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February 27th, 2014

2/27/2014

 
Latin 1Acc (Period 1): We did not meet today. Be sure to check yesterday's post for your assignment.

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 525
Group 2- 510
Group 3- 530
Group 4- 470
Group 5- 605

Latin 2H (Period 3): Today, we sang a nice Latin song to learn the noun endings (click here for the link, courtesy of Ms. Downey). Then, we reviewed the HW and started a translation for Ch. 16.
Homework:
1) Make a complete and accurate translation of Ch. 16
2) Start studying for the test on TUESDAY-- come to class ready to review with any questions you might have.
3) Ch. 15 Test Retakes must be completed by TOMORROW

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 340
Group 2- 470
Group 3- 310

Latin 1H (Period 4): Today, we continued to review the Ch. 1-7 material by looking over our HW.
Homework:
1) Complete Ex. 1d (p. 49-51)
2) Ch. 8 Vocab Quiz will be next week

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 350
Group 2- 340
Group 3- 340
Group 4- 430
Group 5- 225

Latin 1H (Period 6): Today, we continued to review the Ch 1-7 material by looking over our HW.
Homework:
1) Complete Ex. 1d
2) Ch. 8 Vocab Quiz will be next week

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 250
Group 2- 120
Group 3- 405
Group 4- 310
Group 5- 385

Latin 1H (Period 7): We did not meet today. Be sure to check yesterday's post for your assignment.


February 26th, 2014

2/26/2014

 
Latin 1Acc (Period 1): Today, we did some review of the grammar concepts we have learned so far. We will continue that review during our long block on Friday before we move on to Chapter 8.
Homework:
1) Complete Exercises Ia and Ib on p. 49

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 525
Group 2- 510
Group 3- 530
Group 4- 470
Group 5- 605

Latin 2H (Period 3): We did not meet today. Be sure to check yesterday's post for your assignment.

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 330
Group 2- 415
Group 3- 275

Latin 1H (Period 4): Today, we reviewed some of the grammar concepts we have seen throughout the year. We will continue that review tomorrow.
Homework:
1) Complete Exercise 1c (p. 49)

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 350
Group 2- 340
Group 3- 315
Group 4- 430
Group 5- 215

Latin 1H (Period 6): Today, we reviewed some of the grammar concepts we have seen throughout the year. We will continue that review tomorrow.
Homework:
1) Complete Exercise 1c (p. 49)

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 215
Group 2- 120
Group 3- 385
Group 4- 290
Group 5- 365

Latin 1H (Period 7): Today, we reviewed some of the grammar concepts we have seen throughout the year. We will continue that review tomorrow.
Homework:
1) Complete Exercise 1c (p. 49)

February 25th, 2014

2/25/2014

 
Latin 1Acc (Period 1): Today, we took our Ch. 7 Test. I will have those back to you soon.
Homework:
1) Start reviewing the concepts of Ch. 1-7 that we've seen so far this year.

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 505
Group 2- 480
Group 3- 500
Group 4- 450
Group 5- 575

Latin 2H (Period 3): Today, we continued our review of the grammar for Ch. 16.
Homework:
1) Complete Exercise 16d
2) Start working on the translation for Ch. 16
3) The Ch. 16 Test will be TUESDAY (3/4)
4) All Ch. 15 Retakes must be done by FRIDAY

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 330
Group 2- 415
Group 3- 275

Latin 1H (Period 4): We did not meet today. Be sure to double check yesterday's post for your assignment.

Latin 1H (Period 6): Today, we took a look at the Ancient Olympics and the use of Roman military tactics in the Ukrainian political unrest. Then, we started our review of the grammar concepts of Ch. 1-7.
Homework:
1) Complete Exercises 1a & 1b on p. 49
2) Ch. 8 Vocab Quiz will be next TUESDAY (3/4) -- this is tentative!

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 215
Group 2- 120
Group 3- 385
Group 4- 290
Group 5- 365

Latin 1H (Period 7): Today, we took a look at the Ancient Olympics and the use of Roman military tactics in the Ukrainian political unrest. Then, we started our review of the grammar concepts of Ch. 1-7.
Homework:
1) Complete Exercises 1a & 1b on p. 49
2) Ch. 8 Vocab Quiz will be next MONDAY (3/3) -- this is tentative!

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 325
Group 2- 280
Group 3- 310
Group 4- 230
Group 5- 310

February 24th, 2014

2/24/2014

 
Latin 1Acc (Period 1): Today, we took a quick look at the history of the Olympics, then we continued our prep for the Ch. 7 test by doing a squares activity to refresh our memories.
Homework:
1) Study for the 2nd half of the Ch. 7 Test TOMORROW (grammar and culture)
    *Be sure to make a study guide!

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 505
Group 2- 480
Group 3- 500
Group 4- 450
Group 5- 575

Latin 2H (Period 3): Today, we continued learning about noun-adjective agreement by going over the HW from last night and reviewing.
Homework:
1) Complete Exercise 16c
2) All Ch. 16 Vocab Quiz retakes must be done BY FRIDAY
3) The Ch. 16 Test will be next TUESDAY (3/4)

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 330
Group 2- 395
Group 3- 265

Latin 1H (Period 4): Today, we learned a bit about the Olympics, then reviewed the Ch. 7 Test.
Homework:
1) Complete Exercise Ia and Ib (p. 49)
    *This is an excellent review of all we've done so far, so put in a good effort on     it!
2) Ch. 8 Vocab Quiz will be TUESDAY (3/4)

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 325
Group 2- 335
Group 3- 290
Group 4- 410
Group 5- 205

Latin 1H (Period 6): We did not meet today. We will regroup tomorrow.

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 205
Group 2- 115
Group 3- 350
Group 4- 280
Group 5- 355

Latin 1H (Period 7): We did not meet today. We will regroup tomorrow.

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 285
Group 2- 260
Group 3- 300
Group 4- 220
Group 5- 300

February 14th, 2014

2/14/2014

 
Latin 1Acc (Period 1): We did not meet today. Check yesterday's post for more info about the Ch. 7 Test. Enjoy your break!

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 485
Group 2- 460
Group 3- 500
Group 4- 430
Group 5- 535

Latin 2H (Period 3): Today, we took the Ch. 16 Vocab Quiz. Then, we started looking at the grammar for Ch. 16-- noun/adjective agreement. This is the only grammar for the chapter, so make sure you study it thoroughly!
Homework:
1) Read pp. 120-122 (the grammar)
2) Complete Exercise 16b

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 320
Group 2- 365
Group 3- 255

Latin 1H (Period 4): Today, we took our Ch. 7 Test. Enjoy the vacation!

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 305
Group 2- 305
Group 3- 250
Group 4- 370
Group 5- 205

Latin 1H (Period 6): Today, we finished the Ch. 7 Test. Enjoy the vacation!

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 205
Group 2- 115
Group 3- 350
Group 4- 280
Group 5- 355


Latin 1H (Period 7): Today, we finished the Ch. 7 Test. Enjoy the vacation!

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 285
Group 2- 260
Group 3- 300
Group 4- 220
Group 5- 300

February 13th, 2014

2/13/2014

 
Latin 1Acc (Period 1): Today, the early release did not leave us enough time to take the Ch. 7 Test. So, we will take that when we come back. It won't be the first day back, but it will probably be the 2nd day back. Have a safe and relaxing break!

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 485
Group 2- 460
Group 3- 500
Group 4- 430
Group 5- 535

Latin 2H (Period 3): We did not meet today. Check yesterday's post for your assignment.

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 310
Group 2- 355
Group 3- 255

Latin 1H (Period 4): We did not meet today. Check yesterday's post for more info about the test tomorrow!

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 305
Group 2- 305
Group 3- 250
Group 4- 370
Group 5- 205

Latin 1H (Period 6): Today, we took the translation 1/2 of our Ch. 7 Test. We will finish the 2nd half tomorrow.
Homework:
1) Study for the Test!

The Test will Include:
1) Grammar
    A. Cases and Declensions
        -"declensions" are just groupings of words that share the same endings
                    -this makes them predictable!
        -Nominative Case = the subject of the sentence
        -Accusative Case = the direct object of the sentence (most often)
            -Singular D.O. = "-m"
            -Plural D.O. = "-s"
        -the ending "-es"
            -it can either be 3rd declension Nominative Plural or Accusative Plural
                -Remember, the context of the sentence will help you decide!
        -practice you English-Latin translation
    B. Culture
        -Roman Houses
        -know all of the vocabulary we studied on houses (this is on your culture    
        sheet and on the prompt I gave you for our Roman Villa For Sale project)
        -know general info about the houses
            -look at the questions I asked you on the Culture notes sheet
        -know where some of the basic parts of a Roman house are located on a
        floor plan (atrium, hortus, piscina, etc.)

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 205
Group 2- 115
Group 3- 350
Group 4- 280
Group 5- 355

Latin 1H (Period 7):

February 12th, 2014

2/12/2014

 
Latin 1Acc (Period 1): Today, you took the first half of our Ch. 7 Test (the translation section). Then, we reviewed some more material for the grammar/culture half of the test tomorrow and made a quick study guide.
Homework:
1) Study for the Test!

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 485
Group 2- 460
Group 3- 500
Group 4- 430
Group 5- 535

Latin 2H (Period 3): Today, we spent the class reviewing for the Ch. 16 Vocab Quiz. Be sure to review and make flash cards/a study guide for bonus points!
Homework:
1) Ch. 16 Quiz on FRIDAY
2) All Ch. 15 Test Retakes must be completed by Tuesday, Feb. 25

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 310
Group 2- 355
Group 3- 255

Latin 1H (Period 4): Today, we spent class going over your HW, then reviewing for the test by making a quick study guide.
Homework:
1) Study for the Test on FRIDAY!
    -For the English translation of Ch. 7, click here.

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 305
Group 2- 305
Group 3- 250
Group 4- 370
Group 5- 205

Latin 1H (Period 6): We did not meet today. Be sure to check yesterday's post for more info on the test-- good luck studying!

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 205
Group 2- 115
Group 3- 350
Group 4- 280
Group 5- 355

Latin 1H (Period 7): Today, we did more review of the concepts for Ch. 7 by translating an adapted passage from Cicero's "De Amicitia." Then, we worked through the Ch. 7 Translation together and finished class by making a quick study guide. For a full English Translation of the story, click here.
Homework:
1) Study for the test!
    -Translation will be tomorrow
    -Grammar/Culture will be Friday.

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 285
Group 2- 260
Group 3- 300
Group 4- 220
Group 5- 300

February 11th, 2014

2/11/2014

 
Latin 1Acc (Period 1): We did not meet today. Be sure to check yesterday's post for more info on the test. The Translation 1/2 will be tomorrow!

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 455
Group 2- 430
Group 3- 480
Group 4- 405
Group 5- 515

Latin 2H (Period 3): Today, we spent the class reviewing the Ch. 15 Test and going over the HW from last night.
Homework:
1) Complete Exercises 3, 4, & 5 (pp. 124-125)
2) Ch. 16 Vocab Quiz will be FRIDAY-- this way, you will have nothing to do over the break
3) All Ch. 15 Test Retakes must be completed by Tuesday, Feb. 25!

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 310
Group 2- 355
Group 3- 255

Latin 1H (Period 4): We did not meet today. Check yesterday's post for your assignment!

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 305
Group 2- 305
Group 3- 250
Group 4- 370
Group 5- 205

Latin 1H (Period 6): Today, we reviewed the HW from last night (7d) in order to continue our prep for the test.
Homework:
1) Complete Exercise 7f-- it will be great practice for the test
2) Study for the Test! For a complete English translation of Ch. 7, click here.
        -Thursday = Translation
        -Friday = Grammar/Culture

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 205
Group 2- 115
Group 3- 350
Group 4- 280
Group 5- 355

Latin 1H (Period 7): We did not meet today. Check yesterday's post for your assignment!

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 270
Group 2- 255
Group 3- 290
Group 4- 220
Group 5- 300

February 10th, 2014

2/10/2014

 
Latin 1Acc (Period 1): Today, we did a quick gens challenge with a passage on friendship by Cicero. Then, we continued our review of the HW assignment from Friday.
Homework:
1) Create a complete/accurate translation of Ch. 7-- for the English translation, click here.
2) Study for the Test!
    -Thursday = Translation
    -Friday = Grammar/Culture
*We will review and make a full study guide on Wednesday after the Translation section of the test.

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 455
Group 2- 430
Group 3- 480
Group 4- 405
Group 5- 515

Latin 2H (Period 3): We did not meet today. Be sure to check last Friday's post for your assignment.

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 310
Group 2- 345
Group 3- 240

Latin 1H (Period 4): Today, we started up with some review of the grammar for Ch. 7 by doing a gens challenge in which you filled out our chart for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd declension nominative and accusative singular/plural. Keep practicing this if you struggled, as it will be on the test! Then, we reviewed the HW from last week and continued looking at how to tell the difference between 3rd declension nominative and accusative plurals.
Homework:
1) Complete Exercise 7d
2) Start making a complete/accurate translation for Ch. 7
3) Ch. 7 Test will be FRIDAY -- we are missing a few classes this week, so you will really have to put in a strong effort studying at home if you want to succeed.
4) The Roman Villa for Sale project will be due WEDNESDAY-- for the prompt/rubric, click here.

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 305
Group 2- 305
Group 3- 250
Group 4- 370
Group 5- 205

Latin 1H (Period 6): Today we started with a quick gens challenge warm up to help memorize the case endings for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd declensions. Then, we reviewed the HW from Friday and continued our look at the Ch. 7 grammar.
Homework:
1) Complete Exercise 7d
2) Start working on your translation for Ch. 7 (as much as you can do)
3) Ch. 7 Test will be THURSDAY and FRIDAY
    -Thursday = Translation
    -Friday = Grammar/Culture

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 205
Group 2- 115
Group 3- 330
Group 4- 280
Group 5- 335

Latin 1H (Period 7): Today, we kept reviewing the grammar by going over the HW and doing a quick gens challenge.
Homework:
1) Complete Exercise 7f
2) Start making a complete/accurate translation of Ch. 7 (as much as you can do)
3) Chapter 7 Test will be on THURSDAY and FRIDAY
        -Thursday = Translation
        -Friday = Grammar/Culture

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 270
Group 2- 255
Group 3- 290
Group 4- 220
Group 5- 300

February 07th, 2014

2/7/2014

 
Latin 1Acc (Period 1): Today, I gave another talk at Pollard to recruit some Latinists through our farm system. But, you were in the very capable hands of Magistra Downey, and I hear you learned some more info on the Roman villa. We will continue our look at Ch. 7 on Monday with some review.
Homework:
1) Complete Exercise 7f
2) Read/re-read pp. 42-43
3) Ch. 7 Test will be on WEDNESDAY... (subject to change, but start studying!)
4) The Roman Villa "for sale" ad will be due on Monday. For the prompt, click here.

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 455
Group 2- 430
Group 3- 480
Group 4- 380
Group 5- 515

Latin 2H (Period 3): Today, you took the 2nd half (grammar & culture) of your Ch. 15 Test. I will have those corrected as soon as possible.
Homework:
1) Read pp. 123-125
2) Complete "Exercise 1" on p. 123 and "Exercise 2" on p. 124

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 310
Group 2- 345
Group 3- 240

Latin 1H (Period 4): We did not meet today. Be sure to check yesterday's post for your assignment!

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 255
Group 2- 240
Group 3- 230
Group 4- 320
Group 5- 185


Latin 1H (Period 6): Today, we had a few gens challenges to work through the grammar of Ch. 7. We also reviewed your HW from last night. We will continue looking at the grammar on Monday.
Homework:
1) Complete Exercise 7c
2) Roman Villa For Sale Project is due MONDAY-- for the prompt/rubric, click here.

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 190
Group 2- 110
Group 3- 315
Group 4- 270
Group 5- 310

Latin 1H (Period 7): Today we kept working through the grammar for Ch. 7 with some gens challenges and activities. We also reviewed the HW from last night. We will continue working on this next week.
Homework:
1) Complete Exercise 7e
2) Read pp. 42-43
3) Roman Villa Project is due MONDAY-- for the prompt/rubric, click here.
4) Remember, we are looking at a Ch. 7 Test next week (possibly Wednesday) so start studying! This is subject to change, but you want to get ahead of your preparation!

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 260
Group 2- 235
Group 3- 260
Group 4- 195
Group 5- 270

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