Unveiling the Spartan Way: Discipline, Duty, and Domination

Immerse your students in the world of ancient Greece with this captivating exploration of Spartan society! This comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet delves into the unique Spartan way of life, examining its emphasis on military training, discipline, and social hierarchy.
Unmask the secrets of Sparta:

• Engrossing Text: Accessible explanations bring Spartan society to life, detailing the agoge training system, the role of women, and the feared Spartan military.
• Primary Source Spotlight: A fascinating excerpt from Plutarch's Life of Lycurgus allows students to analyze the perspective of an ancient biographer.
• Assessment for Mastery: Multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions solidify understanding and encourage critical thinking.
• Effortless Grading: Save valuable time with a teacher answer key included.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will be able to explain the core principles of Spartan society, including its focus on military training and discipline.
• Students will be able to describe the agoge, the Spartan system of education and training.
• Students will be able to analyze the role of women in Spartan society and compare it to other Greek city-states.
• Students will be able to evaluate the significance of the Spartan military in ancient Greece.
• Students will be able to compare and contrast Spartan society with Athenian democracy.

Common Core Standards Addressed:

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.1 Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.8.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

• SS.5.G.2.4 Describe the role of military force in shaping civilizations.

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