The great Roman general, Regulus, was known for keeping his word. Read about the extent of his honesty in a reading passage about his imprisonment in Carthage, and assess reading skills with four comprehension questions.

Concepts

reading comprehension, carthage, roman history, the roman empire

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Include in a unit about the Roman Empire, or when discussing the Punic Wars in social studies
• Have learners conduct additional research to support or oppose the information in the reading passage
• Create an essay or journal prompt in which class members discuss the value of honesty 

Classroom Considerations

• Questions do not address the most important parts of the passage; consider adding your own

Pros

• Two-page format makes the worksheet a convenient double-sided resource
• Helpful for both English learners and mainstream classes

Cons

• Contains a few grammatical errors