Ancient Rome

Now that we have finished the unit on ancient Greece, we are about to begin studying ancient Rome. Preview chapter eight in your textbook and post a list of five things that look interesting to you. There is no minimum or maximum number of words necessary for this post, but you should have a numbered list (1-5) with a complete sentences for each when you post.

Current Events

Use the Reading Eagle, or www.readingeagle.com, to select an article about a current event. Include the title, author, and publication date of the article that you selected along with a 100-200 word summary of the article. Include the reason(s) why you selected the article and describe why you think it is important. Use the format below to post:

Article Title
Author
Publication Date

Paragraph #1: Summary (100-200 Words)

Paragraph #2: Tell us why you selected the article and why you think it is important (100 words or less).

Podcast Commentary: Life in Sparta

I want to thank all of those who are participating on my blog. You can listen to my most recent podcast which summarizes the comments that you all made on my blog by clicking on the title above. Remember, there will be a new assignment posted later this weekend...
Thanks!

Growing up in Sparta...

After reading the section titled "Growing Up in Sparta" in your text (208-209), respond to one of the following questions:

1. How was growing up in ancient Sparta different from growing up in ancient Athens (198-201)? Be sure to use SPECIFIC details to support your answer.

2. How was growing up in ancient Sparta different from growing up in the United States today? Be sure to use specific details to support your answer.

All posts should be between 100 and 200 words.

Great Job!

I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for posting to my blog. Keep in mind that if you want to be awarded full credit, you must meet the criteria listed in the question (especially in terms of length). Make sure that you proof-read before posting; it is also a good idea to type in Notepad or Word first so that you can take advantage of the spellchecker and word counter.

I will post the next discussion question late on Sunday night...

Life in Ancient Greece

What do you think life would be like for YOU in ancient Greece? Be sure to include specific details and make reference to the concepts we have discussed in class. Don't forget to tell me why your life would be as you described. Incorporate current and past vocabulary terms in your post. Each post should be between 100 and 200 words in length.