2010-2011 Latin III
Midterm Project
Name: ______________________
Aesop’s Fables--A Multimedia, Multiple Intelligences Project
The Task:
To create a multi-media, multi-sensory project based on two related Aesop’s fables-- De Mure Urbano et Mure Rustico
and De Equo et Asino. You will be using both your Latin skills and outside interests!
You will be working as a trio (Interpersonal) and will earn the same grade for all parts except the personal
reflection.
The steps:
I.
PREPARATION/PRACTICE

Read the introduction and notes to the two fables--you may use your text pp. 14-17 and pp. 82-85 or
the online version.
 Read the fables aloud TWICE independently. You may wish to listen to the fables in the on-line version
as well.
 Retype each fable quadruple-spaced.
 Independently, write a translation of the fables paying careful attention to grammar and syntax on the
typed version you created in step III.
 Working with your partners, refine and perfect your translations of the fables.
II.
III.
WRITTEN TRANSLATION COMPONENT (Verbal-Linguistic)
Create a flawless, elegant, nuanced typed1 translation of the fables.
This will be turned in the day of the presentation.
PRESENTATION (to Ms. Fusco and Honors Latin Seminar)

LITERAL
Read the fables aloud with great drama, flair, accuracy of pronunciation, and expressiveness.
Present accurate, elegant, and nuanced translations of the fables.


1
Interpretive
Visual/Spatial: collages, illustrations (original or researched), props, costumes
Auditory/Musical: background music (live or recorded) or illustrative (e.g., Peter and the Wolf)
Dramatic/Body/Kinesthetic: enact part of one fable
Written:
Write a moral for each fable in Latin with an English translation.
Relate a fable to an incident or issue in the contemporary world.
Write individual reflections about what you learned, both personally and academically, while
accomplishing this project. Be sure to specifically reference at least six components of The Vision
of the Graduate.
TRIPLE-spaced with 1.5” margins
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2010-2011 Latin III
Midterm Project
Name: ______________________
I shall be actively teaching SEM on days BDG and Latin 3 on days CFH—you
will, therefore, be
working independently on days BDG!
Midterm Timeline:
Since time has been shortened, much more work will have to be done outside class!
5 January 2011(G)
Read the introduction and notes to the two fables—
you may use your text pp. 14-17 and pp. 82-85 or the online version.
Read the fables aloud TWICE independently.
You may wish to listen to the fables in the on-line version as well.
Retype each fable quadruple-spaced.
Independently, write a translation of the fables paying careful
attention to grammar and syntax on the typed version you created
in step III.
BE SURE TO ANALYZE ALL FORMS AND LOOK UP ALL WORDS!
Working with your partners, refine and perfect your translations of the fables. You may
wish to bring several extra copies of your typed, quadruple-spaced test!
6 January 2011(H)
Bring ideas for Interpretive Component of Midterm Project
Plan Interpretive aspect of midterm
Visual/Spatial: collages, illustrations (original or researched), props, costumes
Auditory/Musical: background music (live or recorded) or illustrative (e.g., Peter and the Wolf)
Dramatic/Body/Kinesthetic: enact part of one fable
10 January 2011(B) Write a moral for each fable in Latin with an English translation.
Relate a fable to an incident or issue in the contemporary world.
Write individual reflections about what you learned, both personally and academically,
while accomplishing this project. Be sure to specifically reference at least six components of
The Vision of the Graduate.
11 January 2011 (C) Put together English Book Project/final rehearsal and planning
12 January 2011 (D) English Book Project Due/final rehearsal/planning time
14 January 2011(G) Presentation of Midterm Project
Midterm Groups
Westin
Maddie
Shannon
Molly
Peter C.
Tyler
Peter D.
Sarah
Evan
Nick
Dillon
Isabelle
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2010-2011 Latin III
Midterm Project
Name: ______________________
Aesop’s Fables--A Multimedia, Multiple Intelligences Project
The Task:
To create a multi-media, multi-sensory project based on two related Aesop’s fables-- De Mure Urbano et Mure Rustico
and De Equo et Asino. You will be using both your Latin skills and outside interests!
You will be working as a trio (Interpersonal) and will earn the same grade for all parts except the personal
reflection.
The steps:
IV. PREPARATION/PRACTICE

Read the introduction and notes to the two fables--you may use your text pp. 14-17 and pp. 82-85 or
the online version.
 Read the fables aloud TWICE independently. You may wish to listen to the fables in the on-line version
as well.
 Retype each fable quadruple-spaced.
 Independently, write a translation of the fables paying careful attention to grammar and syntax on the
typed version you created in step III.
 Working with your partners, refine and perfect your translations of the fables.
V.
WRITTEN TRANSLATION COMPONENT (Verbal-Linguistic) (40
Create a flawless, elegant, nuanced typed2 translation of the fables.
This will be turned in the day of the presentation.
VI.
PRESENTATION (to Ms. Fusco and Honors Latin Seminar)
points)
 LITERAL
Read the fables aloud with great drama, flair, accuracy of pronunciation, and expressiveness. (10 points)
Present accurate, elegant, and nuanced translations of the fables.


2
Interpretive (20 points)
Visual/Spatial: collages, illustrations (original or researched), props, costumes
Auditory/Musical: background music (live or recorded) or illustrative (e.g., Peter and the Wolf)
Dramatic/Body/Kinesthetic: enact part of one fable
Written: (30 points)
Write a moral for each fable in Latin with an English translation. (10 points)
Relate a fable to an incident or issue in the contemporary world. (10 points)
Write individual reflections about what you learned, both personally and academically, while
accomplishing this project. Be sure to specifically reference at least six components of The Vision of
the Graduate. (10 points)
TRIPLE-spaced with 1.5” margins
revised 2/16/16, page 3 out of 3