Latin (Year 2)

Utilizing the Cambridge Latin series, eighth grade students continue to learn Latin through a series of stories set in ancient Pompeii. They are introduced to vocabulary and grammar within these stories. When possible, students discuss new concepts with reference to the characters and events in the stories, so that they have a frame of reference for new words and ideas. Throughout the year, some of the key grammar concepts include mastering the dative case for nouns and pronouns, learning multiple tenses for verbs, and fully conjugating the verb “to be.” Students learn about the Classical world and its ideas alongside their Latin language studies, studying the town of Pompeii and its role in the Roman Empire.