the pen

the 1st pen

3100 BCE

The Egyptians invented reed pens. These pens were made of
reed or bamboo (different plants). People dipped the
pen in ink to write.

the 2nd pen

500 BCE

In the 6 th century, people used quill pens and ink to write.
A quill pen was made from the feathers of a big bird. The
writer dipped the quill pen in ink many times to
write four or five words. Shakespeare created a lot of drama
plays using quill pens, ink and paper.