Ecce Romani Part 1: Latin Fluency for Middle Schoolers
In this class, follow the Cornelian family in the book "Ecce Romani I" as we begin our journey of learning the Latin language, as well as Roman society and culture.
Brandon Katz
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(38)
What's included
15 live meetings
15 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Before each lesson, try the material for yourself. Before a translation class, try the translation on your own first. Before a grammar class, try the exercises first. We will go over it in class, so please be prepared to share your work. Do not worry about getting it right! We are here to learn, and one of the best ways to learn is through correcting mistakes.Assessment
At the end of the course, you will receive a test for homework. This will let you know if you are ready to move onto the next class or not. If you have scored less than a 70%, private tutoring will be available to help you move on.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Beginner Level
Get $10 off my classes with coupon code KATZ3FFG210 until Sep 13, 2024. Look through my classes at https://outschool.com/teachers/Brandon-Katz and enter the coupon code at checkout. We are beginning a long, but enriching journey to learn not only the Latin language, but also Roman culture. Reading stories about the Cornelian family will give us the window into both language and culture, as we begin to build our vocabulary and grammar. We will learn nouns in singular and plural subjects and direct objects. We will learn singular and plural verbs in the 3rd person, along with the infinitive.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to translate a Latin passage through a rigorous study of vocabulary and grammar.Beyond that, we will learn basic conversation in Latin. Here we will begin our journey towards reading the Latin writings of the Romans.
Syllabus
15 Lessons
over 15 WeeksLesson 1:
Chapter 1: Two Roman Girls
-Greetings
-Pronunciation
-How to map out a sentence in order to construct our translations 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Chapter 1 Grammar
Parts of speech both in English and Latin 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Chapter 2: A Summer Afternoon
We will read Chapter 2 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Chapter 2 Grammar
-How to make nouns and verbs singular and plural
-The difference between subjects and compliments, as well as action and linking verbs
-Roman culture: The Roman family 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Not everything about Roman life was good, especially the practice of slavery. The best approach when dealing with these issues is to be honest about the good, the bad, and the ugly. That way, we can learn to emulate the good and criticize the bad.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Ecce Romani I.
Joined August, 2023
4.9
38reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Maryland Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Maryland Teaching Certificate
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Westminster Seminary California
Bachelor's Degree from University of Maryland College Park
After taking Latin in both high school and college, I have been tutoring Latin for the last five years and taught in school for the last two. My experience covers a broad age range from fifth graders to adults. I have also used several different learning methods between deductive grammar, the reading method, and the living language approach. I am personally more drawn to the living language approach, but incorporating the other two under that umbrella have been equally important. One high school client I tutored from the ground up has since gone on to pass the AP Latin exam, and I aim to do the same with your children.Reviews
Live Group Course
$17
weekly or $255 for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
60 min
Completed by 16 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
2-9 learners per class
