

Using historical narratives to teach history – Ancient Egypt short story

Little Hatshepsut Like a miracle, a light rain had drifted in from the sea. The sea was a long, long way off and Ahmes looked at it as if it was some strange emissary from Hapi[1].  Rain was rare in her world. Little pock marks on the river below her. It looked pretty but she … More Using historical narratives to teach history – Ancient Egypt short story