Objective:  I can make connections with the Roman public’s fear of tyranny under Caesar.

Bell:  DLW(2:2) (in-house)

Activities:

1.  Focus Discussion:  Using colons to introduce a series.

2.  Think Pair/Share:  Describe the three branches of government in the U.S.

3.  View Hail Caesar video and answer the given questions on the worksheet.

(in-house)Hail Caesar Video

4.  Focus Discussion:  “Aristocratic” rule in Rome under Caesar.

5.  Post It:  Each person in a group lists one possible outcome if our government somehow became a monarchy.

6.  Share out:  Discuss several possible outcomes with random spokespersons.