Tenth graders follow the life of Julius Caesar — general in Gaul, author of the Commentāriī, crosser of the Rubicon, dictator, and finally victim of the Ides of March — one of history’s most famous figures, and a Latin author they will read.
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He conquered Gaul, seized Rome, and gave his name to “emperor” and “Czar.” What is the story of Caesar?
Project this and have students put the events of Caesar’s life in order.
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He conquered Gaul and seized Rome — what is the story of Caesar?
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Aligned to the Standards for Classical Language Learning (ACL/ACTFL, Intermediate-Mid).
Explore Roman history.
Connect to a historical figure.
Presentational: retell a life.
Find Caesar’s name in English.
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Have students retell two events from Caesar’s life in order (Gaul → the Ides). A printable Caesar sheet is in the World Languages library.
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