Friday, THE IDES OF MARCH

Objective:By the end of class, students will analyze themes of JC and research origins of Roman superstitions.

DO NOW

Manipulation is a way to influence others to do what you want them to. It has also been suggested that perhaps when a person is manipulated, they were really doing what they wanted to do anyway.

Direct Instruction

THEME OF PRIDE - read analysis and complete questions.


GUIDED / INDEPENDENT

LAPTOP Project - Remember superstitions are"irrational beliefs especially in regard to the unknown." In ancient Rome, people used superstitions to explain things they did not understand. One example is a thunderstorm might mean the gods were either fighting among themselves or angry at humans.

NOW  - RESEARCH a superstition. In a 5-7 sentence analysis, include the following information:

1. The origin - from where did it come from?
2.  Why was it created?
3. What kind of natural phenomenon does it explain if any?
4. Is it a good OMEN (suggest something good will happen) or a bad one?  

Then, create a visual collage of the superstition using either a powerpoint slide or other creative application to accompany your analysis. At least 5 images should be used. Include the name of your superstition on this slide.

Exit Pass

When  complete, go to dropittome.com.  Our code is reinaeng.
Upload your work to the dropbox or you may also share with me on google docs.