Objectives:
-- Evaluate the most important elements of ancient Rome -- Evaluate the positive and negative characteristics of textbook graphics Activities: -- Individually, brainstorm the most important elements about Rome you think students should know about -- Share with small group; consider what others share and add items to your list if you think they should be included -- In whole class discussion of important elements; again, add anything to your list that you may have missed before -- Hear about what upcoming DCA is about -- Hear about how textbooks are created -- Discuss what is included in textbook graphics (maps, graphs, timelines, charts, photographs, illustrations, diagrams, tables, etc.) -- Discuss the two conditions of a viable textbook graphic (informational, visually appealing) -- Using textbook, identify examples of a good graphic and a bad graphic; mark with sticky note; share with group members -- Discuss as a class what characterizes a "good" textbook graphic and what characteristics are associated with "bad" graphics Independent Learning: -- None Notes/Handouts/Material covered in class:
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