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= Welcome to World Language with Mrs. Hoffman =

Welcome to OLGC World Language This first trimester we will be studying Latin Grade 4   We have learned how to say "I am..." with our name. We are learning the Latin names of some objects, such as fruits, flowers, animals and colors. We will learn the names of the parts of the Mass and a few prayers, always keeping an eye and ear pealed to associate the Latin to English. Grade 5 We talked about the ways we communicate: speech, gestures, pictures. We investigated "language trees," focusing on the Romance languages which blossomed from the Latin tree. Conversation will include simple common phrases so we can communicate. Latin comes alive!

Grade 6 We are building on last year's vocabulary and cultural studies. Prayers and the Mass will be discussed: Do you know that "Kyrie eleison" is actually Greek? But everything else is Latin and we will know what it means! Grammatically, we will learn gender (masculine, feminine, neuter). We will expand our vocabulary in Both English and Latin.

Grade 7 Now comes the real stuff! We will learn not only vocabulary, but also case (nominative for subjects, accusative for direct objects, and touch on dative, genitive and ablative), all while expanding our English. We will also discuss verbs.

Grade 8 This will prepare us for first year Latin in high school by learning to conjugate verbs and translating easy passages. We will learn about the daily life of the Romans and their contributions to our language and society.