Week of September 30th – October 4th Topic: Rome and Han China; Comparison Essays Learning Target: Classical Civilizations 600 B.C.E. – 600 C.E. Monday TLW: I can compare and contrast the major classical empires 600 B.C.E. – 600 C.E. Rome 1. Journal: Read the short paragraph and interpret and explain the phrase “All Roads lead to Rome” 2. Chapter 5 Quiz 3. Rome Republic to Empire PowerPoint Homework: Read Chapter 6; Learning Target: Classical Civilizations 600 B.C.E. – 600 C.E. Tuesday TLW: I can compare and contrast the major classical empires 600 B.C.E. – 600 C.E. Rome 1. Journal: Compare and contrast the political structure of the Roman republic and the Roman Empire. Give at least TWO direct comparisons 2. Finish Rome Republic to Empire PowerPoint Homework: Read Chapter 6; Learning Target: Classical Civilizations 600 B.C.E. – 600 C.E. Wed/Thurs. TLW: I can compare and contrast the major classical empires 600 B.C.E. – 600 C.E. Rome and Han 1. Journal: Compare and contrast the Roman Empire and the Han Empire. Give at least TWO similarities and TWO differences. 2. Han PowerPoint 3. Rome and Han Reading 4. Rome and Han Venn Diagram 5. Introduction to comparison essays Homework: Read Chapter 6; Prepare for comparison essay Learning Target: Classical Civilizations 600 B.C.E. – 600 C.E. Friday TLW: I can compare and contrast the major classical empires 600 B.C.E. – 600 C.E. Comparison Essay 1. Journal: Topic of your choosing, 3-5 sentences. Turn in. 2. Write a Comparison Essay Homework: Read Chapter 6, Quiz Monday; Pass out “Decline of Empires” packet – Venn Diagram Due Tuesday