Program of Studies - Acton-Boxborough Regional School District ...

LATIN II 502 (AE)
Prerequisite: C- or higher in Latin I (non-leveled) or at the discretion of the
department head in consultation with the teacher.
This course will follow the curriculum of the Latin II Honors course but at a
moderate pace.
Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits
LATIN II 501 (H)
Prerequisite: A- or higher in Latin I Honors or at the discretion of the
department head in consultation with the teacher.
This course is a continuation of the Latin I course, with completion of Latin
grammar by year-end. Focus shifts from writing and reading comprehension and
works toward reading fluency. Supplementary texts based upon history and
mythology will be used to help the student hone their reading (read: translating)
skills. Additional units are also an integral part of this course. Students will be
prepped and given the opportunity to take the National Latin Exam for the Latin
II level in March.
Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits
LATIN III 503 (AE)
Grades 9-12 Grouping: heterogeneous
Prerequisite: C- or higher in Latin II AE.
This course will cover selected passages from the authors covered in the
Latin IIIH curriculum at a moderate pace. Emphasis will focus on reading
comprehension and reading fluency, handling site passages, recognition of
figures of speech, understanding of the literary and historical context of the
literature, recognition of themes, and meter and scansion. Students will work
from the second and third year books of the Jenney Series, as well as
supplementary texts. Additional readings and projects on the lives and times of
authors covered will be assigned throughout the year. Students will take the
National Latin Exam offered in March.
Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits
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