Guide Quest: Anticipation Adventure!

Activities	Anticipation Guide and Reflection - Begin by distributing an anticipation guide with statements related to Ancient Rome and how authors use language and structure. Students will individually respond to these statements, predicting and reflecting on their own understanding. (5 min) Living Timeline Activity - Students form small groups and each selects a significant event or figure from Roman history. They research briefly using available resources and create a living timeline using their bodies and simple props to present a short skit or tableau. (15 min) Discussion and Analysis - Facilitate a class discussion on how the language and structure in historical texts about Ancient Rome influence interpretation and emotional response. Highlight examples from the skits to explore these concepts. (10 min) Digital Presentation Planning - Students begin planning their digital presentation or video project. They outline their arguments or explanations about an aspect of Ancient Rome, keeping in mind the influence of language and structure. (10 min) Peer Feedback Session - Students share their initial ideas with a partner or small group to receive feedback. Encourage them to ask questions and offer constructive criticism, focusing on clarity and engagement of their planned presentations. (5 min)
Deliverables	1. Brief research notes and skit/tableau presentations from the living timeline activity. 2. Analysis notes and discussion points on Roman texts regarding language and structure. 3. Digital presentation analyzing a specific aspect of Ancient Rome, focusing on language and structure. 4. Creative poster or infographic visually representing their findings and interpretations. 5. Completed anticipation guide reflections serving as a post-assessment of their learning journey.
Preparation	1. Gather materials for the living timeline activity, including props and costume pieces. 2. Prepare excerpts of Roman texts for analysis, ensuring they are grade-level appropriate. 3. Set up digital tools and platforms for creating presentations, such as Google Slides or Canva. 4. Create guidelines and rubrics for the digital presentation and poster design projects. 5. Arrange for a space or platform to showcase the final presentations and posters, possibly using a class blog or social media.

Activities

Anticipation Guide and Reflection - Begin by distributing an anticipation guide with statements related to Ancient Rome and how authors use language and structure. Students will individually respond to these statements, predicting and reflecting on their own understanding. (5 min)

Living Timeline Activity - Students form small groups and each selects a significant event or figure from Roman history. They research briefly using available resources and create a living timeline using their bodies and simple props to present a short skit or tableau. (15 min)

Discussion and Analysis - Facilitate a class discussion on how the language and structure in historical texts about Ancient Rome influence interpretation and emotional response. Highlight examples from the skits to explore these concepts. (10 min)

Digital Presentation Planning - Students begin planning their digital presentation or video project. They outline their arguments or explanations about an aspect of Ancient Rome, keeping in mind the influence of language and structure. (10 min)

Peer Feedback Session - Students share their initial ideas with a partner or small group to receive feedback. Encourage them to ask questions and offer constructive criticism, focusing on clarity and engagement of their planned presentations. (5 min)

Deliverables

1. Brief research notes and skit/tableau presentations from the living timeline activity.
2. Analysis notes and discussion points on Roman texts regarding language and structure.
3. Digital presentation analyzing a specific aspect of Ancient Rome, focusing on language and structure.
4. Creative poster or infographic visually representing their findings and interpretations.
5. Completed anticipation guide reflections serving as a post-assessment of their learning journey.

Preparation

1. Gather materials for the living timeline activity, including props and costume pieces.
2. Prepare excerpts of Roman texts for analysis, ensuring they are grade-level appropriate.
3. Set up digital tools and platforms for creating presentations, such as Google Slides or Canva.
4. Create guidelines and rubrics for the digital presentation and poster design projects.
5. Arrange for a space or platform to showcase the final presentations and posters, possibly using a class blog or social media.