7th Grade Latin  2014-2015
Radnor Middle School
Mr. Tom Hagan
Email: Thomas.Hagan@rtsd.org (preferred)
Phone: 610-386-6300, ext. 7113
Salvē! Welcome back to school and, more importantly, welcome to Latin 1! The following guidelines
will ensure that you begin the year on the right foot. Please read them carefully and share them with your
parents. Please also sign the end of the document.
7th Grade Latin gives the students a broad introduction to the language, history, myths and culture of the
Romans. We will begin reading Latin right away as we follow a typical, yet fictitious, family called the Cornelii
who lived in the first century AD. Through each of their episodes, we will learn about the ancient Roman way
of life while picking up the language. Moreover, on “Mythological Mondays” or “Fabulae Fridays” we will
explore the history, myths and culture of the Romans. Bonam Fortunam!
Books, workbooks and materials
Required:
 Ecce Romani IA - This is a state book that you will sign out at the beginning of the year, COVER,
and return at the end of the year.
 Either a Composition Book or a Three-Ring Binder with notebook paper- whichever you prefer
to use, as long as you have a place to write notes and do exercises and have things neat and
organized for notebook checks.
 lots of pencils and/or blue or black pens & colored pens (for corrections-green, red, pink, purple, etc.)
 lots of 3” x 5” index cards for vocabulary and derivatives (get a brick of cards and keep them at home)
Recommended:
 A grammar insert or quick reference guide: Spark Notes Latin Grammar, or “Graphic Latin Grammar.”
 Latin- English dictionary: Harper Collins, Bantam, Larousse and Oxford are all good editions.
 www.nd.edu/~archives/latgramm.htm is also a great online Latin/English dictionary.
 www.wordinfo.info is a wonderful resource for vocabulary and Greek and Latin derivatives.
 See my website for other great links.
ABSENCES:
 If you miss class for any reason other than illness/accident, you are expected to be prepared,
with homework complete, on the next class day. I expect you to email me the reason for your
absence no later than the day of the absence. Field trips and other planned absences do not excuse
you from homework and test preparation. Please notify me in advance if you plan to miss class so
that I can give you the work ahead of time.
 Work missed due to an excused absence must be made up in a timely fashion. (Please see homework
policy in the student handbook.) The student is responsible to come speak with me to make the necessary
arrangements .
If a student needs help outside of class he/she should see me ASAP to schedule a meeting.
For updated information and practice opportunities throughout the year, check out the class website,
under Mr. Hagan-7th Grade Latin. Navigate to this from rtsd.org via the “Schools” tab, then RMS,
then Teacher web pages.
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7th Grade Latin  2014-2015
Radnor Middle School
Mr. Tom Hagan
Email: Thomas.Hagan@rtsd.org (preferred)
Phone: 610-386-6300, ext. 7113
Quarterly Schedule
First Quarter:
Ecce Romani: chapters 1-4 or 5
Project: Ancient Dress-Up Day
Third Quarter:
Ecce Romani: chapters 10 or 11-13
National Latin Exam
Project: Annual Philadelphia Classical
Society Competition
Second Quarter:
Ecce Romani: chapters 5 or 6 – 9 or 10
Project: TBD
Fourth Quarter:
Ecce Romani: chapters 14-17
Project: Review Games
HAC Categories
“Tests” : Grammar/Translation Quizzes and Tests, + Projects/Presentations
“Quizzes” : Vocabulary Cards and Vocabulary Quizzes/Tests
Homework
Class Participation
Tests:
On HAC, the “Test” category includes assessments of grammatical concepts, forms, reading
comprehension passages, translations, projects (see below) and may also include culture
sections, but NOT vocabulary. There will be a test per each unit, following the completion of
each review chapter in the textbook. Most tests and quizzes will be announced.
Projects & Presentations: Time permitting, one project or presentation will be assigned each quarter. These
will include a Dress-Up As an Ancient Day, the annual Philadelphia Classical Society Project,
poster projects, models, PowerPoints, and others.
Quizzes:
On HAC, the “Quiz” category includes vocabulary and derivative assessments ONLY, i.e.,
vocabulary quizzes, vocabulary tests, vocabulary puzzles, and vocabulary cards (see below). So,
there will be approximately 2 quizzes (a vocab quiz and a grammar quiz) for each chapter in
the textbook. Most tests and quizzes will be announced. Remember, grammar sections will be
scored in the “Tests” category in HAC; vocabulary sections in the “Quiz” category in HAC. By
isolating distinct vocabulary and grammar grades, the teacher (and parents and students) can
better see areas of need.
Vocabulary Cards: For each chapter, you must make vocabulary cards from the prepared lists found in the
book. Grades for vocabulary cards will be counted in the “Homework” category.
Homework:
Homework is a necessary tool for reinforcing language concepts, and for preparing for
assessments. Think of HW as practicing Latin, much in the same way you would practice a
musical instrument or practice drills in sports. HW is never busy work! If you don’t remember
what the assignment is, check the 7th Grade Latin HW page on the web!!!
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7th Grade Latin  2014-2015
Radnor Middle School
Mr. Tom Hagan
Email: Thomas.Hagan@rtsd.org (preferred)
Phone: 610-386-6300, ext. 7113
Class Participation: All students are expected to behave like good citizens and participate actively in class.
This includes appropriate student behavior: e.g., arriving to class on time, sitting in your
assigned seat, volunteering answers (always by raising a hand), asking questions, giving
examples, voicing concerns or uncertainty, etc. It’s OK to be brilliant, and it’s also OK to need
clarification during a lesson, but it is not OK to keep silent when something doesn’t make sense.
Remember, if you do not understand something, there is a strong possibility that someone else
in the class also does not understand (there are no “dumb” questions!). We will have an
encouraging and fruitful class environment in which students will not be afraid to contribute and
ask questions.
Minimize the times you need to leave the classroom to go to the bathroom, locker, nurse, etc.
This document can be found on line on Mr. Hagan’s webpage for this class.
Please sign and return this paper, acknowledging that you and your parents/guardians have read and understood
this document. Keep this document in the front of your class notebook.
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Student Signature
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Parent/Guardian Signature
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