Daily Life in Ancient Rome: Society, Family, and Culture - Reading Comprehension Worksheet with Primary Source

Transport your students back to the heart of the Roman Empire with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet focused on daily life in Ancient Rome. From the strict social hierarchy to the pivotal role of the family unit, this resource explores the complex structures that shaped Roman society. Students will dive into topics such as the patricians and plebeians, the roles of the paterfamilias, and the cultural significance of Roman entertainment and religious practices. Through the included primary source, students will gain insight into the routines of Roman elites, providing a well-rounded understanding of the time period.

This worksheet includes:

• Comprehensive Reading Passage: A detailed overview of Roman society, family roles, cultural practices, and public life.
• Primary Source Analysis: An excerpt from Pliny the Younger’s Letters offers a firsthand account of daily life in Rome.
• Multiple-Format Questions: Multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short-answer questions designed to engage students and promote critical thinking.
• Answer Key: Complete answer key for easy grading.
• Flexible Use: Perfect for class discussions, homework, assessments, or as a sub plan.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will analyze the social structure of Ancient Rome and its impact on daily life.
• Students will examine the roles of family members and understand how these roles shaped Roman society.
• Students will explore the cultural practices of Romans, including public entertainment and religious rituals, and their significance in reinforcing social order.

Recommended Common Core Standards:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.9: Integrate information from diverse sources, both primary and secondary, to form a comprehensive understanding.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.9-12.9: Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Perfect For:

• World History
• Ancient History
• Social Studies classes for grades 9-12.

This worksheet provides students with a deep dive into the social and cultural fabric of Ancient Rome, making it an excellent tool for deeper learning or sub plans. The combination of detailed content, engaging questions, and primary source analysis helps students critically examine the foundations of Roman society.

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