Resources for Teaching Latin

Last Up-dated: September, 2008

Resources for Teaching Latin

Last Up-dated: September, 2008

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L230 and L 231. Arma Virumque: Heroes at War.
(Aeneid 10.420-509 and 12.791-842, 887-952) 2 volumes. (McKay and Hornsby).

These two Vergil books include the newly prescribed texts for the AP Vergil Examination. Student Text includes: Introductory Discussion, Grammatical Notes and Commentary, facing vocabularies, Study Questions, sight translation passages, poetic terms and two essay offering advice by AP examiners on Literal Translation and on Writing the Vergil AP Essays. Companion Resource Volume includes: critical essays on the Aeneid, suggested answers to Study Questions, a Selective Bibliography of books, monographs, chapters and articles in English relating to Aeneid 10 and 12 and to the entire epic.

Student Text: Cost: $21.00

Companion Resource Volume: Cost: $30.00

L101. Bridges: A Reference and Workbook for Latin I Students. (L.A. Oliver & R.E. Zurawell).

An excellent introduction to Latin with charts, vocabulary and stories. Each of the 12 chapters contains in-depth historical and cultural summaries, clear paradigms for review, vocabulary and a wide range of activities designed to reinforce skills. (187 pages). Cost: $35.00


L102. Illustrations for the Aeneid.
A set of 15 black and white line drawings (8 1/2 x 11) of selected passages from the Aeneid with accompanying translation for the specific illustration. These illustrations are excellent for bulletin boards and in-class use. Cost: $17.00

Selections and illustrations for the following:

Aeneid 1.50-70 – June Visits Aeolus, the Storm God.
Aeneid 1. 657-660, 683-690, 697-698, 709, 712-719 – Cupid disguised as Iulus set Dido aflame with love.
Aeneid 2. 701-702, 707-711, 717-729 – Aeneas takes father Anchises and Son from burning Troy.
Aeneid 3.521-541 – Achates shouts – "Italy."
Aeneid 4.129-142 – Dido ready to go hunting with Aeneas.
Aeneid 4.152-170 – During the hunt, Dido and Aeneas hide in a cave to escape a storm.
Aeneid 4.173-195 – Foul-mouthed Gossip spread Rumors.
Aeneid 4.220-226, 235, 237, 259-272-274-276 – Mercury recalls Aeneas to Duty.
Aeneid 4.305-324 – Dido implores Aeneas not to leave.
Aeneid 4.642-651, 653-666 – Dido ends it all by death.
Aeneid 6.298-330 – Charon conveying Aeneas across the Styx.
Aeneid 6.417-436 – Cerberus, the guardian of Hades, is put to sleep.
Aeneid 6.450-476 – Aeneas and Dido in the Underworld.
Aeneid 6.577-579, 638-641, 669-671, 687-702.
Aeneid 6.788-797, 847-853, 888-892 – Aeneas looks into the future.

L103. The Latin in Chemistry and Mathematics.
A list of Latin words used in chemistry and mathematics along with their Greek and Latin meanings. (10 pages). Cost: $5.00

L104. Ovid Beyond the Changes. (R.A. Zurawell)

Using a thematic approach to the Metamorphoses, this teaching packet is designed to tie together stories from other literary sources, exploring ethical & moral behaviors. Includes recommended resources, reproducible lesson materials. Appropriate for AP Ovid classes. (75 pages). Cost: $20.00


L121. Roman History and Civilization. (R.A. Zurawell)

Teaching resources and background materials (60 pages). Cost: $25.00.
Includes the following chapters:

    (1) Homes, Housing, Furniture and Gardens
    (2) Roman Dining
    (3) Slave, Clients, Freedmen
    (4) Women and Weddings
    (5) Roman Clothing
    (6) Schooling and Education
    (7) Roman Religion
    (8) Roman Calendar
    (9) Water Systems, Baths and Travel
    (10) Roman Empire.


L989. Latin Mottoes and Phrases: Colleges, Universities, Provinces.

Fascinating collection of Latin mottoes of U.S. Colleges and Universities. Excellent for teaching grammar, syntax and translation with your Latin students. (25 pages). Cost: $10.00


B771. Aeneas at Cumae.

Teaching resources for Aeneid 6; prophecy in the Aeneid; archaeological background about Cumae. Illustrations, bibliography. (24 pages). Cost: $10.00


B772. Resources for Teaching Vergil's Aeneid.

Includes: Declensions of Greek names; mythological characters (gods, goddesses, legendary characters); major characters; quotable quotes from the Aeneid. (24 pages). Cost: $10.00.


B773. A Collection of Student Poetry Honoring Vergil at the Bimillennium.
This unique and interesting collection of poems includes original poems by Latin students written in honor of Vergil. (24 pages). Cost: $10.00


B774. Dido and Aeneas in Poetry.
A collection of short poems in which Aeneas and Dido are the central characters. Great resource of enhancing study of the Aeneid. (24 pages). Cost: $10.00


Last Up-dated: September, 2008

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