Latin

Latin A Level continues in a linear fashion from the GCSE. Students will begin to learn the AS Level vocabulary list ready for weekly tests during A Level. Students will also be introduced to their set texts and given the opportunity to prepare their resources ready for translating this in Year 12. Grammar and Syntax from GCSE will be covered thoroughly, and notes created that can be added to throughout A Level.

Lesson Outline:

Element 1 (Language)

Each week one lesson will cover language content learnt in the GCSE in readiness for A Level language content

Week 1 – Indirect Statement and distribution of AS Vocabulary List; grammar testing tool link. Week 2 – Purpose and Result Clauses Week 3 – Fearing, cum and concessive clauses Week 4 – Indirect commands and questions

Element 2 (Prose Literature):

Each week one lesson will introduce the prose literature that will be studied in Year 12

Week 1 – Introduction to Classical oratory Week 2 – Comparing Modern oratory with Classical Week 3 – Historical context Week 4 – Cicero’s Life

Element 3 (Verse Literature):

Each week one lesson will introduce the verse literature that will be studied in Year 12

Week 1 – Introduction to Neoteric poetry - types of poetry covered – scatological, love, mockery Week 2 – Introduction to Catullus Week 3 – Study of different poems by Catullus not on the syllabus Week 4 – Study of different poems by Catullus not on the syllabus

Project Outcome: Preparation for the A Level with considerable notes and resources including a grammar and syntax book, plus improved knowledge of language. Students will design a website for Cicero’s legal work and create a brochure for his practice with their understanding of his oratory and legal skills. Students will have the choice of creating a dating page for Catullus or a podcast interviewing him for a dating profile to explore his position on love.