Third graders learn family words in Latin — pater, māter, frāter, soror — the roots of English words like “paternal” and “maternal,” and sort them into male and female family members.
Students will be able to…
The Roman familia was very important! What are the words for family members in Latin?
Project this and sort each family member into marēs (male) or fēminae (female).
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The Roman family was very important — what are the family words in Latin?
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Aligned to the Standards for Classical Language Learning (ACL/ACTFL, Introductory).
Interpretive: understand family words.
Explore the Roman family.
Find Latin roots in English.
Interpersonal: describe family.
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Have students name two family members in Latin (like pater and māter). A printable family sheet is in the World Languages library.
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