Standards - World Languages

Respond appropriately to simple questions, statements, commands, or non-verbal stimuli.

Greet people and introduce self to others.

Answer simple questions in single words or short phrases.

Answer simple questions relevant to a reading or lesson.

Read and understand appropriate Latin vocabulary, inflectional systems, and syntax.

Summarize and translate passages of Latin composed or adapted for acquisition of content and language skills appropriate for Level I.

Answer questions in Latin or English about short passages of Latin composed or adapted for acquisition of content and language skills appropriate to Level I.

Use correct pronunciation to read Latin sentences and phrases aloud.

Produce Latin sentences at the Novice Mid Level.

Write short messages in Latin on familiar topics or topics studied.

Investigate and describe elements of Roman daily life.

Investigate and describe the most important Greco-Roman deities, including their characteristics, duties, and associated myths.

Investigate and describe elements of Roman material culture.

Locate historically important cities and major geographical features of Italy and Western Europe, and describe their ancient and modern significance.

Identify Latin influences on other disciplines.

Identify evidence of contributions of Roman civilization and language to diverse cultures.

Recognize plots and themes of Greco-Roman myths and their influence in literature, art, and music.

Recognize Latin derivatives, cognates, and language patterns in English and other languages.

Identify similarities of their own culture to that of the Greco-Roman world.

Identify world languages and communities connected by their common origin in Latin language and Greco-Roman culture.

Identify professional fields that employ Latin terminology.

Ask and answer highly predictable and formulaic questions in Latin.

Answer simple questions using short Latin sentences.

Formulate simple questions and responses relevant to a reading or lesson.

Read, understand, and translate Latin at an Intermediate Low level.

Summarize and translate passages of adapted or unadapted Latin appropriate to their level.

Answer questions in Latin or English to demonstrate understanding of adapted or unadapted Latin appropriate to their level.

Produce Latin messages at a Novice Mid to Novice High Level.

Write short messages and notes in Latin on familiar topics.

Explain the significance of people, events, social structures, and political terms in Roman history.

Compare the actions of Roman heroes and historical figures and explain the differences.

Locate historically significant cities, countries, and geographical features of the ancient Mediterranean world, and describe their relationship to their modern counterparts.

Investigate and describe Latin influences on modern academic disciplines, world languages such as English and the Romance languages, history, and philosophy.

Describe Roman influences on contemporary arts and culture.

Compare language patterns of Latin and their own language.