(Recorded Course) Introductory Latin, Part 2 with Emily Henry

How to get the most out of Middle School Latin, Part Two 

Formerly named: Middle School Beginning Latin, Part Two

  • Come to class each week
  • Have a notebook just for Latin and something to write with
  • Have a working mic and earbuds/headphones
  • Watch that week’s recording if you need to revisit information from our live session or if you missed a class 
  • Do the assignments, quizzes, and any extra work assigned for that week and turn your work in on time 
  • Once the course is completed to the parent's and professor’s satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records. 

Total Classes: 12

Duration: 45 minutes

Prerequisite: None
Suggested Grade Level: 7th and 8th grade
Instructor: Emily Henry

Course 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.

Course Outline:

  • Week One: Welcome and Review

  • Week Two: Pronunciation and Grammar Nominative and Accusative

  • Week Three: Dative Case

  • Week Four: The Genitive Case and State Motto

  • Week Five: The Ablative Case

  • Week Six: Vocative Case & State Motto

  • Week Seven: Abbreviations

  • Week Eight: Abbreviations Continued

  • Week Nine: Verbs

  • Week Ten: Verbs Continued

  • Week Eleven: Adjectives, Review Games

  • Week Twelve: Review

Course 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.)

Homework: Students will spend 1-2 hours on average per week on their homework in addition to classroom time. This course is project-based and will not have as much emphasis on quizzes or exams as the high school Latin courses.