Latin
Canon Slade School - Bolton
01204333343
Bradshaw Brow, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 3BP
Course summary

• You will study two verse literature texts and two prose literature texts in detail. • You will read a variety of extracts from prose and verse authors in preparation for the unseen translation paper. You will also learn how to scan poetry. • You will continue to study Latin grammar and syntax as you develop your skills of prose composition and grammar analysis.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE grades 9 – 5/(iGCSE A*-C) including English 5 and Mathematics 5 AND a GCSE average points score of 5.0, from the top 8 GCSEs taken in the first sitting. 5 Latin.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1– Unseen Translation (33%) Translation of unseen verse and prose passages, and scansion of a few lines of verse. 100 marks: 1 hour 45 minutes Paper 2 – Prose Composition or Comprehension (17%) Translate a passage of English into Latin OR answer comprehension and grammar questions on a passage of unseen Latin. 50 marks: 1 hour 15 minute Paper 3 –Prose Literature (25%) Questions and essays on two prose texts. 75 marks: 2 hours Paper 4–Verse Literature (25%) Questions and essays on two verse texts. 75 marks: 2 hours

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityBolton
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBradshaw Brow, Bradshaw, Bolton, BL2 3BP