What are we learning this week?
We are learning about the events of the Trojan War
We are learning about the importance of mythology to Ancient Greek and Romans
We are learning about some of the key skills required of Classical Studies students
Why are we learning it?
Because we need to understand why it is important to understand the ancient world and how it is influential for us today.
Because we need to understand the core beliefs of the Ancient Greek and Romans so that we can fully understand their culture and achievements
Because we need to utilise these skills when completing our internal assessment.
How will we know if we have learnt it?
We will be able to explain the importance of Homer and his epics to the Ancient Greeks and Romans
We will be able to explain the importance of primary and secondary sources.
We will be able to articulate how the ancient world has influenced us.
How will we know if we have learnt it?
We will be able to explain the importance of Homer and his texts to the Ancient Greeks and Romans
We will be able to explain the importance of primary and secondary sources.
We will be able to explain how the concept of the Ancient hero has influenced us
We will be able to articulate how the ancient world has influenced us.
We will continue our reading of the Iliad.
We will be looking at the characteristics of the various heroes and analysing the plot and themes.