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Introduction
At Roseacre, we have introduced Latin into
the curriculum for able children across Key Stage 2. Pupils are
currently using the Minimus course. Work is linked to the Vindolanda
web site. The 12 week plan has been incorporated into the Literacy
Scheme of Work. Teachers are welcome to use the plans which are
copyright to Roseacre Junior School.
Minimus
| Minimus is a Latin course for young
learners which, since its launch last year, has been taken up by
more than 750 primary schools nation-wide. The course is based around
a family who live at Vindolanda. The family includes Flavius, the
fort commander, his wife Lepidina, their three children, assorted
household slaves, their cat Vibrissa - and Minimus the mouse! |
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Through Minimus' adventures,
the children acquire a taste of the Latin language and of Roman
history while reinforcing their literary skills through comparisons
with English. It can be used as an introduction to Latin for the
able child, promoting a real understanding of how English grammar
and sentence construction works.
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| Vindolanda is located near Hadrian's
Wall and is presently the site of extensive excavations. The course
features many of the artefacts and writing tablets from the Vindolanda
excavations. There is full support for the non-specialist teacher
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Useful addresses
Cambridge University Press are the publishers
of Minimus in the UK and US. Search for the resources at:
http://uk.cambridge.org/catalogues/
JACT (the Joint Association of Classical Teachers)can
be contacted for information on grants and training. The JACT web site
is a good place to start research on any Classical topic:
http://www.jact.org
The Roman site at Vindolanda has its own new
and impressive web site. http://www.vindolanda.com
The Hellenic Bookservice stock Minimus, as well
as a range of classical books.
hellenicbooks@btinternet.com
Minimus' favourite books are the Roman detective
novels of Lindsey Davis - he features on her website!
http://www.lindseydavis.co.uk
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