Become strong and confident in middle school Latin through this foundational course -- and be fully prepared for high school Latin next school year.
How to get the most out of Middle School Intermediate Latin, Part One with Mrs. Gaudino:
- Have all required course material BEFORE our first class meeting
- Have a notebook just for Latin class
- Grading services are offered for this course through Instructor Access. Grading services are not mandatory for success in this course.
Total Classes: 12
Duration: 55 minutes
Prerequisite: None
Suggested Grade Level: 7th to 8th grade
Suggested Credit: One full semester Latin
Course Description:
Students will be introduced to Latin grammar and vocabulary through the Ecce Romani I-A series. They will also be encouraged to use certain online resources to help them develop good study habits. This course will help prepare Middle School students for High School Latin courses and will explore both Classical and Ecclesiastical pronunciations.
Course Outline:
Week 1: Chapter 1: Parts of Speech
Week 2: Chapter 1: How to Translate
Week 3: Chapter 2: Verbs and Subjects
Week 4: Chapter 2: Verbs – Linking, complements
Week 5: Chapter 3: Nouns and Adjectives
Week 6: Chapter 3: Translation and Review
Week 7: Chapter 4: Direct Objects
Week 8: Chapter 4: Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
Week 9: Chapter 5: Complementary Infinitives, Review
Week 10: Chapter 5: Aeneas
Week 11: Chapter 6: Infinitives and Impersonal Verbs
Week 12: Chapter 6: Nouns and Adjectives, Gender. Review for Final Exam
Course Materials: Ecce Romani IA 4th Edition ISBN-10: 0133610926 (https://tinyurl.com/a6ytx6b9). A working microphone is required for this course.
Homework: Students will spend 1-2 hours on average per week on their homework in addition to classroom time. There will be frequent quizzes and tests to assess students’ mastery of the concepts learned throughout the semester.
- Teacher: Debbie Gaudino