Teacher:
Jennifer Lynch
Course:
Room Number: D102
Website:
8th Grade Latin
Semester and Year: Fall Semester 2014
https://edmo.do/j/5x2s9h
E-mail:
http://www.wikispaces.com/magistralatina
Remind:
lynchj@fultonschools.org
https://www.remind.com/join/amms8 or
Text @amms8 to (703) 873-7292
The syllabus and school policies are subject to change, and any changes will be noted on the school’s website.
Textbook:
Cambridge Latin Course Unit II (blue)
Course Description:
8th Grade Latin continues to build the students’ knowledge of the Latin language. Students will acquire
comprehension of the Latin language through reading. They will develop, through these readings, an understanding
of the social and political history of the Romans. In particular, students will study the Roman impact on the
provinces under Roman power. Students will learn the similarities and differences between English and Latin
grammar and increase their English vocabulary through the study of Latin roots and derivatives. Study of Roman
Culture, Mythology, and History will be included, as well.
Objectives/GPS Standards:
I. Communication (CO)
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of vocabulary including inflection and syntax, reading
CLI.PS1.CO1
comprehension and draw conclusions and make inferences from selected readings.
Students are able to provide accurate, written English translations while selecting the most appropriate
CLI.PS2.CO2
meanings for words based on context.
Students are able to write simple phrases and sentences in Latin while observing rules of grammar and
CLI.PS3.CO3
syntax.
II. Cultural Perspectives, Practices, and Products (CU)
CLI.PS4.CU1 Student demonstrates an understanding of the ancient Romans based on reading selections.
CLI.PS5.CU2 Students can identify figures of early Roman legends and the principal Greek and/or Roman deities.
III. Connections and Comparisons (CC)
Students reinforce and further the knowledge of other disciplines through the study of Latin. Such as;
CLI.PS6.CC1 Recognizing prefixes/suffixes, Identifying words and terms studied in Latin, Recognizing Roman numerals
and vocab, and understanding Latin phrases, abbreviations and mottoes used in English.
CLI.PS7.CC2 Students will be able to identify similarities and differences in ancient Roman and contemporary culture.
Units to be Covered:
Unit II – Stages 13-20
Stage 13: in Britanniā
Stage 14: apud Salvium
Stage 15: rex Cogidubnus
Stage 16: in aula
Stage 17: Alexandria
Stage 18: Eutychus et...
Stage 19: Isis
Stage 20: medicus
Expectations/Course Requirements:
1) Be in your seat and ready to go when the bell rings.
If you’re not in your seat, you will be late. If your “stuff” can be on time, so can you.
2) Come to class prepared (paper, pen, notebook, etc.).
Go to your locker and/or the bathroom before class starts.
3) Respect yourself and others.
Part of that respect is not using foul language – its offensive and shows weak vocabulary skills. Find
some new and creative words to use, please.
4) Don’t talk out of turn.
Your opinion is just as valid as anyone else’s. If you want them to listen to yours, you’ll have to listen
to theirs. Raise your hands when you have a question.
5) Follow all instructions and classroom procedures.
If I give you an instruction, I expect you to follow it. If you don’t think the instruction was fair, feel
free to talk to me after class. I will not argue with you in the middle of class.
6) Pay attention and behave yourself.
I expect you to act like a responsible and reasonable human being. If you cannot act appropriately, I
will ask you to leave my classroom.
We will follow a “Three Strikes” system.
Strike 1: Nonverbal Warning
Strike 2: Verb Warning
Strike 3: Time-Out
Supplies:
The items needed for class are as follows:
1. Three ring binder (2” recommended), divided into the following SIX sections:
a. Vocabulary
**I recommend that you keep your binder highly organized –
b. Grammar
it will be your best resource reference for Latin. Material will
c. Worksheets/Practice
not “go away” – Latin, like any language, continues to build.
d. Culture/History
e. Mythology
f. Miscellaneous
2. Paper (keep blank paper in your binder at all times, please)
3. Pens/Pencils
4. Colored Pencils/Crayons/Markers (optional)
BE PREPARED TO WORK VERY HARD IN THIS CLASS!
We will be covering A LOT of material and we will be moving VERY quickly.
Grading Scale:
A: 90-100
B: 80-89
C: 70-79
F: 69 or below
Grading Rules/Policies for Course:
The final course grade should reflect mastery of the course objectives. Because Latin in its current form is largely
non-spoken, this course will focus on reading and writing skills. We also want to find out about Romans and what
they did, so we will study Roman culture, history, and mythology. Grade breakdown for the course is as follows:
30%
Probationes (Exams)
and Projects
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25%
Participation
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20%
Opportunities to Shine
(Quizzes)
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10%
Homework:
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15%
Midterm Exam
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Formal tests will be given every 3-5 chapters.
Test announcements will be made at least three days in advance.
Test material will come, primarily, from the chapters covered since the previous test;
however, because of the cumulative nature of language acquisition, new material will
require understanding of the previous material.
Tests may involve multiple choice questions, matching, short answer, written
translation, and essay questions.
Students are expected to fully participate in class.
I will keep track of your participation points in Class Dojo – you will receive a login
code so that you can follow along with your points.
Each month, I will enter a monthly participation grade.
You must collect TWENTY participation points each month to get 100%.
It is also possible to LOSE participation points.
o Behaviors that will get points deducted include: talking out of turn, working
on work for another class (w/o permission), using electronics (w/o
permission), being off-task or out of your seat, causing class disruptions, etc.
There will be short “opportunities to shine” throughout the semester. Expect at least
one per chapter, perhaps more.
These may be over vocabulary, grammar, vocab./grammar combo, culture, history, or
mythology.
Opportunities to Shine will generally be announced one day in advance, but
may occasionally be unannounced.
Homework will be assigned to help students with a concept or idea covered in class or
to prepare students for a new concept—it is not busy work, so please take it
seriously.
Generally, I will check homework for completion, then we will go over it and correct it
in class.
To receive full credit, your homework must be both COMPLETED and CORRECTED.
If an assignment is not completed before it is checked and corrected in class, it will
be considered late. A grade of 70 is the highest grade award for late homework.
Occasionally, I may collect an assignment to check for accuracy.
Will be given at the end of the fall semester and will cover all materials presented
throughout the course.
Exams:
Exams will be given in-class, every 3-5 chapters.
Opportunities for extra help or study sessions:
Wednesday 4:10 – 5:00 and by appointment.
**Please inform me when you are planning to come to a help session, so that I can plan accordingly.
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Honor Code/Plagiarism Policy
Autrey Mill students are expected to demonstrate honesty and integrity in all work submitted to a teacher. The honor code
ensures the validity of student work which guides instruction.
In addition to the items in the handbook, it is my policy that the following are also in violation of the honor code:
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Copying or paraphrasing from a website without acknowledgement.
Using on-line translators or translation software inappropriately.
Reading of foreign language literary works in the English translation and use of translations as personal work.
Make Up Work Policy
Students may make up all work missed on an excused and preapproved absence. Work assigned during the absence
must be returned to the teacher within the same number of days as the absence which was excused. Unexcused
absences may result in grade reduction.
The following applies to ALL absences:
• Following an absence, it is the student’s responsibility to contact his/her teachers to arrange for make-up work.
• The contact must be made within one school day of returning.
• The teacher will establish a reasonable schedule for completing work that cannot be done independently.
• Assignments made prior to the absence, including tests/quizzes scheduled for the day of return, are due upon
the student’s return.
• Assignments missed due to pre-approved absences are due upon the student’s return unless the teacher has
approved other arrangements in advance.
Technology at AMMS
Autrey Mill Middle School supports the use of technology for academic pursuits. This includes cell phones, tablets,
and laptops. The use and type of technology in a classroom is at the sole discretion of the teacher. All technology
must be turned off and put away upon entering each instructional area. Permission to use technology will be
explicitly stated by the teacher.
Helpful Hints:
To succeed, one must study everyday. This is particularly true in foreign language, because every day’s lesson
depends on what was learned the previous day. Latin is likely a brand new subject for you. Also, you most likely do
not have any “reserves” from past years of study to draw upon to make sense of the material. Therefore, I
recommend at least ten to twenty minutes of study at home per day in Latin regardless of whether or not
homework was assigned. In particular, be sure to study your vocabulary. There will be a great deal of new
vocabulary, and, once introduced, a word will not simply disappear.
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