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Latin I

Course Description

In this course the student will be introduced to the basic structure of the Latin language and develop an understanding of basic grammar and vocabulary. The student will gain an understanding and appreciation for Ancient Roman culture through a study of history and mythology.

Course Big Ideas

  • The Roman Alphabet and Pronunciation
  • Basic Parts of Speech
  • The Uses of Latin Noun Cases
  • 1st and 2nd Declension Nouns
  • Noun/Adjective Agreement
  • The Present System of Verb Tenses (action and being)
  • Basic Vocabulary
  • Simple Sentence Translation
  • Roman Daily Life
  • Roman Mythology
     

Course Essential Questions

  • How has Latin influenced the English language, in respect to grammatical concepts and vocabulary?
  • What importance is placed on the identification and analysis of parts of speech within a sentence?
  • How does a word’s use dictate its spelling (ending) within a phrase or sentence?
  • In what ways has Ancient Roman culture influenced modern society?
     

Course Competencies

  • Appropriate pronunciation and recognition of spelling patterns in the Roman alphabet
  • Identification and analysis of basic parts of speech within a sentence
  • Declension of Latin nouns and adjectives in the 1st and 2nd Declensions
  • Conjugation of Latin verbs of the 1st and 2nd Conjugations in the present, imperfect, and future tenses, as well as the present infinitive
  • Connections in grammatical concepts and basic vocabulary between Latin and English
  • Simple written translation of both English and Latin, as it applies to target grammatical concepts and vocabulary
  • Comparisons of ancient and modern cultures, as it relates to general aspects of daily life and beliefs

Course Assignments

  • Recitation of noun and verb charts
  • Teacher and student-produced written assignments
  • Teacher-produced formative and summative assessments

Course Units