Romulus and Remus Story Activities

Jack from Twinkl introduces the myth of Romulus and Remus, detailing their origins and the events leading to the founding of Rome. The video also provides various teaching resources and activities, such as story cards, sequencing activities, and writing units, to help educators teach this Roman myth effectively. These resources focus on storytelling, recount writing, and poetry, encouraging students to explore the myth through drama and creative writing.

Who was the mother of Romulus and Remus?

• Livia Drusilla

• Agrippina the Younger

• Rhea Sylvia

• Julia Domna

What did the servant do with Romulus and Remus instead of following Amulius's orders?

• Left them in the forest

• Threw them into the river

• Took them to a temple

• Placed them in a basket in the river

Who rescued Romulus and Remus from the river?

• A she-wolf

• A fisherman

• A shepherd

• A priest

What did Romulus and Remus decide to do after freeing Remus?

• Become kings of Alba Longa

• Travel to Greece

• Return to their mother

• Found their own city

On which hill did Romulus build his city?

• Esquiline Hill

• Aventine Hill

• Palatine Hill

• Capitoline Hill

What is one way to teach the story of Romulus and Remus?

• Using story cards

• Listening to a podcast

• Watching a movie

• Reading a novel

What type of activity can help children retell the myth?

• Math puzzles

• Drama activities

• Science experiments

• Cooking classes

What is a focus of the comprehensive story writing unit?

• Learning about Roman history

• Describing settings and characters

• Practicing math skills

• Studying ancient languages

What can children write about in the poetry activity?

• The city of Rome

• The she-wolf

• The Roman Empire

• The River Tiber

What is the purpose of recount activities?

• To solve mathematical problems

• To plan and write personal accounts

• To conduct scientific research

• To create art projects