C) Research

Your main goal is to make clear what the life of your character was like in Roman times. You do so by using at least three features of Roman culture. Therefor you will need to conduct some research.

First: Read/study the four questions beneath.

1. What is the job of your character? Explain in detail what tasks and responsibilities your character has.

2. Where in the Roman Empire does your character live? Explain why your character lives there and what life was like in that area of the Roman Empire.

3. What does your character do in his/her free time? Describe in detail what he/she would do in his/her free time and where.

4. What future plans / ambitions / dreams does your character have? Describe in detail.

 

Second: Search for information so that you can answer the questions 1 up until 4 (step 1).

- Use your book and online search engines to look up information you can use to answer the four research questions.

Tip: Use keywords. Look at who and when the website (source) is made. Don't use scholieren.com. And last, but not least: add 'history for kids' to your search engine. This will help you to find websites which are easier to read and understand.

- Use different sources and don't forget to note them down.

- Make sure that you discuss at least three different Roman cultural elements (e.g. architecture, food, clothing, art, traditions) in your answers to the research questions. Do you have doubts about what Roman culture is? Use your book for information or ask your teacher.

 

Third: Write the answers down in your OWN words. Don't forget to note down the sources you have used (for what part of your text.). The total of your answers should contain at least 400 words. Your answers should be based on facts, so your answers should be historically correct. Of course  you can use you imagination in creating your character's life. (It doesn't need to be a real person.)

- Tip: Use 'footnotes' or ask your teacher how to do this.

 

Fourth, and last: Read what you have written (typed). Did you use capital letters? Correct mistakes. Is it clear enough?

 

WORK IN THE SAME WORK DOCUMENT AS BEFORE.