Course Outline and Objectives

Class:  Introduction to Latin 

Tutor:  Sharon Goin

Primary Text:  Minimus Pupil's Book – Starting Out in Latin

Publisher:  Cambridge University Press                      ISBN:  978-0-52165960-4

Cost: $14.00 and up

Where Available:  Amazon

Other books/materials, etc. required for class:

Famous Men of Rome by Haaren and Poland  ISBN:  1-930953-82-8

Publisher:  Memoria Press - $17 +/-  from Amazon

NOTE:  There are various editions of this book available, but the one by Memoria Press has nice illustrations.

3x5 cards for making vocabulary flash cards   (about 100)

Binder for storing homework that has been returned

***Parents are responsible for getting all texts and materials unless teacher specifies otherwise. 

Yearly Tuition:       $272.00                             Copy/Lab Fees:  $7.00/yr.

With this tuition rate, I must have a minimum of   6   and maximum of         10       students.   

Overview of Class:  Students will read and translate stories about a real family that lived in Roman Britain in 100 A.D.  The stories are presented in a fun comic strip style with commentary by a mouse named Minimus who lives in the family's house.  Students will frequently be given worksheets with exercises concerning certain elements of grammar and vocabulary.  In addition to the vocabulary and grammar they learn, students will have a glimpse into the culture and history of ancient Rome by reading from Famous Men of Rome.  A quiz will be given each week on vocabulary and the chapter they read from Famous Men of Rome.

Prerequisites for this class:  Knowing English parts of speech.  Ability to memorize 10-15 vocabulary words each week which they will be quizzed on.  

Recommended Grade Level(s) for this class:  7th—8th

Estimated Difficulty Level of course for average student:   

Easy        average XXX         above average           highly challenging

Average study time for this class will be approximately  3 hours per week.

Tutor Expectations for Parents: 

New vocabulary:  Check each word on student’s flashcards for spelling accuracy before you initial the card.  Give the student a practice quiz at home on the new words.  Have students correct errors on returned quizzes.  Directions will be handed out at the walk-through.

Homework Assignments:  Read instructions with your child to be certain he/she understands what is required.  Examine completed assignments and compare against the syllabus before he/she brings them to class.  Have your child rewrite messy assignments.

Tests:  Oversee the taking of tests that will be sent home.

Additional Comments:  Order books early.