Virgil poet biography worksheet answers
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Study Guide misrepresent Teaching service Assessment invoke Literature Studies FM-AA-CIA-15 Rev.
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Virgil, also known as Publius Vergilius Maro, was a Roman poet who lived from 70 BCE to 19 BCE. He is considered one of the greatest poets in Latin literature and is best known for his epic poems, particularly the “Aeneid.”
See the fact file below for more information about Virgil, or you can download our 24-page Virgil worksheet pack to utilize within the classroom or home environment.
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EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
- Virgil, also known as Publius Vergilius Maro, was a renowned ancient Roman poet. He was born on October 15, 70 BCE, in Andes, a village near Mantua in Cisalpine Gaul (modern-day Italy).
- Virgil came from a modest farming family; little is known about his early life. His birthplace, Mantua, was a Roman colony, and this likely contributed to his Roman citizenship.
- Virgil received his earl
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Skip the typical Virgil introduction lecture as you launch a reading of the Aeneid or excerpts of any of his works. Instead, empower students to find their own interesting facts about this ancient Roman poet’s life with this “Author Bio” print/post-and-teach activity.
This single-page worksheet (both printable PDF & Google Drive versions included) is a powerful research organizer that’ll get students digging deep into Virgil’s background.
Please note: This download does NOT include a specific article or links to defined articles. It is an organizer tool for students to use as they conduct their own research. In my experience, students take more ownership of the material when they are the ones to research and discover the elements that make a literary figure’s life fascinating. They’ve seen enough of our introductory slideshows; this time, let your kids do the work and discuss/determine what they think is meaningful about Virgil’s life.
Here are a few suggested uses for this flexible research tool:
1. Book your school’s computer lab or have students access Virgil’s biography information on their own devices. Assign students to either work solo or in teams of two. Once the grids are complete, have students share and compare answers in small groups, focusing on the four