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Ancient Rome
Grade: 6th
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Core Knowledge Content
State Standards
List those state standards that align to the subject-specific guidelines.
Literature
Latin and Greek Vocabulary
History
• The Roman Republic
Builds upon Greek and classical ideals
Class and status: patricians and plebeians, slaves
Roman government: consuls, tribunes, and senators
• The Punic Wars: Rome vs. Carthage
• Julius Caesar
• Augustus Caesar
Pax Romana
Roman law and the administration of a vast, diverse empire
Virgil, The Aeneid: epic on the legendary origins of Rome
Roman persecution of Christians
Constantine: first Christian Roman emperor
• The “decline and fall” of the Roman Empire
Causes debated by historians for many hundreds of years (outer forces such as
shrinking trade, attacks and invasions vs. inner forces such as disease, jobless
masses, taxes, corruption and violence, rival religions and ethnic groups,
weak emperors)
Rome’s “decline and fall” perceived as an “object lesson” for later generations
SS 1.2.b: Interpret documents and data from multiple primary and secondary sources
while formulating historical questions. Sources to include but not limited to art,
artifacts, eyewitness accounts, letters and diaries, artifacts, real or simulated historical
sites, charts, graphs, diagrams and written texts
SS1.2.c: Identify examples of the social, political, cultural, and economic
development in key areas of the Western Hemisphere (DOK 1-2)
SS2.1.e Distinguish different types of maps and use them in analyzing an issue
(DOK 1-3)
SS3.1.c Use economic reasoning to explain why certain careers are more common in
one region than in another and how specialization results in more interdependence
(DOK 2-3)
SS4.1.d Explain how political ideas and significant people have interacted, are
interconnected, and have influenced nations (DOK 1-3)
SS4.2.a Describe different forms of government (DOK 1)
and societies
Science N/A
VA3.1.b b. Use the characteristics and expressive features of art and design to plan
works of art (DOK 1-3) c. Evaluate the redirection
Visual Arts
Gladiator Simulation – Students create a visualization of their gladiator,
emphasizing form, design, lighting, texture, and symmetry
Mathematics
Gladiator Simulation – Number sense (adding & multiplying dice rolls)
for simulated “combat”
Mathematics1.2.b Fluently add, subtract, multiply, and divide multidigit decimals
using standard algorithms for each operation. (CCSS: 6.NS.3)
Language Arts
Core Knowledge
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B.
C.
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Writing and Research
• Learn strategies and conventions for writing a persuasive essay, with attention to
defining a thesis (that is, a central proposition, a main idea) supporting the thesis with
evidence, examples, and reasoning distinguishing evidence from opinion anticipating and
answering counter-arguments maintaining a reasonable tone
Speaking and Listening
• Participate civilly and productively in group discussions.
Grammar & Usage
Identify different sentence types, and write for variety by using simple sentences
compound sentences complex sentences compound-complex sentences • Correctly use
punctuation introduced in earlier grades, and learn how to use a semicolon or comma with
and, but, or or to separate the sentences that form a compound sentence
CCSS ELA
RWC1.1.e Interpret information presented in diverse media and
formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how it
contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study. (CCSS: SL.6.2)
g. Use evidence to develop credibility (such as citing textual
evidence to support opinions)
RWC2.1.a Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it
is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the
text distinct from personal opinions or judgments. (CCSS:
RL.6.2)
RWC3.1.a. Write narratives to develop real or imagined
experiences or events using effective technique, relevant
descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. (CCSS:
W.6.3)
RWC3.2.a Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons
and relevant evidence. (CCSS: W.6.1)
RWC3.3.a. Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
(CCSS: L.6.1)
RWC4.1.a Gather relevant information from multiple print and
digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or
paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding
plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for
sources. (CCSS: W.6.8)
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Domain Map
Ancient Rome
Grade: 6th
Prior Knowledge
What Students Will Learn In Future Grades
th
Grade 3:
8 Grade
The Ancient Roman Civilization
Civics – American Democracy
Cross-Curricular Links
Language Arts – Grammar and usage
Art
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Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling
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Persuasive Essay
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Classical Art
Domain Vocabulary
Duo
Dictum
Geo
Hydro
Republic
Phoenician
Recession
Patrician
Dictator
Inflation
Plebian
Pax Romana
Byzantine Empire
Tribune
Martyr
Allah
Tribute
Coliseum
Koran
Persecution
Heritage
Instructional UNITS (optional)
Literature
History / Geography
Ancient Greece & Rome
Ch. 11-17
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Science
Visual Arts
Music