Rome Project Writing Prompts
Each student (or group) will be required to complete a 5 paragraph essay based on his or her
activity number. Each essay will be graded on your ability to write with a formal tone, use
proper transitions, and correctly cite sources (with in­text citation). Also, be sure to follow the
outline­­This will ensure you have properly structured your essay.
Activity Choices:
1. Research the religious, spiritual, or cultural beliefs of the civilization, and the effects these
beliefs had on their cultures (daily practice, laws, rituals, ceremonies, holidays, etc.)
2. Evaluate what is was like to live in Rome during the republic. Compare and contrast the
Roman republic to what it is like to live in the United States today.
3. Describe or demonstrate a technological advance or invention of the time period studied.
Determine its impact on the culture and its impact in the same field of learning.
4. Determine how a person’s economic class affected his or her living. Describe the daily life of
people in several different social classes.
5. Free Choice
6. Describe a major event(s) that occurred during the Roman Empire. Determine its impact on
the advancement of the Roman Empire.
7. Prepare a detailed biography of 2 Roman emperors: one who did good things for the people
and one who did not. Compare and contrast their styles of governance and their impact on the
empire.
8. Prioritize the accomplishments of the Roman empire in regard to their impact on the people of
ancient Rome and also in regard to their impact on the modern world.
9. Prioritize the reasons for the fall of Rome, describing them from most to least influential. Give
reasons for your ranking.
Rome Project
5 Paragraph Essay
Each paragraph should have 5­8 sentences and contain researched material. Be sure to give
credit back to the author by using in­text citation (according to...as stated in…).
English Grades will be based on the following:
❏ typed using 12 point font (ARIAL) and double spaced
❏ writing with a formal tone
❏ proper transitions
❏ correct use of in­text citation
❏ follows outline (see below)
Total points: ___________________
Due date: _____________________
Outline
Paragraph 1: Introduction
● first sentence: be sure to let the reader know what research you’ve completed.
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don’t write “I researched the religious, spiritual, or cultural beliefs of the civilization,
and the effects these beliefs had on their cultures (daily practice, laws, rituals,
ceremonies, holidays, etc.)”
● be sure to mention the three main points you will be making in this essay (your
thesis)
Paragraph 2: discuss first main point (be sure to incorporate a transition)
● intro sentence needs to mention main point
● body sentences need to be supportive of main point and include text evidence
Paragraph 3: discuss second main point (be sure to incorporate a transition)
● intro sentence needs to mention main point
● body sentences need to be supportive of main point and include text evidence
Paragraph 4: discuss last main point (be sure to incorporate a transition)
● intro sentence needs to mention main point
● body sentences need to be supportive of main point and include text evidence
Paragraph 5: conclusion paragraph
● restate your research
● mention three main points
● give memorable, yet appropriate ending
Example outline for option 1:
Research the religious, spiritual, or cultural beliefs of the civilization, and the effects these beliefs
had on their cultures (daily practice, laws, rituals, ceremonies, holidays, etc.)
Christianity in Rome
Intro paragraph
Introduction sentence:
3 main points I will be covering (aka my thesis):
2nd Paragraph: How/Where it all got started
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3rd paragraph: Christian Persecution
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4th paragraph: Constantine
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Conclusion Paragraph:
-restate my thesis:
-my memorable ending
Example outline for option 2:
Evaluate what is was like to live in Rome during the republic. Compare and contrast the Roman
republic to what it is like to live in the United States today.
Comparing the Roman Republic to Our Government
Intro paragraph
Introduction sentence:
3 main points I will be covering (aka my thesis):
2nd Paragraph: Constitution/Twelve Tables
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3rd paragraph: Legislative Bodies
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4th paragraph: Executive Branch/Leadership positions in Rome
Conclusion Paragraph:
-restate my thesis:
-my memorable ending
Example outline for option 3:
Describe or demonstrate a technological advance or invention of the time period studied.
Determine its impact on the culture and its impact in the same field of learning.
Advancements and Inventions of Rome
Intro paragraph
Introduction sentence:
3 main points I will be covering (aka my thesis):
2nd Paragraph: Roman Roads
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3rd paragraph: Aqueducts
4th paragraph: The Coliseum
Conclusion Paragraph:
-restate my thesis:
-my memorable ending
Example outline for option 4:
Determine how a person’s economic class affected his or her living. Describe the daily life of
people in several different social classes.
Effects of Economic Class
Intro paragraph
Introduction sentence:
3 main points I will be covering (aka my thesis):
2nd Paragraph: Housing
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3rd paragraph: Recreation
4th paragraph: Festivals and Holidays
Conclusion Paragraph:
-restate my thesis:
-my memorable ending
Example outline for option 6:
Describe a major event(s) that occurred during the Roman Empire. Determine its impact on the
advancement of the Roman Empire.
Major Events of Roman Empire
Intro paragraph
Introduction sentence:
3 main points I will be covering (aka my thesis):
2nd Paragraph: First Punic War
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3rd paragraph: Second Punic War
4th paragraph: Third Punic War
Conclusion Paragraph:
-restate my thesis:
-my memorable ending
Example outline for option 7:
Prepare a detailed biography of 2 Roman emperors: one who did good things for the people and
one who did not. Compare and contrast their styles of governance and their impact on the
empire.
Roman Emperors: Nero & Octavian
Intro paragraph
Introduction sentence:
3 main points I will be covering (aka my thesis):
2nd Paragraph: Life Prior to Leadership
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3rd paragraph: Accomplishments during Leadership
4th paragraph: End of Leadership
Conclusion Paragraph:
-restate my thesis:
-my memorable ending
Example outline for option 8:
Prioritize the accomplishments of the Roman empire in regard to their impact on the people of
ancient Rome and also in regard to their impact on the modern world.
Roman Empire and Its Impact on the Modern World
Intro paragraph
Introduction sentence:
3 main points I will be covering (aka my thesis):
2nd Paragraph: Architecture
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3rd paragraph: Science
4th paragraph: Government
Conclusion Paragraph:
-restate my thesis:
-my memorable ending
Example outline for option 9:
Prioritize the reasons for the fall of Rome, describing them from most to least influential. Give
reasons for your ranking.
The Fall of the Roman Empire
Intro paragraph
Introduction sentence:
3 main points I will be covering (aka my thesis):
2nd Paragraph: Economic Problems
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3rd paragraph: Plague
4th paragraph: Split of Empire
Conclusion Paragraph:
-restate my thesis:
-my memorable ending