Beyond the Loom: Unveiling the Power of Spartan Women

Challenge students' preconceptions about ancient Greece with this captivating exploration of Spartan women! Dive deeper than domesticity and discover their unique role in society, from rigorous training to surprising political influence.

Unveil the Spartan woman's world:

• Engrossing Text: Accessible explanations bring Spartan women to life, detailing their education, property rights, and influence beyond the household.
• Primary Source Spotlight: Analyze an excerpt from Plutarch's Life of Lycurgus, gaining firsthand insight into an ancient perspective.
• Assessment for Mastery: Multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions solidify learning and encourage critical thinking.
• Effortless Grading: Save valuable time with a comprehensive answer key included.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will be able to describe the education and training of Spartan women.
• Students will be able to explain the significance of property rights for Spartan women.
• Students will be able to analyze the influence of Spartan women on political affairs.
• Students will be able to compare and contrast the role of women in Spartan society with other Greek city-states.
• Students will be able to evaluate the concept of Spartan women's power and autonomy.

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.2.2 Describe the roles of women in different societies.

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