Students interpret the meaning of the passages they read. Students recognize, explain, and interpret content and features of style of the authors they read. Students demonstrate a knowledge of vocabulary, inflectional systems, and syntax appropriate to the authors they read. Students read Latin prose and poetry aloud with attention to such features as metrical structure, meaningful phrase grouping, and appropriate voice inflection. Students respond appropriately to more complex spoken and written Latin.
Students write short passages in Latin.
Students demonstrate a broad knowledge of Roman history and mythology as they relate to their reading. Students demonstrate knowledge of philosophy, religion, and music of the ancient Romans. Students expand their knowledge of private and public life of the ancient Romans as they read and interpret authentic texts. Students demonstrate a knowledge of the archaeological record of the Romans. Students demonstrate in their written and spoken vocabulary a knowledge of philosophical, legal, artistic, and musical terms associated with Latin.