Learning Objectives

• Identify major features of Ancient Rome and explain their importance.
• Describe the structure of Roman government and social classes.
• Recall key achievements, beliefs, and daily life in Ancient Rome.
• Use review questions and evidence from class notes to reinforce understanding.

Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Student notebooks or review packets
• Ancient Rome notes/slides
• Map of the Roman Empire or Mediterranean region
• Index cards or exit ticket slips
• Projected questions or teacher-prepared review prompts

Support

• Provide a word bank and sentence frames for discussion.
• Allow students to use notes during partner work.
• Pair students strategically so stronger readers can support peers.
• Use visuals, maps, and icons to reinforce key ideas.
• Break questions into smaller chunks for students who need more processing time.

Challenge

• Ask students to compare the Roman Republic and Roman Empire.
• Have students explain how Roman engineering helped the empire grow.
• Invite students to rank which Roman achievement had the greatest impact and defend their choice.
• Ask students to connect Roman ideas to modern government, language, or architecture.

Checks for Understanding

• Cold-call or volunteer responses during whole-class review.
• Observe partner work for accurate matching and explanation.
• Ask students to restate answers in their own words.
• Use thumbs up/down or quick hand signals to check understanding during discussion.

Closure

End with a one-sentence exit reflection in notebooks: 'One important thing I remember about Ancient Rome is...' Students share a few responses aloud if time allows.