This class will stretch students' understanding of Latin to new lengths as they draw connections between what they've already learned in Latin with the new and challenging grammatical concepts introduced in Intro-4. Students who have completed Intro to Latin Parts 1 through 3 should be well versed in Latin nouns by now, but in Intro-4, we will explore not only new case functions for nouns, but also expand our understanding of Latin verbs. Students will learn the full conjugation of present active indicative verb (all four conjugations) and begin incorporating them into readings. Additionally students will learn the full conjugation of the irregular linking verb (est/sunt) in the present tense. Students will also learn about participles, which are verbal adjectives that blend elements of adjectives with elements of verbs into a neat hybrid word form. 

Most days we begin by chanting our noun charts together and having a miniature grammar lesson that reviews some concept from earlier in Latin. Lessons are largely structured around reading/translation from the textbook and discussing the grammar and structure of the Latin language there. We will also complete exercises from the Exercitia Latina workbook frequently (more so than in Latin-1-2-3 classes) in order to review older concepts and vocabulary while also forging ahead into new territory. Student participation is key to keep this moving and to give students immediate feedback on their progress.