Resources for the scripta

The scripta can be used in a range of ways. They can be read in English, like the Sources to Study materials in Books 1 and 2; linked below are question sheets which will help develop comprehension and analysis skills.

There is advice in the Teacher’s Guide about the different ways you could approach the scripta in Latin. The resources below will support students who are aiming to translate a text in full: there are comprehensive vocabulary glosses and explanatory notes about the grammar. These resources will suit ambitious KS4 students who are looking for further challenge. Alternatively, you may prefer to use them at KS5 to develop the skills needed for A Level set texts. Each set of notes also includes questions designed to develop literary analysis skills.

Glossary of literary terms

13.1 - Caelius Rufus fears the outbreak of civil war	scripta in English	scripta in Latin
13.2 - Cicero’s loyalty to Pompey	scripta in English	scripta in Latin
13.3 - Caesar requests a meeting with Pompey	scripta in English	scripta in Latin
13.4 - Cicero urges his wife and daughter to think of their safety	scripta in English	scripta in Latin
13.5 - Cicero is angry at Pompey’s decision to leave Italy	scripta in English	scripta in Latin
13.6 - Caesar’s victory in Spain	scripta in English	scripta in Latin
13.7 - Caesar wins the civil war	scripta in English	scripta in Latin
14.1 - Dido’s love for Aeneas	scripta in English	scripta in Latin - Extract 1 scripta in Latin - Extract 2 scripta in Latin - Extract 3
14.2 - Aeneas kills Turnus	scripta in English	scripta in Latin
14.3 - Pentheus is torn apart by his mother	scripta in English	scripta in Latin
14.4 - Pyramus and Thisbe	scripta in English	scripta in Latin Extract 2 scripta in Latin Extract 3 scripta in Latin Extract 4
14.5 - Arachne confronts Pallas Athene	scripta in English	scripta in Latin
14.6 - Hercules dies	scripta in English	scripta in Latin
15.1 - Tacitus discusses the challenges of writing history	scripta in English	scripta in Latin
15.2 - Tacitus describes the political uncertainty at the prospect of Augustus’ death	scripta in English	scripta in Latin
15.3 - Tacitus comments on the emperor as a god	scripta in English	scripta in Latin
15.4 - Suetonius describes how Claudius became emperor	scripta in English	scripta in Latin
15.5 - Suetonius describes Agrippina’s murder	scripta in English	scripta in Latin
15.6 - Tacitus describes the great fire in Rome	scripta in English	scripta in Latin
15.7 - Tacitus describes Nero’s treatment of the Christians	scripta in English	scripta in Latin
15.8 - Pliny writes to the emperor Trajan	scripta in English	scripta in Latin
16.1 - Reflections on the role of poetry	scripta in English	scripta in Latin
16.2 - Religious poetry	scripta in English	scripta in Latin
16.3 - Roman customs and daily life	scripta in English	scripta in Latin
16.4 - Death, grief and fear	scripta in English	scripta in Latin
16.5 - Love poetry	scripta in English	scripta in Latin
16.6 - Insults	scripta in English	scripta in Latin