Latin 1 Quarter 2 Project Guidelines - Due: December 14/17, 2012
***Please turn in this handout with your project.***
Nomen mihi est _________________________
Date _________________ Block ____________
Choose one of the following:
Theater at Pompeii – Put on a play in Latin. Work in groups of 2-3. Choose either “in basilicā” or “Poppaea” and
write out the translation in English. Perform the play for your class, in Latin, memorized, with appropriate
costumes and props. You must also create a poster advertising your play. On the poster, you must include the title
of the play, where and when it is being performed, who is putting on the play and for what occasion, how much it
will cost, and what to bring. Your poster must also include a diagram of the theater with the following items
marked and explained: cavea, scaena, orchestra. **Make sure your partner(s) is/are reliable**
Points Rubric - Theater
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Included all elements of the project.
Not at all Mostly not
Somewhat
Mostly yes
YES!
Translation is accurate and complete.
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Somewhat
Mostly yes
YES!
Performance: lines memorized, pronunciation
Not at all Mostly not
Somewhat
Mostly yes
YES!
accurate, props/costumes appropriate.
Cultural elements of poster are accurate.
Not at all Mostly not
Somewhat
Mostly yes
YES!
Images are appropriate & enhance poster.
Not at all Mostly not
Somewhat
Mostly yes
YES!
Project Total Score
__________/20 = __________%
Map of Forum of Pompeii – make a poster showing the forum of Pompeii in the center. Then draw lines out from
all the major buildings/areas and create an information box for that building. In the information box, include the
name of the building (i.e. Basilica), what it was used for (used for courthouse or meetings for business men), and a
picture (either a recreation or an image of the remains). Include the following major buildings/areas: Basilica,
Polling Station, 3 Municipal Buildings, Clothworkers Meetinghall, Temple of the Lares, Temple of the Emperors,
Temple of Apollo, Temple of Venus, Temple of Jupiter, Covered Market, Gates, Statues of Distinguished Citizens,
Message Board. Finally, you need to write 3 Latin sentences relating to your map. Include accurate translations on
a separate sheet of paper.
Points Rubric - Map
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Included all elements of the project.
Not at all Mostly not
Somewhat
Mostly yes
YES!
Cultural elements of project are accurate.
Not at all Mostly not
Somewhat
Mostly yes
YES!
Latin sentences are grammatically correct.
Not at all Mostly not
Somewhat
Mostly yes
YES!
Translations are accurate.
Not at all Mostly not
Somewhat
Mostly yes
YES!
Images are appropriate & enhance project.
Not at all Mostly not
Somewhat
Mostly yes
YES!
Project Total Score
__________/20 = __________%
Storyboard “Grumio et leo” or “in theatro” – Make an 8 panel storyboard to explain what happens in one of these
stories. For each panel, you should have a picture, a Latin sentence, and the English translation, all of which show
the sequence of what is happening in the story “Grumio et leo” or “in theatro.” You will present your storyboard to
the class, reading the Latin sentences out loud along with the translations.
Points Rubric - Storybook
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4
Included all elements of the project.
Not at all Mostly not
Somewhat
Mostly yes
YES!
Images are appropriate & relate the story.
Not at all Mostly not
Somewhat
Mostly yes
YES!
Latin sentences are grammatically correct.
Not at all Mostly not
Somewhat
Mostly yes
YES!
Translations are accurate.
Not at all Mostly not
Somewhat
Mostly yes
YES!
Presentation was fluid with correct
Not at all Mostly not
Somewhat
Mostly yes
YES!
pronunciation.
Project Total Score
__________/20 = __________%
Project Timeline
Thurs/Fri – Dec. 6/7 – Go over project guidelines, choose topics
Mon/Tues – Dec. 10/11 – Work on projects in class for 30 minutes
Wed/Thurs – Dec. 12/13 – Work on projects in class for 30 minutes
Fri/Mon – Dec 14/17 – Projects Due – please turn in this handout with your project.