Latin 2 (Class 1): The Perfect Active System, Translations, & Pliny the Younger
In this class, students will the Perfect System (the 3rd Principle Part of the Verb) and translate sentences, as well as a letter from Pliny the Younger.
Angela Kennedy, B.A., M.A.
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What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 25 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework is for YOUR benefit. Study the vocabulary. Make your noun/adjective/verb charts. Practice translations. I provide all the materials you need to work in your dedicated Latin notebook. For every hour of Latin class, you should be studying for - at the very least - two hours (I suggest a little more, but I proudly confess that I am a big old Latin nerd).Assessment
Informal assessments are sent after class.Class Experience
Previous Knowledge Required: a working knowledge of English parts of speech and how it relates to Latin cases; 1st/2nd/3rd (including i-stems) nouns and 1st/2nd adjectives (declensions and how to use the cases); 1st/2nd /3rd/4th and Esse/Posse verb conjugations in the past, future, and imperfect tenses (active indicative); rudimentary vocabulary including common conjunctions and prepositions; demonstrative pronouns (hic/ille/iste and idem), personal pronouns (ego/nos, etc), reflexive & intensive pronouns/adjectives. You'll need to be familiar with parsing sentences and have some ability to sight-read. In this class, the students review the verb tenses from the Present Active Indicative. They are then introduced to the Perfect Active Indicative System (perfect, pluperfect, and future perfect). With each tense, we will practice translating simple sentences while parsing them. Parsing is a huge part of piecing the puzzle together to create beautiful English syntax from the Latin sentence structure. We will also translate a letter written by Pliny the Younger to his friend, Marcellinus. Students will be able to see all the verb charts side-by-side in order to find the patterns in the endings following the root words. This is a very interactive class. We do repetitions, drills, and sight reading. We discuss Roman culture, linguistics, and how Latin still affects many modern languages. I always create a slide show for visual representation. Education is a conversation, and your voice is valued. Please feel free to share ideas, comments, and ask questions! No 3rd party accounts are necessary. We do use the free online resource (Latin Wiktionary) as our dictionary and case-checker! Nota Bene: Students should have a dedicated notebook (or a digital one, if they prefer taking notes on the computer) in order to take notes, write their vocabulary, and make declension and conjugation charts. I reserve the right to modify the lesson content according to the student's needs.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the Perfect Active Indicative System. They will review the Present Active Indicative System. They will put their knowledge into practice and translate sentences and a letter from the 1st century CE.
Other Details
Supply List
Students need a dedicated Latin notebook (or digital file, if they prefer creating their notebook on their device) for making and studying their vocabulary and noun, adjective, and verb charts. This tool is key to learning and remembering word endings and the meanings of the root words, as well as translating. After class, I will send via Outschool message a copy of the slide show as well as a vocabulary list and translation practice. I can send it in either Office format (docx or pptx), Apple format (keynote/pages), or as Google links (docs/slides). Let me know your preference.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
I draw from Wheelock 7th edition text, A Latin Grammar, 38 Latin Stories Designed to Accompany Wheelock, Cambridge Book 1 & 2, Oxford Course 1, Minimus Book 1 & 2, Latin for Beginners, (among others) and my own studies. We use Latin Wiktionary as a free online source (dictionary). No external account is necessary for the student.
Joined June, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from University of South Florida
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor's Degree in History from University of Southern Mississippi
I have a bachelors and masters degree in foreign language and history. I have taught and/or tutored this class at various levels and for various ages (middle school to university). I have traveled to and researched in the places I teach about, and I often include realia and cultural information to make the language come alive for the student. Nothing pleases me more than seeing students fall in love with the Latin language! Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$20
per classMeets once
85 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
1-6 learners per class
