Classical Greek / Levels 7 and 8 / Engaging with texts / Translating
Content description
Compare different translations and interpretations of Classical Greek texts, and identify features of successful translations
Elaborations
identifying the characteristics of a successful translation, such as grammatical accuracy
examining translations to determine how effectively Classical Greek is conveyed in English idiom, such as the use of participles
comparing and discussing the merits of different translations of the same text, identifying differences and recognising that they may be equally valid
giving and justifying opinions about the effectiveness of own and others’ translations
identifying and discussing effective strategies to create appropriate translations, such as skimming through the text and identifying familiar words and phrases, contextualising new vocabulary, and using these strategies to review and polish own translations
