Sixth Grade Latin
Overview
Students build on the work completed and learned in First Form Latin, building their formal
Latin grammar and translation skills as well as adding to their vocabulary.
Primary Objectives
The student will be able to:
1. Pronounce Latin words correctly, using the classical pronunciation
2. Know the meanings of 180 Latin words and be able to identify verbs, nouns, and
adjectives from their endings. Know their corresponding English derivatives
3. Understand grammar terminology
Reinforce understanding of English grammar being taught at this level
4. Know all active and passive tenses of all four verb conjugations
5. Know 1st, 2nd, 3rd 4th and 5th declension nouns including exceptions
and i-noun of the 3rd declension
6. Know 1st and 2nd and 3rd adjective declensions and agreement of noun/adjective
7. Know personal pronouns
8. Know prepositions and cases they introduce
Primary Teaching Methods
1. Explain grammar forms and repeat as a class
2. Chant, sing, and write Latin paradigms, and vocabulary
3. Complete workbook exercises, correct as a class as review
4. Play Last Man Standing to test vocabulary and verb/noun/adjective forms
5. Regular test review and testing
6. Read popular myths
Primary Texts and Materials
1. Second Form Latin (Student Text) by Cheryl Lowe
2. Second Form Latin (Student Workbook) by Cheryl Lowe
3. Greek Myths by Olivia Coolidge
4. Vulgate
5. Teacher-created materials
Approximate Time per Week: 2 ½ hours