A practical, classroom-ready guide to teaching Latin in junior and senior high settings.
This book equips teachers with proven methods for building reading, grammar, and translation skills in secondary students, while connecting Latin study to broader culture and history. It combines clear objectives with ready-to-use materials that align with typical school curricula.
Latins instruction is presented as a practical discipline for developing reasoning, language sense, and cultural literacy. The guide emphasizes accessible explanations, consistent vocabulary work, and careful assessment through timed translations, unseen passages, and targeted grammar practice. It also offers concrete advice on exams, pacing, and how to adapt instruction for different skill levels, from beginners to more advanced Latin students.
- Ready-to-use exercises and exam formats that test translation, grammar, and comprehension
- Step-by-step guidance on lesson planning, vocabulary work, and error correction
- Insights into choosing texts, structuring assignments, and evaluating student progress
- Advice on balancing grammar drills with reading, writing, and cultural context
Ideal for teachers and students beginning or refining a Latin program, and for anyone seeking a clear, discipline-based approach to Latin education.