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Basic Homeschooling Information |
Sample Course Description Introduction to Latin – Elementary Rational ·
Approximately 60% of English words are of Latin
origin, so the study of Latin is helpful in English etymology. ·
The study of inflected languages (Latin) helps in
understanding the grammar of uninflected languages (English). Objectives ·
The student will know basic Latin vocabulary ·
The student will know English derivatives of the
Latin words studied ·
The student will know how to approach
foreign-language learning Assessment The student
will cheerfully participate in lessons, will complete written assignments,
and will pass all written tests. Teaching
Notes Prior to
Monday morning, parent will read the lesson in the teacher’s manual. Student and parent will watch the dvd
lesson together on Monday morning, then take the remainder of the week to
memorize vocabulary and do the written lesson. Grade 3 – Prima Latina Grade 4 – Grade 5 – Latina Christiana 2a (first
half, taking two weeks per lesson) Grade 6 – Latina Christiana 2b (second
half, taking two weeks per lesson) With this
solid base, the child should be well prepared to succeed using Henle beginning in seventh grade, or
to do well in a modern foreign language. |