Read pages 64 and 65 in your textbook, and then do the "Write About It" activity on page 65: Imagine you are an official charged with increasing tourism to Constantinople. Using the information in this feature, write a paragraph encouraging travel to the city. (CCSS for Literacy in History 6-8, Writing 1. a,b,and,c
yanneth hernandez
11/3/2015 11:03:55 am
Welcome to the city of Constantinople! Where people of diverse backgrounds come to exchange goods and ideas! The hippodrome is a MASSIVE stadium played host to chariot races,imperial and military ceremonies and even public executions. The Mese is like a HUGE swapmeet with merchant stalls,street entertainers,and perfumers. The Hagia Sophia is the city's magnificent church that rises up 180 ft. in the air. The housing in this city is as most dwellings are in and around the city that are three-stories high,being occupied by a family on each floor. The imperial palace is the home of the emperor and has a court boasted a lavish banquet hall,including a seimming pool.
Ms. Ward-Loveland
11/6/2015 08:54:28 am
Well done, Yanneth! The last sentence could use dome tweaking due to spelling and construction errors, but overall nice job. Also, a concluding sentence is needed
Joshuajuarez
11/3/2015 11:05:16 am
You should visit Constantinople one day because their is many places you can go to. One of those places can be the hippodrome you can see chariot races,public executions and other things.you can also go to see the Hagia Sophia,it is one of the city's magnificent church.Hagia Sophia was decorated with rare stones from the empire.The next thing you can see is the Imperial Palace,their is swimming pools,it has polo grounds,and a lavish bonquet hall.
Ms. Ward-Loveland
11/6/2015 08:56:20 am
Hi Josh, good effort, but there are many spelling errors. You needed the word "There" not "Their" in may places. Also, you did not have a concluding sentence. Better effort is needed next time.
LorenaBravo
11/3/2015 02:27:54 pm
I recommend you going to go to the city of Constantinople because it is a beautiful city.It was a bustling city where people diverse backgrounds came to exchange goods and ideas.Also some of the city's took place toward the eastern edge of town where some of the city's palace public stadium and most notable church were located.Did you know that Hagia Sophia worshipers flocked to the city's most magnificent church which rose 180 feet in the air that is really high I wonder how long it took to build it and it was decorated with rare stones from all parts of the empire.So that is it for my story today.
Ms. Ward-Loveland
11/6/2015 09:49:03 am
Hi Lorena, please use quotations if you are going to copy word for word from the textbook. Also, you need to proof read your paragraph next time before you post it. Thank you. 11/3/2015 02:36:32 pm
You should really visit Constantinople in the western part of the Roman empire to the east. You should go see the Hagia Sophia,Mese,Hippodrome,and the Imperial Palace.The Haiga Sophia is a beautiful church built by Justinian,you can worship and pray inside.The Mese is similar to a swap meet,you can buy perfumes and clothes.Who doesn't love a good bargain?The Hippodrome is a massive stadium used for chariot races,imperial and military ceremonies,and political demonstrations,and public executions.The Imperial Palace is the home of the emperor and his court boasted a lavish banquet hall,as well as polo grounds,several libraries,and a swimming pool.In conclusion,Constantinople is a really entertaining and beautiful capital.I recommend you living in Constantinople for just one day.
Rigoberto Hipolito
11/3/2015 04:08:05 pm
Welcome to Constantinople! We are pleased with your visit here in this beautiful and wealthy city of Constantinople. While you are here why not buy some merchandise that you can take back home and still have a fond memory of our gorgeous city of Constantinople? A very popular tourist place to go to is to the Hagia Sophia. This beautiful church was built by our emperor Justinian for his beautiful wife Theodora who was a former 'actress' and 'dancer' as we call it. But there are also more places to explore. Another tourist attraction is the Hippodrome. We will be having a public execution the following week. Why not watch someone have their head chopped of? Tickets will be sold with our Ticket Master. our Ticket Master is not a machine. Its a respected man trusted with our tickets. Buy your tickets by the Hippodrome right by the main entrance. We hope you can attend! Thanks for visiting us and we hope you enjoy your stay!
Ruby Rivas
11/3/2015 05:06:13 pm
Welcome come to the wonderful city Constantinople .Come vist our mese were you can buy goods and trade ideas theirs also lost of merchants stalls to buy from.You should vist the Hagia Shopia it's180 feet off the air!!! Also decorated with rare stones from all parts of the the empire!!! One of the coolest thing in Constantinople is the hippodrome were they hold chariot races,imerial and military ceremonies,political demonstraitions and lastly even public executions!!! But wait theirs more places like the imperial palace the home of the emperor and his court boasted,swimming pool and several libraries and much more . Finally thiers the housing around the city were three story buildings one floor for one family and the other two for two more famlies so come and enjoy our fantasic city Constantinople
Jasmin Sanchez
11/3/2015 05:23:27 pm
Make sure you come and visit Constantinople, wear it's located between Europe and Asia.There are many fun and interesting places.Like the Hagia Sophia was directed building of the famous which was led by Justinian.Another thing is to don't forget to bring extra money so that you can get to the mere were they sell many things.The most massive and fun stadium is the hippodrome many cool thing's so you have fun like there's chariot races,military forces.You might not want to miss the chance of seeing the imperial palace.We have swimming pools,many libraries,and as well a polo ground.So don't forget and come visit constantinople were ever place you go it will be fun!!
Bixey Vargas
11/3/2015 06:29:16 pm
Welcome to the daily life in Constantinople where you will meet beautiful places.For example the Hippodrome is a massive stadium in which races and other kind of events happen here.Another example is the mese were the people shop.The Mese is similar to the shop.Hagia Sophia is a chuch that the famous emperor Justinian build for his lovely wife called Theodora.This church rose 180 feet tall.In this side we ahve housing were people would live.This building is a three story house made of stone,brick,or sometimes of wood.The Imperial Palace is one of the main attractions of Constantinople.This palace was the home of the emperors.They would hang out or relax there.I really hope you enjoined your tour around the city Constantinople.
Ana galicia
11/3/2015 06:39:17 pm
Life in Constantinople
Angeline Garduno
11/3/2015 06:43:03 pm
Hey there tourists come to constatinople the most wonderful city. Come visit the Hagian Sophia the most magnificent church, which rose 180 feet in the air. If you have nothing to do go check out Mese. It's similar to a swapmeet. We have all type of perfume. If your bored no problem you can go to the emperor and his court boasted a lavish banquet hall, as well as pollo ground, several libaries, and a swimming pool. I recommend you go to the hippodrome. We have all type of entertainment, like chariot race. Go see someone get their head chop off. 11/3/2015 06:48:28 pm
Fellow people of distant countries you should come and visit wonderful city Constantinople.Our city is locaded in the edge of Europe and near Asia.While your here you should visit our Mese it's just like a swatme but with better deals.We have a hippodrome you'll be able to bet and see chariot racing.You should also stop by and visit the imperial palace,the palace has many libraries and springs.The Hagia Sophia was built by Justinian for his wife Theodora stop by and get and amazing view of the Hagia Sophia.You might be to tire so we have amazing housing thanks for coming to Constantinople hope you come again
Gicelli guerrero
11/3/2015 07:39:10 pm
Constantinople is a grate place to visit .They have allot of grate places you could go and visit some places. Are Imperial place,Housing,Hagia Sophia,Mese and Hippodrome.All of the places are unique and they all stand for something different.The place I recommend to see is Hippodrome,because is a place where they play this really popular game like chariot races was one of the games they play.I hope you will enjoy Constantinople is a grate place to be at .
Sky Mireles
11/3/2015 08:23:57 pm
Constantinople is located between Asia and Europe so if you're traveling by, come visit one of our many attractions our city has to offer! You can visit the Hippodrome, where our chariot races, imperial and military ceremonies, political demonstrations, and even public executions are held in the massive stadium! If you would like to buy something or be entertained, you can go to Mese, where there are plenty of shops and street entertainers. You can also go to the perfume shops which are near the Imperial Palace. While you're at it, you can go visit the Imperial palace and see its banquet hall which is quite lavish, swimming pool, polo grounds, and not only one but several libraries! If you're still not satisfied with our views go, and check out Hagia Sophia, the magnificent church of 180 feet! Not only is it high, it is jeweled with rare stones from all over the empire! It was built for the Empress Theodora. Finally, you can check out our housing and how they are nicely built! In Constantinople,you're bound to find something that suits your taste!
Sharon Collazo
11/3/2015 09:17:02 pm
You should come right down to the beautiful city constantinople where you can come and see chariot races of public executions in the Hippodrome. You can come and see the beautiful church the emperor Justinian built for his wife Theodora called the hagia Sophia. Do you ever wonder if you need something new for your house or for you and come right down to the mese where we have merchants stalls and the street entertainment and don't forget to bring your money. Don't you ever feel bored reading all your old books over and over then come and see the Imperial Palace where there are several libraries for you to read books and there's also a swimming pool for you to take a quick swim. So don't forget to stop by Constantinople and visit all the places we have listed such as the Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, the mese, and the Imperial Palace. 11/3/2015 09:22:56 pm
Are you board want to visit a fun exciting new city. You should come and visit Constantinople . But make sure to bring money to shop at Constantinople's Mese. You'll probably make a great trade. But are you more into entertainment. Then come by the Hippodrome, you and your family will enjoy. You could see chariot races, that you'll love watching if you love watching horses race against other horses. But if you are more of a violent person there are scheduled public excucution. In the Hippodrome you'll family will be for sure entertained. But are you worried to where you will be staying during your visit. You will have a whole floor for your family and yourself. Ever want to see where the emperor lives. You could visit the imperial palace. In the imperial palace there are several libraries,swimming pools. There is also the Hagia Sophian wgphichrose 180 feet in the air and I decorated with rare stone from all parts of the empire. But remember Constantinople is the place to come by and stay.
Yoselin Flores
11/4/2015 08:27:37 pm
You should come and visit the city of constanopel! There is many places to go for exampel to see, Hagia Sofhia, the imperial palace ,Mess,hipadrone. I would recommend to go to the Hippodrone they do very cool stuff for example they do chariot races,imperial and Milatary ceremony, political demonstration, and public executions. The imperal palace is very beautiful and elegant it has a swimming pool, lots of libraries, a lavish banquet hall. I can assure you will have lots of fun and adventure.
Christopher Vasquez
11/7/2015 09:56:57 am
Constantinople is such a beautiful city. It has the most amazing places, such as the hippodrome which is a massive stadium where they host chariot races and even military ceremonies. Mese, the city's main commercial street filled with merchant stalls, street entertainers, and shoppers. Hagia Sophia, the city's most magnificant church, which rises 180ft in the air and is decorated with rare stones. As well as the Imperial Palace, which contains several libraries and a swimming pool. Amazing right? There's just so much. It would be such a great place to visit so you can see all of it for yourself.
Guadalupe lopez
11/8/2015 02:55:59 pm
Ma. Ward-Loveland
11/12/2015 12:24:12 pm
I have read all of your comments and I appreciate your effort. I wish I could have visited Constantinople in its heyday, There is still Istanbul! Comments are closed.
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