TeachWhizz

Daily Life in Rome: The Role of Baths

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
1 views0 downloads

About This Worksheet

This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on the significance of baths in daily Roman life, encouraging critical thinking and structured writing.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Daily Life in Rome
#Standard
#Essay Planning
#Baths
#Understand the importance of baths in Roman society
#Analyse different perspectives on Roman bathing culture
#Develop structured essay planning skills

Worksheet Preview

Full preview • 7 questions

Daily Life in Rome: The Role of Baths

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
Name:
Date:
TeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizz

Untitled Worksheet

Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Essay Title: The Significance of Baths in Roman Daily Life

Plan an essay discussing how baths influenced daily life in ancient Rome. Your essay should include an introduction, key points with evidence, a counter-argument, and a conclusion. Use the prompts below to guide your planning.

B

Introduction: State your thesis

Explain the overall importance of baths in Roman society and what your essay will argue about their role in daily life.

1.
What is the main idea you will argue about baths in Roman daily life? How will you introduce this in your essay?
[3 marks]
C

Point 1: Social and Cultural Role of Baths

Explain how baths served as social spaces in Rome, supported by evidence from historical sources.

1.
Describe the social functions of Roman baths and provide evidence to support your explanation.
[4 marks]
D

Point 2: Health and Practical Benefits

Analyse the health and practical benefits that baths provided to Romans, with supporting evidence.

1.
Explain the health benefits of visiting Roman baths and how they contributed to daily life.
[4 marks]
E

Counter-argument: Limitations of Baths

Outline possible criticisms or limitations of baths in Roman society, supported by historical insights.

1.
Compare some criticisms or limitations associated with Roman baths.
[3 marks]
F

Conclusion: Summarise your argument

Restate the main points and conclude on the overall importance of baths in Roman daily life.

1.
How would you summarise the significance of baths in Roman society in your conclusion?
[3 marks]
G

Additional Planning Questions

Use these questions to further develop your essay plan.

1.
Compare the importance of baths with other public spaces in Rome, such as forums or theaters.
[4 marks]
2.
Outline how the design and features of Roman baths reflected their social importance.
[4 marks]

Quick Actions

What is Remix?

Create a new worksheet based on this one. Change the grade level, topic, number of questions, or difficulty - then generate a fresh version.

  • • Change grade level (Grade 6 → Grade 7)
  • • Swap topics (Harry Potter → Macbeth)
  • • Add more questions (10 → 15)
  • • Adjust difficulty

Details

Created
1/1/2026
Updated
1/1/2026
Type
worksheet
Report this resource

Related Worksheets

Essay Planning: The Role of Convicts in Colonization

Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
📝 9q

Timeline & Chronology of Convicts in Commonwealth Colonization

Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
📝 8q

Understanding Convicts in Colonization: Vocabulary & Concepts

Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
📝 0q

Interpretations of Convict Labour in Colonization

Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
📝 7q
Back to Library