Building upon the foundation of Latin 1, students in Latin 2 review the basics of Latin grammar and proceed to more complex grammatical constructions. Students refine their translation skills by reading lively passages in both Latin and English. As they continue to recognize the roots of Latin across all subjects, students increasingly appreciate how learning Latin makes learning any other subject easier. Students will take the National Classical Etymology Exam, the National Latin Vocabulary Exam and the National Latin Exam as part of WHA’s Latin program.

Topics include: comparing adjectives and adverbs, the passive voice, relative clauses, participles and indirect statements, with emphasis on Latin vocabulary and English derivatives.

Homework Habits: 3-4 hours/week

Latin 2 Book List

Suggested Grade Level: 8 -12

Prerequisites: Latin 1 or equivalent

Credits: 1 (when taken in Grade 9 or above)