Herodotus: The Histories•Grade 7•dialectic Stage
The Battle of Thermopylae
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Comprehension
Explains that Xerxes invaded with a massive army and the Greeks chose to defend at Thermopylae
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Cause & Consequence
Explains the strategic purpose: buy time for Greek cities to prepare
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Meaning
Takes a position on whether the sacrifice was worth it
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Defense
Explains why the counterargument has merit
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