About This Lesson
A game exploring the Latin roots of the magic spells in the Harry Potter books. students have to find the Latin words from which the spells were created; and use the meanings of these words to work out what each spell would do.
Grade Level
Grades 3-8
Resource Type
Activity
License
Resources
Files
Hogwarts_Latin_Spells.doc
Reviews
4.7
8 Reviews
Fantastic resource! Used it to introduce Latin roots and derivations and it worked a treat - the whole class absolutely loved it and couldn't wait to show off their Latin knowledge to their parents. Thanks so much!
SML Member
March 26, 2012
I was trying to make Latin roots exciting - you saved me the trouble! Thanks :)
SML Member
June 12, 2011
Thanks so much - had the same idea and was hoping that someone had done some of the work for me. :)
SML Member
October 12, 2010
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