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Resources for Further Exploration

DilectaSelected Resources and

Publications

Elementary Latin Activity Packet

• Grades 1-4• Paper-based activities to teach and

review vocabulary lessons• Several ideas provided for each

vocabulary set• Lessons include:

Names NumbersAnimals HomesEntertainment WeatherBody Parts Commands

Activity Packet (Elementary Level)

• Grades 3-5• Concentration on mythology (e.g.,

Jason, the Aeneid, the gods)• Emphasizes word study and application

of Latin knowledge to English and modern life

• Exposes students to Latin derivatives• Discussion and critical thinking activities

Activitates Pro Liberis

• Grades 1-2; Grades 3-7• Complete lesson plans for Greek, Latin,

Roman culture, and Classical mythology• Ideas for in-class discussion and

activities• Colorful worksheets and handouts

included• Family discussion questions• Companion website provides extra

materials and graphics

Discovering Languages: Latin

• Grades 1-5• Teaches, reinforces, and reviews

vocabulary with illustrations• Gradually teaches Latin pronunciation• Vocabulary lessons include cultural

information in English• Glossary included

Learning Latin Through Mythology

• Grades 1-7• Units include a myth, word/sentence

study, activity ideas• Uses pictures to aid understanding of

Latin• Myth highlights:

Atalanta Baucis & PhilemonDaedalus & Icarus DaphneKing Midas NarcissusPhaethon Medusa

First Latin

• Grades 1-5• Teaches Latin supplementary to cultural

and mythological themes• Intersperses Latin sentences with

English narratives• Simple grammatical concepts• Strives to show modern/daily

applications

Minimus

• Ages 7-10• Teaches simple grammatical concepts

by association• Colorful, illustrated comic-style stories• English explanations of grammar,

culture and mythology• Highlights “words to help” and

derivatives• www.minimus.com

Salvete!

• Grades 4-8• Lessons accompanied by illustrations,

maps, and pictures• Cumulative reviews and glossary of

important vocabulary• Pattern-reinforced translation and

derivatives• Semi-comprehensive reference

paradigms

Latin is Fun

• Grades 4-8• Concentration on Latin syntax and

grammar• Pictures aid understanding of concepts• Introduces grammatical and syntactical

concepts through patterns• Word studies help teach derivatives• Emphasizes reading Latin to help

translation

Libri Liberis LatineChildren’s Books in Latin

I Am Reading Latin Stories

• Ages 6-10• Original stories in Latin accompanied by

illustrations to clarify the text• English translation included• Comprehension questions, glossary, and

notes on Latin grammar• Series of four books:

Ursus et Porcus Taurus RexRena Rhinocerus Octavus Octopus

English Children’s Books in Latin

• Ages 6-12• Translated into Latin from the English

originals• Imitate original meter and style• Original illustrations used for familiarity• Glossary of words used• Books translated by J. & T. Tunberg:

Cattus Petasatus Virent Ova! Virent PernaQuomodo Invidiosulus Nomine Grinchus Christi Natalem Abrogaverit

Arbor Alma

Ursus Books

• Ages 4-10• Accessible through picture cues and

association, to encourage active reading• Teaches basic Latin vocabulary,

mythology, and culture in separate stories

• CD-ROM for PC or Mac

I Am Reading Latin

• Ages 4-8• Original illustrated stories in Latin,

accessible through picture cues• Primarily teaches vocabulary of the set

theme from each book• English translations provided

Examina Certaminaque

Assessments and Competitions

Exploratory Latin Exam

• Grades 3-6• Tests ability to recognize vocabulary in

context• Tests knowledge of vocabulary,

derivatives, and common phrases• Syllabus introduces mythology, culture,

and history through:Mythology HistoryGeography Art and Architecture

National Mythology Exam• Grades 3-9• Tests general knowledge of mythology• Focus on roles and characteristics of the

gods• More difficult for older, advanced

students• Higher-level themed subtests:

Odyssey IliadAeneid NorseAfrican Native American

Colloquia CollectaListservs

LatinTeach• Geared toward high school teachers• May be adapted or applied to

elementary school settings• Subscription-digest and articles

available

Excellence Through Classics

• Community of teachers for discussion of Classics at the elementary level

• Articles, lesson plans, activities, books shared by fellow teachers

Latin-Best Practices• Mostly used by teachers at the high

school and college levels• Particularly useful to find answers to

questions and suggestions for approaches to lessons

Initia PrimaStarting Points for Further

Exploration

Ascanius: The Youth Classics Institute

• Links to helpful sites and articles for teaching elementary Latin

• Free downloadable lesson plans• Publications available for sale• Scholarships available to high school

students

Teaching Materials and Resource Center

• Available from the American Classical League

• Resources and reference materials• Children’s books in Latin and about

Classical topics• Fun classroom items

Latin and Language• Catalogue with wide variety of items:

books videost-shirts posterspencils musicstickers

Excellence Through Classics

• Materials to prepare for ELE and NME• In-depth activities to reinforce concepts• May also be used independently of the

exams• Grants available for teachers