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Salve!
Big Question / Idea for Class:
Are the Ancient Romans alive today?
Approach to Class:
Our class is a
working
partnership – if you put in the effort, class should be
manageable. Latin builds -
ask for help
when you need it!
Class Web Page:
Magistra’s web page and Progress Book
provides information about class, including vocabulary and grammar notes,
extended assignments and projects, online games for review, and helpful links.
Be sure to check the class web page on a regular basis for information and
links.
Daily Routine and Expectations:
~ Bring your Latin notes booklet / binder to class every day.
~ Read the
SmartBoard
before the beginning of class to see what materials you need for class.
~ Be in your seat with your materials for class ready when the bell rings to
begin class.
~ Wait to be excused at the end of class – do not leave at bell but when
dismissed
~ Listen carefully and try!
Key Items to Remember for Class
Notes Booklet
– Your Latin NOTES booklet is the most important resource
you have for studying and staying organized for class. It includes vocabulary
lists, grammar notes, and various culture notes for mythology,
daily Roman life, and Roman history. You should ALWAYS have your
booklet for class. This Notes booklet should be placed in your three
ring binder.
ALL notes and information for class
available online.
Binder –
This
three-ring binder will be used to organize your Latin notes and information.
Dividers
- Targets, Review Sheets, CLC Translations, Quizzes
** Papers will have a mark in the upper left-hand corner or title for the
correct binder section.
ONLINE ACTIVITIES
– You will be asked to participate in
various online activities – including blogs, Quia, CLC textbook activities,
interactive web sites. Appropriate
participation and etiquette is expected from you at all times.
TRANSLATIONS
– Various types of sentence and passage translations will occur over the year.
Some will ask you to choose the correct translation; some will ask to you put
English sentences in order based on a Latin passage; some will ask you to write
a good English version of a Latin story.
Homework
– Homework will be assigned almost every day to help you maintain
and practice your Latin skills, as well as introduce some new material. It is
VERY important to complete all assignments, as many missed assignments can make
a difference in your overall progress.
An overview of the week’s assignments will be given orally every
Monday and posted on the front board and Progress Book for
the entire week.
Quizzes
– Quizzes and progress checks will be given regularly. These quizzes and
progress checks will cover such material as vocabulary, grammar concepts,
stories and translation, and cultural items. A
progress
check will not be included in your overall grade and should be
considered a practice quiz to see what you know and what you still need to
review. An overview of the material covered on a
final quiz
and the format of the quiz will always be given to you to help you study.
Final quiz information will be posted on the class web page,
along with helpful review materials and games. Some quizzes will be unannounced
and will take place as reviews of the previous day’s class work or homework.
Some quizzes are open-note quizzes to check the completion and accuracy
of your notes.
Projects
– Various projects, focused primarily on cultural topics, will be assigned
periodically throughout the year. Many of these assignments will have
instructions and help provided for you on the class web page. Rubrics and
checklists will be used to grade these projects.
General Items
Latin builds – do not fall behind:
I am available before school, at lunch, after school, and at other times upon
request for additional help and to answer questions. Use email to ask questions
as well!
Missed Classes:
It is your responsibility
to find out what work you have missed, get any notes you have missed, and to
arrange a time to make up quizzes. If these assignments are not made up, they
count as zeroes in the grade book.
Responsibility to Class:
Remember that everyone (each student and the teacher) shares the responsibility
for making this class a success. Cooperation, respect, and honesty are
mutually beneficial.
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