In Latin II, we will seek to build upon the most essential components of the ancient language of Latin through what we will call Nostra Experientulia Secunda (our second little experience). These essential components include nouns and their various forms, verbs in multiple tenses and voices, more of the most frequent Latin vocabulary, degrees of adjectives and more. We will learn our Latin by looking directly at the texts of the many personalities who have communicated in this language for its roughly 2300 year history. Using this “textbook” of Latin writings throughout the centuries, we will work on developing our skills as Latinists. We will develop our core Latin skills throughout the year by writing our own original Latin messages and stories, translating passages, reading Latin at sight, completing grammar exercises, and having short Latin conversations. We will also continue engaging with the orbis antiquus (the ancient world) through many articles, documentaries, plays, response papers, and creative projects. Unit topics will include Roman imperialism , heroes and morality, the average Roman and justice, rights, and mores.