8th Grade Latin Murphy Moellers | Kinkaid Middle School | 2015 – 2016 Contact Information: E-­‐Mail: murphy.moellers@kinkaid.org Phone: (713) 243-­‐6407 Textbooks: Cambridge Latin Course Unit I Cambridge Latin Course Unit II (we will use this book second semester) *Each student will also receive an online login for the Cambridge website* Course Description: This course introduces Latin as a written and spoken language, as well as the source of many English words. We follow the lives of Caecilius and his family where we discover different aspects of the history, culture, and language of the ancient Romans. Vocabulary words and their derivatives are emphasized throughout the course. Readings and exercises improve the students’ knowledge of culture, grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension. Course Goals: After completing this course, the student will be able to… 1. READ Latin passages 2. Use a knowledge of Latin vocabulary to help understand the English language, as well as other Romance languages 3. Identify and explain Latin and English grammatical concepts 4. Understand the life in Ancient Rome through its history, culture, and daily life 5. Appreciate ALL that the Romans have done for us! Instructional Processes: These include reading, class discussion, games, notes, language practice (both written and spoken), exercises, projects, translations, quizzes, and tests. Grading Scale: Tests (BIG Quizzes) – 40% Tests are given over every 1 – 3 stages. They are cumulative and cover vocabulary, grammar, translations, comprehension, derivatives, culture, and stories. Quizzes – 30% Quizzes (and POP quizzes) cover vocabulary, grammar, culture, comprehension, and stories. Homework and Participation – 20% Includes grammar exercises, translations, games, comprehension checks, and in-­‐class participation. In order to receive FULL homework credit…the homework must be 100% complete at the beginning of class. If it is incomplete, the grade will be incomplete as well. Many homework grades are completion grades; some assignments are turned in and graded. There are deductions for late work. Cotidie Labor (Daily Work) – 10% Daily work is done at the beginning of every class. It includes a short assignment and a Latin You Can Use phrase (LYCU…e.g. lux per scientiam). This work is turned in at the end of every week. One day of the week is graded out of 10 points. LYCU phrases are known to “pop” up randomly throughout the year. Nomen: __________________________ 8th Grade Latin Binders Mrs. Moellers -­‐
Three-­‐ring binder -­‐
Five dividers: Cotidie Labor (daily work), Notae (notes), Homework, Tests/Quizzes, and Vocabularia. o Cotidie Labor includes the daily assignments and the LYCU (Latin You Can Use phrases). These cotidie labores are turned in at the end of every week. o Notae includes your notes from class lectures, discussion, readings, and games. o Homework includes homework assignments and comprehension checks. When we go over homework in class, corrections must be made in a different color pen/pencil. Old homework assignments are a great study tool! o Tests/Quizzes includes all of the handed back quizzes and tests. These can also be useful study tools. o Vocabularia includes vocabulary words from each stage in the fold-­‐over form. This serves as a personal Latin index! -­‐
Binder checks might “pop” up…organization is key! These checks count as a quiz grade. CURSUS SUCCESSUUM (or how to do well in Mrs. Moellers’ Latin class!) I. BE PREPARED! Bring all necessary materials to class everyday. II. BE ON TIME! Be aware of how long it takes to get here. III. COME TO TUTORIAL! Most successful students made a regular practice of attending. tutorial – is there a connection? Come find out! IV. PAY ATTENTION, TAKE NOTES, ASK QUESTIONS, BE ORGANIZED! V. DO YOUR HOMEWORK!