What Kind of Leader was Augustus?

Commodus, Elagabalus, Nero and Caligula

Common Core Standards 
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.1

The Roman Empire is famous for some truly bad emperors. This video will teach you about four infamously bad Roman leaders.

Horrible Histories - Bad Roman Emperors from Matt on Vimeo.


What Makes a Good Leader?

1. Rome's famously bad emperors were cruel, selfish, dishonest and unfair.
Which quality do you think would be most important for a great Roman emperor? Record your response on the form.






Historical Investigation: What kind of leader was Caesar Augustus?

Read the primary sources on this famous leader of the Roman Empire. Carefully consider to what extent each source is reliable. Also look for evidence that can be corroborated and evidence that contradicts other sources. 
     Prompt for Writing: After carefully analyzing all the evidence, write a short argument that presents your claim about Augustus. Be sure to support your claim with evidence from the sources.

Before writing, analyze a model argument about the wolf who was made famous in children's literature.
Short Argument