Must Read Books

We become what we read. Use these titles to progress on your journey as an educator.

Books that leave an impression.

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Novice - Level B

Leo Molossus offers much needed visual support for the novice level Latin reader.

20 May 202021 May 2020

Other level B novice Latin texts: by Lance Piantaggini at Magister P – A Roman matron has a secret. Who else knows? A young boy wants a dog but his parents…

Novice - Level A…

Syra Sola: A novice level reader full of animals, places and more.

Other level A novice level Latin texts: Piso Perturbatus by Lance Piantaggini at Magister P – Rufus’ older brother isn’t sure of himself because his interests seem to be in…

Intermediate - Level F…

Cupido et Psyche: A Latin Novella for established intermediate Latin readers.

6 Apr 20206 Apr 2020

Other level F titles for established intermediate level Latin readers: Iter Mirabile Dennis et Debrae – A time machine works in this story set in the modern world that is…

Intermediate - Level E

Perseus et Rex Malus: A rich intermediate text.

Andrew Olimpi regularly writes Latin readers. Make sure and check his site, ComprehensibleClassics, often to see new titles as he publishes them. I observe students choosing his titles like Ego…

Self Directed or Free Volunteer Reading Materials…

Self Directed Reading -AP themes in earlier levels.

Reading advances vocabulary acquisition more than other activities. One can find multiple examples of this even outside of Krashen's research. If you haven't already started a Self Directed Reading program…

Communicative Context

Social Isolation – A chance to connect with our own kids.

19 Mar 202019 Mar 2020

Recently, I wrote a post about deficit thinking, which I admit needs some polish as I refine my thoughts around the idea. Even though there is a lot to add…

Classroom Management…

Developing Assessment-Capable Visible Learners: Chapter 4 – Select Tools to Guide Their Learning

18 Mar 202019 Mar 2020

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Intermediate - Levl D…

Eurydice: fabula amoris. An early intermediate Latin reader paired well with Pluto: fabula amoris.

Other level D Intermediate Latin texts: Charybdis: capellus valde esuriens by Laura Shaw – A playful story centered around a Roman house with introductions to themes from the Aeneid. Iter…

Communicative Context

Deficit Thinking: Why educators for the 21st century must confront the deficit model.

1 Mar 20201 Mar 2020

Deficit thinking is dangerous. Too often in education we focus on what students can't do. But deficit thinking is not limited to students. Most of what I hear in the…

Intermediate - Levl D…

Tiberius et Gallisena Ultima: An introduction to Caesar’s Gaul

16 Feb 202015 Mar 2020

Other level D Intermediate Latin texts: Charybdis: capellus valde esuriens by Laura Shaw - A playful story centered around a Roman house with introductions to themes from the Aeneid. Eurydice: …

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