102 The Ancient Greek Civilization 8 | Marathon
Lesson Objectives
Core Content Objectives
Students will:
Defi ne the term civilization
Explain the signifi cance of the Battle of Marathon
Describe how the contributions of the ancient Greek civilization
have infl uenced the present
Language Arts Objectives
The following language arts objectives are addressed in this
lesson. Objectives aligning with the Common Core State
Standards are noted with the corresponding standard in
parentheses. Refer to the Alignment Chart for additional standards
addressed in all lessons in this domain.
Students will:
With assistance, categorize and organize facts and information
on the ancient Greek civilization (W.2.8)
Recount the generals’ story from “Marathon” using a Somebody
Wanted But So Then chart and discuss with one or more peers
(SL.2.2)
Draw a picture to represent information and details from
“Marathon” (SL.2.5)
Prior to listening to “Marathon,” identify orally what they know
and have learned about the contributions the ancient Greeks
made to modern-day civilizations
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