Fifth graders learn feeling words in Latin — laetus, trīstis, fortis, īrātus — the roots of English words like “fortitude” and “irate,” and sort them into good feelings and hard feelings.
Students will be able to…
The Romans had feelings too! What are the words for feelings (affectūs) in Latin — and are they good or hard?
Project this and sort each feeling into bonī (good feelings) or difficilēs (hard feelings).
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What are the words for feelings in Latin — and are they good or hard?
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Aligned to the Standards for Classical Language Learning (ACL/ACTFL, Introductory).
Interpersonal: express feelings.
Interpretive: understand feeling words.
Compare feeling words.
Connect to social-emotional learning.
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Have students say how they feel in Latin (like “Sum laetus”). If a feeling is hard, it always helps to talk with a trusted adult. A printable feelings sheet is in the World Languages library.
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