WORLD AND CLASSICAL LANGUAGES
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French and Spanish - Level 2
Latin - Level 1
Understanding Oral Communication in the Target Language:
Comprehending and Memorizing Latin Vocabulary Developing English Vocabulary through Derivatives:
• Comprehend the main idea of authentic, simple oral and audio materials with assistance from resources (e.g., glossaries, guided questions, outlines)
• Develop memorization skills through various techniques (e.g., flashcards, word lists) • Make connections between Latin words and English derivatives • Recognize parts of speech and locate them in the correct declension/conjugation
Interacting in the Target Language in Various Settings:
• Respond to open-ended questions and initiate communication in various situations
Understanding Text in the Target Language:
• Comprehend the main message of a variety of written materials with the help of resources to enrich vocabulary
Using the Target Language to Present Information, Concepts, and Ideas:
• Write short compositions with a specific focus and supporting details. • Present a simple story based on a model
Appreciating Culture:
• Compare and contrast cultural practices in the target language with those in the United States
French and Spanish - Level 3 Understanding Oral Communication in the Target Language: • Comprehend the main idea of authentic oral and audio-visual materials
Understanding & Employing Grammar and Syntax:
• Comprehend basic English grammatical structure • Transfer understanding of English grammar to that of Latin grammar • Begin to differentiate between syntactical usage in Latin and English • Comprehend case usage and employ correctly
Memorizing and Using Declensions and Conjugations:
• Understand the concept and nomenclature of declensions and conjugations • Correctly categorize vocabulary into declensions and conjugations
Becoming Familiar with and Appreciating Classical Culture, History, and Geography: • Begin to appreciate Classical culture • Draw connections between Graeco-Roman and modern cultures
Becoming Proficient in Translating Latin into Idiomatic English and Vice Versa:
Interacting in the Target Language in Various Settings:
• Translate simple sentences from Latin to English and English to Latin • Learn and practice the principles of parsing grammar • Begin to appreciate the plastic nature of translation
Understanding Text in the Target Language:
Reading Latin Aloud Comfortably:
• Converse on a variety of topics • Narrate using target vocabulary and more complex grammar
• Comprehend key vocabulary as well as the main message of written materials
Using the Target Language to Present Information, Concepts, and Ideas:
• Learn basic pronunciation of vowels and consonants • Become comfortable with reading aloud • Use pronunciation to reinforce spelling skills
• Write compositions that show lexical and grammatical accuracy • Make presentations with documentation from target language sources
Latin - Level 2
Appreciating Culture:
• Learn to recognize and reproduce irregular forms • Learn Latin vocabulary to aid in English spelling
• Explore films and music in the target language
Comprehending and Memorizing Latin Vocabulary. Developing English Vocabulary through Derivatives:
Understanding & Employing Grammar and Syntax:
• Comprehend more complex English grammatical structure and apply to Latin translation
The Dalton School Middle School Curriculum Guide
