Song of War: Readings from Vergil's Aeneid 2004

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1 Prentice Hall Song of War: Readings from Vergil's C O R R E L A T E D T O

2 I. Standard Number 1 (Goal One): Communicate in a Classical Language Standard Rationale: This standard focuses on the pronunciation, structure, vocabulary, and grammar of classical languages. Since classical languages are the bedrock of many modern Western languages, an understanding of how classical languages were used to communicate is vital to a thorough knowledge of language and culture. 1.1 Read, understand, and interpret Latin or Greek. read and understand prose and poetry of selected authors; exhibit a knowledge of vocabulary and syntax appropriate to his/her reading level; identify, explain, and interpret content, figures of speech, meter, and stylistic features of selected authors; The epic poetry of Vergil s Aeneid is the focus not only of this text but also of the traditional Latin Level 4 or 5 curriculum. The Text component of the Aeneid contains selections which are continuous on odd numbered pages. The extensive Notes component guides students through vocabulary and syntax appropriate to their level. These are on even numbered pages facing each page of text. Figures of Speech, Meter and Aspects of Vergil s Style are specifically addressed in the Introduction. SE: 1-19 In addition the Notes contains a running analysis of these features. show a knowledge of subjunctive; The Advanced Level student using the Ecce Romani series has already completed the uses of the subjunctive. While the Notes contain a running commentary on special subjunctive uses (cf. above), the Summary of Forms component lists all relevant verb conjugations. SE: demonstrate a knowledge of specialized constructions (e.g., impersonal passives). All specialized constructions are listed in the Summary of Forms and in the Notes components. 358, ,

3 1.2 Use orally, listen to, and write Latin or Greek as part of the language learning process. master and apply the rules of classical meter in reading poetry; respond appropriately to idioms and more complex sentence patterns; Scanning and Reading Vergil s Hexameters and Metrical Devices address this objective. SE: 9-15, In addition, metrical problems occurring in specific lines are addressed in the Notes component SE: The Notes component is designed to enable the student to respond appropriately to idioms and artistic word patterns, elliptical expression, and the more complex sentence patterns associated with poetry. write compound and complex sentences. Composition from English to Latin is typically not a part of the Aeneid curriculum. The writing of compound and complex sentences will be done as part of the translation of the authentic Text component. II Standard Number 2 (Goal Two): Gain knowledge and Understanding of Greco-Roman Culture Standard Rationale: The study of classical languages enables students to acquire knowledge and gain perspective on societies that formed the basis for all of Western culture. Students need to understand the world views, patterns of behavior, and ways of life of those cultures that drew the blueprint for modern-day democracies and republics. 2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the perspectives of Greek or Roman culture as revealed in the practices of the Greeks or Romans. recognize the geography of the Roman Empire; Geography is featured in the Maps component. SE: In addition, the Notes regularly contain explanations of geographical references. 2

4 know literary genres, authors, historical characters, and events associated with the Roman empire. Vergil s Early Career and Vergil s National Poem address this objective in the Introduction. SE: The Book Introductions component sets the Aeneid within the context of Greco-Roman history and legend. SE: 26-29, , , , , Demonstrate knowledge of the perspectives of Greek or Roman culture as revealed in the products of the Greeks or Romans. demonstrate a knowledge of Greek and Roman philosophy; identify the structure of the Roman army and the Roman political system; analyze archeological evidence, art forms, and artifacts as used in Greek or Roman culture. Greek and Roman philosophical and religious traditions may be discussed within the context of the Notes component in analyzing the Aeneid. References to the Roman military and political systems especially that of Augustus are addressed in the Notes component. Art forms and artifacts are highlighted in the extensive Photographs component. SE: iv, xiii, 16, 27, 29, 31, 33, 37, 39, 41, 43, 47, 49, 55, 61, 63, 67, 69, 71, 75, 77, 79, 81, 83, 85, 87, 89, 91, 95, 99, 109, 113, 115, 117, 119, 122, 123, 127, 129, 133, 137, 147, 153, 157, 159, 163, 167, 169, 171, 201, 205, 214, 216, 221, 229, 231, 235, 248, 250, 253, 259, 277, 278, 290, 293, 295, 296, 297, 303, 305, 307, 313, 319, 325, 326, 329, 337, 339, 340, 343, 345, 349, 352, 358, 362, 370, 380,

5 III. Knowledge Standard Number 3 (Goal Three): Connect with Other Disciplines and Expand Standard Rationale: Since much of modern-day culture is built upon classical philosophy, political systems, mythology, and customs, classical languages form a solid basis for connections with disciplines across the curriculum. 3.1 Reinforce and further the students knowledge of other disciplines through the classical language. relate topics from other school subjects (including sports, music, fashions) to customs in classical antiquity; acquire information from classical literature about a topic being studied in other school subjects; evaluate accomplishments of famous classical figures and relate them to modern culture and heritage. 3.2 Expand the student s knowledge through the reading of Latin or Greek and the study of ancient culture. transfer classical themes and genre to his/her understanding of world literature; The Quaestiones component on all odd numbered pages enables the student to relate topics from other school subject, especially history and literature, to customs in classical antiquity. The Notes component allows the students to analyze the Aeneid in terms of other school subjects. Accomplishments of famous classical figures, while easily drawn from the Text component (cf. above) of the Aeneid itself, are often highlighted in the Book Introductions component. SE: 26-29, , , , , The primary source for knowledge of ancient culture through the reading of Latin is the Text of the Aeneid itself, a literary epic which reflects both the Homeric period of Greek culture and Augustan Rome. Literary analysis of the Aeneid and the placement of classical themes within the context of world literature is the focus of the Quaestiones component. 4

6 connect the knowledge of ancient history, art, and social and political systems to modern events and systems of other cultures. IV. The Quaestiones component on all odd numbered pages enables the student to connect ancient and modern cultures through the analysis of the Aeneid. Standard Number 4 (Goal Four): Develop Insight into Own Language and Culture Standard Rationale: Since so many aspects of Western culture and language (particularly vocabulary) rely so heavily on classical influences, much can be learned about the nature of one s culture by using classical societies as touchstones and by recognizing classical influences in language. 4.1 Recognize and use elements of the Latin or Greek language to increase knowledge of a student s own language. apply principles of word building and word transfer in English; compare and contrast Latin and Greek literary structure to English literary structures. The Notes component presents material for student inference of cognates, derivatives, prefixes and suffixes. These are on even numbered pages facing each page of text. The Introduction presents epic poetry in the context of English literary structures. This is developed in the individual Book Introductions throughout the text. SE: 1-19, 26-29, , , , , Compare and contrast the student s own culture with that of the Greco-Roman world. recognize the influence of Greco-Roman history, private and public life, art, and architecture on his or her own world and to make comparisons and draw conclusions based on that knowledge; The Quaestiones component enables student to compare Greco-Roman history, and culture with their own. Art and architecture are specifically included in the Photographs component. SE: iv, xiii, 16, 27, 29, 31, 33, 37, 39, 41, 43, 47, 49, 55, 61, 63, 67, 69, 71, 75, 77, 79, 81, 83, 85, 87, 89, 91, 95, 99, 109, 113, 115, 117, 119, 122, 123, 127, 129, 133, 137, 147, 153, 157, 159, 163, 167, 169, 171, 201, 205, 214, 216, 221, 229, 231, 235, 248, 250, 253, 259, 277, 278, 290, 293, 295, 296, 297, 303, 305, 307, 313, 319, 325, 326, 329, 337, 339, 340, 343, 345, 349, 352, 358, 362, 370, 380,

7 evaluate elements of the literature, mythology, and philosophy of his or her own world compared to those of the ancient world. The Quaestiones component on all odd numbered pages enables students to compare the literature, mythology, religion and philosophy of Ancient Rome with their own. V. Standard Number 5 (Goal Five): Participate in Wider Communities of Language and Culture Standard Rationale: Much can be learned about the continuing role and influences of classical language and culture on the modern world by maintaining an awareness of these influences in school, community, and global situations. Classical roots can often provide a sense of continuity and reinforce relationships in an ever-changing, multicultural society. 5.1 Use the student s knowledge of Latin and/or Greek in a multilingual world. transmit and acquire information using his or her technological and classical skills; use his or her knowledge of Latin and Greek in learning other languages. In addition to the website at PHSchool.com, teachers are directed to the AP Central website, as the subject text is a standard text used for the Advanced Placement Latin curriculum. Technology is best integrated into the curriculum by web quests for historical and cultural background based upon the Text itself. The use of Latin in learning other languages, especially Romance languages, can be seen in the word study of the Notes component. 5.2 Use the student s knowledge of Greco-Roman culture in a world of diverse cultures. connect the past to the present by applying knowledge of ancient cultures to his or her own thoughts and actions; The Quaestiones component enables students to connect with ancient cultures and elaborate on their own personal interpretations. 6

8 participate in Tennessee and National Junior Classical and in national competitions for honors (National Latin Exam, Classical Association of the Middle West and South Translation Contest, National Mythology Exam) and for scholarships (both those based on competitive examinations and those based on resumes and personal essays); travel with an appreciation of classical culture and heritage. Advanced Level Certamen competitions sponsored by the National Junior Classical League generally require a working knowledge of the Aeneid and of the Greco-Roman culture and mythology associated with it. Scholarships based upon translation may also expect an applicant to be able to read and translate works such as the Aeneid. The many geographical locations mentioned and featured in the Aeneid, provide teachers and students with an extensive array of travel destinations, many of which contain significant remains of the classical world. Turkey, mainland Greece, the Aegean islands, Carthage and North Africa, Sicily and much of southern Italy offer archaeological sites from the Text of the Aeneid. 7