Latin I

Latin 1

🧠 Who It’s For:
Students in grades 5–12 who are ready for a structured, interactive introduction to Latin. No previous language study is required—just curiosity and a willingness to work!

• Required Materials:  
  • First Form Latin Student Text, Second Edition
  • First Form Latin Student Workbook, Second Edition
  • Pencils, highlighter, 2 different colored pens
  • Index cards for making flash cards

  Prerequisites: No previous Latin or language study is needed to take this course. Students will need the ability to print materials and the ability to upload photos or scans of work

Course Description:

Latin I will take your student on a fascinating language adventure, developing the skills needed to decode languages and cultures. Students will learn and master several foundational grammar concepts in the Latin language, such as verbs, nouns, and key vocabulary. Culture projects and exploration are also integrated with the material to provide a holistic look at language and life in Rome and beyond. Finally, students will explore some of the many uses Latin has today in different fields such as law, sciences, or archeology, among others, through mini-unit presentations. At the end of the year, students will pick one field of particular interest to them and will give a short presentation highlighting the role of Latin in that Area.

Latin I Students will learn:

• First 3 Conjugations
• 5 Declensions
• Noun Attributes
• Verb attributes
• Present, Imperfect, and Future tenses
• 300 Vocabulary Words
• English and Latin grammar
• English to Latin and Latin to English Translations
• Sayings and prayers.
• Sentence Diagramming
• How to study and learn a foreign language

Latin I class is a full-year one-credit high school class and is appropriate for 5th-12th grade students who want a solid introduction to Latin with High School Credit. Students may expect scaffolded interactive instruction with quizzes, Unit Exams, and several projects.. Class games will be part of the instruction and study helps offered for home use. This course is an excellent introduction to the fascinating study of foreign language and will set your student up for future Foreign Language success. Optime!

SAMR Model Application

• Substitution: The teacher writes out conjugations and translations on the virtual whiteboard, while students sometimes conjugate or play games on it.
• Augmentation: Students use online spinners to randomly receive a particular word and paradigm to practice.
• Modification: Parsing, translation, and paradigms can be drilled in class through challenges or review games.
• Redefinition: Technology provides a way to incorporate more multimedia activities, such as incorporating videos, articles, and even some virtual travel around parts of the Roman Empire.

Students will also learn about and present on the uses of Latin in different fields today.