Syllabus+Latin+III

Students will read the original Latin texts as practice and preparation for the Latin AP course in the 4th year Students will also read works by Caesar, Pliny, Martial, Ovid and others. Emphasis will be on accurate translation, vocabulary recognition, and some literary interpretation. Practice and review of 2nd year materials will give more solid grounding in grammar for students. Appreciation will be gained for the place of Latin in western literature. Daily work includes the following: Major work includes tests, essays, projects, and reports analyzing Latin passages Daily preparation and reading Latin outside will strengthen vocabulary and internalize language structure. Accrual of Latin vocabulary and grammar will also strengthen their English counterparts.
 * Sight translation
 * Daily prepared translation
 * Periodic quizzes
 * Metrical scansion of the poetry