Job Application for a Roman Soldier
Pretend that you are a Roman citizen who would like to join the Roman Army as a
legionary. In your books, write a letter, applying for the job of legionary. Use the
suggested outline below – include as much information as you can!
Name:
Include a picture!
Address:
Age:
Nationality:
Marital Status:
Dear Sir,
I am writing to ask if I can join the Roman army. I am interested in becoming a
Roman soldier because…
(Here you should include all the good things about being a Roman soldier. What can you
do? What benefits are there?)
I think I would be a good soldier because…
(Think about what kind of person would make a good soldier – what do you look like?
Are you fit and healthy? What are your hobbies?)
I would also like to ask…
(Here you can ask any questions you have about the job, or mention any worries)
Yours faithfully,
…………………..
(Give yourself a Roman name – add ‘us’ to the end of your name to make yourself sound
like a Roman man!)