Latin for BEGINNERS
Why Latin?
This is a great question for anyone - Dorothy Sayers points out that when you study Latin, there are multiple benefits:
1. Approximately 60% of the vocabulary in our language comes from Latin.
This means students are not just learning Latin- they are learning to be more proficient in their own language.
2. It has been shown that verbal scores on the SAT increase dramatically with the study of Latin.
3. Students of Latin are trained in a method of rigorous analysis.
This requires concentration, analysis, and puzzle solving that develop a student into a true student.
4. Spanish, French, Italian, Romanian and Portuguese are direct descendants of Latin.
Students studying Latin find it relatively easy to learn other Romance languages.
5. The study of Latin grammar also strengthens a student’s understanding of English Grammar.
6. Many professions are steeped in Latin vocabulary: law, medicine, science, music, art, philosophy, and theology.
7. Deciphering the “secret code” of Latin and being able to read great authors in their own tongue, can bring great joy!
Objectives
-Students will learn 240 Latin vocabulary words, and English derivatives in a lively, interactive way.
-Each week students will be required to complete workbooks along with the declining and conjugating of new words.
-This class will cover how to translate and parse, 3 Noun declensions, Adjectives and 3 Verb conjugations.
-Weekly verbal quizzes will be administered during class. There will be 3 take home tests per semester.
Recommended Ages: 6th - 8th grade
Required Text: Latin for Children Primer B by Dr. Larsen and Perrin
Libellus de Historia by Karen Moore
*Latin Grammar by Robert J. Henle S.J.(not required but very helpful)
Location: TBA
Supplies:
1. Latin for Children Primer B
2. White Latin notebook / binder with pockets
3. Pink, blue, yellow, purple, orange, magenta and green highlighters or colored pencils
4. Spiral notebook
5. Page protectors
Tutor: Becky Kang
You may sign up HERE.
