Latin to GCSE Part 1

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This GCSE Latin course recognises that learners reach the GCSE standard in Latin through many different routes and amounts of access to learning and teaching time. It therefore aims to allow centres and learners as many opportunities as possible to design courses which most appropriately suit their needs and interests. As this is a non-tiered assessment, Eduqas is aware of the need to satisfy the interests of the whole ability range. Every student is a unique client, and there is no standard course. We always begin by discussing learning methods and objectives. Our ambition is to ensure a learning experience tailored to the needs and expectations of each student. When a student is following a particular course at school, we will fit our teaching round that. This being said, we have a preference for teaching students to read Latin. We recommend that students should gain a thorough grounding in the grammar of Latin, and that they should read as much Latin as they can fit into their learning schedule.

For the Prose and Verse Literature component learners study Latin set texts, learning to answer questions in English on aspects of content and to respond to the ancient literature they have studied. The Prose and Literature element constitutes 25% of the final examination. Which local authorities will need more teachers in the near future? The number of pupils in the UK is increasing, but in England many local authorities aren’t recruiting enough... CSCP will continue to produce and distribute a wide range of digital and ancillary materials, many of which will continue to be completely free including: deploy their knowledge and understanding of the ancient language to deepen their understanding of English and other languagesThe second section (worth 25%) has a series of options that can be taken, either the study of selections of prose or poetry. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the historical, literary and cultural context of a text and Extensive collection of Latin texts submitted by contributors from around the world (no translations). The Latin Qvarter

develop and apply their critical, analytical and reflective skills to evaluate evidence from a range of sources develop research and analytical skills which will empower them to become independent students and enquirers, equipping them for further study in arts, humanities and sciences. The Eduqas GCSE in Latin aims to provide a foundation in linguistic and cultural competence, enabling learners to gain knowledge and understanding of the Roman world through reading and responding to its language and literature. In particular, this specification enables learners to: Links to resources for teachers of Latin and Greek, including the Audio-Visual Classics Database and ‘Ariadne: Resources for Athenaze’. TES Connect The first text is from the historian Tacitus, writing about the scandals, crimes and eventual downfall of the Emperor Claudius’ third wife, Messalina.Links to free online commentaries on Cicero, Tacitus and Virgil, useful for Latin students in Years 12 and 13. Teaching Classical Languages In choosing to study Latin you will discover the roots of culture and language which shape Europe even today. These are optional components. Students study a set text or group of texts, totalling between 110 and 120 lines in length. The set texts will change every two years. Literature and culture (06) Cullen/Taylor – Latin to GCSE. This two volume set takes student from absolute beginner to somewhat beyond the present GCSE specification. The second text is much shorter and consists of a short anecdote about an unscrupulous character, from the pen of the orator and politician, Cicero.

Cullen/Dormandy/Taylor – Latin Stories. This is a book of one hundred graded passages that reinforce all the grammar and vocabulary needed for success in GCSE Latin. It is a book of astonishing value. Once a student is beyond the most basic level, we place it at the heart of our teaching. Without making foolish guarantees, we believe that regular and thorough use of this book can take a student to Level 9 in the GCSE within a year. Children spend 56% more time on technology than they do playing outside There are many benefits to children spending time outside, from building physical health to improving sensory skills, but our recent study found that lots of parents are

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The CLC E-Learning Resources on DVD funded by the Department for Education and Skills, and produced in conjunction with Granada and CUP, the CLC E-Learning Resources on DVD each provide 1,000 electronic activities, including specially commissioned videos, for CLC Books I and II. As said, we will fit our teaching round what is already done at school. Otherwise, these are the books we recommend: to encourage a wide range of approaches to language learning through the use of high quality audio-visual resources. Without prejudice to our disclaimer about “no standard course,” a typical lesson with us involves explanations of grammar, and a close reading of a particular text, in which every unknown word and construction is fully discussed. In this way, students will be equipped to handle any unseen text in the examination, and will have no trouble with the set texts.

develop insights into the relevance of the Latin language, its literature and Roman culture to the modern world. Over time we will be developing extra resources such as video and audio materials, supplementary stories and exercises, assessments and more customisable learning tools and environments. These will be available via subscription in due course but not immediately, as we are prioritising the free materials to make sure that everyone using the CLC has a good foundation on which to build. We hope you will continue to support us as we work to create a library of resources and options for your classrooms. Teacher supportdevelop their knowledge and understanding of Latin literature and its associated values and society through the study of original texts, adapted and abridged as appropriate A Guide to Latin Pronunciation, an Introduction to Latin Verse, recordings of passages read in Latin and links to short films in Latin. The Perseus Project With a 50 year history of development and revision, the Cambridge Latin Course (CLC) has established itself as the leading beginner's course for Latin. In addition, both Eduqas and OCR examination boards endorse the Cambridge Latin Course for GCSE teaching.