Latin Year 7
Latin at Cottenham is taught to around half the of the year group for one
lesson per week. Students are given the opportunity to study the Latin
language and to explore aspects of Roman history and culture, focusing on
the town of Pompeii. Students are positively encouraged to make links to
English and to other languages. Students follow the Cambridge Latin Course.
Curriculum Overview for Year 7:
Stages 1 – 8 of Book 1.
Stage 1:
Language:
Culture:
Caecilius
vocabulary relating to the family; simple sentences
the town of Pompeii and the roles of family members
Stage 2:
Language:
Culture:
in villa (in the house)
vocabulary relating to food; the use of the accusative singular
Roman food and dining
Stage 3:
Language:
Culture:
negotium (business)
vocabulary relating to trade; the use of the accusative singular
the town of Pompeii
Stage 4:
Language:
Culture:
in foro (in the forum)
vocabulary relating to the law courts; 1st and 2nd person verbs
the role of the forum in Roman towns
Stage 5:
Language:
Culture:
in theatre (in the theatre)
vocabulary relating to the theatre; plural nouns and verbs
the Roman theatre
Stage 6:
Language:
Culture:
Felix
further vocabulary; the past tense
Roman slaves and freedmen
Stage 7:
Language:
Culture:
cena (dinner)
further vocabulary; irregular perfect tense verbs
Roman beliefs about life and death
Stage 8:
Language:
Culture:
gladiators (gladiators)
vocabulary relating to gladiatorial shows; the accusative plural
gladiatorial shows
To support this work at home, students should ensure that they learn and
revise vocabulary. The Cambridge Latin Course website (see below) has tests
and games to help with this. They may also find it helpful to revisit translations
completed orally in class to ensure understanding and to seek help if needed.
Links
Cambridge Latin Course website: www.cambridgescp.com
Latin Year 8
Latin in Y8 is taught as an optional subject at lunchtime, following on from
classes in Y7. Students are given the opportunity to study the Latin language
and to explore aspects of Roman history and culture, focusing on the town of
Pompeii. Students are positively encouraged to make links to English and to
other languages. Students continue to follow the Cambridge Latin Course and
we aim to finish Book 1 during this year. It is hoped to complete an externally
set and moderated test at the end of Y8 for which a certificate will be awarded.
Curriculum Overview for Y8:
Stages 9 – 12 or Book I
Stage 9:
Language:
Culture:
thermae (the baths)
further vocabulary; the dative case
the baths in Roman towns
Stage 10:
Language:
Culture:
rhetor (the teacher)
further vocabulary; 1st and 2nd person plural
Roman education
Stage 11:
Language:
Culture:
candidati (the candidates)
further vocabulary; further uses of dative case
local government and elections
Stage 12:
Language:
Culture:
Versuvius
further vocabulary; 1st and 2nd person past tense
the destruction and evacuation of Pompeii
If time permits, students will move on to Book II, which focuses on life in
Roman Britain.
To support this work at home, students should ensure that they learn and
revise vocabulary. The Cambridge Latin Course website (see below) has tests
and games to help with this. They may also find it helpful to revisit translations
completed orally in class to ensure understanding and to seek help if needed.
Links
Cambridge Latin Course website: www.cambridgescp.com
Latin GCSE
Latin forms the basis, not only of English, but also of other modern European
languages, such as French and Spanish. Studying Latin helps students to a
greater understanding of other languages, especially their grammar and
spelling. The study of Latin not only provides intellectual challenge but it also
provides insights into ancient culture and history.
Here at Cottenham, we follow the OCR Specification J281, which combines
the study of both Latin language and literature. Students follow the Cambridge
Latin Course.
Assessment
There are four exams all taken at the end of Y11:
 Latin Language 1 (mythology and domestic life)
 Latin Language 2 (history)
 Latin Prose Literature
 Latin Verse Literature
There is no coursework or controlled assessment.
Curriculum Overview
Y10 focuses primarily on building knowledge of Latin vocabulary and
grammar. It is an intensive course and the aim is to have completed Books I,
II, III and some of Book IV by the end of the year.
Book I focuses on the town of Pompeii
Book II focuses on life in Roman Britain and in Roman Egypt
Book III focuses on again on Roman Britain, especially Bath and Chester
Book IV focuses on Ancient Rome itself
Aspects of Roman culture are also studied, in part to prepare students for the
study of set texts.
In Y11, the aim is to consolidate language skills, using Books IV and V
alongside practice exam papers and other texts.
Students will also study their set texts, both verse and prose, in the original
Latin and prepare for examination questions on these. Questions include
literary analysis, as well as cultural questions and translation.
To support this work at home, students must ensure that they learn and
revise vocabulary. The Cambridge Latin Course website (see below) has tests
and activities to help with this.
GCSE vocabulary lists will be issued at the beginning of Y11. These should
be learnt systematically.
Grammatical tables appear at the end of the text books. These too need to be
studied and revised carefully to aid translation.
It is also vital that students consolidate their learning by revisiting translations
completed orally in class. They can then seek help with any difficulties.
Set texts need to studied and revised particularly carefully, ensuring that
translations can be matched with original.
Links
Cambridge Latin Course website: www.cambridgescp.com
OCR (specification and past papers):
www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/type/gcse%5F2012/classics/latin/