STANDARD COURSE OF STUDY

SECOND LANGUAGES :: 2004 :: LATIN :: GRADE 6-8 (EXPLORATORY)

GRADE 6-8 (EXPLORATORY)

Exploratory Latin is a non-sequential program, which does not lead to the development of any proficiency in Latin. The stated goals and objectives apply to students at 6th, 7th and 8th grades in a daily program meeting 6-9 weeks; however, modifications need to be made if the program meets for longer or shorter periods of time.

The emphasis of this program is on:
  • introduction to Latin vocabulary
  • awareness of Latin language patterns
  • awareness of Greco-Roman culture
  • identify student interest and skills in Latin
Integration of other disciplines is on-going throughout instruction.

 

COMPETENCY GOAL 1: COMMUNICATION - The student will read, write, understand and interpret Latin developing oral, auditory and writing skills as part of the language learning process.
  Objectives

1.01 Recognize basic words, phrases and simple sentences.
1.02 Recognize vocabulary words in simple sentences, pictures and oral cues.
1.03 Recognize that noun and verb endings exist in Latin words.
1.04 Reproduce the sounds of Latin.
1.05 Demonstrate understanding orally and/or in writing of simple Latin phrases, questions and commands.
COMPETENCY GOAL 2:CULTURES - The student will gain knowledge and demonstrate understanding of the relationship among practices, products and perspectives of the Greco-Roman culture.
  Objectives

2.01 Identify basic cultural practices and beliefs in the Greco-Roman culture.
2.02 Explore the activities and practices of Greco-Roman culture using print, nonprint, electronic resources, multi-media tools or cultural artifacts.
2.03 Recognize major cities, regions, and bodies of water of the Greco-Roman world.
2.04 Recognize important people and events in the Greco-Roman world, using print, non-print, electronic resources, multi-media tools or cultural artifacts.
2.05 Understand that cultural diversity exists in Greco-Roman culture.
COMPETENCY GOAL 3:CONNECTIONS - The student will relate Latin and the Greco- Roman world to other disciplines.
  Objectives

3.01 Understand that Latin root words exist in English vocabulary words.
3.02 Recognize references to Greco-Roman myth and history in other disciplines such as literature and the arts.
3.03 Recognize the relationship between Latin and other languages.
3.04 Gain an awareness of the connection between Latin and other disciplines within the school community.
COMPETENCY GOAL 4:COMPARISONS - The student will develop insight into the English language and their own culture through the study of Latin and the Greco- Roman world.
  Objectives

4.01 Identify Latin root words in student's own language.
4.02 Identify differences in word order between sentences in Latin and sentences written in English.
4.03 Recognize similarities and differences in the Latin and English alphabets.
4.04 Identify similarities and differences between everyday life in the Greco- Roman culture and modern culture using print, non-print, electronic resources, multi-media tools or cultural artifacts.
COMPETENCY GOAL 5:COMMUNITIES - The student will use and apply their
knowledge of Latin and Greco-Roman culture in a diverse world.
  Objectives

5.01 Identify elements of Latin and the Greco-Roman culture in the school community.
5.02 Recognize diverse cultures of the Greco-Roman world using print, non-print, electronic resources, multi-media tools or cultural artifacts.
5.03 Gain an awareness of similarities and differences in behavior between people of the Greco-Roman world and the modern world.
5.04 Share elements of the Greco-Roman culture with families and the school community.

 

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