Students read and understand short unadapted passages of Latin when provided with appropriate assistance. Students demonstrate reading comprehension by interpreting the meaning of passages they read. Students recognize typical content and stylistic features of authors they read. Students demonstrate a knowledge of vocabulary, inflectional systems, and syntax appropriate to their reading level. Students read Latin aloud with accurate pronunciation, meaningful phrase grouping, and appropriate voice inflection, by imitating the models they have heard.
Students respond to questions, statements, commands, or other stimuli.
Students write phrases and sentences in Latin. Students demonstrate a more extensive knowledge of Roman history and mythology gained from the Latin texts they read. Students demonstrate a basic knowledge of Roman philosophy, literature, and religion. Students extend their knowledge of the private and public life of the ancient Romans through their reading of Latin texts. Students recognize the major architectural styles, art forms, and some artifacts of the Romans.