Course Outline and Objectives

Class:  Latin II

Tutor:  Sharon Goin

Primary Text: 

Latin for Americans, Book I, 2003 edition – same book that was used in Latin I but will change during the 2012-13 school year

Publisher:  Glencoe/McGraw     

ISBN#  007 828 175 X

Cost:  $53.97

Where Available:  TN Book Company

Other books/materials, etc. required for class:

Latin for Americans workbook (same as last year—don’t buy a new one)

ISBN 007 8292220

Binder for keeping worksheets, workbook pages and other homework

300 3x5 index cards

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

Yearly Tuition: $288.00    Copy/Lab Fees:  $12/year (includes Natl. Latin Exam)

With this tuition rate, I must have a minimum of  5  and maximum of          10         students.   

Overview of class:  The study of the fundamental structure of Latin continues, requiring students to put forth a steady effort to add to their vocabulary while memorizing other particulars of Latin grammar. 

Weekly assignments include exercises that reinforce new grammar constructions and translation of stories based on The Aeneid and The Odyssey   Students also will be given supplemental worksheets throughout the year.

Prerequisites for this class:  Latin I. Students will need to take the placement test for Latin II.

Recommended Grade Level(s) for this class:  10-12

Estimated Difficulty Level of course for average student:   

Easy        average      above average  XXX             highly challenging

Average study time for this class will be approximately    5   hours per week.

Tutor Expectations for Parents: 

Weekly vocabulary:  Check each word on student’s flashcards for spelling accuracy before you sign their cards.  Give your student a practice quiz at home on these words.

Homework Assignments:  Read the week’s new chapter together.  Read instructions for each assignment with your child.  Examine your child’s completed assignments and compare against the syllabus before he/she brings them to class.  Have your child re-write messy assignments.

Be aware of your child’s progress by examining returned assignments.  Seek out a tutor if grades indicate a need for extra help.

Oversee taking of unit tests that will be sent home.

Additional comments:

In March students will take the National Latin Exam in class.