Lakewood City Schools

Course of Study for Latin One

Revised: 11-03-08

Scope and Sequence – Latin One introduces the student to the basic structure and syntax of the Latin language. In addition to reading and writing skills, the course is designed to provide the student with a better understanding of the influence of Latin and the Romans on our modern world and on the English language through the study of culture, mythology, history and etymology.

Unit One: Subjects, Direct Objects and Verbs—Present Tense; Nouns—1st and 2nd Declensions Culture: Geography of ancient Mediterranean, structure of family and community

Standard and Benchmark / Grade Level Indicators / Clear Learning Targets / Strategies/Resources
Standard 1.1:
Students read, understand and interpret Latin
Standard 1.2:
Students use orally, listen to, and write Latin as part of the language learning process.
Standard 2.1:
Students demonstrate an understanding of the perspective of Greek or Roman culture as revealed in the practices of the Romans.
Standard 3.1:
Students reinforce and further extend their knowledge of other disciplines through their study of classical languages.
Standard 3.2:
Students expand their knowledge through the reading of Latin or Greek and the study of ancient culture.
Standard 4.1:
Students recognize and use elements of the Latin or Greek language to increase knowledge of their own language.
Standard 4.2:
Students compare and contrast their own culture with that of the Greco-Roman world.
Standard 5.1:
Students use their knowledge of Latin or Greek in a multilingual world.
Standard 5.2:
Students use their knowledge of Greco-Roman culture in a world of diverse cultures / Students read words, phrases, and simple sentences and associate them with pictures, and/or other words, phrases and simple sentences.
Students demonstrate reading comprehension by answering simple questions in Latin about short passages of Latin.
Students demonstrate a knowledge of vocabulary, basic inflectional systems, and syntax appropriate to their reading level.
Students recognize and reproduce the sounds of Latin.
Students respond appropriately to simple questions, statements, commands, or non-verbal stimuli.
Students sing songs in Latin.
Students write simple phrases and sentences in Latin.
Students demonstrate a basic knowledge of the daily life of the ancient Greeks or Romans. (house, farm, market-day)
Students demonstrate knowledge of some famous Greeks or Romans and of selected facts of history and geography of the ancient world.
Students use their knowledge of Latin in understanding a specialized vocabulary in such fields as government and politics.
Students acquire information about the Greco-Roman world by reading passages of Latin or Greek with a culturally authentic setting.
Students recognize plots and themes of Greco-Roman myths in the literature of other cultures.
Students demonstrate a basic knowledge of Latin and Greek roots, prefixes, and suffixes by recognizing them in English words of Latin or Greek origin.
Students understand some Latin or Greek phrase, mottoes and abbreviations used in English.
Students demonstrate an understanding of basic language patterns of English as they relate to the structure of Latin or Greek.
Students compare and contrast aspects of their own public and private lives to those of the Greeks or Romans.
Students compare the themes and heroes of classical mythology to the themes and heroes of their own folklore and culture.
Students present and exchange information about their language experience to others in the school and in the community.
Students recognize the influence of Latin or Greek on the specialized language of various professional fields and recognize its use in the media.
Students recognize from their study of Greco-Roman culture that cultural diversity has been an integral feature of society from antiquity.
Students share with others in schools and communities their understanding of cultural differences in the Greco-Roman world. / I can…
tell the difference between a subject and a direct object.
translate a Latin sentence correctly based on the difference between a subject and a direct object.
understand and define the grammatical terms “nominative” and “accusative”, and associate them with the difference between a subject and a direct object.
recognize that a Latin word that ends in “-t” is a verb whose subject is s/he/it.
associate specific endings with verb subjects and apply them to verbs of each conjugation.
understand and define the grammatical terms “conjugate” and “conjugation”
given the principal parts, determine what conjugation a Latin verb belongs to.
I can
associate the letters of the Latin alphabet with their sounds.
pronounce the vowels, consonants and diphthongs of the Latin language correctly.
understand and define the linguistic terms “vowel”, “consonant” and “diphthong”.
write words and simple sentences as dictation from the teacher.
I can
associate Latin vocabulary with its English meaning for basic household members, structures and actions.
understand and reproduce the typical layout of a Roman home, whether house or apartment, and label its rooms with their correct Latin names, and relate it to the structure of a typical Lakewood home.
understand that “Quintus”, the hero of the OLC, is actually Quintus Horatius Flaccus, a real Roman poet, who wrote the LHS motto “Carpe Diem”.
I can
associate new Latin vocabulary with its English derivatives and relate it to my other subjects.
understand and define the grammatical terms “prefix”, “suffix” and “infix”.
use my knowledge of Latin vocabulary and prefixes, suffixes and infixes to break apart unfamiliar English vocabulary.
I can
make observations about the Roman world based on my understanding of Latin text.
connect the daily experience of Quintus to other eras and other cultures.
I can
understand and define the grammatical terms “prefix”, “suffix” and “infix”.
use my knowledge of Latin vocabulary and prefixes, suffixes and infixes to break apart unfamiliar English vocabulary.
find and understand Latin in other parts of my life.
can identify and label the parts of speech of a sentence in Latin or in English.
list and define the eight parts of speech
(noun, verb, adj., adv., prep. pronoun, conjunction, interjection)
identify and label the function of words in a sentence in Latin or English
I can
make observations about the Roman world based on my understanding of Latin text.
connect the daily experience of Quintus to other eras and other cultures.
I can
draw a picture of my house, label its rooms in Latin, and write 5 simple sentences in Latin about what I do in various rooms of my house.
I can
learn that race is a modern construct, and that Roman society was based on class.
understand and define the levels of Roman class and apply them to the characters in the OLC as well as Roman historical figures. (servus, libertus, liber, civis, plebeian, patrician)
talk about class as a social definition in my own society as well as Roman society. / Add your resources and strategies here
Oxford Latin Course Part I
Ch. 1-2
Oxford Latin Course Part I
Ch. 3-4
Oxford Latin Course Part I
Introduction
Oxford Latin Course Part I
Ch. 1-4
Latin is Fun Book One
John C. Traupman
Cap. XV: Domus Mea
Oxford Latin Course Part I
Introduction
Oxford Latin Course Part I
Ch. 1-4 vocabulary sections
Word Mastery for Students of Latin
Joseph M. Pax, C. PP. S.
various units
Teacher-created games and puzzles
Oxford Latin Course Part I
Ch. 1-4
Word Mastery for Students of Latin
Joseph M. Pax, C. PP. S.
various units
Teacher-created games and puzzles
Oxford Latin Course Part I
Ch. 1-4
Latin is Fun Book One
John C. Traupman
Cap. XV: Domus Mea
for specific room vocabulary;
Oxford Latin Course Part I
Ch. 1-4
for verbs for the simple sentences.
Oxford Latin Course Part I
Ch. 1-4
particularly the English essays at the end of the chapters.

Unit Two: Prepositional Phrases, Possession, Indirect Objects and Gender; Nouns—3rd Declension

Culture: Iliad, Odyssey, Aeneid as background

Standard and Benchmark / Grade Level Indicators / Clear Learning Targets / Strategies/Resources
Standard 1.1:
Students read, understand and interpret Latin
Standard 1.2:
Students use orally, listen to, and write Latin as part of the language learning process.
Standard 2.1:
Students demonstrate an understanding of the perspective of Greek or Roman culture as revealed in the practices of the Romans.
Standard 2.2:
Students demonstrate an understanding of the perspectives of Greek or Roman culture as revealed in the products of the Greeks or Romans.
Standard 3.1:
Students reinforce and further extend their knowledge of other disciplines through their study of classical languages.
Standard 3.2:
Students expand their knowledge through the reading of Latin or Greek and the study of ancient culture.
Standard 4.1:
Students recognize and use elements of the Latin or Greek language to increase knowledge of their own language.
Standard 4.2:
Students compare and contrast their own culture with that of the Greco-Roman world.
Standard 5.1:
Students use their knowledge of Latin or Greek in a multilingual world.
Standard 5.2:
Students use their knowledge of Greco-Roman culture in a world of diverse cultures / Students read words, phrases, and simple sentences as associate them with pictures, and/or other words, phrases and simple sentences.
Students demonstrate reading comprehension by answering simple questions in Latin about short passages of Latin.
Students demonstrate a knowledge of vocabulary, basic inflectional systems, and syntax appropriate to their reading level.
Students recognize and reproduce the sounds of Latin.
Students respond appropriately to simple questions, statements, commands, or non-verbal stimuli.
Students write simple phrases and sentences in Latin.
Students demonstrate a basic knowledge of the daily life of the ancient Greeks or Romans. (setting such as school)
Students demonstrate knowledge of some famous Greeks or Romans and of selected facts of history and geography of the ancient world.
Students identify the principal Greek or Roman deities and/or heroes by their names, deeds, and spheres of influence.
Students recognize basic architectural features and art forms of the Greeks or Romans. (vase-painting renditions
of scenes from Homeric epics, e.g.)
Students use their knowledge of Latin in understanding a specialized vocabulary in such fields as literature (e.g., epic, tragedy, comedy)
Students acquire information about the Greco-Roman world by reading passages of Latin or Greek with a culturally authentic setting.
Students recognize plots and themes of Greco-Roman myths in the literature of other cultures.
Students demonstrate a basic knowledge of Latin and Greek roots, prefixes, and suffixes by recognizing them in English words of Latin or Greek origin.
Students understand some Latin or Greek phrase, mottoes and abbreviations used in English.
Students demonstrate an understanding of basic language patterns of English as they relate to the structure of Latin or Greek.
Students compare and contrast aspects of their own public and private lives to those of the Greeks or Romans.
Students compare the themes and heroes of classical mythology to the themes and heroes of their own folklore and culture. (Dido and Aeneas)
Students present and exchange information about their language experience to others in the school and in the community.
Students recognize the influence of Latin or Greek on the specialized language of various professional fields and recognize its use in the media.
Students recognize from their study of Greco-Roman culture that cultural diversity ahs been an integral feature of society from antiquity.
Students share with others in schools and communities their understanding of cultural differences in the Greco-Roman world. / I can…
understand and define the grammatical terms “ablative”, “genitive” and “dative”.
associate those terms with specific endings on Latin nouns and adjectives
recognize those specific endings on Latin nouns and adjectives.
form those specific endings on Latin nouns and adjectives according to declension rules.
translate those specific endings on Latin nouns and adjectives according to their grammatical function.
associate the ablative with the grammatical function “prepositional phrase”
associate the genitive with
a) determining the declension of any Latin noun
b) indicating possession
associate the dative with the grammatical function “indirect object”
associate the accusative with
a. direct object (see above)
b. prepositional phrases
I can
associate the letters of the Latin alphabet with their sounds.
pronounce the vowels, consonants and diphthongs of the Latin language correctly to differentiate the new case endings.
write inflected words and more complex Latin sentences as read by the teacher.
I can
identify archaeological artifacts of schoolroom tools and objects and relate them to modern tools and objects.
I can
explain the background of the Trojan War.
name the major heroes of the Trojan War and their exploits. (Achilles, Hector, Patroclus, Aeneas, etc.)
explain the mythological connection between the fall of Troy and the founding of Rome
explain the mythological connection of the enmity between Rome and Carthage
name the literary works and genres that contain stories around the Trojan War cycle.
I can
read and translate stories about the fall of Troy, the Trojan Horse, and the romance between Dido and Aeneas.
identify the influence of these stories in later cultures and literatures.
I can
can identify and label the parts of speech of a sentence in Latin or in English.
list and define the eight parts of speech
(noun, verb, adj., adv., prep. pronoun, conjunction, interjection)
identify and label the function of words in a sentence in Latin or English
(SV, SVDO, S=PN, S/IO/DO/V,
SprepV, etc.)
I can
explain the background of the Trojan War, and express opinions about the Judgement of Paris.
name the major heroes of the Trojan War and their exploits. (Achilles, Hector, Patroclus, Aeneas, etc.)
explain the mythological connection between the fall of Troy and the founding of Rome
explain the mythological connection of the enmity between Rome and Carthage
name the literary works and genres that contain stories around the Trojan War cycle.
read and translate stories about the fall of Troy, the Trojan Horse, and the romance between Dido and Aeneas.
identify the influence of these stories in later cultures and literatures.
I can
make class connections between what I’m learning in Latin and my English and/or history classes.
I can
discuss the Trojan War as an ethnic and economic conflict as well as a myth. / Add your resources and strategies here
Oxford Latin Course
Ch. 5-9
Oxford Latin Course Part I
Ch. 6 Illustrations and English essay
Oxford Latin Course Part I
Ch. 7-12
Troy (2004 movie starring Brad Pitt as Achilles). selected scenes
Edith Hamilton’s Mythology
student knowledge
wall posters
Denoyer-Geppert Classical Mythology Map
Oxford Latin Course Part I
Ch. 7-12
Oxford Latin Course Part I
Ch. 7-12

Unit Three: Pronouns, Subordinate Clauses, Irregular Verbs; Culture—Greco-Roman mythology