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ISBN:9780521659611
Format:Spiral bound
Subject(s):Latin
Author(s):Barbara Bell
Available from: October 1999

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

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Join in the fun with Minimus - a mix of myths, stories, grammar support and historical background! This Teacher's Resource Book provides full support for non-specialist teachers, including worksheets on various aspects of Roman life, suggested practical activities and translations of the Latin passages.
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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.