Latin I Curriculum Night 13 September 2017 crabbylatin

Latin I Curriculum Night 13 September 2017

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COMMUNICATION Latin website: crabbylatin. com School # (860) 232– 4561, ext. 6416 Cell # (413) 427 -6954 Email: jim_crabb@whps. org Google Classroom Calendar of Assignments Parent communication: http: //www. crabbylatin. com/Parentes 1718. html • Available before and after school for extra help • • •

CURRICULAR TOPICS • The reading of beginning Latin prose via our textbook Cambridge Latin Course: Unit I and Unit II and various supplemental handouts. • Grammar: - Verbs: four tenses (present, imperfect, pluperfect) - Nouns: all 6 cases - Prepositions and English prefixes • Roman history and the major characters, places, and events of classical history, especially legends involving early Roman heroes • Roman numerals and the number system • Daily life and customs in Pompeii (e. g. , the Roman family, education, entertainment, housing, food etc. ) • English etymology, Latin word roots, and word histories • Famous Latin phrases, abbreviations, and mottoes • Modern connections!!!

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ASSESSMENT Each Quarter • QUIZZES 70% - 6 -8 per quarter, including projects • HOMEWORK 30% - ~ 20 assignments per quarter: translation, reading comprehension, handouts, mini “quizzes, ” etc. - Online support via crabbylatin. com • Participation +

QUIZ AND HOMEWORK POLICIES Homework • Every student gets one homework drop per quarter • Missed homework can be made up for half credit only within 5 school days from the originally assigned day. Quizzes • Quizzes can be made up within 5 school days of getting the quiz back (highest grade 70%)

ART AND CULTURAL PROJECTS • Astronomy: the zodiac, constellations and the gods • The history for the calendar • Medusa Mythology projects - “Magnificent and Maleficent Women” • Rome and her monuments • Greek and Roman architecture in West Hartford • Word derivatives

NATIONAL EXAMS • Medusa Mythology Exam (March-April) - “Mythological Women: Magnificent and Maleficent. ” • Classical National Etymology Exam (December) • National Latin Exam (March) • Connecticut Latin Exam (April) Why? • To reward hard working/intelligent students • To see how our students do nationally • To reward student by letting them potentially drop the final exam for medal winners and quizzes for certificate winners

TRIPS • Hall-Conard 2018 April Latin Trip to Spain (Barcelona • Madrid • Segovia • Mérida • Italica • Sevilla • Cordoba • Granada • Baelo Claudia) • Fall trip to NYC to visit the MET • Spring (weekend) trip to botanical gardens in NYC (family invited) • Latin Day in Cheshire, CT in May • Awards Breakfast in June