Rome intro

Correlation to State Content Standards

7.1.2: Discuss the geographic borders of the empire at its height and the factors that threatened its territorial cohesion.

7.1.1: Study the early strengths and lasting contributions of Rome.

Expected Student Outcomes (Objective)

Students will be able to:

1. Describe the factors influencing the settlement of Rome.

2. Identify and describe the geographical benefits surrounding Rome

3. Label the geographical features of Italy.

Literacy Standard

RH7. Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.

RH1. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.

Anticipatory Set (5 min.)

Journal: Malcolm X 5 W's.

Direct Instruction (5 min.)

SDAIE: CLOSE READ/Annotate: Geography of Rome: Teacher will lead students in a reading of the geography of Rome. Teacher will utilize talk to the text/aloud to guide students in annotating the passage to improve comprehension.

Guided Practice (15 min.)

SDAIE: Concept Web: Civilization: Teacher will write the word "Civilization" on the board. Students working in groups will provide with a word that represents what makes a civilization thrive. Then they will attach that word with a civilization already covered and an example. The purpose of this is to demonstrate that every society we have studied is great in its own way and was as civilized as Rome but Rome always gets all the attention due to the Eurocentric way of thinking in the past.

Independent Practice (10 min.)

SDAIE: Group: What Defines a Civilization: Students will figure out what makes a Civilization.

Homework.

EdPuzzle: Rome Intro

Closure (5 min.)

1. Clean up and check for understanding.