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Enjoy language, vocabulary, and grammar in this fun, introductory middle school Latin course — and gain confidence in basic Latin grammar and vocabulary. Part 1 of 2.
Total Classes: 12
Duration: Approx 45 minutes
Prerequisite: None
Suggested Grade Level: 6th to 8th grade
Suggested Credit: One full semester Latin
Note: This course was previously listed as Middle School Beginning Latin, Part One
Description
Students will be introduced to basic Latin grammar and vocabulary through fun activities and homework assignments. They will also be encouraged to use certain online resources to help them develop good study habits. This course will prepare students for Beginning Latin. Materials will be supplied free by the instructor. We will explore both Classical and Ecclesiastical pronunciations.
Outline
Class 1: Introduction and Choosing Roman Names
Class 2: About Latin and Roman Names
Class 3: Family Terms
Class 4: Numbers
Class 5: More Family Terms
Class 6: Conversational Latin
Class 7: More Family Terms Continued
Class 8: Weather Words
Class 9: Cooking Show Project
Class 10: Time and Horologium Project
Class 11: Quomodo Sentis Hodie?
Class 12: Intro to Grammar, Project Submissions, Final Exam
Materials
Latin dictionary with both a Latin to English as well as an English to Latin section (such as the New College Latin and English Dictionary, ISBN #0877205612, http://amzn.to/2FLBwDS). A working microphone is required for this course. No online dictionaries, please. All other course materials provided free by the instructor.)
