Formerly named: Middle School Beginning Latin, Part Two

Enjoy language, vocabulary, and grammar in this fun, introductory middle school Latin course -- and gain confidence in basic Latin grammar and vocabulary.

How to get the most out of Middle School Latin, Part Two:

• Come to class each week

• Have a notebook just for Latin and something to write with

• Do the assignments, quizzes, and projects

• Once the course is completed to the parent's and professor’s satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

Special Notes: This is Part Two of a 2-part course. Students may be accepted midyear only with the permission of the instructor.

Total Classes: 12

Class Dates: Wednesdays, January 22 to April 23, 2025. (No class March 5 or April 16)

Starting Time: 2:30 PM Eastern (1:30 Central; 12:30 Mountain; 11:30 Pacific)

Duration: 45 minutes

Prerequisite: None

Suggested Grade Level: 6^th to 8^th grade

Suggested Credit: One full semester of Latin

Instructor: Debbie Gaudino, MA

Course Description: Students will be introduced to basic Latin grammar and vocabulary through fun activities and homework assignments. They will also be encouraged to use certain online resources to help them develop good study habits. This course will prepare students for beginning high school Latin. We will explore both Classical and Ecclesiastical pronunciations. 

Course Outline:

Week One: Welcome and Review

Week Two: Pronunciation and Grammar Nominative and Accusative

Week Three: Dative Case

Week Four: The Genitive Case and State Motto

Week Five: The Ablative Case

Week Six: Vocative Case & State Motto

Week Seven: Abbreviations

Week Eight: Abbreviations Continued

Week Nine: Verbs

Week Ten: Verbs Continued

Week Eleven: Adjectives, Review Games

Week Twelve: Review 

Course Materials: Latin dictionary with both a Latin to English as well as an English to Latin section (such as the New College Latin and English Dictionary, ISBN: 0877205612, http://amzn.to/2FLBwDS). A working microphone is required for this course. No online dictionaries, please. All other course materials are provided FREE by the instructor.

Homework: Students will spend one to two hours on average per week on their homework in addition to classroom time. This course is project-based and will not have as much emphasis on quizzes or exams as the high school Latin courses. Projects include printable worksheets and the option of filming a Latin cooking show for the final project in place of the final exam.

Fee: For all 12 classes: $187 if you register on or before November 15, $207 if you register after Nov. 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.)

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