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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 are supplied free by the instructor but a Latin dictionary is recommended. We will explore both Classical and Ecclesiastical pronunciations.
Total classes: 14
Prerequisite: None
Suggested grade level: 6th to 8th
Suggested credit: Full semester
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 are supplied free by the instructor but a Latin dictionary is recommended. We will explore both Classical and Ecclesiastical pronunciations.
Outline
1. Welcome and Review
2. Review and Prepare for Test #1
3. Pronunciation and Grammar – Nominative and Accusative
4. Dative Case
5. The Genitive Case and State Motto
6. Review
7. The Ablative Case
8. Vocative Case & State Motto
9. Abbreviations
10. Abbreviations Continued
11. Verbs
12. Verbs Continued
13. Animals and Adjectives
14. Adjectives and Review Games
Materials and Homework
Course Materials: Latin dictionary with both a Latin to English as well as English to Latin section. Other materials provided free by the instructor.
Homework: Students should spend a half hour a day, four days a week on their homework. This course is project based. Answer keys are provided for grading as needed.
