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= UNIT 2 - COMPARING EMPIRES = = Week 5 - Roman Republic (Social Structure) =

= 9/24 (Monday) Unit 1 Test =

=Target: Demonstrate awesomeness= = = =I. Collect essays, rubrics and Debate Audience Participation Form= =II. Take test.=

= = = **HW: Read Txt. 5.1, pp. 150-154.** = = = = Reading Questions: = = = = =
 * 1) = How did geography influence the rise of Roman civilization? How does that geography compare to other civilizations we have studied? =
 * 2) = How was the Roman Republic structured? Why do you think it was structured that way? =
 * 3) = What was the Cursus Honorum? Whose interest did it serve? Why do you think there was such a formalized structure? =
 * 4) = Who were the Plebians? What was their position like? Do you think they had legitimate grievances? =
 * 5) = What were the key factors that contributed to the growth of Rome? Do those factors remind you of other civilizations we have studied? =

= 9/25 (Tuesday) INTRODUCTION TO UNIT 2 AND THE ROMAN REPUBLIC =

=Target: Examine the basic structure of the Roman Republic= = = =I. Return tests= =II. Introduction to Unit 2= =III. Group work on reading questions= =IV. Group presentations on particular questions.=


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= **HW: Read and annotate "The Gracchi (Overview)." 70% chance of reading quiz.** =

= Reading Questions: = = 1. What did the military success of the Roman Republic depend upon? Why did Rome's successful conquests threaten that? = = 2. How did Rome's military success end up forcing many poor peasants into cities? = = 3. What was the problem Tiberius Gracchus was trying to solve? What was his solution? = = 4. Why did the patrician aristocrats oppose Tiberius Gracchus? What did they do about it? = = 5. How did Gaius Gracchus try to continue his brother's plans? What happened to Gaius? = = 6. Why do you think the Gracchi brothers failed to solve Rome's basic problem? =

= 9/27 (Thursday) WEALTH DISTRIBUTION AND THE GRACCHI BROTHERS =

=Target: Examine wealth distribution in the United States and connect it to the challenges the Roman Republic faced.= = = =I. Reading quiz= =II. Return papers.= =III. US income distribution exercise= =IV. The Gracchi=


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= **HW: Read Txt. pp. 155-157. Complete Gracchi Brothers debate preparation sheet. Come in tomorrow ready to debate.** = = **Test corrections for Unit 1 test are due Wednesday, 10/3. Corrections for the map have to be done by writing the correct answer directly on the map.** =

= 9/28 (Friday) CLASS DEBATE: WHAT SHALL WE DO ABOUT GAIUS GRACCHUS? =

=Target: 1. Practice your public speaking skills in a debate= =2. Compare the positions of the patricians and plebeians=

=I. Patricians vs. Plebeians debate=


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= **HW: Complete the self-assessment rubric for the Gracchi debate. Your reflection is part of your grade (and your learning) so do it seriously and thoughtfully.** = = **Read** Txt. 5.2, pp 157-160, From Republic To Empire. 70% chance of reading quiz. = = 1. What was the central issue that led to the warfare that destroyed the Roman Republic? = = 2. How did Julius Caesar come to power? What happened to him? = = 3. After decades of conflict and civil war, Augustus was able to take over and lay the foundation for stable government of the Roman Empire. How did he do that? = = 4. What was the "Pax Romana." = = 5. What were the two biggest differences between the governments of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire? = = =

= Week 6 (4 days) - The Roman & Han Empires (Government) =

= 10/1 (Monday) WHAT IS AN EMPIRE? =

=Target: Consider what is an empire and what are the challenges that come with being an empire?= = = =I. Reading quiz= =II. Review the fall of the Republic= =III. Group work - Imperial Worksheet= =IV. Class discussion - The Challenges Of Empire.=


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 * [[file:mr-hannigan/Reading - Bread & Circuses.docx|Download]]
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= HW: Read and annotate "Bread & Circuses." This is a very interesting reading so be sure to allow enough time to really enjoy it. Pay particular attention to the underlined section at the end. =

= 10/2 (Tuesday) THE ROMAN EMPIRE =

=Target: How was Rome an example of empire?=

=I. Reactions to "Bread & Circuses"= =II. Primary Source: "Augustus' Res Gestae"= =III. Discussion of Imperial Rome and the Imperial idea of what is life= =IV. Introduce homework and the Han.=


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= HW: Read and annotate "The Han Dynasty." =

= 10/3 (Wednesday) VISUAL EVIDENCE OF EMPIRE =

= Due Today: Test Corrections for Unit 1 Test =

=Target: Compare Rome and Han using visual evidence= = = =I. Access iPad images= =II. Review visual evidence rubric, especially "Analyze"= =III. Group work on visual evidence. Half the class reviews Roman images, half reviews Han images=


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= HW: 1. Complete the visual evidence forms for any images that you did not complete in class. = = 2. Read "China and Rome: How Do They Compare?" Highlight the three most significant similarities and the three most significant differences. = = 3. Complete Citizenship evaluation for first 6 weeks. =

= 10/4 (Thursday) SYNTHESIZING THE EVIDENCE OF EMPIRE =

= Last Day To Turn In Any Late Work For The First 6 Weeks =

= GOOD MORNING! PLEASE SIT IN NEW GROUPS. EVERY POD SHOULD HAVE TWO PEOPLE WHO STUDIED THE HAN AND TWO WHO STUDIED ROME. TAKE OUT YOUR VISUAL EVIDENCE FORMS FROM YESTERDAY. =

=Target: Compare and contrast the Roman and Han Empires=

=I. Distribute iPads / collect papers= =II. Define significance= =III. Group work - what are the significant similarities and differences between Rome and Han?= = =
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 * [[file:mr-hannigan/Worksheet - Comparing Empires.docx|Download]]
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 * [[file:mr-hannigan/Rubric - VisualEvidence.pdf|Download]]
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= HW: 1. If you did not complete the "Comparing Empires" worksheet in class, finish that. I will collect that on Tuesday. =

= 2. Examine this picture and fill out a Visual Evidence Form. Remember that the "Interpret" box should answer "What does this tell us about how Rome addresses the challenges of empire?" Be sure to complete a self-assessment rubric. =



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= 3c. Read Txt. pp. 166-172 ("The Rise Of Christianity"). Reading quiz likely. = = Reading Questions: =


 * 1) = What was the general Roman policy toward religions within the empire? What were the limits of Roman tolerance? =
 * 2) = What were the teachings of Jesus? How were they a continuation of Jewish tradition? How were they a departure? =
 * 3) = What is the difference between "Jesus" and "Christ?" How did he move from Jesus to Christ? =
 * 4) = At the beginning, the Romans resisted the new faith. Why? =
 * 5) = How did Christianity emerge and then spread to become the official religion of the Roman empire? =

= Week 7 (4 days) - Christianity (Religion) =

= 10/9 (Tuesday) THE HISTORICAL STORY OF JESUS =

=Target: Examine the historical context and evidence of Jesus.=

=I. Discussion of the study of faith= =II. Graded guided notes= =III. Feedback on guided notes.=


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 * [[file:mr-hannigan/Reading - Introduction to the Gospels (shortened).docx|Download]]
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= HW: Read and annotate "Introduction To The Gospels" =

= 10/10 (Wednesday) READING THE BIBLE AS HISTORICAL EVIDENCE =

=Target: Develop document evaluation skills by closely examining the Gospel of Mark.=

=I. Review: what is the role of the Bible as historical evidence?= =II. Individually, read Gospel of Mark and answer reading questions= =III. Group work on document evaluation form.=


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 * [[file:mr-hannigan/Rubric - Document Evaluation.docx|Download]]
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= HW: Read Gospel of John, answer reading questions and complete document evaluation form. =

= 10/11 (Thursday - Activity) THE BIBLE AND EARLY CHRISTIANITY: COMPARING THE GOSPELS OF MARK AND JOHN =

=Target: Continue to develop document evaluation skills by closely examining the Gospel of John.=

=I. Use Mark to define excellent document evaluation= =II. Group discussion of John using document evaluation rubric=

= HW: Read and annotate "The Rise Of The Early Christian Church" =

= 10/12 (Friday) THE SPREAD OF CHRISTIANITY =

=Target: Consider different answers to the question "How did Christianity go from a minor Jewish sect to the dominant religion of the Roman Empire?=

=I. Watch "How Christianity Spread Through Rome" while answering reading questions=

= HW: Read "What To Do About The Christians?" and complete the Document Evaluation Form. Focus on contextualize and fitting this document into the spread of Christianity within Rome. =


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= Week 8 – Fall Of Empire (Economics) =

= 10/15 (Monday) WHY DID ROME BECOME CHRISTIAN? =

=Target: Bring together the various kinds of evidence we have examined to explain the success of the the early Christian church.= = = =I. Collect homework / return papers= =II. Quiz on Christian Rome= =III. Review Christianizing of Rome and the "Spread of Christianity" video= =IV. Discussion on the success of faith.= = = = HW: Read Txt. 5.5, pp. 173-179 = = Reading Questions: =
 * 1) = We have studied how, during the late Republic, the legions became loyal to individual generals. How did this problem of the army's loyalty carry over and effect the Empire? =
 * 2) = Why did Diocletian divide the Empire? How did Constantine continue Diocletian's reforms? =
 * 3) = How did waves of invaders contribute to the decline of the Empire? =
 * 4) = How did military, political, social and economic factors combine to cause the fall of the western Roman empire? =
 * 5) = Did Rome fall or did it decline? =

= 10/16 (Tuesday) THE FALL OF ROME, PT. 1 - THESIS WRITING REVIEW =

=Target: Examine competing theories for the fall of Rome while practicing thesis writing skills.=

=I. Brainstorming the Fall of Rome= =II. Read and annotate one historian's explanation for Rome's fall= =III. Group work to identify and summarize your historian's thesis= =IV. Class completion of different theses chart.=


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= HW: Work on corroborating evidence exercise. You must identify three primary sources that support your historian's thesis and identify/explain them on the worksheet. =

= 10/17 (Wednesday) THE FALL OF ROME, PT. 2 - WRITING THE COUNTER-THESIS =

=Target: Evaluate competing theories for the fall of Rome while practicing thesis writing skills=

=I. Review competing theories for fall of Rome and gather evidence on the board= =II. Partner work: write a counter-thesis and gather evidence for that counter-thesis=

= HW: Write 1 page essay that presents a counter argument to the secondary source you initially read for this lesson. The essay will count as the writing portion of the Unit 2 test. = = THE ESSAY MUST BE TYPED AND YOU MUST SELF-ASSESS USING THE WRITING RUBRIC. = = Your writing will be primarily assessed on: = = 1. The strength of your thesis = = 2. Your ability to identify evidence that corroborates your thesis = = =

= 10/18 (Thursday) REVIEWING UNIT 2 =

= ON FRIDAY MORNING AT 7:15, THERE WILL BE AN OPTIONAL REVIEW SESSION FOR THE TEST. YOU ARE WELCOME TO COME WITH QUESTIONS AND TO ARRIVE LATE OR LEAVE EARLY AS YOUR SCHEDULE REQUIRES. =

=Target: Review and study for Unit 2 test=

=I. Partner study exercise=

= HW: Study for test =