Minimus Teacher's Resource Book
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Minimus Teacher's Resource Book

Author:
Barbara Bell
Published:
December 1999
ISBN:
9780521659611

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

AUD$156.32
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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.

    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

    Table of 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.