Get ready for an epic writing adventure! In this hands-on, high-interest Gladiator Narrative Performance Task, students explore the life of a Roman gladiator. After watching a video, reading a mix of articles and stories, and answering key questions, they’ll write a 3-part first-person journal from the arena floor!
 
Journal Topics:
How I became a gladiator
My daily training
The day of the games
 
Perfect for bringing history to life while practicing narrative writing, sensory details, and research skills. Your students won’t want to put their pencils down!
✔️ Aligned with standards
✔️ Ready-to-write student note taking guides and writing ideas
✔️ 100% student engagement
 
Add this to your middle school ELA or history rotation for a legendary writing lesson!