8/31-9/2 Genesis of Great Britain

Essential Question: How did the Celts, Romans, and Anglo-Saxons fuse to form the English language?

Activating Strategy

Watch Romans vs. Barbarians

What conclusions can you draw about Roman society from the video?  What appear to be the strengths of their society?  What seems to be important in their society?

Teaching Strategy

Watch: Genesis of Britain PowerPoint

Complete: Study Guide

Activity: Split into three groups.  Students will work in groups to complete posters for their respective cultures.  Based on the information from the PowerPoint, students are to design a poster that features: literature of the society, religion of the society, physical attributes, values of their society, strengths of the society, and weaknesses of the society.  Students are also strongly encouraged to add visual components.

Summarizing Strategy

Exit Slip: Answer the EQ.

Homework
Read Anglo-Saxons/British History 19-23, 34-37