They progress to determining the main concepts, drawing out what is implicit from what is explicitly stated, drawing conclusions and making judgements. All this is done in a gradual and sensitive way and with guidance. This results in students working at a pace that suits individual ability, aptitude and temperament. This story is used as the background for a court case. The lesson guides students through a simulation of a trial in an Athenian court of law.
Students write the speeches for the prosecution and the defence.
The drawing is of a kleroterion. See our Unit on Greece to find out what it is and how it was used in an Athenian court of law . The lesson has a detailed rubric that can be used by the teacher for assessing the students' completed work or can be used for self assessment. Click here for your FREE papyrus sample. They take part in a drama of four scenes.