Minimus Pupil's Book

Minimus Pupil's Book

Minimus Pupil's Book

1st Edition
Barbara Bell, Helen Forte
January 2000
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9780521659604

A lively introduction to Latin for children aged 7 and over.

CAD$48.95
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Overview

Join in the fun with Minimus - a mix of myths, stories, grammar support and historical background! This pupil's book is a lively, colourful introduction to the Latin language and the culture of Roman Britain. A fun way to teach English grammar, it is ideal for cross-curricular activities.

Features

  • Develops language awareness and helps pupils with the basics of English by identifying common Latin roots.
  • With a mix of myths, stories and historical background, Minimus supports cross-curricular activities including geography, history, RE and art.
  • Roman Britain is bought to life as myths, stories and illustrations give children a meaningful insight into a different culture and time.
  • The teacher's resource book contains English translations of the Latin passages, photocopiable worksheets and full teaching notes to support the non-specialist teacher.
  • The cassette and CD feature readings and extracts to help with pronunciation and contain lively readings of the Latin text to help motivate pupils.
  • Many schools have introduced Latin to their pupils through lunch of after-school clubs. For advice on setting up a Latin club email Minimus author, Barbara Bell: bmbellmini@aol.com

Contents

  • 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. Time for a bath
  • 9. The soldier's life
  • 10. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
  • 11. Some sad news
  • 12. Gods! Hear our prayers.

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