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Latin cultural activity pdfs
Handout: Matronalia (ancient Rome's festival to celebrate women) for Latin class
This cultural handout explains the ancient Roman holiday of Matronalia, a celebration of women. It's perfect to use with Women's History Month (March) and International Women's Day (March 8th).The front of the handout goes over the origin and importance of the holiday and exactly how it was celebrated in Rome. The bottom section introduces a few notable Roman women: Hortensia, Livia, Agrippina the Younger, and Julia Domna. The back of the handout gives "did you know" facts and derivatives. I've
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Latin Class Matronalia (Rome's holiday celebrating women) Bundle
Roman Food Handout: Latin terms, dining customs, and practice activities
This cultural handout and worksheet details what the Romans ate, describes how they dined, and invites students to compare ancient Roman foods and customs to the modern world. This handout, part of the food unit, is perfect around Thanksgiving in your Latin class.The back of the handout has comprehension and reflection questions based on what the students just learned from the descriptions on the front. After the "quaestiones" section, there are two activities: a grocery list and a menu creation
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Bundle: Holidays for Latin Class
Greek and Roman Gods Olympian Sort Card Go Fish Spoons Activity Flip Book
This resource contains 18 pages that can be used in a variety of activities. These cards will help learners to recognize the Greek and Roman name equivalents, their descriptions and realms, symbols, and picture representations.
Each page contains 4 cards : A Greek name, a Roman name, a verbal description of the god/goddess, and a visual depiction of the god/goddess.
Students can organize these cards either through a sort card activity, Go Fish!, a game of Spoons! or simply just glue them toge
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Not Grade Specific
Hercules Movie Notes
Hercules, 2014, PG-13, stars Dwayne Johnson
Movie notes for students to compete while watching the film. Not your usual kind of movie notes, these don't just ask questions, they want the students to react and think.
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9th - 12th
Roman Pottery Vase Coloring Activity Classical Roman Latin Class
Unlock the wonders of ancient Roman civilization in your classroom with our engaging and educational activity, "Coloring Roman Vases: A Creative Journey into Ancient Art." This unique assignment combines artistic expression with historical exploration, allowing students to delve into the fascinating world of Roman pottery while honing their creative skills.Assignment Overview:In this assignment, students will embark on a journey back in time to explore the artistry of ancient Rome. They will be
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Latin Story Translation and Questions: Apollo and Hyacinthus Myth
Students translate the Apollo and Hyacinthus myth from Latin to English using the provided glossary. Then, they'll answer reading comprehension questions about the story.Perfect to use around Valentine's Day in your Latin class!Included:A simplified Latin version of the Apollo and Hyacinthus story, based on Ovid's myth.At a level where Latin I and II students can read it without difficulty.A glossary for all the Latin terms used in the translationThere are two versions of the glossary: one with
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Bundle: Holidays for Latin Class
Greek Alphabet Bingo Cards (uppercase)
A set of 19 different bingo cards with an uppercase letter of the Greek alphabet in each square. The teacher calls out a random letter of the Greek alphabet, and students place a token on that letter if they have it. (A great source of tokens is that surplus of European coins that are no good because of the Euro.) I recommend laminating the bingo cards as well.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Roman Holidays: Lemuria and Halloween for Latin class
This cultural handout explains the ancient Roman holiday of Lemuria, the celebration of the dead. Even though Lemuria is more akin to the modern Día de los Muertos than it is to Halloween, this handout is perfect to use around Halloween in your Latin class.The front of the handout goes over the origin of the holiday, how it was celebrated in Rome, and the different types of ghosts in the Roman world (Lares, Lemures, and Larvae).The back gives fun "did you know" facts and derivatives. I've includ
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Bundle: Holidays for Latin Class
Septem Orbis Miracula: Seven Wonders | Latin Activity (participle practice!)
Practice and review Latin participles while exploring the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World! This activity makes meaningful, targeted distinctions between participles of different tenses/voices while also introducing engaging cultural knowledge. Latin descriptions of the Seven Wonders are adapted from ancient authors such as Caesar and Pliny and provide multiple opportunities for interacting with participles, especially the perfect passive. Exemplum:1. Magna Pyramis Gizaeantīquissimum altissimu
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Visual Story - Pandora's Box
Download 14 weeks of free curriculum and preview the Free Year of Curriculum we have produced for Spanish, English, French, and German, and the Free Semester of Curriculum in Latin and Italian (and three free lessons in Chinese, too!)Here you will find a custom-made, eye-catching Visual Story to use in your classroom! You can use this amazing resource to tell a story with your students. This can be leveled up or down depending on the language and level you teach. These are great to use in any la
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Not Grade Specific
Handout: Roman Weddings and Love for Latin class (Perfect for Valentine's Day!)
This cultural handout explains the traditions around love in ancient Rome: weddings, marriage, and religious practices (including Greco-Roman mythology).This is perfect to use around Valentine's Day in your Latin class!Content Included:Important practices and traditions around Roman weddings and marriages: How were marriages arranged?What were typical wedding vows?When was it appropriate to get married?What was the expected wedding attire and how does it compare to the modern world?What Roman we
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Bundle: Holidays for Latin Class
FEAST OF ST. MICHAELMAS: SEPTEMBER 29TH
This is a word search of angels and archangels listed in ancient Biblical texts. Have a Happy St. Michaelmas Day! Perhaps, youcan play the St. Michaelmas Chimes before doing the activity! Thanks for visiting!
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Latin Activity: Predict The Future Using Future Tense (Perfect for New Year's!)
Students roll a six-sided die to tell the future, using the Latin key provided to them. Then, they translate and illustrate their prediction, which is often silly and highly entertaining!Perfect to use around New Year's in your Latin class!Students will need access to a six-sided die (d6) for this activity, though there are many free dice-rolling websites that they could use.Included:A student-friendly assignment sheet with instructions and a brief history of Roman divination techniques.Three di
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Bundle: Holidays for Latin Class
Latin Activities: Quid vidēs? Set 1
Thomas Talboy presents a set of activities worksheets that you can use to have students start writing Latin sentences. These can be used easily in combination with the Quid facis? Quid agis? and Qualis tempestās est? posters.
You can photocopy the pages as many times as you need for use in the classroom. These activities also work well to measure progress: Give them to beginning students after introducing basic phrases. Then give them to intermediate students, asking them to use intermediate g
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Visual Story - Pyramus and Thisbe
Download 14 weeks of free curriculum and preview the Free Year of Curriculum we have produced for Spanish, English, French, and German, and the Free Semester of Curriculum in Latin and Italian (and three free lessons in Chinese, too!)Here you will find a custom-made, eye-catching Visual Story to use in your classroom! You can use this amazing resource to tell a story with your students. This can be leveled up or down depending on the language and level you teach. These are great to use in any la
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Not Grade Specific
Visual Story - Narcissus and Echo
Download 14 weeks of free curriculum and preview the Free Year of Curriculum we have produced for Spanish, English, French, and German, and the Free Semester of Curriculum in Latin and Italian (and three free lessons in Chinese, too!)Here you will find a custom-made, eye-catching Visual Story to use in your classroom! You can use this amazing resource to tell a story with your students. This can be leveled up or down depending on the language and level you teach. These are great to use in any la
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Not Grade Specific
Latin Dates and the Roman Calendar System
This handout and worksheet combo outline in a clear, but detailed way, the Romans' calendrical system and the fine points of creating and interpreting calendar dates in Latin. A brief cultural overview, plus a calendar 'cheat sheet' and worksheet for students based on examples culled from Latin literature are all one needs to get one's discipuli up to speed on the Roman calendar.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Foreign Language Week or Foreign Language Month Staff Hunt!
Looking for a fun, easy way to celebrate Foreign Language Week (or month) in your school? This no-prep signature hunt encourages your students to communicate with other staff members in the building about language! The language students in my school really enjoy this activity, but guess who enjoyed it even more? The teachers, counselors, administrators, aides, hall monitors and coaches! Participation in this "Staff Hunt" brings the school community together while promoting world languages an
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Not Grade Specific
Brazil Word Searches and Scrambles
"Brazil Word Searches and Scrambles" is your passport to an exciting and educational adventure through the colorful world of Brazil. This engaging activity book offers a delightful fusion of fun and learning, allowing you to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and geography of this captivating country. With a diverse range of word searches and scrambles, each page invites you to explore Brazil's rich tapestry, from the lush Amazon Rainforest to the bustling streets of Rio de Janeiro. Whether
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Roman Holidays: Saturnalia (Rome's Winter Festival) for Latin class
This cultural handout explains the ancient Roman holiday of Saturnalia, the celebration of the god Saturnus and the end of the harvest season. Saturnalia was the most popular holiday of the Roman year! This is perfect to use around the winter holidays (like Christmas and Chanukah) in your Latin class.The front of the handout goes over the origin and importance of the holiday and exactly how it was celebrated in Rome. The back of the handout gives fun "did you know" facts and derivatives. I've al
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Bundle: Holidays for Latin Class
Postcard Project (Beginner and Intermediate)
Project Overview: This Latin postcard project is an engaging and immersive postcard project designed for Latin beginners and intermediate students to transport them into the world of ancient Rome. This project combines language learning, creativity, and a touch of magic as students write postcards in Latin to fictional Roman characters, accompanied by hand-drawn illustrations. What makes this project truly special is that students will receive responses to their postcards as if by magic, sparkin
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6th - 9th
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O, Brother Where Art Thou? Movie Notes
O, Brother Where Art Thou?, 2000, PG-13, stars George Clooney
Movie notes for students to compete while watching the film. Not your usual kind of movie notes, these don't just ask questions, they want the students to react and think.
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9th - 12th
Curse Tablets / Defixiones Project
Used in upper level Latin classes. Well received and fun.
Requires the following video from YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Az4P2EXH5x4
A complete project (no rubric, sorry) from introduction through to creation of curse. Students learn to identify the parts of a curse in English, then in Latin. From there, using what they just learned, they are asked to complete, in Latin, parts of the English version they already worked through. Lastly, through leading questions, students create the
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11th - 12th
Stage 1-3 Mythology Stories
These three stories are written to accompany Cambridge Latin Course stages 1-3, adding a little bit of Mythology to those early days in Latin. They are appropriate for any low level Latin 1 class, although they do have different verb conjugations in the text if your book introduces on the first conjugation at first. English cognates makes it very readable, along with intense footnotes in the first 2 stories. The first two stories mainly list facts about the gods and goddesses of ancient Rome,
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6th - 10th
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