Level: Form II (4th–6th grades)
Subject(s): Languages—World & Classical, Latin
Description:
Students are introduced to basic Latin vocabulary and culture as they follow the adventures of Minimus the mouse throughout the texts. In the Minimus: Starting Out in Latin text, students meet minimus and an actual Roman family who lived in Vindolanda in ancient Britain. We will explore Roman culture, history, mythology, and other aspects of Roman life while learning the fundamentals of Latin grammar.
Materials:
Families purchase the student books and following materials: (These resources are non-
consumable and can be shared between siblings, so one copy per family is acceptable.)
- Minimus: Starting out in Latin book 1 in fall semester;
- Minimus Secundus book 2 in the spring semester.
- Minimus Audio CD Level 1 for the fall semester;
- Minimus Secundus Audio CD for the spring semester
- Three-ring binder with lined paper, pencils, colored pencils, and erasers in a pencil pouch.
Optional:
- Minimus: Starting out in Latin Teacher’s Resource Book (This resource is pricey and
completely optional! Teacher-created answer keys will be provided free of charge for
any workbook activities assigned for homework.) - Minimus: Secundus Teacher’s Resource Book (This resource is pricey and completely
optional! Teacher-created answer keys will be provided free of charge for any workbook
activities assigned for homework.)
Families will supplement at home by listening to the audio files, and students will complete brief assignments independently during the week in order to reinforce skills taught in class.
