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Once Upon a Word
Students explore the derivations and usage of common slang terms. Through internet research and discussion, students consider the Latin and Greek roots of contemporary slang terms. Groups complete an etymology chart documenting their...
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Applications of Cargoes from Three Continents to the Latin Classroom
Students discuss the importance of communication and writing in their daily lives. In groups, they use the internet to research the development of letters, alphabets and writing materials. They trace the spread of the Latin language...
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Casa Romuli
In this language arts worksheet, students read the definition of the Hut of Romulus. They look at the map that describes the seven hils of the Roman Empire also.
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Vowel Change of Short E
In this language arts worksheet, students look for the pattern for changing the vowel "E" into the right form for writing the words in the Latin language.
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Which or That
In this language arts worksheet, high schoolers look for the places in language that differentiates between the uses of "which" and "that". They use the example for finding the grammatical pattern.
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Latin Roots: Word Search
In this word search activity, students search for twenty-six English words with Latin roots. The original Latin words are not shown.
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Linnaeus' Latin Lingo
Students use Latin and Greek words to figure out species names for whales.