#2710 Latin I. Board Approved May, 2007 Revised

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1 AASD WORLD LANGUAGES CURRICULUM #2710 Latin I Description Latin 2710 is an introductory course which provides a beginning understanding of the culture, history, art, religion, lifestyle and language of the Ancient Romans. Knowledge of the Latin language increases understanding of English grammar and vocabulary. This course emphasizes reading in a continuous story line. Students follow the adventures of Caecilius and his family in Pompeii, 79 A.D., and later in Britain. Credits One Prerequisites None Textbooks/Resources Cambridge Latin Course (North American), 4 th Ed., Cambridge University Press. Unit 1 ISBN: Unit 2 ISBN: Required Assessments Beginning Level Standards-based Assessments of Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational Modes, and Culture Board Approved May, 2007 Revised AASD World Languages Goals for K-12 Students Engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions in a language other than their own. Understand and interpret a language other than their own in its written and spoken form on a variety of topics. Present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics in a language other than their own. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the cultures studied. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives of the cultures studied. Reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through a language other than English. Acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are available only through a language and its culture. Demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and their own. Demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own. Use the language both within and beyond the school setting. Show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment. BOARD APPROVED: May, 2007 Page 1

2 AASD World Languages Standards for Students in 2710 Latin I I. Interpersonal Communication - Conversation II. Interpretive Communication & Listening & Reading III. Presentational Speaking and Writing A. Carry on a short conversation about personal needs including what you have done, are doing, and are planning to do. B. Ask and answer questions about yourself and others, including biographical information and topics discussed in class. C. State personal preferences and feelings. D. Express personal survival needs such as hunger, thirst, fatigue. E. Ask for repetition and repeat to ensure understanding. A. Understand simple, authentic written materials such as magazines, newspapers, and/or short stories on ageappropriate topics. B. Begin to derive meaning from simple, authentic materials through the use of a dictionary, prediction, prefixes, suffixes, root words, cognates, contextual clues, and word order. C. Understand spoken language that has strong visual support or incorporates familiar vocabulary and structures. D. Comprehend the main idea of personal discussions and conversations on everyday topics. A. Dramatize student-created and/or authentic songs, short poems, skits, or dialogues. B. Write and present a short narrative about their personal lives. C. Give simple commands to and make simple requests of another person or group. D. Tell a simple story. E. Write personal journals and/or brief messages to friends (postcards, letters, ). IV. Culture - Practices A. Interact with respect, imitating appropriate patterns of behavior (i.e. greetings or gestures) used with friends and family in the cultures studied. B. Participate in and learn about age-appropriate cultural activities such as games, songs, holiday celebrations, and pastimes. C. Identify some common beliefs and attitudes within the cultures studied (e.g. social etiquette, role of the family) and compare them to the students own beliefs and attitudes. V. Culture - Products A. Identify and compare objects and symbols such as monuments and emblems that are used day-to-day and represent other cultures. B. Identify some major contributions and historical figures from the cultures studied that are significant in the U.S. C. Identify some historical and contemporary influences from other cultures that are significant in the U.S. such as exploration, colonization, music, sports. D. Identify countries and regions (and their geographic features) where the target language is spoken, and explain the impact of the countries geography on daily life. BOARD APPROVED: May, 2007 Page 2

3 VI. Connections Across Disciplines VII. Connections Added Perspective VIII. Comparisons Language IX. Comparisons - Culture X. Communities Practical Applications XI. Communities Personal Enrichment A. Use topics and skills from other school subjects to discuss and/or write in the language studied. B. Read material, listen to and/or watch programs in the language studied on topics from other classes. C. Access resources in the language studied on topics being discussed or researched in other classes. A. Read, view, listen to, and talk about subjects contained in popular media from other countries to gain a perspective on other cultures. B. Access information in the language studied to gain greater insight about other cultures and/or one s own. A. Identify words similar to words in other languages (cognates), word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and sentence structure to derive meaning. B. Identify expressions that cannot be translated word for word in order to derive meaning. C. Identify words and expressions that have no equivalent in another language. D. Identify cultural characteristics of language such as formalities, levels of politeness, informal and formal language. E. Compare the sound-symbol association of English to that of the language studied. A. Discuss the meaning of products and practices found in different cultures. B. Compare the form, meaning, and importance of certain perspectives, products, and practices in different cultures. C. Understand the concept of culture by comparing other cultures to one s own. A. Provide service to the school and community through such activities as tutoring, teaching, translating, interpreting, and/or assisting speakers of other languages. B. Participate in activities where the ability to communicate in a second language may be beneficial, including such things as business internships, exchange programs, and sister city projects. C. Exchange information with people locally and around the world through avenues such as pen pals, , videos, speeches, and publications. A. Use various media in the language studied for study, work, or pleasure. B. Investigate careers where skills in another language and/or cross-cultural understanding are needed. C. Deepen the understanding of other cultures through various avenues such as cuisine, sports, theatre, dance, and art. D. Take advantage of opportunities to learn more about languages and cultures. E. Become aware of opportunities and take advantage of opportunities whenever possible to travel to communities where the language studied is spoken, and/or host someone from a country where the language studied is spoken. BOARD APPROVED: May, 2007 Page 3

4 Course Objectives Performance Indicators Classroom Assessments 1. Read, comprehend and interpret Latin. a. reads words, phrases and simple sentences in Latin. b. demonstrates comprehension of simple sentences and stories. c. defines vocabulary and applies basic syntax. associates words, phrases and simple sentences with pictures answers simple questions in Latin about sentences and short passages translates simple sentences and stories from Latin to English illustrate and label storyboard Communication 2. Express general information orally and in writing. a. recognizes and reproduces the sounds of Latin. b. responds to simple questions and statements. c. responds to simple commands and greetings. d. sing songs in Latin. e. write simple phrases and sentences in Latin. read simple Latin aloud ask/answer simple questions carry on simple conversation about themselves label pictures related to content Communication, Culture, Connections, Comparisons 3. Demonstrate understanding of practices of Roman culture. a. comprehends and discusses aspects of Roman daily life, e.g. education, commerce, foods, holidays, entertainments. b. comprehends information about major cities and provinces in the Roman Empire. c. relates basic history facts and stories of famous Romans. create projects illustrating aspects of daily life and culture recreate holiday celebrations prepare authentic foods label map of empire retell stories from Roman history BOARD APPROVED: May, 2007 Page 4

5 Course Objectives Performance Indicators Classroom Assessments 4. Demonstrate understanding of products from Roman culture. a. connects the history of Roman deities to Roman festivals and present day holidays. b. recognizes basic architectural features. c. recognizes basic art forms identify names and deeds of major Roman deities identify/build structures-columns, arches, domes d. traces the history of art forms from Roman times to present day. identify and create murals and mosaics e. reads about and discusses products (such as statuary, clothing, list products from around the empire coins, medicines) from 1st century Roman Empire. 5. Recognize and use elements of Latin to increase knowledge of English. a. recognizes English derivatives that come from Latin. b. understands expressions, mottoes and abbreviations from Latin still in use today. c. demonstrates basic knowledge of Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes. d. identifies basic language patterns of English as related to Latin. create derivative garden list derivatives and references to Roman culture encountered outside classroom identify meanings of abbreviations and expressions identify related patterns between languages 6. Reinforce and further knowledge of other disciplines through study of Latin. a. defines, analyzes and applies specialized vocabulary in other fields, such as government, politics, education. b. recognizes and uses Roman numerals. c. applies knowledge of mythology to a variety of classical and modern literature (such as Vergil, Homer, etc.). d. listens to and relates information about language experiences to classmates. e. recognizes influence of Latin on current commerce-related vocabulary and in the media today. read and understand political graffiti from Pompeii read, discuss and list derivatives from other fields solve Roman math problems BOARD APPROVED: May, 2007 Page 5

6 Course Objectives Performance Indicators Classroom Assessments 7. Expand knowledge through reading Latin and study of ancient culture. a. comprehends passages of Latin with culturally authentic setting related to economics, politics, historical events, education, public life, performance arts, social sciences. b. compares geography of Roman empire from 70 A.D. trough 79 understand and discuss cultural topics as they relate to modern culture connect ancient geography to modern geography A.D. discuss and illustrate typical activities of c. explains the importance and impact of the Port of Pompeii on Romans trade. d. explores the role of performance arts, particularly comedy, on Roman culture (Plautus, Terrence). e. describes the role and structure of government and the impact of Nero. f. identifies significant historical events (Vesuvius). 8. Compare and contrast their own culture with that of Greco-Roman world. a. observes architectural features of buildings around them and recognize the Greco-Roman elements. b. compare and contrast aspects of their lives to those of Romans. c. shares with others insights into the cultural differences in the Roman world. d. compares themes and heroes of mythology to their own culture. e. recognizes that cultural diversity is an ancient reality. identify and discuss ancient vs. modern building discuss and write comparisons of lifestylesancient and modern present information on chosen mythology figure BOARD APPROVED: May, 2007 Page 6

7 Resources that address course objectives: Cambridge Latin Course, North American 4th edition, Unit 1 and Unit 2 (Stage 13 and 14) online activities from various sources videos, slides, cassette tape Topics that are integrated into the course objectives: Roman daily life politics and government history education slavery religion and beliefs entertainment and leisure art geography architecture BOARD APPROVED: May, 2007 Page 7