Athens+vs.+Sparta

War Refugee You are a refugee from the Persian Wars. Your city-state has recently been sacked by Persian invaders, and you and your family have decided to move to another Greek city-state for protection.

The two most powerful city-states in Greece are Sparta and Athens. You know that the lifestyles in Sparta and Athens are very different from each other. You need to decide where you and your family will eventually settle.

Choose wisely; this decision will affect you and your family for the rest of your life!!! Which city has a better chance to survive the war? What are the advantages and disadvantges of each city?

Your family is in a refugee camp on the Peloponnesian Peninsula, halfway between the cities of Athens and Sparta. Your family has been fleeing the forces of Persia and is looking for a new city-state to settle in.

You parents have sent you ahead of your family to scout and explore the cities of Sparta and Athens and figure out which city would be best for your family.

Explore the city-states of Athens and Sparta and take notes about life in each city. After you learn about each the city, write a persuasive letter to your parents telling them about life in each city and where your family should move.

= Do your research. =

==== Copy your notes into your social studies composition book. You need one page for Athens and one page for Sparta. You need to research the g.r.a.p.e.s for each city-state. Pay close attention to daily life in each city-state.

Write Your Letter!!! Have you learned enough about Athens and Sparta? Do you know which city is best for you ? Then get ready to write your parents!!! First, tell them a little about Athens and Sparta and then tell them where you family should move and why!

How to Write a Persuassive Essay
 * Sparta vs. Athens Persuasive Letter Rubric **
 * CATEGORY || ** Advanced ** || **Proficient ** || **Basic ** || **Unsatisfactory ** || **Score ** ||
 * **Focus or Thesis Statement ** || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">The thesis statement names the topic of the essay and outlines the main points to be discussed. || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">The thesis statement names the topic of the essay. || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">The thesis statement outlines some or all of the main points to be discussed but does not name the topic. || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">The thesis statement does not name the topic AND does not preview what will be discussed. ||  ||
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Attention Grabber ** || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">The introductory paragraph has a strong hook or attention grabber that is appropriate for the audience. This could be a strong statement, a relevant quotation, statistic, or question addressed to the reader. || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">The introductory paragraph has a hook or attention grabber, but it is weak, rambling or inappropriate for the audience. || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">The author has an interesting introductory paragraph but the connection to the topic is not clear. || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">The introductory paragraph is not interesting AND is not relevant to the topic. ||  ||
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Position Statement ** || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">The position statement provides a clear, strong statement of the author's position on the topic. || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">The position statement provides a clear statement of the author's position on the topic. || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">A position statement is present, but does not make the the author's position clear. || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">There is no position statement. ||  ||
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Evidence and Examples ** || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position. || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position. || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of evidence supports the author's position. || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained. ||  ||
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Grammar & Spelling ** || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Author makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. ||  ||
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Closing paragraph ** || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the writer's position. Effective restatement of the position statement begins the closing paragraph. || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">The conclusion is recognizable. The author's position is restated within the first two sentences of the closing paragraph. || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">The author's position is restated within the closing paragraph, but not near the beginning. || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">There is no conclusion - the paper just ends. ||  ||

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; text-align: center;">Student included a copy of the rubric. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; text-align: center;">Student was not off task throughout this project <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; text-align: center;">(20-18) || <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; text-align: center;">Assignment is completed on time. Student included a copy of the rubric. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; text-align: center;">Student was off task no more than 2 times <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; text-align: center;">(17-16) || <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; text-align: center;">Assignment is completed on time. Student did not include a copy of the rubric. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; text-align: center;">Student was off task no more than 3 times <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; text-align: center;">(15-14) || <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; text-align: center;">Assignment is not completed on time <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; text-align: center;">Student was frequently off task (more than 3 times <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; text-align: center;">(13-0) ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; text-align: center;">Work Ethic || <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial Black',sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; text-align: center;">Assignment is completed on time