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Minimus: Starting out in Latin

by Barbara Bell Author

(From Amazon): This elementary Latin course for 7-10 year olds combines a basic introduction to the Latin language with material on the history and culture of Roman Britain. Highly illustrated, the book contains a mixture of stories and myths, grammar explanations and exercises, and background cultural information. Pupils are drawn into the material as they read about the lives of a family living in a community at Vindolanda; the adventures of the children and the family cat and mouse provide interest throughout. As well as offering a lively introduction to Latin and classical studies, Minimus also has cross-curricular relevance. The material on the community at Vindolanda can be used to supplement studies of the Romans at KS2. The grammatical content helps to develop language awareness, and provides a solid foundation from which learners can progress to further English or foreign language studies. The Teacher's Resource Book provides support, particularly for non-Classicists. It includes teaching guidelines, English translations of the Latin passages, and additional background information, plus photocopiable worksheets.

Additional Details

Resource Type
Book
ISBN
0521659604
Print Status
In Print
Lessons
12
Pages
79
Suggested Grades
2nd - 5th
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Edition
Pupil's Book
Copyright
2000

Lessons

  • 1 Meet the Family
  • 2 Food, Glorious Food!
  • 3 Work, Work, Work
  • 4 The Best Days of Your Life
  • 5 Romans and Britons
  • 6 Off to Town
  • 7 The Military Machine
  • 8 Clean and healthy
  • 9 A Soldier's Life
  • 10 How Beautiful
  • 11 A Sad Day
  • 12 Gods! Hear our Prayers!

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