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Latin IB
Magistra Doyle
Syllabus 2006-2007
Course Description:
The Latin IB is a continuation to Latin IA, an introduction to the Latin language
and Roman culture. We will read and begin to understand written Latin texts
based on a variety of topics and sources. To support the development of this
reading skill, we will not only study how the language was spoken, but we will
also learn how to communicate on a basic level with one another in Latin.
Through archaeological, artistic, historical and architectural evidence, we will
learn about the perspectives, practices and products of the ancient Romans. We
will compare these cultural and historical elements to our own culture and will
look for examples of how Greco-Roman civilization has influenced our own.
Objectives:
A. Complete Chapter 25+ in Ecce Romani I. In each chapter you will be
expected to know the grammar, vocabulary, history, mythology and
Roman daily life facts.
B. Explore the influence of Roman culture on today’s society, i.e. language,
government, architecture, science & daily life.
C. Explore the relationship between the Latin language and English, i.e.
vocabulary, derivatives, abbreviations, phrases and mottoes used in
English.
D. Practice the essential elements of pronunciation in Latin.
E. Learn thoroughly the morphology of the Latin language: first through
fifth declension and all six active indicative tenses for all four
conjugations.
F. Analyze Latin sentences by identifying the form, meaning and syntax of
all the words in order to develop a stronger understanding of both the
Latin language and English grammar.
G. Identify key geography of Italy and the Roman Empire.
Themes & Sequence:
Approximately bi-weekly, students will get an agenda to guide them in
preparing for upcoming assignments, projects and quizzes. If at any time a
parent or guardian would like to receive a copy of this agenda of assignments, I
will be glad to email it to the email address he or she provides. A list of general
themes and sequence follows.
Time
First Quarter –
3 weeks
Unit
Review
Grammar
Declensions 1-3,
verbs present,
imperfect & future
First Quarter – 4-5
weeks
Chapters 13 & 14
Second Quarter – 45 weeks
Chapter 15 & 16
Second Quarter –
4-6 weeks
Chapters 17 & 18
Third Quarter – 4-5
weeks
Chapters 19 & 20
3rd declension
review, i-stems,
imperfect verbs
review, irregular
verbs in present &
imperfect tenses,
adverbs
Recognize and form
neuter nouns in 2nd
& 3rd declension, 1st
& 2nd declension
adjectives,
noun/adj.
agreement
More irregular
verbs, Review 1st &
2nd declension
adjectives, 3rd
declension
adjectives,
Perfect tense
formation, uses of
the infinitive,
principal parts
Third Quarter –
3-4 weeks
Chapters 21 & 22
Fourth Quarter –
4-6 weeks
Chapters 23 & 24
Fourth Quarter –
4-5 weeks
Chapters 25 &
Review
Review of topics in
chapters 18 – 21,
dative case, 3rd
principal part of
new verbs
Review case usage,
review noun-adj.
agreement, review
present, imperfect &
perfect tense, learn
future, pluperfect &
future perfect tenses
4th & 5th declension,
partitive genitive,
review for final
exam
Culture
Emperor roll-call,
Founding of Rome,
geography of Rome
and Italy
City of Rome,
Roman names,
mosaics, kings of
Rome
Province project
due, numbers 1-500,
Roman numerals,
Daily life: gladiators
& circuses, warfare
& military, heroes
of early Rome,
mottoes
Graffiti in ancient
Rome, travel,
Roman hospitality,
history of the early
republic
Roman colonization
of Northern Europe,
Aqueducts, The
Punic Wars, Roman
colonies, culture
project due
Monuments in
Rome, review for
final exam
Expectations:
On a daily basis, I expect you to be READY FOR CLASS when it begins. I expect
us all to be RESPECTFUL to one another. A language class should be fun, but if
we are not respectful it is difficult for everyone to relax so that they can learn and
have fun.
You are expected to be prepared with a writing utensil (preferably a pencil), your
textbook Ecce Romani I, your workbook and your notebook. The notebook is
described in detail on a separate page. It is necessary to organize your papers
and keep them available for easy reference. Your notebook will be collected near
the end of each quarter for a grade, at which time I will clean out the quarter’s
homework, quizzes and tests. Before the notebook is due you will get a
notebook inventory of which papers should be included in which sections.
If you miss class for any reason, it is your responsibility to make up the work
within a week unless you have made other arrangements with the teacher. You
should already know each day’s homework from the weekly agenda, but please
be sure to check on any class work you may have missed.
If you were not absent, late work will be accepted up to three days late, with a
10% reduction for the first day, a 25% reduction for the second day and only half
credit on the third day. Any exceptions must involve a parent conference.
N.B. - You may always retake a quiz, but you must schedule a time to retake it
outside of class time. You must also schedule a time to review the material with
me before retaking any quiz (2 review sessions are required before retaking a
test).
Grading
Tests and projects (1-3 a quarter): 25%
Quizzes (1x and 2x grades - The lowest will be dropped): 30%
Homework (The lowest will be dropped): 15%
Participation and Class work: 20%
Notebook and Proverb Reflections: 10%
Grading Scale:
A=94-100
B+= 90-93
B = 84-89
C+ = 80 – 83
C = 74 -79
D+ = 73-70
D = 64-69
F = 63 and Below
Last thoughts
I know you can succeed, and I will do everything I can to help you succeed in
this classroom. I love the Latin language and the culture of ancient Rome, and I
hope that you come away with a love for it as well and an appreciation for its
influence on our culture today. Please ask questions any time you are confused,
because chances are that other people in the class are confused as well. Also, any
time you want to come by after or before school for extra help on a topic, just let
me know ahead of time. I am here to help you learn. Don’t forget . . .
Ad astra per aspera. - Seneca the elder