1. Salvete, omnes!
Welcome to IB Latin!

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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