This is the second of three consecutive classes which are the equivalent of two years of high school Latin. The three courses are suitable for middle school students with no previous exposure to Latin. Classes are held twice weekly, for one hour per class. Students will study Ann Myers' text -- a fun, accessible introduction to the language, which approaches classical Latin by taking the student on a tour of a Roman home. The student will learn the names for rooms and household items just like he would if he was going to live with a Roman family.
In Latin 2 students will continue to learn Latin grammar and syntax: verb conjugation in all six tenses; active and passive voice of verbs; subordinate clauses; uses of the ablative case; present and past participles. Composition of Latin sentences and translation skills will be more heavily emphasized than they were in Latin I. The vocabulary learned will pertain to Roman government, law, and life in Republican times. Students will practice vocabulary, grammar, and syntax by completing grammatical exercises, composing short Latin sentences, and taking quizzes and tests. The course is taught live on the Web-4m conferencing system.