This Week's Mission:
You think life in modern America is great, but you haven't seen anything yet.
At the height of its power the Roman Empire was well known as a center for culture and civilization. Choose one of the 8 aspects of Roman Life covered in Chapter 35 (Recreation, Education, Housing, Food & Drink, Religion, Family life, Law & Order, and Country Life). Then spend some time exploring your chosen aspect.
Your post might include:
- spending a day in a Roman court and describing some of the trials you witness (or being on trial yourself!)
- being a guest in the house of a Roman and talking about the roles and activities each family member performs
- attend a fancy Roman dinner party and describe the food, entertainment, and decorations
- visit the Circus Maximus: describe the stadium and some of the "sports" you watch---or participate in!
Specific Post Requirements:
- Must contain two pieces of factual information about the aspect of Roman life you have selected
- No new writer's secret this week. Instead revisit Writer's Secret 2-1 (FANBOYS). Be sure to highlight it when used.
- Must use and underline the delicious words: invisible or waffle.
General Post & Comment Requirements:
A reminder about the general requirements for each post can be found at the top left of this blog site.
Special Writer's Challenge:
This is a special challenge for those of you who would like a little extra practice in your writing craft. If you choose to do this challenge please add the letters "WC" to your post title. Students who successfully complete this challenge will receive 1 extra credit point.
The challenge: Homonyms are words that sound alike but mean completely different things. These words can be confusing to many writers and, when misused, can really confuse your readers. One of the most common homonyms is: there - their - they're. For this writer's secret you will need to correctly use these three words in your post two times each. When you use them, make them bold and change the font color to help them stand out. Good Luck!
