KEY: 1T = CLC Textbook I; 2T = CLC Textbook II; 1I = Independent ...

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Title Description Location
Theatre actores, in theatro Latin story describing the excitement of the day of a play. Questions on the
story.
The theatre at Pompeii* English section about plays and the type of people who watched them and
staged them. Questions, including comparison with modern day
entertainment.
In the theatre 1 Questions about Roman theatres and plays. 5:6:8
1T58,
5:2,
1I24, 1T63,
1W5.5
1T64-67, 1I25
Gladiatorial shows Gladiatorial shows* English information about who went to shows, and how they were put on T107-11, 1G64and
conducted. Discussion including comparison with modern
entertainment.
65, 1I43
The amphitheatre at
Pompeii
Video about the popularity of gladiatorial games. 8:2:2
The gladiators Video about the position of gladiatorial shows in Roman society and who
staged them and why. Fight reconstruction.
8:5:2
The animal games Video about the excitement at exotic animals in the gladiatorial arena. 8:8:1
Why gladiatorial shows?* Questions about why the shows were enjoyed and whether we have
anything similar now.
8:2:4
Could it happen today?* Explain why the Romans liked gladiatorial shows and whether we have 8:8:3
anything like them today.
Baths The baths* English information about a visit to the baths. Discuss. Label a set of
baths. Activities about the Roman baths, including what the modern
equivalent would be.
1T124-127,
1G70-71, 1I49-
50