Latin

1380 Latin I

Grades 9-12: 1 Credit College Prep

Students will learn all major components of Latin grammar within the context of Latin readings. Readings will include mythological stories as well as the early history of Rome. Stress is placed upon word derivation as well as the impact of the achievements of Romans upon daily American life. Efforts will be dedicated toward achieving excellence in reading, writing, and expressing ideas creatively. Student performance will be assessed through the use of school-wide rubrics, common formative assessments, summative assessments, as well as task specific rubrics.)

1382 Latin II

Grades 9-12: 1 Credit College Prep with Honors Option

Required Sequence Successful Completion of Latin I

How does the study of Latin improve our proficiency in English? After a quick review of work covered in Latin I, students learn grammatical constructions incorporated in complex sentence structures. Students read adapted selections from mythology. The course continues emphasis on Roman history and family life. There is continued emphasis placed upon the relationships between Latin and English grammar and vocabulary. Efforts will be dedicated toward achieving excellence in reading Latin passages. Student performance will be assessed through the use of school-wide rubrics, common formative assessments, summative assessments, as well as task specific rubrics.

1388 Latin III

Grades 10-12: 1 Credit College Prep with Honors Option

Required Sequence: Successful Completion of Latin II

The grammar of complex sentence constructions is introduced as students begin longer stories and reading passages. The history of the Late Republic and Early Empire is emphasized with the goal of recognizing many of the admirable characteristics of Roman figures of these eras. Much attention is paid to English derivatives and the relationship between English and Latin grammar. Students are expected to read Latin with fluency. Student performance will be assessed through the use of school-wide rubrics, common formative assessments, summative assessments, as well as task specific rubrics.

1390 Latin IV

Grades 10-12: 1 Credit Honors

Required Sequence: Successful completion of Latin III

Students will utilize their knowledge of the Latin language and culture as well as their skills in translation, reading comprehension, and word derivation as students will begin reading unadapted Latin texts. Passages from Caesar, Cicero, Eutropius, and Ovid will be read. Students will recognize highly refined grammatical constructions embedded in the texts and they will develop skills to use with variable Latin word order. Student performance will be assessed through the use of school-wide rubrics, common formative assessments, summative assessments, as well as task specific rubrics.

1392 Latin V

Grades 11-12: 1 Credit Honors

Required Sequence: Successful completion of Latin IV honors

Students will read advanced works of authors. Work will concentrate upon the writings of Cicero or Vergil. Students will develop skills necessary for comprehension of original passages. Dedicated efforts will be made to read and write Latin, as well as problem solving skills to improve comprehension. Technology will be integrated into all aspects of this course to maximize student engagement. Student performance will be assessed through the use of school-wide rubrics, but especially with a final project presentation.