Latin I:
We took a quiz on chapters 1-2.
We began to translate A Summer Afternoon - the story in chapter 3.
There are some new nouns in chapter 3 with different endings. Just as puella turns to puellae in the plural, puer turns to pueri in the plural. Puer, vir, servus and hortus are all words in this noun family that take an i in the plural.
The word statua is not defined for you in the story. It means statue.
Homework for Monday is to finish the translation for chapter 3. If you have difficulties, skip that part of the translation and try the next sentence. There are a couple of confusing sentences in this story but we will go over them carefully on Monday!
Latin II:
There will be a quiz on Monday on regular verb conjugations in the present and imperfect tenses, as well as chapter 16 vocabulary. Here is a link to the quia.com page for chapter 16 vocabulary. Go to my profile page for activities with verb conjugations.
We translated most or all of chapter 17 in class. A few students finished it. If you did not, try your best to finish it over the weekend. Your first priority, though, should be preparing for the quiz.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Latin I:
We practiced for the QUIZ today! QUIZ on FRIDAY includes:
- vocabulary chapters 1 & 2 (handout from Monday)
- sentences from the stories to translate, as well as sentences LIKE those in the stories
- going back and forth between singular forms and plural forms:
Puellae sub arbore sedent. (The girls are sitting under a tree.)
Puella sub arbore sedet. (The girl is sitting under a tree.)
No homework for Friday. Please prepare for the quiz!
Here is a link to a set of on-line activities that can help you with vocabulary.
Latin II:
We went over the Regal Period in Roman history, discussing each of the 7 kings.
We corrected exercise 16c
Homework for Friday: Word Study IV, exercises 1-3 (pp. 123-124)
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Monday, September 24
Latin I:
Homework is 2d on page 9. Do your best to translate into Latin, using what you already know about nouns and verbs. The story in chapter two will help you, as well.
Link here for some practice activities with vocabulary.
Latin II:
Homework is exercise 16c. Remember: you need to WRITE 2 things: a translation of the sentence and the noun/adjective pair(s). Each sentence has at least one; some have more than one. You don't have to write down the case, number and gender of the pairs but you will need to the case, at least, in order to translate the sentences.
Latin I:
Homework is 2d on page 9. Do your best to translate into Latin, using what you already know about nouns and verbs. The story in chapter two will help you, as well.
Link here for some practice activities with vocabulary.
Latin II:
Homework is exercise 16c. Remember: you need to WRITE 2 things: a translation of the sentence and the noun/adjective pair(s). Each sentence has at least one; some have more than one. You don't have to write down the case, number and gender of the pairs but you will need to the case, at least, in order to translate the sentences.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Friday, September 21, 2012
Latin I: Today we corrected the translation of A Summer Afternoon in chapter two. We worked on distinguishing the singular and plural forms of verbs: habitat = she lives; habitant = they live. Students completed exercise 2b in class.
We went over the beginning of the timeline of Ancient Rome (found on pg. 323 of your textbook), up to the end of the Republic. This wasn't very detailed, but focused on the change from a system of government set up around a king, to a democracy, called the Republic. Maintaining an army was the most important role of the government, because Rome was constantly expanding and defending its borders. We watched the first part of Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire.
There is no homework over the weekend. If you are feeling shaky about what we've covered so far, spend some time with your textbook over the weekend! I am available at lunch and during tutorial on Tuesday.
Latin II: Today we correct the translation of Why is Sextus a Pest? in chapter 16. We also answered the questions after the story. Important phrases from this story: nihil facere Sextum taedebat; in animo habebat; visne pila ludere?
We began to study the Regal Period in Roman history: 753 - 509 BC, a time during which Rome was ruled by a series of 7 kings. There is information about them on pp. 109-111 of your book. We will be doing further readings about the kings next week.
There is no homework over the weekend. This would be an excellent time to become very comfortable with the first declension (puella, puellae. . . ). Can you quickly recognize the case of a 1st declension noun? Here is a quia.com exercise to help you.
Latin I: Today we corrected the translation of A Summer Afternoon in chapter two. We worked on distinguishing the singular and plural forms of verbs: habitat = she lives; habitant = they live. Students completed exercise 2b in class.
We went over the beginning of the timeline of Ancient Rome (found on pg. 323 of your textbook), up to the end of the Republic. This wasn't very detailed, but focused on the change from a system of government set up around a king, to a democracy, called the Republic. Maintaining an army was the most important role of the government, because Rome was constantly expanding and defending its borders. We watched the first part of Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire.
There is no homework over the weekend. If you are feeling shaky about what we've covered so far, spend some time with your textbook over the weekend! I am available at lunch and during tutorial on Tuesday.
Latin II: Today we correct the translation of Why is Sextus a Pest? in chapter 16. We also answered the questions after the story. Important phrases from this story: nihil facere Sextum taedebat; in animo habebat; visne pila ludere?
We began to study the Regal Period in Roman history: 753 - 509 BC, a time during which Rome was ruled by a series of 7 kings. There is information about them on pp. 109-111 of your book. We will be doing further readings about the kings next week.
There is no homework over the weekend. This would be an excellent time to become very comfortable with the first declension (puella, puellae. . . ). Can you quickly recognize the case of a 1st declension noun? Here is a quia.com exercise to help you.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Wednesday, September 19
Latin I: today we began to work on chapter 2. The 5th period class needs to spend 20 minutes translating the chapter for Friday. Please make them STRONG AND FOCUSED 20 minutes - no texting, watching YouTube, TV, etc. The 6th period class needs to finish the chapter for homework (you all had more time to work in class).
We also went over the question words we've learned:
Cur? = Why?
Quis? = Who?
Ubi? = Where?
Quid facit? = What is she doing?
Latin II: today we worked on noun/adjective agreement where the adjective belongs to the 1st/2nd declension family. I gave a handout on this (when I learn to link documents to this blog I will!!!!).
Homework: either finish the translation of chapter 16 or, if you have finished it, decline
magna arbor and strenuus pater
Latin I: today we began to work on chapter 2. The 5th period class needs to spend 20 minutes translating the chapter for Friday. Please make them STRONG AND FOCUSED 20 minutes - no texting, watching YouTube, TV, etc. The 6th period class needs to finish the chapter for homework (you all had more time to work in class).
We also went over the question words we've learned:
Cur? = Why?
Quis? = Who?
Ubi? = Where?
Quid facit? = What is she doing?
Latin II: today we worked on noun/adjective agreement where the adjective belongs to the 1st/2nd declension family. I gave a handout on this (when I learn to link documents to this blog I will!!!!).
Homework: either finish the translation of chapter 16 or, if you have finished it, decline
magna arbor and strenuus pater
Monday, September 17, 2012
Monday, 9/17
Latin I:
Homework:
Exercises 1b and 1c on pg. 5 of your book. Exercise 1b asks you to name the part of speech for some Latin words from the story. Parts of speech include: verb, noun, adjective. Exercise 1c will be a little bit challenging but I DO NOT expect you to do it perfectly! Just use the story for help and do your best.
Latin II:
Homework:
Spend 20 minutes working on a translation of the chapter 16 story. The story continues onto the second page.
Latin I:
Homework:
Exercises 1b and 1c on pg. 5 of your book. Exercise 1b asks you to name the part of speech for some Latin words from the story. Parts of speech include: verb, noun, adjective. Exercise 1c will be a little bit challenging but I DO NOT expect you to do it perfectly! Just use the story for help and do your best.
Latin II:
Homework:
Spend 20 minutes working on a translation of the chapter 16 story. The story continues onto the second page.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
September 12
Latin I
We went over the translation of the story in Chapter One. Students wrote out the translation, double-spaced, and handed it in. We worked on posters illustrating the mottoes about Rome. I urged everyone to make flashcards for new vocabulary!
No assignment for Friday.
Latin II
We practiced the conjugations of sum and possum, present and imperfect tenses. Small groups worked on chapter summaries of chapters 8-13 and presented them.
Assignment for Friday: summarize chapter 14, in Latin, with a minimum of 5 sentences.
Latin I
We went over the translation of the story in Chapter One. Students wrote out the translation, double-spaced, and handed it in. We worked on posters illustrating the mottoes about Rome. I urged everyone to make flashcards for new vocabulary!
No assignment for Friday.
Latin II
We practiced the conjugations of sum and possum, present and imperfect tenses. Small groups worked on chapter summaries of chapters 8-13 and presented them.
Assignment for Friday: summarize chapter 14, in Latin, with a minimum of 5 sentences.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Latin I - Sept. 10
Motto work: we read articles about our mottoes and discussed them in small groups. Each group answered some questions and brainstormed content for a poster. You will have time to work on posters on Wed.
5th period - on Wed. we will work on translations of chapter one story.
6th period - on Wed. we will organize binders with dividers
Latin II - Sept. 10
We reviewed present and imperfect tenses of regular verbs.
I assigned each student a chapter between 8 -13. Your assignment for Wed. is to read your chapter CAREFULLY, bringing any comprehension questions to class. There is nothing to hand in.
Motto work: we read articles about our mottoes and discussed them in small groups. Each group answered some questions and brainstormed content for a poster. You will have time to work on posters on Wed.
5th period - on Wed. we will work on translations of chapter one story.
6th period - on Wed. we will organize binders with dividers
Latin II - Sept. 10
We reviewed present and imperfect tenses of regular verbs.
I assigned each student a chapter between 8 -13. Your assignment for Wed. is to read your chapter CAREFULLY, bringing any comprehension questions to class. There is nothing to hand in.
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