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2010 - 2011
Magistra Good
The overall grade for Latin I is a weighted grade, based upon different
categories of work completed.
** More weight is placed upon items completed individually during class
or over an extended period of time.
A. Quizzes and Projects – 60 %
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Quizzes cover:
Daily review
Work after a small unit of study
- Quizzes can be open or closed notes
Open notes – checking preparation for class or work during class
Closed notes – announced in advanced and students are informed what to review
with a study guide or study sheet
- Projects relate to cultural topics (e.g. gods/goddesses, Pompeii)
Require extended work over time for the students
Can involve creative work
B. Translation – 30%
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Translation is a primary form of reading Latin, especially in lower levels
- Focus is placed on translating and being able to recognize the meanings of
Latin sentences
- Translations may include matching Latin and English sentences or writing good
English translations for Latin sentences and passages
- Translations could be during class time or as homework assignments
C. Class work – 10%
- Practice provided with supervision and guidance
- Students often complete this type of assignment alone, but with the aid of
notes and Magistra
D. Practice: Homework and Online Review – 0%
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Daily assignments are given to the students for practice / review / to be used
as a ticket to begin the next class session
- Provides practice / review of current unit OR is used to introduce a
new topic
- Grades posted online but not included in
the student’s average for class
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