SHSD Latin

Inspired by the derivative tree seen below, the Latin 6 students were asked to create their own "Derivative Pictures".  Each student was given a Latin verb and asked to use a dictionary or the internet to find at least 4 derivatives (and their meanings).  They were then to incorporate this information into a picture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They were given the following definition of the word "derivative":

 

A derivative is an English word that came from Latin.  To be a derivative, the English word must have the Latin stem ("look like") and a similar meaning ("mean like").

 

Check out the creative pictures below done by the 6th grade Latin class in 2016!   Click on a picture to enlarge it for easier viewing.