Salvete, omnes! Welcome to IB Latin!

Part 1- Study of Language The students will be perfecting their understanding of Latin grammar and syntax The students will read excerpts from Ovid’s Metamorphoses

Part 2: Study of Literature Students study not only the grammar and syntax but also the literary style of two authors Students read: Vergil- Aeneid Caesar- De Bello Gallico

Part 3- Research Dossier Students research a topic of their choosing relating to classical history, literature, art, architecture, language, religion, mythology etc. Students create a dossier of 7-9 annotated primary sources relating to their topic

Exam Paper 1- Students translate a passage of Ovid with the use of a dictionary Paper 2- Students answer questions based on three passages (they can choose from two Vergil passages and two Caesar passages) These questions might ask the students to: Explain the content or context of the passage Identify features characteristic of the type of literature Demonstrate understanding of literary/stylistic features Translate part of the passage Scan selected lines of poetry