Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Latin Discussion Questions: Occupations

Subject Area

World Languages

Grade(s)

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

This Latin activity offers 5 warm-up style discussion activities encouraging students to talk about Roman culture as it relates to the everyday life and occupations in Ancient Rome. Students are encouraged to translate short inscriptions that give glimpses into the lives of normal people living in Rome. Students are also asked to interact with the text/graffiti as they discuss the translations uncovered by archeologists and discuss how each relates to everyday interactions and occupations.

    World Languages (2017) Grade(s): 07-12 - Latin

    WL17.LAT.L1.2

    Read and understand appropriate Latin vocabulary, inflectional systems, and syntax.

    World Languages (2017) Grade(s): 07-12 - Latin

    WL17.LAT.L1.4

    Produce Latin sentences at the Novice Mid Level.

    World Languages (2017) Grade(s): 07-12 - Latin

    WL17.LAT.L1.6

    Investigate and describe the most important Greco-Roman deities, including their characteristics, duties, and associated myths.

    World Languages (2017) Grade(s): 07-12 - Latin

    WL17.LAT.L1.14

    Identify world languages and communities connected by their common origin in Latin language and Greco-Roman culture.

    World Languages (2017) Grade(s): 07-12 - Latin

    WL17.LAT.L2.2

    Read, understand, and translate Latin at an Intermediate Low level.

    World Languages (2017) Grade(s): 07-12 - Latin

    WL17.LAT.L2.4

    Explain the significance of people, events, social structures, and political terms in Roman history.

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    Other

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    The Ancient Graffiti Project
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