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Amherst Regional High School, Library Entrance
  • Amherst Regional High School
  • 21 Mattoon Street
  • Amherst, MA 01002
  • (413) 362-1700

  • Principal: Mark Jackson

Latin 2

Course Description

Latin 2 464aB 4 Credits
Latin 2/ Honors 464bB 4 Credits

A MIMINUM GRADE OF C- IN LATIN 1 OR 2 YEARS OF MIDDLE SCHOOL LATIN

This course is a continuation of Latin I or Middle School Latin. Through readings of Latin prose and poetry, this course develops more advanced skills in the translation and analysis of written Latin. The relationship of Latin to English grammar and vocabulary is stressed. Short examples of Latin literature are introduced. Translation homework will be assigned daily. Class work will include oral vocabulary drill, translation, and analysis of grammatical structures and composition, both   individual and group work is emphasized. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their reading comprehension through a variety of media.

Honors Option: Students electing the Latin 2 honors option will be required to complete additional translation assignments as well as Latin composition exercises. 

Curriculum Map for Latin 2