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Honors Latin Curriculum and Sequencing Guide

Prepare for ninth grade by reviewing vocabulary, grammar concepts, and practicing exercises. Honors Latin curriculum includes Cambridge Latin Course Units 2 and 3 with more challenging assessments and composition in Latin. Find textbooks and sequencing details here.

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Honors Latin Curriculum and Sequencing Guide

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  1. Honors NightMarch 5, 2012Salvete omnes! Latin Teacher Magistra Beth Block North Allegheny Intermediate High School (412)369.5530 bblock@northallegheny.org

  2. Getting Ready for Ninth Grade • Keep Flashcards to Review Vocabulary • first assignment of 9th grade • Review grammar concepts, i.e. • noun endings, verb conjugations • Practice Exercises on Website • on Magistra Block’s website (NAI page) • packet and answers will be posted in May/June • sign-up if interested in a notification email

  3. Honors Latin Curriculum • Cambridge Latin Course Units 2 and 3 • covers apx 12 chapters (stages) each year- same pace as the 8th grade course • Larger scope and sequence • Frequent and challenging assessments • More composition from English into Latin • Various and creative activities • Rigorous curriculum • Honors weighted grade • Goal of AP Latin (AP Exam) at end of articulation in 12th Grade

  4. Characteristics of an Honors Student • Independent, self-motivated learner • Able to process new concepts quickly • Takes responsibility for absences • Plans ahead; utilizes assignment book • Budgets time wisely • Proactive about seeking help • Takes advantage of flashcards, study guides, extra practice worksheets

  5. Regular Latin Curriculum • Cambridge Latin Course Unit 2 • covers apx 8 chapters (stages)- slower pace than the 8th grade course • Shorter sequence and scope • Frequent assessments • Tests and quizzes broken into two parts • Various activities • More opportunities for review and consolidation • Goal of Honors Senior Latin at end of articulation in 12th Grade

  6. Textbooks- Cambridge Latin Course

  7. Honors G8 Latin 1A CLC 1 (Stages 1-12) G9 Honors Latin 1B CLC 2 &3 (Stages 13-23) G10 Honors Latin 2 CLC 3 (Stages 24-34) G11 Honors Latin 3 CLC 4 (Stages 35-45) G12 AP Latin Vergil’s Aeneid Regular G8 Latin 1A CLC 1 (Stages 1-12) G9 Latin I 1B CLC 2 (Stages 13-20) G10 Latin 2 CLC 3 (Stages 21-27) G11 Latin 3 CLC 3 (Stages 28-34) G12 Honors Senior Latin CLC 4 (Stages 35-45) Comparison of Honors and Regular Latin Sequencing

  8. Considerations • Latin 1A - regular and same course for all students • Honors • Curriculum begins with the 1B course • Curriculum goal of AP Latin • Moving out of Honors sequence • Can be done from Honors 1B to Regular 2 (3 chapters of repeated material material) • Not allowed after Honors II to Regular 3 (Entire course is repeated, cannot get credit for both courses) A lot repeated→ Essentially Same Course)

  9. Questions and Concerns • Discuss with current Latin teacher • Contact your student’s guidance counselor • Contact me: Latin Teacher Magistra Beth Block North Allegheny Intermediate High School (412)369.5530 bblock@northallegheny.org

  10. Gratias vobis ago!

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