Tuesday, February 17 - Introduction to History of Roman Empire

Objective: By the end of class, students will be introduced to the history of the Roman Empire in order to prepare to read Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Julius Caesar to improve rading comprehension skills.

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Anticipation Guide to Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Julius Caesar

Direct Instruction

Background information - Holt Text pages - 750 -751


Roman Empire 

roman empire clip 

caesar

Guided / Independent

Use google chrome book to research and answer the following. YOu may work in pairs, split up the research and share answers:

1. What countries made up The Roman Empire in 44 b.c?

2. What types of superstitions did the Romans believe in in 44 b.c? Name at least 5. 

3. List ten facts about Julius Caesar.

4. What did they eat in 44 b.c in Rome?

5. What did they do for entertainment?

Check for understanding / Closure 

Review answers

Exit Pass

Do you agree that the more success and power you have, the more people dislike you? Example?