Course Outline and Objectives
Class: Latin II
Teacher: Sharon Goin
Primary Text: Latin for Americans, First book, 2003 edition. (If you were in my class last year, don’t buy the book. We will use last year’s text.)
Publisher: Glencoe/McGraw ISBN# 0-02-640912-7
Latin for Americans workbook, ISBN 0-07-829222-0
Binder for keeping worksheets and used pages from workbook
3x5 cards (about 200)
Cost: $57.99 Where Available: TN Book Company
Other books/materials, etc. required for class:
***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. Latin expressions that are of common use in English will often be included for memorization with each chapter’s vocabulary. Students also will be given supplemental worksheets throughout the year.
Prerequisites for this class: Latin I at RTA. If you did not take Latin I at RTA, contact teacher about taking a placement test.
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 5-6 hours per week.
Additional comments:
In March students will take the National Latin Exam in class.