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ROSE TREE MEDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
COURSE CURRICULUM
COURSE TITLE: Latin
GRADE LEVEL: II
CREATION DATE: June, 2004
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: A. Communication: Reading, understanding, and demonstrating comprehension of
moderately difficult Latin translations and primary source literature. Demonstrating a knowledge of vocabulary, advanced inflectional systems,
and syntax appropriate to Latin II curriculum. Reading and understanding, with appropriate assistance, passages of Latin adapted from original
authors. Composing simple sentences in Latin. Completing moderately difficult exercises of grammar and syntax.
PA Standards: 1.1, 1.2
Benchmark/Skills
VOCABULARY:
Family and adoption vocabulary, government
and political terms in the time of Augustus.
Names of buildings and the important parts
of the forum. Holidays and superstitions,
marriage customs, entertainment and games,
foods and meals, dining customs during the
time of Augustus.
Travel and geography (Italy and Greece,
Thessaly and Asia Minor). Letter writing and
greetings.
Monuments and sites of ancient Greece and
especially of Athens. Higher education
during the time of Augustus and study
abroad. Philosophy and schools in Athens.
Government and military in Athens and
Sparta. Vocabulary involved with the
structures of Indirect Statement, subjunctive
uses and Latin II syntax.
GRAMMAR:
Review of Latin I
Infinitive formation
Participle Formation
Indirect Statement
Comparison of Adjectives and Adverbs
4th and 5th declension nouns
All tenses of the subjunctive
All uses of the subjunctive
All purpose constructions ( ut clause, gerund,
gerundive, etc.)
Sequence of tense
Deponent verbs
Datives with special verbs
Fine points of grammar from context in Latin
II
Latin II
Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology
Compare and contrast the culture of the
Text
ancient Romans to the culture of ancient
Latin for Americans Second
Greece.
Book (Glencoe,
Identify greetings and idiomatic expressions
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill,
in letter writing.
2000)
Demonstrate an understanding of the
customs of Roman adoption.
Student Edition
Compare the government, political figures,
Teacher’s annotated edition
and literature of Rome and ancient Greece.
Writing activities workbook
Show the influences of the ancient Greeks
upon the Roman Literature, architecture and Testing Program with answer
key
politics.
Identify and describe the major
Internet resources
monuments/areas in ancient Rome and
Verb Synopses
Assessment
ancient Athens.
Compare and contrast Roman schools with
American schools and Greek schools.
Describe the elements of Roman
entertainment (games, theater, and dining)
Research and create examples of Roman
foods and meals and dining customs.
Make a photo journal of local architecture
influenced by Greco-Roman culture.
Perform a mock Roman marriage and
discuss the similarities to the modern world.
Approx. Time
Allotment:
Instructional Strategies
Oral presentations
Role Playing
Paired /cooperative learning
Oral drills
Memorization
Translation (sight and prepared)
Visual and verbal cues
Modeling
Realia
Transparency activities
Computer software activities
Games, skits, songs, puzzles
Workbook activities,
Notebook/journal
Verb Synopses declension drills
Lesson plans and student teaching
Connection of old to new
Brainstorming
Historical literature
Research and outside readings
Cultural reports and projects
“Latin Experiences”
Rank Level 1 projects
Essays in English
Create a family tree illustrating the JulianClaudian lines.
Identify the major literary figures during the
time of Augustus and describe their works.
Createa power point production on the
Page 1
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June, 2004
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: A. Communication: Reading, understanding, and demonstrating comprehension of
moderately difficult Latin translations and primary source literature. Demonstrating a knowledge of vocabulary, advanced inflectional systems,
and syntax appropriate to Latin II curriculum. Reading and understanding, with appropriate assistance, passages of Latin adapted from original
authors. Composing simple sentences in Latin. Completing moderately difficult exercises of grammar and syntax.
PA Standards: 1.1, 1.2
Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology
Benchmark/Skills
Assessment
Irregular Verbs: fero, eo, fio, volo, nolo
malo,
SYNTAX:
ut clauses of purpose, hortatory and iussive,
ut clauses of result, noun volitive and result
clauses,
Indirect Command, and Indirect Questions.
Cum Temporal clauses, future passive
participles, Ablative of description, ad, causa
and gratia with gerunds and gerundives.
Indefinite pronouns, genitive of the whole,
datives of purpose and reference. Sequence
of tenses. Use and formation of deponent
verbs
TRANSLATIONS:
A Roman Family (Review of Latin I)
Roman Students in Athens
Selections from Livy
The Argonauts
Selections from Pliny’s Letters
Selections from Latin Golden Age and Silver
Age Literature
Selections from Ovid’s Metamorphoses
glories of ancient Athens (Parthenon,
Acropolis, Philosophy, literature etc.).
Research the influence of ancient Delphi
and oracle of Apollo on the ancient world.
Compare the modern Olympics with the
games of the ancient world.
Create a comprehensive multi-media lesson
plan and lesson dealing with a new syntax
concept from Latin II.
Present and test
the lesson.
Translate a selection from Livy and present
to the class as an example of a primary
source.
Translate selections from the Golden Age of
Roman literature and present to the class as
a primary source project.
View and keep a journal on the series I,
Claudius
Read and discuss the tragic elements in
Euripides’ Medea
Compare and discuss the natural
phenomena that were recorded by Pliny the
Elder in Pliny’s eruption of Mount
Vesuvius.
Latin II
Page 2
Approx. Time
Allotment:
Instructional Strategies
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June, 2004
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: A. Communication: Reading, understanding, and demonstrating comprehension
of moderately difficult Latin translations and primary source literature. Demonstrating a knowledge of vocabulary, advanced
inflectional systems, and syntax appropriate to Latin II curriculum. Reading and understanding, with appropriate assistance, passages
of Latin adapted from original authors. Composing simple sentences in Latin. Completing moderately difficult exercises of grammar
and syntax.
PA Standards: 1.1, 1.2
Adaptations/Inclusion Techniques
Enrichment Strategies
Communicate with Special Education
personnel regarding student data
Review knowledge and skills
Emphasize cognates as learning strategies
Model pronunciation and learning
strategies
Use organizers - notebook, daily planner,
buddy system
Extend or adapt written exercises
Allow extra time for practice and
assessments
Examine patterns
Reinforce and review
Clarify expectations and goals
Explain unfamiliar concepts and
terminology
Use contextual clues
Assist in problem solving
Support with realia
Color code or highlight
Provide tutoring and peer mentoring
Employ memory techniques
Provide individual instruction
Give adequate advance notice regarding
future assignments
World Language Department
Initiates
District World Language
Contest and Fete (award
Program)
Nations Latin Exam
Junior Classical Honor Society
Level II Opportunities
Field Trips
Music
Student designed activities
Rank Level I projects
Challenge for credit
Independent study
Enhancement activities
(movies, extra readings, cultural
celebrations)
Latin Experience
activities/journal
Latin II
Page 3
Remediation Strategies
Approx. Time Allotment:
Multicultural/Interdisciplinary
Connection
Romance Languages - French, Spanish,
Portuguese, Romanian, Italian, Romanche, (derived
from Latin)
Math - Roman numerals and ordinal
numbers in Latin e.g. Septimus/September
Geography - The roman Empire extended
into all of Europe, Aisa Minor, and
Northern Africa and each of these areas was
influenced by its culture.
Language Arts - 60 percent of the English
Language is derived from Latin. The study
of Latin and Latin literature has influenced
many important writers of the renaissance
period. (Shakespeare’s works were
influenced by Ovid’s writings) Public
speaking, theater, and cinema
Social Studies - Culture, government, civics,
history, humanities, ethnicity
Music - sacred music, Gregorian chant,
instruments
Art - Art history, crafts, student art projects,
architecture
Science - Biology, Botany, Anatomy,
Chemistry, Pharmacology, etc.
Consumer Sciences - Cuisine, etiquette,
fashion, advertising
Physical Education - Sports, (graecoroman), recreational activities, health and
fitness
Technology Education - student projects
and research projects utilizing technology
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June, 2004
Essential Question, Concept or Theme:
B. CONNECTIONS: Using the knowledge of Latin in understanding a specialized vocabulary in such
fields as government and politics. acquiring information about the Greco-Roman world by reading passages of Latin with a culturally authentic setting. Recognizing
plots and themes of Greco-Roman myths in the literature of other cultures. demonstrating a knowledge of the geography of the ancient world and connecting it to the
modern world. COMPARISONS: Demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes, mottoes, idiomatic expressions and sayings by
recognizing them in English words of Latin origin and English usage. Recognizing the Greco-Roman influence on the architecture and buildings of the modern
world. Comparing and contrasting aspects of students’ public and private lives today to those of the ancient Romans. (especially in areas of higher learning and
careers). Identifying the influence of ancient authors on renaissance and modern literature. Discussing the role of men and women as described in ancient literature.
COMMUNITY: Exchanging information about the study of Latin with others in the school and in the community. Recognizing the influence of Latin on the
specialized language of professional fields, and recognizing the use of Latin in the media. Recognizing from the study of the Greco-Roman culture through the
translations of primary sources that cultural diversity has been an integral part of society from ancient times.
Approx. Time
Allotment:
PA Standards: 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2
Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology
Benchmark/Skills
Assessment
Family and adoption vocabulary,
government and political terms in the time
of Augustus.
Names of buildings and the important
parts of the forum. Holidays and
superstitions, marriage customs,
entertainment and games, foods and
meals, dining customs during the time of
Augustus.
Travel and geography (Italy and Greece,
Thessaly and Asia Minor). Letter writing
and greetings.
Monuments and sites of ancient Greece
and especially of Athens. Higher
education during the time of Augustus and
study abroad. Philosophy and schools in
Athens. Government and military in
Athens and Sparta. Vocabulary involved
with the structures of Indirect Statement,
subjunctive uses and Latin II syntax.
GRAMMAR:
Review of Latin I
Infinitive formation
Participle Formation
Indirect Statement
Comparison of Adjectives and Adverbs
4th and 5th declension nouns
All tenses of the subjunctive
All uses of the subjunctive
All purpose constructions ( ut clause,
Compare and contrast the culture of the
ancient Romans to the culture of ancient
Greece.
Identify greetings and idiomatic
expressions in letter writing.
Demonstrate an understanding of the
customs of Roman adoption.Compare the
government, political figures, and
literature of Rome and ancient Greece.
Show the influences of the ancient Greeks
upon the Roman Literature, architecture
and politics.
Identify and describe the major
monuments/areas in ancient Rome and
ancient Athens.
Compare and contrast Roman schools
with American schools and Greek schools.
Describe the elements of Roman
entertainment (games, theater, and dining)
Research and create examples of Roman
foods and meals and dining customs.
Make a photo journal of local architecture
influenced by Greco-Roman culture.
Perform a mock Roman marriage and
discuss the similarities to the modern
world.
Create a family tree illustrating the JulianClaudian lines.
Identify the major literary figures during
the time of Augustus and describe their
Latin II
Page 4
Instructional Strategies
Oral presentations
Role Playing
Paired /cooperative learning
Oral drills
Memorization
Translation (sight and prepared)
Visual and verbal cues
Modeling
Realia
Transparency activities
Computer software activities
Games, skits, songs, puzzles
Workbook activities,
Notebook/journal
Verb Synopses declension drills
Lesson plans and student
teaching
Connection of old to new
Brainstorming
Historical literature
Research and outside readings
Cultural reports and projects
“Latin Experiences”
Rank Level 1 projects
Essays in English
Text
Latin For Americans First Book
(Glencoe, Macmillan/McGraw-Hill,
2000) Student Edition
Teacher’s annotated edition
Writing activities workbook
Testing Program with answer key
Internet resources
Verb Synopses
Hardware
Cassette/CD player
VCR
DVD
Computer
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June, 2004
Essential Question, Concept or Theme:
B. CONNECTIONS: Using the knowledge of Latin in understanding a specialized vocabulary in such
fields as government and politics. acquiring information about the Greco-Roman world by reading passages of Latin with a culturally authentic setting. Recognizing
plots and themes of Greco-Roman myths in the literature of other cultures. demonstrating a knowledge of the geography of the ancient world and connecting it to the
modern world. COMPARISONS: Demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes, mottoes, idiomatic expressions and sayings by
recognizing them in English words of Latin origin and English usage. Recognizing the Greco-Roman influence on the architecture and buildings of the modern
world. Comparing and contrasting aspects of students’ public and private lives today to those of the ancient Romans. (especially in areas of higher learning and
careers). Identifying the influence of ancient authors on renaissance and modern literature. Discussing the role of men and women as described in ancient literature.
COMMUNITY: Exchanging information about the study of Latin with others in the school and in the community. Recognizing the influence of Latin on the
specialized language of professional fields, and recognizing the use of Latin in the media. Recognizing from the study of the Greco-Roman culture through the
translations of primary sources that cultural diversity has been an integral part of society from ancient times.
Approx. Time
Allotment:
PA Standards: 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2
Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology
Benchmark/Skills
Assessment
gerund, gerundive, etc.)
Sequence of tense
Deponent verbs
Datives with special verbs
Fine points of grammar from context in
Latin II
Irregular Verbs: fero, eo, fio, volo, nolo
malo,
SYNTAX:
ut clauses of purpose, hortatory and
iussive, ut clauses of result, noun volitive
and result clauses,
Indirect Command, and Indirect
Questions. Cum Temporal clauses, future
passive participles, Ablative of
description, ad, causa and gratia with
gerunds and gerundives. Indefinite
pronouns, genitive of the whole, datives of
purpose and reference. Sequence of tenses.
Use and formation of deponent verbs
TRANSLATIONS:
A Roman Family (Review of Latin
I)Roman Students in Athens
Selections from Livy
The Argonauts
Selections from Pliny’s Letters
Selections from Latin Golden Age and
Silver Age Literature
Selections from Ovid’s Metamorphoses
works.
Create a power point production on the
glories of ancient Athens (Parthenon,
Acropolis, Philosophy, literature etc.).
Research the influence of ancient Delphi
and oracle of Apollo on the ancient world.
Compare the modern Olympics with the
games of the ancient world.
Create a comprehensive multi-media
lesson plan and lesson dealing with a new
syntax concept from Latin II.
Present and test the lesson.
Translate a selection from Livy and
present to the class as an example of a
primary source.
Translate selections from the Golden Age
of Roman literature and present to the
class as a primary source project.
View and keep a journal on the series I,
Claudius
Read and discuss the tragic elements in
Euripides’ Medea
Compare and discuss the natural
phenomena that were recorded by Pliny
the Elder in Pliny’s eruption of Mount
Vesuvius.
Latin II
Page 5
Instructional Strategies
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June, 2004
Essential Question, Concept or Theme:
B. CONNECTIONS: Using the knowledge of Latin in understanding a specialized
vocabulary in such fields as government and politics. acquiring information about the Greco-Roman world by reading passages of Latin with a
culturally authentic setting. Recognizing plots and themes of Greco-Roman myths in the literature of other cultures. demonstrating a knowledge of
the geography of the ancient world and connecting it to the modern world. COMPARISONS: Demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of Latin
roots, prefixes, and suffixes, mottoes, idiomatic expressions and sayings by recognizing them in English words of Latin origin and English usage.
Recognizing the Greco-Roman influence on the architecture and buildings of the modern world. Comparing and contrasting aspects of students’
public and private lives today to those of the ancient Romans. (especially in areas of higher learning and careers). Identifying the influence of
ancient authors on renaissance and modern literature. Discussing the role of men and women as described in ancient literature. COMMUNITY:
Exchanging information about the study of Latin with others in the school and in the community. Recognizing the influence of Latin on the
specialized language of professional fields, and recognizing the use of Latin in the media. Recognizing from the study of the Greco-Roman culture
through the translations of primary sources that cultural diversity has been an integral part of society from ancient times.
PA Standards:
3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2
Adaptations/Inclusion Techniques
Communicate with Special Education personnel
regarding student data
Review prior knowledge and skills
Emphasize cognates as learning strategy
Model pronunciation and learning strategies
Use organizers - notebook, daily planner, buddy
system
Extend or adapt written exercises
Allow extra time for practice and assessments
Limit or modify activities, assignments, and
assessments
Examine patterns
Reinforce and review
Clarify expectations and goals
Explain unfamiliar concepts and terminology
Use contextual clues
Assist in problem solving
Support with realia
Color code or highlight
Provide tutoring and peer mentoring
Employ memory techniques
Provide individual instruction
Give adequate advance notice regarding future
assignments
Latin II
Approx. Time Allotment:
Enrichment Strategies
World Language Department
Initiatives
District World Language
Contest and Fete (award
program)
National Latin Exam
Junior Classical Honor Society
Level I Opportunities
Field trips
Music
Student designed activities
Rank Level 1 projects
Challenge for credit
Independent study
Enhancement activities
(movies, extra readings,
cultural celebrations)
Latin Experience
activities/journal
Page 6
Remediation
Strategies
Multicultural/Interdisciplinary
Connection
Romance Language- French,
Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian,
Italian, Romanche,- (derived from
Latin)
Math-Roman numerals and ordinal
numbers in Latin e.g.
Septimus/September
Geography- The Roman Empire
extended into all of Europe, Asia
Minor, and Northern Africa
and each of these areas was
influenced by its culture.
Language Arts- 60 percent of the
English Language is derived from
Latin
The study of Latin and Latin
literature has influenced many
important writers of the
renaissance period.( Shakespeare’s
works were influenced by Ovid’s
writings)
Public speaking, theater, and
cinema
-6-
June, 2004
Essential Question, Concept or Theme:
B. CONNECTIONS: Using the knowledge of Latin in understanding a specialized
vocabulary in such fields as government and politics. acquiring information about the Greco-Roman world by reading passages of Latin with a
culturally authentic setting. Recognizing plots and themes of Greco-Roman myths in the literature of other cultures. demonstrating a knowledge of
the geography of the ancient world and connecting it to the modern world. COMPARISONS: Demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of Latin
roots, prefixes, and suffixes, mottoes, idiomatic expressions and sayings by recognizing them in English words of Latin origin and English usage.
Recognizing the Greco-Roman influence on the architecture and buildings of the modern world. Comparing and contrasting aspects of students’
public and private lives today to those of the ancient Romans. (especially in areas of higher learning and careers). Identifying the influence of
ancient authors on renaissance and modern literature. Discussing the role of men and women as described in ancient literature. COMMUNITY:
Exchanging information about the study of Latin with others in the school and in the community. Recognizing the influence of Latin on the
specialized language of professional fields, and recognizing the use of Latin in the media. Recognizing from the study of the Greco-Roman culture
through the translations of primary sources that cultural diversity has been an integral part of society from ancient times.
PA Standards:
Approx. Time Allotment:
3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2
Adaptations/Inclusion Techniques
Enrichment Strategies
Remediation
Strategies
Multicultural/Interdisciplinary
Connection
Social Studies- Culture,
government, civics, history,
humanities, ethnicity
Music- sacred music, Gregorian
chant, instruments
Art- Art history, crafts, student art
projects, architecture
Science- Biology, Botany,
Anatomy, Chemistry,
Pharmacology, etc.
Consumer Sciences- Cuisine,
etiquette, fashion, advertising
Physical Education- Sports (grecoroman), recreational activities,
health and fitness
Technology Education- student projects
and research projects utilizing technology
Latin II
Page 7
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June, 2004
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: C. Culture: Demonstrating a basic knowledge of the daily life of the ancient
Romans and Greeks Demonstrating a knowledge of some famous Greeks and Romans and of selected facts of history and geography
of the ancient world. Identifying principal Greek and Roman writers and their works and influence on the modern world.
Recognizing basic architectural features and art forms of the Greeks and Romans. Identifying the philosophies and culture of both
Rome and ancient Greece.
PA Standards:
2.1, 2.2
Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology
Benchmark/Skills
Assessment
VOCABULARY:
Family and adoption vocabulary,
government and political terms in the
time of Augustus.
Names of buildings and the important
parts of the forum.
Holidays and superstitions, marriage
customs, entertainment and games,
foods and meals, dining customs
during the time of Augustus.
Travel and geography (Italy and
Greece, Thessaly and Asia Minor).
Letter writing and greetings.
Monuments and sites of ancient
Greece and especially of Athens.
Higher education during the time of
Augustus and study abroad.
Philosophy and schools in Athens.
Government and military in Athens
and Sparta.
Vocabulary involved with the
structures of Indirect Statement,
subjunctive uses and Latin II syntax.
GRAMMAR:
Review of Latin I
Infinitive formation
Participle Formation
Indirect Statement
Comparison of Adjectives and
Compare and contrast the
culture of the ancient Romans
to the culture of ancient Greece.
Identify greetings and idiomatic
expressions in letter writing.
Demonstrate an understanding
of the customs of Roman
adoption.
Compare the government,
political figures, and literature
of Rome and ancient Greece.
Show the influences of the
ancient Greeks upon the Roman
Literature, architecture and
politics.
Identify and describe the major
monuments/areas in ancient
Rome and ancient Athens.
Compare and contrast Roman
schools with American schools
and Greek schools.
Describe the elements of
Roman entertainment (games,
theater, and dining)
Research and create examples
of Roman foods and meals and
dining customs.
Make a photo journal of local
architecture influenced by
Latin II
Approx. Time Allotment:
Page 8
Text
Latin For Americans Second Book
(Glencoe, Macmillan/McGrawHill, 2000)
Student Edition
Teacher’s annotated edition
Writing activities workbook
Testing Program with answer key
Internet resources
Verb Synopses
Hardware
Cassette/CD player
VCR
DVD
Computer
Instructional Strategies
Oral presentations
Role Playing
Paired /cooperative learning
Oral drills
Memorization
Translation (sight and prepared)
Visual and verbal cues
Modeling
Realia
Transparency activities
Computer software activities
Games, skits, songs, puzzles
Workbook activities
Notebook/journal
Verb Synopses declension drills
Lesson plans and student teaching
Connection of old to new
Brainstorming
Historical literature
Research and outside readings
Cultural reports and projects
“Latin Experiences”
Rank Level 1 projects
Essays in English
-8-
June, 2004
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: C. Culture: Demonstrating a basic knowledge of the daily life of the ancient
Romans and Greeks Demonstrating a knowledge of some famous Greeks and Romans and of selected facts of history and geography
of the ancient world. Identifying principal Greek and Roman writers and their works and influence on the modern world.
Recognizing basic architectural features and art forms of the Greeks and Romans. Identifying the philosophies and culture of both
Rome and ancient Greece.
PA Standards:
2.1, 2.2
Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology
Benchmark/Skills
Assessment
Adverbs
4th and 5th declension nouns
All tenses of the subjunctive
All uses of the subjunctive
All purpose constructions (ut clause,
gerund, gerundive, etc.)
Sequence of tense
Deponent verbs
Datives with special verbs
Fine points of grammar from context
in Latin II
Irregular Verbs: fero, eo, fio, volo,
nolo malo,
SYNTAX:
ut clauses of purpose, hortatory and
iussive, ut clauses of result, noun
volitive and result clauses,
Indirect Command, and Indirect
Questions. Cum Temporal clauses,
future passive participles, Ablative of
description, ad, causa and gratia with
gerunds and gerundives. Indefinite
pronouns, genitive of the whole,
datives of purpose and reference.
Sequence of tenses. Use and formation
of deponent verbs
TRANSLATIONS:
A Roman Family (Review of Latin I)
Roman Students in Athens
Greco-Roman culture.
Perform a mock Roman
marriage and discuss the
similarities to the modern
world.
Create a family tree illustrating
the Julian-Claudian lines.
Identify the major literary
figures during the time of
Augustus and describe their
works.
Create a power point production
on the glories of ancient Athens
(Parthenon, Acropolis,
Philosophy, literature etc.).
Research the influence of
ancient Delphi and oracle of
Apollo on the ancient world.
Compare the modern Olympics
with the games of the ancient
world.
Create a comprehensive multimedia lesson plan and lesson
dealing with a new syntax
concept from Latin II. Present
and test the lesson.
Translate a selection from Livy
and present to the class as an
example of a primary source.
Latin II
Approx. Time Allotment:
Page 9
Instructional Strategies
-9-
June, 2004
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: C. Culture: Demonstrating a basic knowledge of the daily life of the ancient
Romans and Greeks Demonstrating a knowledge of some famous Greeks and Romans and of selected facts of history and geography
of the ancient world. Identifying principal Greek and Roman writers and their works and influence on the modern world.
Recognizing basic architectural features and art forms of the Greeks and Romans. Identifying the philosophies and culture of both
Rome and ancient Greece.
PA Standards:
2.1, 2.2
Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology
Benchmark/Skills
Assessment
Selections from Livy
The Argonauts
Selections from Pliny’s Letters
Selections from Latin Golden Age and
Silver Age Literature
Selections from Ovid’s
Metamorphoses
Translate selections from the
Golden Age of Roman literature
and present to the class as a
primary source project.
View and keep a journal on the
series I, Claudius
Read and discuss the tragic
elements in Euripides’ Medea
Compare and discuss the
natural phenomena that were
recorded by Pliny the Elder in
Pliny’s eruption of Mount
Vesuvius.
Latin II
Approx. Time Allotment:
Page 10
Instructional Strategies
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June, 2004
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: C. Culture: Demonstrating a basic knowledge of the daily life of the ancient
Romans and Greeks Demonstrating a knowledge of some famous Greeks and Romans and of selected facts of history and geography
of the ancient world. Identifying principal Greek and Roman writers and their works and influence on the modern world.
Recognizing basic architectural features and art forms of the Greeks and Romans. Identifying the philosophies and culture of both
Rome and ancient Greece.
PA Standards:
2.1, 2.2
Adaptations/Inclusion Techniques
Enrichment Strategies
Communicate with Special Education personnel
regarding student data
Review prior knowledge and skills
Emphasize cognates as learning strategy
Model pronunciation and learning strategies
Use organizers - notebook, daily planner, buddy
system
Extend or adapt written exercises
Allow extra time for practice and assessments
Limit or modify activities, assignments, and
assessments
Examine patterns
Reinforce and review
Clarify expectations and goals
Explain unfamiliar concepts and terminology
Use contextual clues
Assist in problem solving
Support with realia
Color code or highlight
Provide tutoring and peer mentoring
Employ memory techniques
Provide individual instruction
Give adequate advance notice regarding future
assignments
World Language Department
Initiatives
District World Language
Contest and Fete (award
program)
National Latin Exam
Junior Classical Honor Society
Latin II
Approx. Time Allotment:
Level II Opportunities
Field trips
Music
Student designed activities
Rank Level 1 projects
Challenge for credit
Independent study
Enhancement activities
(movies, extra readings, cultural
celebrations)
Latin Experience
activities/journal
Page 11
Remediation Strategies
Multicultural/Interdisciplinary
Connection
Romance Languages- French,
Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian,
Italian, Romanche,- (derived
from Latin)
Math- Roman numerals and ordinal
numbers in Latin e.g.
Septimus/September
Geography- The Roman Empire
extended into all of Europe, Asia
Minor, and Northern Africa and
each of these areas was influenced
by its culture.
Language Arts- 60 percent of the
English Language is derived from
Latin
The study of Latin and Latin
literature has influenced many
important writers of
the renaissance period.(
Shakespeare’s works were
influenced by Ovid’s writings)
Public speaking, theater, and
cinema
Social Studies- Culture,
government, civics, history,
humanities, ethnicity
Music- sacred music, Gregorian
chant, instruments
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Essential Question, Concept or Theme: C. Culture: Demonstrating a basic knowledge of the daily life of the ancient
Romans and Greeks Demonstrating a knowledge of some famous Greeks and Romans and of selected facts of history and geography
of the ancient world. Identifying principal Greek and Roman writers and their works and influence on the modern world.
Recognizing basic architectural features and art forms of the Greeks and Romans. Identifying the philosophies and culture of both
Rome and ancient Greece.
PA Standards:
2.1, 2.2
Adaptations/Inclusion Techniques
Latin II
Approx. Time Allotment:
Enrichment Strategies
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Remediation Strategies
Multicultural/Interdisciplinary
Connection
Art- Art history, crafts, student art
projects, architecture
Science- Biology, Botany,
Anatomy, Chemistry,
Pharmacology, etc.
Consumer Sciences- Cuisine,
etiquette, fashion, advertising
Physical Education- Sports (grecoroman), recreational activities,
health and fitness
Technology Education- student
projects and research projects
utilizing technology
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