1. You will need: Whiteboard Whiteboard markers Pencil
Thursday August 25, 2016
You will need:
Whiteboard
Whiteboard markers
Pencil

2. Today’s Objective
Students will be able to describe citizenship and the rights of Roman citizens.

3. Prior Knowledge
In the United States as a citizen you have many rights and duties.
Can you think of any of these rights or duties?

4. Definitions
Citizenship: Membership in a political community that brings rights and responsibilities
Citizenship is _________________

5. Examples/Non Examples
Jessica was born in the United States and has lived there her whole life. After she turned 18 she made sure to vote at every election.
B. Joe was born in Siberia. He immigrated to the US when he was 16. He is not allowed to vote in the elections yet.
___ is an example of citizenship because _________
___ is not an example of citizenship because _______

6. These citizens had certain rights within the empire. -Right to vote
Concept
Roman Citizenship was granted to all free males residing within the empire
These citizens had certain rights within the empire.
-Right to vote
-Right to hold office
-Right to own property
-Right to trial

7. Relevance
Being born in the US automatically makes you a citizen of the United States. We share rights that the ancient Romans had!
Knowing your rights is important!!!

8. Skill Read the text Identify the right being described
Describe how the text represents the right

9. Skill-I DO
Atticus did not agree with a new tax that was being proposed. In order to show his dislike he made sure to show up to the polling station on election day.
Read the text
Identify the Right
Describe how the text represents the right
This represents the right to _________ because _________

10. Skill-WE DO
Augustus was very interested in the farm on the edge of town. He made an offer to the seller and is hoping he will be able to purchase the farm!
Read the text
Identify the Right
Describe how the text represents the right
This represents the right to _________ because _________

11. Skill-YOU DO
Read the text
Identify the Right
Describe how the text represents the right
Claudius was accused of murdering his neighbor. He is innocent and can not wait to defend himself in the court of law.
This represents the right to _________ because _________

12. Skill-YOU DO
Read the text
Identify the Right
Describe how the text represents the right
Maximus was known to be a very fair and helpful man. He decided he wanted to become a member of the senate.
This represents the right to _________ because _________

13. Closure What is citizenship? Who could be a citizen in Rome?
List at least 2 rights of Roman citizens.