Required textbook: https://www.amazon.com/Lingua-Latina-Illustrata-Pars-Familia/dp/1585104205


Required workbook: https://www.amazon.com/Exercitia-Latina-Exercises-Familia-Romana/dp/1585102121/ref=pd_lpo_14_t_0/138-9026032-9443711?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1585102121&pd_rd_r=992c95c2-74bb-4194-9388-b71a5ad1bd2b&pd_rd_w=D3T9r&pd_rd_wg=ckT3W&pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf_rd_r=SWV3G5Q3YHX1M07JZ2MK&psc=1&refRID=SWV3G5Q3YHX1M07JZ2MK

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除了 Outschool 教室外，本課程也使用：
Quizlet
Kahoot

Discussion of slavery in Ancient Rome may be sensitive to some; this discussion occurs briefly usually in chapters 2 and 4, where the slaves of the Roman Family are first introduced in the book. I do not support slavery at all, but am aware that it was a part of both Roman and American history; it is my opinion that it should not be swept under the rug and ignored, nor should we translate "servus" as "servant" instead of "slave" just because it makes us feel better to do so. I don't politicize the conversation here, and I do my best to make it age-appropriate for children. 

To teach subject and direct objects in Latin, this text uses a little fistfight among siblings. It's a silly story, and memorably captures the grammatical concepts for students. In no way do I condone the behavior of the children in the book, and I always emphasize that the "bad boy" (as the chapter is titled) should really be getting some sort of professional help for his apparent anger issues. Another character in the same chapter shows a great deal of compassion for someone else, even when many could argue that person didn't deserve compassion. I always emphasize that THIS is the character to be like! Be kinder than necessary, and do good to others. If something annoys you so much you can't handle it (like the boy in the story, who hits his little sister because she's singing and it irritates him), ask the person nicely to stop, find an adult to talk to about it, or just walk away from the situation. Don't try to solve a problem with your fists! 

Please feel free to message me privately if you have any concerns about these topics.