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ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
COURSE CURRICULUM
COURSE TITLE: Latin
GRADE LEVEL: I
CREATION DATE: June, 2004
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: A. Communication: Reading, understanding, and demonstrating comprehension of
Approx. Time Allotment:
words, phrases, and simple sentences of Latin. Demonstrating a knowledge of vocabulary, basic inflectional systems, and syntax
appropriate to the level. Reading and understanding, with appropriate assistance, passages of Latin adapted from original authors.
PA Standards: 1.1, 1.2
Benchmark/Skills
VOCABULARY:
Alphabet, geographical terms, immediate
family terms, numbers 1-10, 100, Roman
numerals
I-MM, Ordinal numbers 1st.-10th,
School/student terms, Ancient European
countries, Roman
Provinces, Slavery terms, Ancient Rome-city
and monuments, Farming,
Religion/mythology/gods, Foods and customs,
Traveling, Nationalities of ancient world,
Military
and war terms, Roman entertainment,
Vocabulary appropriate to stories of Ulysses
and Aeneas.
GRAMMAR:
NOUNS: Declensions 1-3, singular and plural,
all genders
ADJECTIVES: Declensions 1-3. Possessives,
and demonstratives
PRONOUNS: Personal, interrogatives, and
relative
VERBS: All six tenses (present, imperfect,
future, perfect, pluperfect,, fut. Perfect), all 4
conjugations, active and passive voice,
Irregular verbs-sum, possum.
ADVERBS: Declensions 1-2
CONJUNCTIONS: et, aut, neque, quod, sed
INTERROGATIVES: ubi, quo, modo, cur, -ne
SYNTAX: Questions, subjective and objective
infinitives (active Ablative constructions,
Ablative Absolute, Participial clauses
PREPOSITIONS: With ablative, with
accusative
Latin I
Assessment
Decline in singular and plural nouns of 1st., 2nd, 3rd,
declensions
Show noun/adjective agreement in simple phrases
Demonstrate an understanding of inflection
Identify and translate Roman numerals
Read and translate brief dialogs
Form and translate simple verb synopses
Generate and fill in simple questions
Count in Latin numbers 1-10
Identify and translate the ordinal numbers in Latin
Assess the main idea of simple Latin narratives
Distinguish words and phrases used in idiomatic
expressions
Recognize and identify English cognates from Latin
Use cognates to facilitate comprehension of Latin text
Compose simple sentences illustrating targeted syntax
and grammar
Complete generic exercises to illustrate
comprehension of grammar and syntax
Demonstrate comprehension of materials learned by
creating lesson plans and teaching to the class
Employ role playing
Evaluate comprehension skills by using discrete point
quizzes and prochievement chapter tests
Discriminate between the uses of all noun cases
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the vocabulary
of Latin I
Produce projects (e.g. calendars, family, military, etc.)
Participate in games that review and assess
comprehension of Latin (words and syntax)
Identify and use correctly Latin expressions used in
English
Page 1
Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology
Text
Latin for Americans First Book
(Glencoe, Macmillan/McGrawHill, 2000)
Student Edition
Teacher’s annotated edition
Writing activities workbook
Testing Program with answer key
Internet resources
Verb Synopses
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Instructional Strategies
Oral presentations
Role Playing
Paired/cooperative learning
Oral drills
Memorization
Dictation
Visual and verbal cues
Modeling
Realia
Transparency activities
Computer software activities
Games, skits, songs, puzzles
Workbook activities
Notebook/journal
Verb synopses
Declension drills
Connection of old to new
Brainstorming
Prepared and sight translation
June, 2004
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: A. Communication: Reading, understanding, and demonstrating comprehension of
words, phrases, and simple sentences of Latin. Demonstrating a knowledge of vocabulary, basic inflectional systems, and syntax
appropriate to the level. Reading and understanding, with appropriate assistance, passages of Latin adapted from original authors.
PA Standards: 1.1, 1.2
Adaptations/Inclusion Techniques
Communicate with Special Education
personnel regarding student data
Review knowledge and skills
Emphasize cognates as learning strategies
Model pronunciation and learning strategies
Use organizers - notebook, daily planner,
buddy system
Extend or adapt written exercises
Allow extra time for practice and
assessments
Examine patterns
Reinforce and review
Clarify expectations and goals
Explain unfamiliar concepts and terminology
Use contextual clues
Assist in problem solving
Support with realia
Color code or highlight
Provide tutoring and peer mentoring
Employ memory techniques
Provide individual instruction
Give adequate advance notice regarding
future assignments
Latin I
Enrichment Strategies
Remediation Strategies
World Language Department Initiates
District World Language Contest and
Fete (award Program)
Nations Latin Exam
Junior Classical Honor Society
Level I Opportunities
Field Trips
Music
Student designed activities
Rank Level I projects
Challengefor credit
Independent study
Enhancement activities (movies, extra
readings, cultural celebrations)
Latin Experience activities/journal
Page 2
Approx. Time Allotment:
Multicultural/Interdisciplinary
Connection
Romance Languages - French, Spanish,
Portuguese, Romanian, Italian,
Romanche, - (derived
from Latin)
Math - Roman numerals and ordinal
numbers in Latin e.g.
Septimus/September
Geography - The roman Empire
extended into all of Europe, Aisa Minor,
and Northern Africa and each of these
areas was influenced by its culture.
Language Arts - 60 percent of the
English Language is derived from Latin.
The study of Latin and Latin literature
has influenced many important writers of
the renaissance period. (Shakespeare’s
works were influenced by Ovid’s
writings) Public speaking, theater, and
cinema
Social Studies – Culture, government,
civics, history, humanities, ethnicity
Music - sacred music, Gregorian chant,
instruments
Art - Art history, crafts, student art
projects, architecture
Science - Biology, Botany, Anatomy,
Chemistry, Pharmacology, etc.
Consumer Sciences - Cuisine, etiquette,
fashion, advertising
Physical Education - Sprots, (graecoroman), recreational activities, health
and fitness
Technology Education - student projects
and research projects utilizing
technology
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June, 2004
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: B. Connections: Using the knowledge of Latin in understanding a specialized vocabulary in such fields as government
and politics. Acquiring information about the Greco-Roman world by reading passages of Latin with a culturally authentic setting. Recognizing plots and themes of
Greco-Roman myths in the literature of other cultures. Demonstrating a knowledge of the geography of the ancient world and connecting it to the modern world.
Comparisons: Demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes, mottoes, idiomatic expressions and sayings by recognizing them in
English words of Latin origin and English usage. Recognizing the Greco-Roman influence on the architecture and buildings of the modern world. Comparing and
contrasting aspects of students’ public and private lives today to those of the ancient Romans. (especially in areas of higher learning and careers). Identifying the
influence of ancient authors on renaissance and modern literature. Discussing the role of men and women as described in ancient literature. Community: Exchanging
information about the study of Latin with others in the school and in the community. Recognizing the influence of Latin on the specialized language of professional
fields, and recognizing the use of Latin in the media. Recognizing from the study of the Greco-Roman culture through the translations of primary sources that cultural
diversity has been an integral part of society from ancient times.
PA Standards:
3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2
Benchmark/Skills
Assessment
VOCABULARY:
Family and adoption vocabulary, government and
political terms in the time of Augustus.
Names of buildings and the important parts of the
forum. Holidays and superstitions, marriage
customs, entertainment and games, foods and
meals, dining customs during the time of
Augustus.
Travel and geography (Italy and Greece, Thessaly
and Asia Minor). Letter writing and greetings.
Monuments and sites of ancient Greece and
especially of Athens. Higher education during the
time of Augustus and study abroad. Philosophy
and schools in Athens. Government and military in
Athens and Sparta. Vocabulary involved with the
structures of Indirect Statement, subjunctive uses
and Latin II syntax.
GRAMMAR:
Review of Latin I
Infinitive formation
Participle Formation
Indirect Statement
Comparison of Adjectives and Adverbs
4th and 5th declension nouns
All tenses of the subjunctive
All uses of the subjunctive
All purpose constructions ( ut clause, gerund,
gerundive, etc.) Sequence of tense
Deponent verbs
Compare and contrast the culture of the
ancient Romans to the culture of ancient
Greece.
Identify greetings and idiomatic expressions
in letter writing.
Demonstrate an understanding of the customs
of Roman adoption.
Compare the government, political figures,
and literature of Rome and ancient Greece.
Show the influences of the ancient Greeks
upon the Roman Literature, architecture and
politics.
Identify and describe the major
monuments/areas in ancient Rome and ancient
Athens.
Compare and contrast Roman schools with
American schools and Greek schools.
Describe the elements of Roman
entertainment (games, theater, and dining)
Research and create examples of Roman foods
and meals and dining customs.
Make a photo journal of local architecture
influenced by Greco-Roman culture.
Perform a mock Roman marriage and discuss
the similarities to the modern world.
Create a family tree illustrating the JulianClaudian lines.
Identify the major literary figures during the
time of Augustus and describe their works.
Latin I
Approx. Time
Allotment:
Page 3
Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology
Instructional Strategies
Text
Latin For Americans First
Book (Glencoe,
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, 2000)
Student Edition
Teacher’s annotated edition
Writing activities workbook
Testing Program with answer key
Internet resources
Verb Synopses
Hardware:
Cassette/CD player
VCR
DVD
Computer
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Oral presentations
Role Playing
Paired/cooperative learning
Oral drills
Memorization
Translation (sight and prepared)
Visual and verbal clues
Modeling
Realia
Transparency activities
Computer software activities
Computer software activities
Games, skits, songs, puzzles
Workbook activities
Notebook/journal
Verb Synopses declension drills
Lesson plans and student teaching
Connection of old to new
Brainstorming
Historical literature
Research and outside readings
Cultural reports and projects
“Latin Experiences”
Rank Level 1 projects
Essays in English
June, 2004
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: B. Connections: Using the knowledge of Latin in understanding a specialized vocabulary in such fields as government
and politics. Acquiring information about the Greco-Roman world by reading passages of Latin with a culturally authentic setting. Recognizing plots and themes of
Greco-Roman myths in the literature of other cultures. Demonstrating a knowledge of the geography of the ancient world and connecting it to the modern world.
Comparisons: Demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes, mottoes, idiomatic expressions and sayings by recognizing them in
English words of Latin origin and English usage. Recognizing the Greco-Roman influence on the architecture and buildings of the modern world. Comparing and
contrasting aspects of students’ public and private lives today to those of the ancient Romans. (especially in areas of higher learning and careers). Identifying the
influence of ancient authors on renaissance and modern literature. Discussing the role of men and women as described in ancient literature. Community: Exchanging
information about the study of Latin with others in the school and in the community. Recognizing the influence of Latin on the specialized language of professional
fields, and recognizing the use of Latin in the media. Recognizing from the study of the Greco-Roman culture through the translations of primary sources that cultural
diversity has been an integral part of society from ancient times.
PA Standards:
3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2
Benchmark/Skills
Datives with special verbs
Fine points of grammar from context in Latin II
Irregular Verbs: fero, eo, fio, volo, nolo malo
SYNTAX:
ut clauses of purpose, hortatory and iussive, ut
clauses of result, noun volitive and result clauses,
Indirect Command, and Indirect Questions. Cum
Temporal clauses, future passive participles,
Ablative of description, ad, causa and gratia with
gerunds and gerundives. Indefinite pronouns,
genitive of the whole, datives of purpose and
reference. Sequence of tenses. Use and formation
of deponent verbs
TRANSLATIONS:
A Roman Family (Review of Latin I)
Roman Students in Athens
Selections from Livy
The Argonauts
Selections from Pliny’s Letters
Selections from Latin Golden Age and Silver Age
Literature
Selections from Ovid’s Metamorphoses
Latin I
Approx. Time
Allotment:
Assessment
Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology
Instructional Strategies
Create a power point production on the glories
of ancient Athens (Parthenon, Acropolis,
Philosophy, literature etc.).
Research the influence of ancient Delphi and
oracle of Apollo on the ancient world.
Compare the modern Olympics with the
games of the ancient world.
Create a comprehensive multi-media lesson
plan and lesson dealing with a new syntax
concept from Latin II.
Present and test the lesson.
Translate a selection from Livy and present to
the class as an example of a primary source.
Translate selections from the Golden Age of
Roman literature and present to the class as a
primary source project.
View and keep a journal on the series I,
Claudius
Read and discuss the tragic elements in
Euripides’ Medea
Compare and discuss the natural phenomena
that were recorded by Pliny the Elder in
Pliny’s eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
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June, 2004
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: B. Connections:
Using the knowledge of Latin in understanding a specialized vocabulary in
such fields as government and politics. Acquiring information about the Greco-Roman world by reading passages of Latin with a culturally authentic
setting. Recognizing plots and themes of Greco-Roman myths in the literature of other cultures. Demonstrating a knowledge of the geography of the
ancient world and connecting it to the modern world. Comparisons: Demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes,
mottoes, idiomatic expressions and sayings by recognizing them in English words of Latin origin and English usage. Recognizing the Greco-Roman
influence on the architecture and buildings of the modern world. Comparing and contrasting aspects of students’ public and private lives today to those
of the ancient Romans. (especially in areas of higher learning and careers). Identifying the influence of ancient authors on renaissance and modern
literature. Discussing the role of men and women as described in ancient literature. Community: Exchanging information about the study of Latin with
others in the school and in the community. Recognizing the influence of Latin on the specialized language of professional fields, and recognizing the
use of Latin in the media. Recognizing from the study of the Greco-Roman culture through the translations of primary sources that cultural diversity has
been an integral part of society from ancient times.
PA Standards:
3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2
Adaptations/Inclusion Techniques
Enrichment Strategies
Communicate with Special Education personnel
regarding student data
Review prior knowledge and skills
Emphasize cognates as learning strategy
Model pronunciation and learning strategies
Use organizers – notebook, daily planner, buddy
system
Extend or adapt written exercises
Allow extra time for practice and assessments
Limit or modify activities, assignments, and
assessments
Examine patterns
Reinforce and review
Clarify expectations and goals
Explain unfamiliar concepts and terminology
Use contextual clues
Assist in problem solving
Support wit realia
Color code or highlight
Provide tutoring and peer mentoring
Employ memory techniques
Provide individual instruction
Give adequate advance notice regarding future
assignments
World Language Department
Initiatives
District World Language
Contest and Fete (award
program)
National Latin Exam
Junior Classical Honor
Society
Latin I
Approx. Time Allotment:
Level I Opportunities
Field trips
Music
Student designed activities
Rank Level I projects
Challenge for credit
Independent study
Enhancement activities
(movies, extra readings,
cultural celebrations)
Latin Experience
activities/journal
Page 5
Remediation Strategies
Multicultural/Interdisciplinary
Connection
Romance Language- French, Spanish, Portuguese,
Romanian, Italian, Romanche,- (derived from
Latin)Math-Roman numerals and ordinal numbers in
Latin e.g. Septimus/September
Geography- The Roman Empire extended into all of
Europe, Asia Minor, and Northern Africa and each of
these areas was influenced by its culture.
Language Arts- 60 percent of the English Language is
derived from Latin.
The study of Latin and Latin literature has influenced
many important writers of the renaissance period.(
Shakespeare’s works were influenced by Ovid’s
writings)Public speaking, theater, and cinema
Social Studies- Culture, government, civics, history,
humanities, ethnicity
Music- sacred music, Gregorian chant, instruments
Art- Art history, crafts, student art projects,
architecture
Science- Biology, Botany, Anatomy, Chemistry,
Pharmacology, etc.
Consumer Sciences- Cuisine, etiquette, fashion,
advertising
Physical Education- Sports (greco-roman),
recreational activities, health and fitness
Technology Education- student projects and research
projects utilizing technology
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June, 2004
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: C. Culture: Demonstrating a basic knowledge of the daily life of the ancient
Romans. Demonstrating a knowledge of some famous Greeks and Romans and of selected facts of history and geography of the
ancient world. Identifying principal Greek or Roman deities and heroes by their names, deeds and influence. Recognizing basic
architectural features and art forms of the Greeks and Romans.
PA Standards:
2.1, 2.2
Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology
Benchmark/Skills
Assessment
VOCABULARY:
Alphabet, geographical terms, immediate
family terms, numbers 1-10, 100, Roman
numerals I-MM, Ordinal numbers, 1st.10th,
School/student terms, Ancient European
countries, Roman MM, Slavery terms, Ancient
Rome-city and monuments, Farming,
Region/mythology/gods, Foods and customs,
Traveling, Nationalities of ancient world,
Military and war terms, Roman entertainment,
Vocabulary appropriate to stories of Ulysses
and Aeneas.
Compare and contrast the culture of
the ancient Romans to the culture of
America
Identify and pronounce the letters and
diphthongs of the Roman alphabet
Demonstrate an understanding of the
use of Roman numerals
Identify the strengths and weaknesses
of the ancient Romans
Identify the cultural similarities and
differences of the ancient Greeks and
Romans
Show the influences of the ancient
Greeks upon the Romans
Discuss and list the pros and cons of
Roman slavery
Compare the facts of Roman slavery
to those of American slavery
Identify the strengths of the Roman
army
Describe the pros and cons of Roman
colonization
Describe the influences of the Roman
heritage to the modern world
Identify the linguistic contribution of
Latin to the formation of Romance
languages and English
Identify and name the major Roman
provinces in the time of Julius Caesar
List and describe the 12 Olympian
deities
Tell the story of Proserpina and Pluto,
Niobe, and Saturnus
Discover the morals of some easy
mythology stories
GRAMMAR:
NOUNS: Declensions 1-3, singular and
plural, all genders
ADJECTIVES: Declensions 1-3, possessives,
and demonstratives
PRONOUNS: Personal, interrogatives, and
relative
VERBS; All six tenses (present, imperfect,
future, perfect, pluperfect, fut. Perfect), all 4
conjugations, active and passive voice,
Irregular verbs-sum, possum.
ADVERBS: Declensions 1-2
CONJUNCTIONS: et, aut, neque, quod, sed
INTERROGATIVES: ubi, quo, modo, cur, ne
SYNTAX: Questions, subjective and
objective infinitives (active and passive),
relative clauses, Ablative constructions,
Ablative Absolute, Participial clauses
PREPOSITIONS; With Ablative, with
accusative
Latin I
Approx. Time Allotment:
Page 6
Text
Latin For Americans First Book
(Glencoe, Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, 2000)
Student Edition
Teacher’s annotated edition
Writing activities workbook
Testing Program with answer key
Internet resources
Verb Synopses
Hardware
Cassette/CD player
VCR
DVD
Computer
Instructional Strategies
Oral presentations
Role Playing
Paired/cooperative learning
Oral drills
Memorization
Dictation
Visual and verbal cues
Modeling
Realia
Transparency activities
Computer software activities
Games, skits, songs, puzzles
Workbook activities
Notebook/journal
Verb Synopses
Declension drills
Connection of old to new
Brainstorming
Prepared and sight translation
Historical literature
Research and outside readings
Cultural reports and projects
“Latin Experiences”
-6-
June, 2004
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: C. Culture: Demonstrating a basic knowledge of the daily life of the ancient
Romans. Demonstrating a knowledge of some famous Greeks and Romans and of selected facts of history and geography of the
ancient world. Identifying principal Greek or Roman deities and heroes by their names, deeds and influence. Recognizing basic
architectural features and art forms of the Greeks and Romans.
PA Standards:
2.1, 2.2
Benchmark/Skills
TRANSLATIONS:
Adapted stories of Roman history
Texts describing Roman provinces
Spartacus and Slavery
Adapted stories of mythology and deities
Adapted stories from the Aeneid
Adapted stories of Ulysses
Latin I
Approx. Time Allotment:
Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology
Assessment
Instructional Strategies
Answer comprehension questions in
English regarding selected adapted
translations of Aeneas
Describe the major adventures of
Ulysses
Identify and describe the major
monuments/areas in ancient Rome
Compare and contrast Roman schools
with American schools
Describe the elements of Roman
entertainment
Explain the significance of Roman
roads
Research and present information on
Pompeii and the eruption of Vesuvius
in AD 79
Research and illustrate Roman dress
and fashion
Research and create examples of
Roman foods and meals
Identify the rooms of a Roman house
Read and journal Shakespeare’s Julius
Caesar
Page 7
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June, 2004
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: C. Culture: Demonstrating a basic knowledge of the daily life of the ancient
Romans. Demonstrating a knowledge of some famous Greeks and Romans and of selected facts of history and geography of the
ancient world. Identifying principal Greek or Roman deities and heroes by their names, deeds and influence. Recognizing basic
architectural features and art forms of the Greeks and Romans.
PA Standards:
2.1, 2.2
Adaptations/Inclusion Techniques
Communicate with Special Education personnel
regarding student data
Review prior knowledge and skills
Emphasize cognates as learning strategy
Model pronunciation and learning strategies
Use organizers – notebook, daily planner, buddy
system
Extend or adapt written exercises
Allow extra time for practice and assessments
Limit or modify activities, assignments, and
assessments
Examine patterns
Reinforce and review
Clarify expectations and goals
Explain unfamiliar concepts and terminology
Use contextual clues
Assist in problem solving
Support with realia
Color code or highlight
Provide tutoring and peer mentoring
Employ memory techniques
Provide individual instruction
Give adequate advance notice regarding future
assignments
Latin I
Enrichment Strategies
World Language Department Initiatives
District World Language Contest and
Fete (award program)
National Latin Exam
Junior Classical Honor Society
Level I Opportunities
Field trips
Music
Student designed activities
Rank Level I projects
Challenge for credit
Independent study
Enhancement activities (movies, extra
readings, cultural celebrations)
Latin Experience activities/journal
Page 8
Remediation Strategies
Approx. Time Allotment:
Multicultural/Interdisciplinary
Connection
Romance Languages- French, Spanish,
Portuguese, Romanian, Italian,
Romanche,- (derived from Latin)
Math- Roman numerals and ordinal
numbers in Latin e.g. Septimus/September
Geography- The Roman Empire extended
into all of Europe, Asia Minor, and
Northern Africa and each of these areas
was influenced by its culture.
Language Arts- 60 percent of the English
Language is derived from Latin
The study of Latin and Latin literature has
influenced many important writers of the
renaissance period.( Shakespeare’s works
were influenced by Ovid’s writings)
Public speaking, theater, and cinema
Social Studies- Culture, government,
civics, history, humanities, ethnicity
Music- sacred music, Gregorian chant,
instruments
Art- Art history, crafts, student art
projects, architecture
Science- Biology, Botany, Anatomy,
Chemistry, Pharmacology, etc.
Consumer Sciences- Cuisine, etiquette,
fashion, advertising
Physical Education- Sports (graecoroman), recreational activities, health and
fitness
Technology Education- student projects
and research projects utilizing technology
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June, 2004