Latin for Kids, Semester Class-Combined Latin Levels 1 and 2 (Ages 9 To 13)
What's included
28 live meetings
23 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. This is optional homework for students to practice, strengthen, and demonstrate mastery of content and skills as they are introduced during class. Students often find these opportunities to be fun as they create Latin sentences and perhaps more (drawings with captions or even possible projects of students' choice)!Assessment
This is ongoing informal assessment, in the form of feedback during class as well as guidance on any optional work students may choose to send me for review.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner Level
(UPDATE): Dear parents: Some of the families creating a new enrollment from the class listing page may see a 4% "Marketplace fee" added to your charge (public funding users are excluded from the marketplace fee). Please rest assured this surcharge is coming from Outschool, not me, and I would be happy to refund the Marketplace fee back to you if it would ensure keeping your learner(s) enrolled in my classes. (Simply contact me if you would like me to refund you the 4% fee.) It appears to be a test implementation, so it might not affect every new enrollment. The fee is added at checkout or during weekly payments for new enrollments, supporting Outschool's ongoing platform costs. Thank you, and I look forward to teaching your child(ren)! In this highly interactive semester class, learners will learn how to speak using classical pronunciation and write the ancient language of Latin. This course is a fourteen-week class that meets twice per week. Through lively discussions, vocabulary lists I will provide, visuals, optional note taking, and imitating my speaking, students will create and translate sentences relevant to their everyday world—many of them funny. Because about 60% of English has Latin in it, the kids will also see how roots from Latin words in class connect with many English words they already know, plus they will increase their English vocabularies. The material will include nouns, verbs, adjectives, three noun cases, three noun declensions, and a few high-frequency words. Each day, the learners will have ongoing opportunities to construct increasingly advanced Latin sentences using what they have learned! I will provide each learner printable material consisting of vocabulary, some in flashcard format for optional independent review. There will be numerous opportunities for optional homework plus informal assessment throughout. I am looking forward to seeing you!
Learning Goals
Students will be able to:
Learn and use classical Latin pronunciation.
Syllabus
28 Lessons
over 14 WeeksLesson 1:
Lesson 1
– Historical and Linguistic context of Latin
– How Latin is helpful
– Latin numbers 1-10, months
– Latin's significance in English
– Using "I am" in simple sentences
– A few animal nouns
– Introduction to "not"
– Connections with Romance languages and English
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Lesson 2
– Pronunciation of Latin vowels
– Introduction to Latin verbs, 1st person singular
– Spiraling (reinforcement and deepening) of previous material
– Connections with Romance languages and English
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Lesson 3
– Creating sentences with 1st person singular verbs (1st conjugation)
– Adding locations (prepositional phrases using "in/on," Ablative case, singular) to the sentences we create
– Spiraling (reinforcement and deepening) of previous material
– Connections with Romance languages and English
– Creating funny sentences
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Lesson 4
– Intro to 3rd person singular verbs (1st conjugation) and creating sentences with them
– Adding to repertoire of 1st conjugation verbs
– Spiraling (reinforcement and deepening) of previous material
– Connections with Romance languages and English
– Creating funny sentences
50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
In addition to a pencil and eraser, I recommend that each student have one of the following: A spiral notebook, a composition book, or a few sheets of paper (blank or lined) on a clipboard, in a folder, or in a notebook/binder. Colored pencils or crayons are optional and may be helpful. I will provide printable materials for use during class and optional use between classes.
2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from National Louis University
Bachelor's Degree from Northwestern University
Self-taught in Latin, I taught beginning elementary school Latin as part of my teaching career. I also created and taught a private extracurricular program in Latin and Latin roots for elementary school-ages students. I enjoy instilling self-confidence and motivation in students to learn unfamiliar material in ways that are relevant to their familiar, everyday lives. This involves a combination of discovery, discussion, and practice, with an age-appropriate sense of humor. Establishing a low-risk atmosphere and a comfortable rapport, I enjoy connecting with each individual learner, valuing the unique interests, strengths, and eager curiosity the students bring to class.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$42
weekly or $588 for 28 classes2x per week, 14 weeks
50 min
Completed by 23 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
1-7 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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