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Week of September 22-26
Topic: Classical Empires: 600 B.C.E.-600 C.E.
Objective: Compare Persia, Greece, Rome, India.
Monday
9/22
TLW:
I can compare and
contrast classical
empires 600 BCE600 CE.
Tuesday
9/23
TLW:
I can compare and
contrast classical
empires 600 BCE600 CE.
Activities:
1. Journal 3 (Set 2): Using 2-3 facts from your reading on Alexander
the Great, justify whether or not you think he deserves the title
“the Great”.
2. Powerpoint on Persia.
3. Notes (SPEC) on Greece. (readings under resources online)
4. Vocabulary: oligarchy, democracy, monarchy, republic, aristocracy,
autocracy, representative democracy, empire
Follow Up/HW: Finish SPEC chart on Rome and India. Ask your parent
what this quote from Socrates means: “The unexamined life is not worth
living.”
Objective: Compare classical empires.
Activities:
1. Journal 4: What does this quote from Socrates mean: “ The
unexamined life is not worth living.”
2. Discuss the SPEC CHARTS, vocabulary
3. Begin comparison chart on Rome and Han.
Follow Up/HW: Diagnostic test (16 questions) on Friday. In the Bulliet
b=text read p.156-160 for Friday. Write 3 questions (to ask someone)
that require more than a one word answer.
Objective: Compare classical empires.
TLW:
Wed/Thurs.
I can compare and
9/24, 9/25 contrast classical
empires 600 BCE600 CE.
Friday
9/26
TLW: I can use
content-specific
social studies
terminology
correctly.
(WHS 26 A)
Activities:
1. Journal 5: Write on a topic of your choices. Hand in. (3-5
sentences)
2. Comparison chart on Rome/Han.
3. Explain the AP comparison rubric. Work on writing a thesis
paragraph.
Follow Up/HW: Study for test on Friday
Objective: Assess knowledge
Activities:
1. Diagnostic test (15-20 minutes)
2. Discuss empires-readings
3. Essay writing on Monday in class.
Follow Up/HW: Finish analyzing documents.
**Some of the assignments may be altered, based on the bell schedule.