Level: Form II (4th–6th grades)
Subject(s): History, Latin, Literature
Description:
In this literature and vocabulary-based class, students will explore the founding myths of Greek and Roman civilization. Reading stories from mythology, students will develop their Latin reading comprehension and their understanding of how Latin and Greek vocabulary has shaped the English language. Our textbook will also review fundamental vocabulary and grammar concepts, as well as provide an introduction to different types of Latin literature. The course will also include vocabulary games and other collaborative activities. Students will have the option to take the National Mythology Exam, Level 2 as part of this class.
Materials:
Families purchase the following supplies: (One copy per family is sufficient for all of the listed texts.)
- D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths, ISBN-13: 978-0440406945
- Black Ships Before Troy: The Story of ‘The Iliad’, Rosemary Sutcliff. ISBN-13: 978-0553494839
- The Wanderings of Odysseus: The Story of the Odyssey, Rosemary Sutcliff. ISBN-13: 978-0553494822
- Elementa: Foundations for Latin textbook ($30), one per family.
- Three-ring binder with lined paper, pencils, colored pencils, and erasers in a pencil pouch.
- Optional: Elementa: Foundations for Latin 2nd Ed. Teacher’s Manual (with answer key), one per family ($75) (This resource is pricey and has much more than you will need for supporting your student in the class at home; it is listed here in case you would like to have access to all the teacher materials. Note that the classroom teacher will use several, but not all, of the activities from this resource in class.)
