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Latin 1
Magister Adam Henry
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How to find the Magister
• e-mail: [email protected]
• Room 240– Before/After school by appointment
• Phone = x5240
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Why Latin?
• 60% of English is based on Latin• Preparation for the SATs.
– Scholarship money for college.
• Interest in Roman culture.• And…
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Why Not?
• Helps with Romance languages.
• Careers in science, medicine, and law.
• Great influence on Western Culture.
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Latin outside of the Classroom
• Philadelphia Classical Society Competition in
February
• National Latin Exam in March
Socrates
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What Do We Do in Here, Anyway???
• Unlock the magic behind the Latin language.
• Discuss Roman culture.
• Show how Latin is used throughout our culture.
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Grading
•Point System–Homework–Quizzes–Tests/Projects–Participation
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Class work/Homework
• Plays a vital and pivotal role in each student’s success in class.
• Assigned daily for reinforcement and/or extension of newly learned material.
• Randomly collected each week and graded on effort and completion.
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Quizzes
• A quiz can be expected each week. • Is based on recent homework
assignments. • Vocabulary lists or flash cards are
recommended• Use website for review links
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Tests and Projects
• At least one unit test each quarter.• At least one quarter project.• Projects will be based on Roman
culture, pop culture, and Latin grammar.
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Participation
• EFFORT!!!• Homework
completion• Discussion• Asking questions • Active listening
• Cooperation• Preparation
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Class website:
• What you will find:– Daily homework– Copies of all handouts from class– Project assignments– Website games to practice grammar and
vocabulary