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Ecce Romani Part 1: Latin Fluency for Middle Schoolers
Brandon Katz
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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.
Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Beginner Level
Start the year with a partial discount! KATZY4A5510 Each week will go over a new chapter in our textbook "Ecce Romani I." The first class of the week will focus on reading, and the second half will focus on grammar. Before each class, students should try the reading and exercises themselves, and then we will go over them in class. Students must be prepared to share. Week of 9/10-16/2023: Two Roman Girls (Chapter 1) -How to map out a sentence in order to construct our translations Week of...
15 lessons//15 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Chapter 1: Two Roman Girls-Greetings -Pronunciation -How to map out a sentence in order to construct our translationsWeek 2Lesson 2Chapter 1 GrammarParts of speech both in English and LatinWeek 3Lesson 3Chapter 2: A Summer AfternoonWe will read Chapter 2Week 4Lesson 4Chapter 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 familyWeek 5Lesson 5Chapter 3: In the GardenWe will read Chapter 3Week 6Lesson 6Chapter 3 Grammar-The difference between masculine and feminine nouns and adjectiveס -Roman culture: Roman dressWeek 7Lesson 7Chapter 4: Show Off!We will read Chapter 4Week 8Lesson 8Chapter 4 Grammar-Different noun cases by studying the difference between subjects and direct objects -In theme with direct objects, we will learn the difference between transitive and intransitive verbs.Week 9Lesson 9Chapter 5: Marcus to the RescueWe will read Chapter 5Week 10Lesson 10Chapter 5 Grammar-The difference between indicative and infinitive verbs -Roman Mythology: The story of Aeneas and his flight from Troy to start a new kingdom in ItalyWeek 11Lesson 11Chapter 6: Early in the DayWe will read Chapter 6Week 12Lesson 12Chapter 6 Grammar-Nouns and Adjectives: Gender -Roman Life: Slavery and the Market.Week 13Lesson 13Chapter 7: News from RomeWe will read Chapter 7Week 14Lesson 14Chapter 7 Grammar-Plural Direct Objects -Cases: Nominative and Accusative -Roman Life: The VillaWeek 15Lesson 15Chapters 1-7 ReviewTranslation about Aeneas' escape from Troy. This exercise will determine if students are ready to move on to Part 2.
- 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. We will become exposed to Roman culture.
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.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: 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
Frequency: includedDetails: 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.
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.
Ecce Romani I.
Joined August, 2023
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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
Hello! I am here to welcome you to the wonderful classical world of learning, where we critically learn from the wisdom of the past. I will introduce you to languages such as Greek and Latin, along with the Greco-Roman worlds that originated...
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$8
weekly or $120 for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
60 min
Completed by 16 learners
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Ages: 10-13
2-9 learners per class
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