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Roman Culture Capsules Brochure

Activity

Roman Culture Capsules Brochure

Grade Levels

10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade

Course, Subject

World Languages
Related Academic Standards
12.2.1.S2.C 12.2.1.S2.C

Write and speak expanded vocabulary phrases and structures in basic dialogs and short sentences.

  • Age groups
  • School
  • Anatomy
12.2.1.S3.F 12.2.1.S3.F

Make a presentation or write a paragraph (in English) about another subject area explaining the connections

  • Terms in Roman and modern elections
  • Mythological references in an English poem
  • Latin roots of terms for insects or flowers
12.2.1.S4.E 12.2.1.S4.E

Discuss a Greek or Roman event or cultural phenomenon that has influenced English.

  • “Achilles’ heel”
  • Delphic Oracle, Sibyl
  • Socratic method
12.2.S1.E 12.2.S1.E
Identify words from the classical languages that are commonly used in English.
12.2.S2.E 12.2.S2.E
Identify words in English that have origins in the classical languages
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Author

Fay Abernethy, Honeoye Falls-Lima High School, Honeoye Falls, NY

Student Work


Selected Examples:
  • The Roman Soldier

    • Description

    The lesson’s purpose is to review and bring together a variety of components of culture, to allow students to demonstrate their English writing skills, and to afford Latin students an opportunity to share their knowledge in a meaningful way.

    Assessment

    (See Attached)
  • Roman Cultural Brochures

    • The Teacher

    • discusses what makes a good brochure
    • shows a variety of brochures collected from the community
    • has books available in the classroom about ancient Rome
    • alerts the librarian to the impending research needs
    • encourages students to access the Internet for information
    • confers (outside of class) with each student on first draft one week after giving assignment
    • helps students use the computer for layout and production of their information.

    The Students


    • review their class notes to find an area of interest
    • research chosen topic
    • write narrative for brochure, including appropriate bibliographical references
    • confer with teacher before writing final draft
    • decide about graphics and presentation.

    Reflection

    In addition to reviewing culture, an important component of the brochure was that my students saw a real-life purpose for their work.

    Source

    Latin Review Committee. "Roman Culture Capsules Brochure." In Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Latin for the 21st Century Resource Guide with Core Curriculum. New York State Department of Education, 110-112.
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