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Caesar Pre-Reading Group Project (100 points)

Before reading the play Julius Caesar, it is important to understand the context in which the play takes place. To do this, you will work in a group to research, create, and give a 5-10 minute presentation on a component of Roman History and Culture. You can make a PowerPoint, poster, Prezi, video, online poster, or game of some sort - it is up to you how you want to present your information to the class; however, there are some general requirements.

Overview: For this project you will

i. Read through resources

ii. Take notes on information

iii. Outline main points to include in your presentation

iv. Create presentation (must be a written and visual component to your project)

v. Cite Sources/Create Works Cited Page

*Use the links provided to research information about your topic.

*Use to help with your work cited page

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Group 1: The Life of Julius Caesar: researching basic biographical details about Caesar. Include:

• Where and how he grew up

• Academic and military background

• Beliefs toward military and government

• Details regarding end of this life

Links:

1. Historical Background:

2. Biography 1:

3. Biography 2:

4. Biography 3 (use “youth” & “early career” links):

5. Biography 4:

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Group 2: Government of Rome during Caesar’s Time: researching the governmental system of Rome before and during Caesar’s rule. Focus on:

• Structure of the government

• Flaws in the system

• Any changes Caesar made

Links:

1. Gov. of Rome:

2. Roman Government:

3. Roman Empire:

4. Ancient Roman History:

5. Roman Government Hierarchy:

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Group 3: Rome in Caesar’s Time: researching the social structures, activities, and every day life for those who lived in Rome under Caesar’s role. Focus on:

• Family/Society

• Education

• Housing

• Sources of Entertainment

Links:

1. Life in Roman Times:

2. The Romans:

3. Social Classes in Rome:

4. Roman Leisure Activities:

5. Family and Children:

6. Roman Empire Home Life:

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Group 4: Rome’s Major Contributions to Society: researching contributions Roman society made that are still in existence, or still influence us today. Focus on information from the following:

1. Building:

2. Watering Ancient Rome:

3. Roman Roads:

4. The Colloseum:

5. Roman Technology:

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Group 5: Religion and Beliefs in Ancient Rome: researching religious practices and beliefs of Roman society. Address:

• Major gods/goddess of religion

• Ceremonies or rituals that had to be followed

• Superstitions from this time that people still believe in

1. Religion in Ancient Rome:

2. Ancient Roman Religion:

3. Omens & Superstitions:

4. Religion in the Home:

5. Roman Religion:

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Group 6: Slavery in Ancient Rome: researching slavery in ancient Rome. Include info on:

• Duties of slaves

• Punishments for slaves

• People who owned slaves

Links:

1. Resisting Slavery in Ancient Rome:

2. The Roman Slaves:

3. Slavery in Ancient Rome:

4. Slaves and Freeman:

5. Slavery:

|Requirements |Points Possible |Points Earned |

|1. Research Notes (each member should take notes from websites/research online - can|10 | |

|be handwritten or typed) | | |

|2. Outline of Notes from Research/What Info you will include in your Project (can |15 | |

|turn in one outline per group) - if you are doing a Prezi/PP, outline that; if you | | |

|are doing a video, outline that; if you are doing a poster, create an outline for | | |

|what you will include on your actual poster | | |

|3. Final Written Work: (grammar, organization/structure , cohesive, written in own |30 | |

|words, edited) | | |

|4. Visual (poster, video, pictures on Prezi/PP) |20 | |

|5. Cited sources (works cited page) |10 | |

|6. Presentation (clearly planned, each member contributes, well-spoken, 8-12 |15 | |

|minutes) | | |

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