Cambridge Minimus - Starting out in Latin Teacher's Resource Book

Minimus - Starting out in Latin Teacher's Resource Book

Author: Barbara Bell

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