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Greek & Roman Times

Unit 2: Greek & Roman Times, 900 B.C. - 476 A.D.

Greek & Roman Times is the second in a series of seven study units. The study focuses on historical and literary primary sources written from 900 B.C. through 476 A.D. This study unit is designed to cover one semester of study (18 weeks).

What is Included with the Purchase of this Study Unit

A Word in Season Reference Handbook
Reading List and Annotated Bibliography for Greek & Roman Times
Student's Syllabus for Unit 2: Greek & Roman Times
Literature of Greek & Roman Times (30 readings)
Eleven books of Greek & Roman Times
Teacher's Guide to Unit 2: Greek & Roman Times (included in Teacher's Edition only)
Teacher's Syllabus for Unit 2: Greek & Roman Times (included in Teacher's Edition only)

History Studied in This Unit:

Greek & Roman Times is a combined study of Greek and Roman cultures and the history and persecution of the early Church.

Literature Studied in This Unit:

The well-known works of this unit are the New Testament, Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, and Virgil's Aeneid. Other readings include Pliny's account of the destruction of Pompey, the historical works of Thucydides, Caesar, Tacitus, Livy, Plutarch's Lives, and St. Augustine's Confessions. Also included is Shakespeare's tragic drama Julius Caesar, based on Plutarch's biography of the famous Roman general.

Writing Studied in This Unit:

Outlines
Paragraphs with sub-topic sentences

Specific Goals for this Study Unit

To use the writing process: prewriting, outline, rough draft, editing, final draft
To write good content, logical sequencing, and mechanical accuracy
To increase vocabulary
To interpret the meanings of literary selections
To draw conclusions about literary ideas
To formulate a thoughtful response
To compare world views