Units 18-20: The Research Paper Masada: The Last Fortress by Gloria D. Miklowitz Literature for Units 15-20

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1 T h e A r t i o s H o m e C o m p a n i o n S e r i e s L i t e r a t u r e a n d C o m p o s i t i o n Units 18-20: The Research Paper Masada: The Last Fortress by Gloria D. Miklowitz Literature for Units Unit 18 Assignments Continue to add details to your outline. Unit 18 Assignment Details Masada is important both as a cautionary tale and as a plan for the trapped defenders. Using your research of the Bible, the happenings at Masada, and the Zealots themselves, write a research paper explaining similarities and differences between the known details of Masada and the fictional situation in this story. In your paper, you will also address these questions: What is important to the characters in the story? What was important to the people who were there? What insight does Scripture provide into this story? Build details into your outline, including sources that you will quote. This is also a good time to turn your list of ideas into complete sentences. Unit 19 Assignments Convert your outline into a rough draft. Unit 19 Assignment Details At this point, you should be building your rough draft. Start filling in details and moving to the paragraph format of the formal research paper. (Check out full details at: As you build this paper, take a look at the rubric in Unit 17 or at Make sure sources are cited (for both paraphrase and direct quotes) and that your paper follows a logical progression. Make sure your Works Cited page has at least three sources and that you are using the correct format for your paper. Page 427 Unit : Literature and Composition

2 Unit 20 Assignments Complete the final draft of your research paper. Unit 20 Assignment Details This is the point at which you will review your paper for detailed improvements. It is often a good idea to read your paper out loud so that you have to listen to how the paragraphs fit (or don t fit) together. Reading your paper to someone can also be a good idea. If your listener has questions, it often means that a point in your paper is not clear. Part of revising a paper is clarifying those parts that leave a reader asking questions. Check for spelling and varied sentence structures. Use the rubric in Unit 17 or at as a checklist for all the elements this paper should include. The Byzantine chapel at Masada (By Oren Rozen - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, Page 428 Modern: Middle School Unit 18-20: Literature and Composition

3 T h e A r t i o s H o m e C o m p a n i o n S e r i e s L i t e r a t u r e a n d C o m p o s i t i o n Units 21-24: Historical Fiction: Mystery Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff' Literature for Units Author s Spotlight Rosemary Sutcliff's 1954 children's classic The Eagle of the Ninth (still in print more than 60 years later) is the first of a series of novels in which Sutcliff, who died in 1992, explored the cultural borderlands between the Roman and the British worlds "a place where two worlds met without mingling" as she describes the British town to which Marcus, the novel's central character, is posted. Sutcliff was born in Surrey, England in 1920 and died 72 years later in West Sussex, England. She was the daughter of an officer in the Royal Navy, so her life included moving to many different places. While this life created a lot of great memories, it also brought many challenges as Sutcliff had a painful form of juvenile arthritis. Her mother read to her, sharing the Celtic and Saxon legends, as well as the tales of Rudyard Kipling. Sutcliff did not learn to read herself until she was nine years old. She entered Bideford Art School and graduated three years later. She would become a professional painter of miniatures before she began writing in During her professional life she was a member of the Royal Society of Miniature Painters. Not only did Sutcliff write over 60 children s books and win several prestigious awards, she also wrote historical novels, short stories, and scripts for radio and television. The Eagle of the Ninth is still her bestknown work. Unit 21 Assignments Read Unit 21 Assignment Background. Read Chapters 1-7 of Eagle of the Ninth. Page 429 Unit : Literature and Composition

4 In the next few units, you will be learning about the Roman world particularly the world of the Roman Soldier. As you read Eagle of the Ninth, write down observations and questions about life as a Roman soldier. sodden vague druid ramparts gladiator Unit 21 Assignment Background As you read this novel and learn about the military life, consider what was so important about the Roman Army. When it came to the Roman Army in Britain, the strong military presence was crucial to controlling the barbarians. In fact, Hadrian himself was so determined to maintain that control that he built a wall to regulate access to Roman Britain. (Does this sound familiar? Can you think of other armies that built walls to control access?) Being a Roman soldier was a lifetime commitment. After enlisting at 18 (some sources say 20), a soldier was committed to military life for 25 years. Only officers could get married. Archeologists and historians have found evidence that many soldiers had unofficial families nearby, but they were not allowed to have families at the camp as the officers did. Soldiers had very little privacy, sleeping eight to a tent on the march, more in camp barracks. When these soldiers from Mediterranean lands were sent to Britain, they discovered the weather was cold. There are letters in British museums that show soldiers often wrote home requesting socks. (Socks.to wear with their military-issue sandals.?) Starting with the military structure chart at research the life of a Roman soldier. Who could enlist? How long did they train? How were they disciplined? How does their structure compare to today s military? As you learn about their system, think about what in it might have led to the eventual fall of the Roman Empire. Unit 22 Assignments Read Unit 22 Assignment Background. (What makes someone a hero?) Read Chapters 8-13 of Eagle of the Ninth. obeisance chit gratuity deliberate sesterce Page 430 Unit : Literature and Composition

5 Unit 22 Assignment Background While you are studying the life of military commitment to Rome, think about Marcus s actions. Is he foolish or heroic? He does show great courage, but is that enough? What are the actions of a true hero? Think about a person you consider a hero. This should be someone you admire greatly. It could be someone in our world today or someone from long ago. What actions make that person a hero? Is heroism the same thing as courage? How? Read through Romans 12 and James 1. What do these Scriptures say about what makes a hero? Look for Scriptures that describe the person you have identified as a hero. Be prepared to talk about this hero and whether or not you would be able to act the same way this hero has. Unit 23 Assignments Read Unit 23 Assignment Background. (Are all heroes the same?) Read Chapters of Eagle of the Ninth. Read Hebrews 11. barrow dun fringe quarry menace Write in your journal about people that could be viewed as unexpected heroes. Unit 23 Assignment Background The writers of Hebrews and Philippians both list some people that they consider to be heroic. List those people in your journal and research the scriptures to learn more of their heroism. What actions do you think made them heroic? In our story, Marcus, who has been strong, independent, and healthy, is stuck at his uncle s house for a while recovering from his injuries. Think about someone you know that was injured or became seriously ill. In what ways did that person act heroically? Maybe you know someone, like the author of The Eagle of the Ninth that has had a terrible illness for his or her entire life. What are some ways they cope? As the story progresses, Cub becomes more important. Is he heroic? Can animals be heroes? Be prepared to discuss unusual heroes. Take good notes in your journal about heroic acts in Eagle, and heroic acts in the lives of those around you. Page 431 Modern: Middle School Unit 21-24: Literature and Composition

6 Unit 24 Assignments Read Unit 24 Assignment Details. Read Chapters of Eagle of the Ninth. colonnade imperious manumission pathetic Prepare a short speech one of the characters in this story might give. counterbalance aromatic Unit 24 Assignment Background Imagine you are one of the main characters in this story. Prepare a speech introducing yourself to an audience. What are some things you would share about your background? What are some things that you feel you need to explain to this audience? Write a speech that is about 3 to 7 minutes long. If you have the opportunity, present this speech to a group. What costumes or props might help you get more Into character for this speech? Sections of Hadrian's Wall remain along the route, though much has been dismantled over the years to use the stones for various nearby construction projects. Page 432 Unit 24: A Reason to Worship