Linqua Latina
Homepage (Magistra Hightower)
Latin - Grades 6,7,8
Salvete! Carpe diem! Tempus fugit! Semper fidelis Requiescat in Pace
E Pluribus Unum Qui transtulit sustinet
If you have a child who is
taking Latin at MMS, he/she should be able to tell you what these
"sententiae" mean. Our world is full of reminders and remnants of the
ancient world. Latin is alive and well at
Grade 7 & 8 Homework Link (will contain copies of
written homework assignments in 2008-for
now students make pick up copies of homework due outside Room 201 or see
me)
Vocabulary Link to Study- http://www.quia.com/pages/latinmms.html
This site also contains activities on
mythology, grammar reviews, previous National Latin exams, basic vocabulary and
forms
You can contact me by phone at
429-9341 (MMS) or by MMS voicemail 429 –5004 EXT 201. (School email: hightowergr@mansfieldct.org)
EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT LEARNING FOR MMS LATIN PROGRAM GRADES 7
AND 8:
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The basic forms and usages of Latin are studied through the CAMBRIDGE
LATIN COURSE: UNITS I, IIA and IIB. The goals
of the course meet the five National Standards of Classical Language
Learning. The study of everyday life in
the Roman Empire (with settings in Pompeii, Roman Britain and Alexandria during
the first century), the building of Latin vocabulary with English cognates and
derivatives, and the basic skills necessary to translate primary Latin prose
are emphasized. Students are asked to
enter state and national contests requiring knowledge of the language and
culture of the Romans and to make connections between the ancient world and
today’s political, social, and artistic traditions.
This two-year sequence is equivalent to a level I
high school program. Students who
successfully complete this MMS program are recommended for Latin II at
HOMEWORK SCHEDULE FOR 2007– 2008: I am
available for extra help during X block on
Monday,
(Tuesday with permission), Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (C lunch only) and
after school on Mondays
GRADE 7: Written homework is due every Monday and Thursday
( There is usually a homework/class notes quiz
on Thursday)
GRADE 8: Written homework is due every
Tuesday and Thursday (8A)/Friday (8B)
Student Presentation – “Why One Should Take Latin”
(PowerPoint version)
Student
Presentation – “Why One Should Take Latin” (webpage version)
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