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PBS

Pbs: The Roman Empire in the First Century

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS series companion for The Roman Empire: Ancient Voices, The Social Order, and Life in Roman Times features a text and visual narrative about life in first century Rome.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Catullus

For Students 9th - 10th
An encyclopedia article from Wikipedia on Roman poet Caius Valerius Catullus discusses the common themes of his poetry and how his erotic and irreverent poetry was different and controversial during its time.
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Professional Doc
Able Media

Classics Tech Center: Using Latin Poetry at Low Levels

For Students 9th - 10th
Site presents ten techniques for introducing authentic Latin poetry to students in lower level Latin classes. The author focuses on Martial and Catullus.
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Activity
Shmoop University

Shmoop: The Metamorphoses

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Written around 2 A.D. this poem about change is analysed in detail in this outstanding site. Look at important quotations and their significance as well as the major characters in this epic poem.