Day 2

The Aeneid Lesson Plan

Classroom Activities

  1. 1

    Discussion: What Is "Pietas"?

    Kind of Activity:

    Group Discussion

    Objective:

    Students will explore more of the historical and cultural context behind the text.

    Common Core Standards:

    CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.11-12.1 ; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.11-12.2 ; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.11-12.3 ; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.11-12.4 ; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.1 ; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.6

    Structure:

    This activity has two parts. In the first part, students should organize themselves into groups of 2-3 people, and the teacher should have them read the "The Aeneid" section of the book's introduction.

    The handout should also be accompanied by a worksheet with the following questions:

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