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March 31st, 2014

3/31/2014

 
Latin 1Acc (Period 1): Today, we took the Ch. 9 Vocab Quiz. Then, we continued our review of the Ch. 9 grammar (prepositional phrases) by completing Ex. 9b as a class.
Homework:
1) Roman Mythology Facebook Project due TOMORROW
2) Ch. 8 Test retakes due by THURSDAY
3) Read pp. 64-65 (Ch. 9's grammar)
4) Complete Ex. 9c and 9b (if not finished in class)

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 715
Group 2- 745
Group 3- 700
Group 4- 685
Group 5- 835

Latin 2H (Period 3): Today, we did some quick review of the "Word Study" for Ch. 18-- you will be responsible for knowing how those work! Then, we started making vocabulary flash cards for the upcoming quiz.
Homework:
1) Ch. 18 Vocab Quiz is on FRIDAY
2) The Extra Credit Paper is due FRIDAY
    *For this paper, you will write a 1.5 page paper (12 pt font, typed, double-
    spaced) in which you pick one of the 4 Roman heroes from Ch. 18 and write a     quick biography on them. Then, you will also reflect and consider why the         Romans thought this person was worthy of having their story remembered         (what was so important about this story to the Romans?). Finally, you will         then apply this back to American history and give me an example of an                 American hero who also has his/her story remembered, and explain why             Americans idolize this person. **Do not use George Washington!!!**  
3) Complete Exercises 3, 4, 5 on pp. 146-147 (Word Study)

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 495
Group 2- 745
Group 3- 435

Latin 1H (Period 4): Today, we kept reviewing the grammar for Ch. 9 by working through the HW (Ex. 9b & 9c).
Homework:
1) Complete Exercises 9d & 9e
2) Ch. 8 Test retakes are due by THURSDAY
3) Ch. 9 Test will be sometime early next week-- stay tuned...

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 585
Group 2- 640
Group 3- 670
Group 4- 730
Group 5- 350

Latin 1H (Period 6): We did not meet today. Be sure to check last Friday's post for your assignment.

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 390
Group 2- 205
Group 3- 600
Group 4- 390
Group 5- 520

Latin 1H (Period 7): Today, we took the Ch. 9 Vocabulary Quiz. Then, we kept reviewing the grammar for Ch. 9 (prepositional phrases) by doing Exercise 9b as a class.
Homework:
1) The Roman Mythology Facebook Project is due TOMORROW
2) Ch. 8 Test Retakes are due by THURSDAY
3) Read pp. 64-65 (Ch. 9's grammar)
4) Complete Ex. 9c and 9b (if we do not finish it in class)

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 445
Group 2- 370
Group 3- 440
Group 4- 410
Group 5- 505

March 28th, 2014

3/28/2014

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

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 475
Group 2- 705
Group 3- 425

Latin 2H (Period 3): Today, we finished our quick review of Ch. 13-17, then we started looking at the culture for Ch. 18 (Roman Heroes) by performing skits and taking a few notes.
Homework:
1) Ch. 17 Test retakes must be completed by MONDAY
2) The Ch. 18 Vocab Quiz will be on FRIDAY
3) The Extra Credit Paper is due on FRIDAY
    *For this paper, you will write a 1.5 page paper (12 pt font, typed, double-
    spaced) in which you pick one of the 4 Roman heroes from Ch. 18 and write a     quick biography on them. Then, you will also reflect and consider why the         Romans thought this person was worthy of having their story remembered         (what was so important about this story to the Romans?). Finally, you will         then apply this back to American history and give me an example of an                 American hero who also has his/her story remembered, and explain why             Americans idolize this person. **Do not use George Washington!!!**

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 485
Group 2- 735
Group 3- 435


Latin 1H (Period 4): Today, we took the Ch. 9 Vocabulary Quiz, then continued working on the grammar for the chapter.
Homework:
1) The Roman Mythology Facebook Project is due MONDAY
2) Ch. 8 Test retakes are due by THURSDAY
3) Read pp. 64-65 (Ch. 9's grammar)
4) Complete Exercises 9c & 9b (if we don't finish it in class)

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 585
Group 2- 640
Group 3- 670
Group 4- 730
Group 5- 350

Latin 1H (Period 6): Today, we took the Ch. 9 Vocabulary Quiz, then continued working on the grammar for the chapter.
Homework:
1) The Roman Mythology Facebook Project is due TUESDAY
2) Ch. 8 Test retakes are due by WEDNESDAY
3) Read pp. 64-65 (Ch. 9's grammar)
4) Complete Exercises 9c & 9b (if we don't finish it in class)

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 390
Group 2- 205
Group 3- 600
Group 4- 390
Group 5- 520

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

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 445
Group 2- 370
Group 3- 440
Group 4- 410
Group 5- 505

March 27th, 2014

3/27/2014

 
Latin 1Acc (Period 1): Today, we did some quick notes on the upcoming grammar for Ch. 9 (ablative case and prepositional phrases). Then, we practiced with a few of the homework problems. Finally, we played an intense vocab review game.
Homework:
1) Study for the Ch. 9 Vocab Quiz MONDAY
2) The Extra Credit Paper is due TOMORROW
3) Roman Mythology Facebook project is due TUESDAY (4/1)-- for the prompt/rubric, look in a previous post
4) Ch. 8 Test Retakes must be completed by THURSDAY (4/3)

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 475
Group 2- 705
Group 3- 425

Latin 2H (Period 3): We did not meet today. Be sure to check yesterday's post for your assignment and get all of your test retakes squared away!

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 475
Group 2- 705
Group 3- 425

Latin 1H (Period 4): Today, we did some quick notes on the upcoming grammar for Ch. 9 (ablative case and prepositional phrases). Then, we practiced with a few of the homework problems. Finally, we played an intense vocab review game which Olivia, Blake, Alex, and Jessi won.
Homework:
1) Study for the Ch. 9 Vocab Quiz TOMORROW!
2) The Extra Credit Paper is due TOMORROW
3) Roman Mythology Facebook project is due MONDAY (3/31)-- for the prompt/rubric, look in a previous post
4) Ch. 8 Test Retakes must be completed by THURSDAY (4/3)

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 585
Group 2- 640
Group 3- 670
Group 4- 730
Group 5- 350

Latin 1H (Period 6): Today, we did some quick notes on the upcoming grammar for Ch. 9 (ablative case and prepositional phrases). Then, we practiced with a few of the homework problems. Finally, we played an intense vocab review game.
Homework:
1) Study for the Ch. 9 Vocab Quiz TOMORROW!
2) The Extra Credit Paper is due TOMORROW
3) Roman Mythology Facebook project is due TUESDAY (4/1)-- for the prompt/rubric, look in a previous post
4) Ch. 8 Test Retakes must be completed by WEDNESDAY (4/2)

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 390
Group 2- 205
Group 3- 600
Group 4- 390
Group 5- 520


Latin 1H (Period 7): Today, we did some quick notes on the upcoming grammar for Ch. 9 (ablative case and prepositional phrases). Then, we practiced with a few of the homework problems. Finally, we played an intense vocab review game.
Homework:
1) Study for the Ch. 9 Vocab Quiz MONDAY
2) The Extra Credit Paper is due TOMORROW
3) Roman Mythology Facebook project is due TUESDAY (4/1)-- for the prompt/rubric, look in a previous post
4) Ch. 8 Test Retakes must be completed by THURSDAY (4/3)

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 445
Group 2- 370
Group 3- 440
Group 4- 410
Group 5- 505

March 26th, 2014

3/26/2014

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

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 715
Group 2- 745
Group 3- 700
Group 4- 685
Group 5- 835

Latin 2H (Period 3): Today, we continued our review of Chapters 13-17 by going over the HW from last night as a class.
Homework:
1) Read the story of p. 134 and answer the 14 questions in Latin.
2) Complete Exercise IIIi
3) Ch. 17 Test retakes must be completed by MONDAY (3/31)

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 475
Group 2- 705
Group 3- 425

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

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 575
Group 2- 570
Group 3- 660
Group 4- 700
Group 5- 340

Latin 1H (Period 6): Today, we did a quick review of our Ch. 8 Tests, then prepped for the Ch. 9 Vocab Quiz.
Homework:
1) Roman Mythology Facebook project is due TUESDAY (4/1)-- the prompt/rubric is in yesterday's post
2) Extra Credit Paper is due by FRIDAY
3) Ch. 9 Vocab Quiz is on FRIDAY
4) Ch. 8 Test retakes are due by WEDNESDAY (4/2)

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 340
Group 2- 205
Group 3- 600
Group 4- 390
Group 5- 520


Latin 1H (Period 7): Today, we did a quick review of our Ch. 8 Tests, then prepped for the Ch. 9 Vocab Quiz.
Homework:
1) Roman Mythology Facebook project is due TUESDAY (4/1)-- the prompt/rubric is in yesterday's post
2) Extra Credit Paper is due by FRIDAY
3) Ch. 9 Vocab Quiz is on MONDAY (3/31)

March 25th, 2014

3/25/2014

 
Latin 1Acc (Period 1): We did not meet today because of the Freshman/Sophomore "Own Your Peace/Piece" assembly. We also drop tomorrow because of the 1/2 day, so we will not meet again until Thursday.
Homework:
1) Make sure your Field Trip forms are all signed! The trip is only a few weeks away.
2) The Extra Credit Paper is due on FRIDAY (3/28)-- we do not meet, so you will have to either email it to me or bring it to me in person
3) Ch. 9 Vocab Quiz will be on MONDAY (3/31)-- start studying, it's a big one...
4) The Roman Mythology Facebook Project will be due TUESDAY (4/1)-- for the prompt/rubric, click here.

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 715
Group 2- 745
Group 3- 700
Group 4- 685
Group 5- 835

Latin 2H (Period 3): Today, we continued our grammar review by doing a quick gens translation challenge, then reviewing the HW on the board. We will continue this tomorrow.
Homework:
1) Remember, Ch. 16 Retakes were due by TODAY-- if there was an issue, you need to email me about it!
2) Ch. 17 Retakes must be completed by MONDAY (3/31)
3) Complete Exercises IIIf and IIIg (p. 132)

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 465
Group 2- 695
Group 3- 415

Latin 1H (Period 4): Today, we went over a few things about the Ch. 8 Test-- I will have those back to you by Thursday's class. Then, we did some review of Vocab derivatives for Ch. 9 in preparation for our Quiz.
Homework:
1) Study for the Ch. 9 Vocab Quiz on FRIDAY! Don't forget a study guide!
2) The Roman Mythology Facebook Project is due on MONDAY (3/31)-- for the prompt, click here.
3) The Extra Credit paper is due on FRIDAY (for a description, look in a previous post)

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 575
Group 2- 570
Group 3- 660
Group 4- 700
Group 5- 340


Latin 1H (Period 6): We did not meet today. Be sure to check yesterday's post for your assignment. For the Roman Mythology Facebook Project prompt/rubric, click here.

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 340
Group 2- 205
Group 3- 600
Group 4- 390
Group 5- 520

Latin 1H (Period 7): We did not meet today. Be sure to check yesterday's post for your assignment. For the Roman Mythology Facebook Project prompt/rubric, click here.

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 445
Group 2- 370
Group 3- 440
Group 4- 400
Group 5- 455

March 24th, 2014

3/24/2014

 
Latin 1Acc (Period 1): We did not meet today. Check last Friday's post for your assignment!

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 715
Group 2- 745
Group 3- 700
Group 4- 685
Group 5- 835

Latin 2H (Period 3): Today, we reviewed some more grammar from Chapters 13-17 by doing in class exercises. We also went over the Ch. 17 Tests which are up on PowerSchool.
Homework:
1) If you did not complete my Google Form, please do so tonight!
2) The Ch. 16 Test retakes must be completed BY TOMORROW!
3) The Ch. 17 Test retakes must be completed by MONDAY (3/31)
4) Complete Ex. IIId (p. 132)

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 465
Group 2- 660
Group 3- 405

Latin 1H (Period 4): Today, we learned about ancient body armor (Linothorax), then finished up our notes on the Roman gods. Finally, we ended class with a group activity in which you elected Minerva to be the new queen of the gods.
Homework:
1) The Roman Mythology Facebook project will be due on MONDAY (3/31)
2) Ch. 9 Vocab Quiz will be on FRIDAY (3/28)
3) The Extra Credit paper will be due on FRIDAY (3/28)
    *You will pick one of the 12 "Dii Consentes" from our culture and write a 1.5     page (12 pt font, typed, double spaced) paper in which you tell me all about         this god/goddess (biography, stories, characteristics, etc)

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 575
Group 2- 570
Group 3- 660
Group 4- 700
Group 5- 340

Latin 1H (Period 6): Today, we learned about ancient body armor (Linothorax), then finished up our notes on the Roman gods. We will finish the last group activity on Wednesday.
Homework:
1) The Roman Mythology Facebook project will be due on TUESDAY (4/1)
2) Ch. 9 Vocab Quiz will be on FRIDAY (3/28)
3) The Extra Credit paper will be due on FRIDAY (3/28)
    *You will pick one of the 12 "Dii Consentes" from our culture and write a 1.5     page (12 pt font, typed, double spaced) paper in which you tell me all about         this god/goddess (biography, stories, characteristics, etc)

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 340
Group 2- 205
Group 3- 600
Group 4- 390
Group 5- 520

Latin 1H (Period 7): Today, we learned about ancient body armor (Linothorax), then finished up our notes on the Roman gods. Then, we did our group election in which you picked a new king/queen of the gods.
Homework:
1) The Roman Mythology Facebook project will be due on TUESDAY (4/1)
2) Ch. 9 Vocab Quiz will be on MONDAY (3/31)
3) The Extra Credit paper will be due on FRIDAY (3/28)
    *You will pick one of the 12 "Dii Consentes" from our culture and write a 1.5     page (12 pt font, typed, double spaced) paper in which you tell me all about         this god/goddess (biography, stories, characteristics, etc)

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 445
Group 2- 370
Group 3- 440
Group 4- 400
Group 5- 455

March 21st, 2014

3/21/2014

 
Latin 1Acc (Period 1): Today, we finished up our worksheet on the main Roman gods and practiced by doing a quick gens activity. We will move on to our vocab next.
Homework:
**Nota bene-- we have an assembly during Period 1 next week and a half day on Wednesday, so we will not meet again until THURSDAY. Because of this, I have modified the HW assignment to include some more work
1) The Extra Credit Paper is due by FRIDAY (3/28)
    *You will pick one of the 12 "Dii Consentes" from our culture and write a 1.5     page (12 pt font, typed, double spaced) paper in which you tell me all about         this god/goddess (biography, stories, characteristics, etc)
2) Your Holy Cross field trip forms must be in to me BY TUESDAY (3/25)
    *Think about what event you want to compete in. The options are:
            -chariot race (2 "horses", 1 driver)
            -Certamen (4 students)
            -costume contest
            -or, you can just come and watch but you will be writing a short paper                  afterward
3) Start learning the Ch. 9 Vocabulary (it's a big list!)
4) The Ch. 9 Vocab Quiz will be on MONDAY (3/31)

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 715
Group 2- 745
Group 3- 700
Group 4- 685
Group 5- 835

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

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 465
Group 2- 650
Group 3- 380

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

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 570
Group 2- 540
Group 3- 570
Group 4- 665
Group 5- 330

Latin 1H (Period 6): Today, we started our look at the Culture for Ch. 9 (Roman Mythology)-- don't lose your packet!
Homework:
1) Complete the Google Form if you did not do so already! Check a previous post for the link
2) Extra Credit Opportunity due by FRIDAY (3/28)
    *You will pick one of the 12 "Dii Consentes" from our culture and write a 1.5     page (12 pt font, typed, double spaced) paper in which you tell me all about         this god/goddess (biography, stories, characteristics, etc)

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 330
Group 2- 175
Group 3- 570
Group 4- 370
Group 5- 500

Latin 1H (Period 7): Today, we finished up our worksheet on the Roman gods, then prepared a quick group activity to present our knowledge. We will finish that election activity on Monday.
Homework:
1) Complete Mr. C's Google Form (look for the link in a previous post)
2) The Extra Credit Paper is due FRIDAY (3/28)
    *You will pick one of the 12 "Dii Consentes" from our culture and write a 1.5     page (12 pt font, typed, double spaced) paper in which you tell me all about         this god/goddess (biography, stories, characteristics, etc)

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 425
Group 2- 340
Group 3- 425
Group 4- 340
Group 5- 455

March 20th, 2014

3/20/2014

 
Latin 1Acc (Period 1): Today, we started looking over the Culture for Ch. 9, Roman Mythology. Tomorrow, we will finish our packet and do a quick group activity.
Homework:
1) Complete the Google Form if you did not do so already (link is in a previous post)
2) Read pp. 58-59 (Roman Mythology)
**If anyone would like to participate in the Costume Contest at Holy Cross, please email me TONIGHT and let me know!

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 665
Group 2- 745
Group 3- 700
Group 4- 685
Group 5- 810

Latin 2H (Period 3): Today, we did some quick review of our Ch. 16 Test, then started our review of Ch. 13-17.
Homework:
1) Ch. 16 Test retakes must be completed BY MONDAY (3/24)
2) Complete the Google Form (for the link, check a previous post)
3) Complete Ex. IIIb (p. 131)

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 465
Group 2- 650
Group 3- 380

Latin 1H (Period 4): Today, we started looking over the Culture for Ch. 9, Roman Mythology. Tomorrow, we will finish our packet and do a quick group activity.
Homework:
1) Complete the Google Form if you did not do so already (link is in a previous post)
2) Read pp. 58-59 (Roman Mythology)

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 570
Group 2- 540
Group 3- 570
Group 4- 665
Group 5- 330

Latin 1H (Period 6): We did not meet today. Check yesterday's post for your assignment.

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 330
Group 2- 175
Group 3- 570
Group 4- 370
Group 5- 500

Latin 1H (Period 7): Today, we started looking over the Culture for Ch. 9, Roman Mythology. Tomorrow, we will finish our packet and do a quick group activity.
Homework:
1) Complete the Google Form if you did not do so already (link is in a previous post)
2) Read pp. 58-59 (Roman Mythology)

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 425
Group 2- 340
Group 3- 425
Group 4- 340
Group 5- 455

March 19th, 2014

3/19/2014

 
Latin 1Acc (Period 1): We did not meet today. Be sure to check yesterday''s post for your assignment.
*Come to class tomorrow with a creative name for our Certamen teams at HC's Classics Day!

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 645
Group 2- 705
Group 3- 680
Group 4- 645
Group 5- 780

Latin 2H (Period 3): I was out sick today, so we did not meet. Be sure to fill out the Google Form and we will reset tomorrow (for the link, check one of our previous posts).
*Tomorrow I will pass back your Ch. 16 Tests-- you will have until MONDAY  to review and do a retake!

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 455
Group 2- 640
Group 3- 360

Latin 1H (Period 4): I was out sick today, so we did not meet. Be sure to fill out the Google Form and we will reset tomorrow (for the link, check one of our previous posts).

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 570
Group 2- 540
Group 3- 570
Group 4- 665
Group 5- 330

Latin 1H (Period 6): I was out sick today, so we did not meet. Be sure to check yesterday's post for your assignment and fill out the Google Form and we will reset tomorrow (for the link, check one of our previous posts).

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 330
Group 2- 175
Group 3- 570
Group 4- 370
Group 5- 500

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


March 18th, 2014

3/18/2014

 
Latin 1Acc (Period 1): Today, we took a quick look at the Ides of March, which happened over the weekend. Then, we practiced our grammar skills by playing a quick game of Phase 10.
Homework:
1) Complete Mr. C's Google Form if you have not already done so. For the link, look in yesterday's post.
2) Read pp. 68-69 (Roman Mythology)
3) Get your Field Trip forms signed ASAP!

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 645
Group 2- 705
Group 3- 680
Group 4- 645
Group 5- 780

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

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 455
Group 2- 640
Group 3- 360

Latin 1H (Period 4): Today, we took the Ch. 8 Test.
Homework:
1) Complete Mr. C's online Google Form-- for the link, click here.

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 570
Group 2- 540
Group 3- 570
Group 4- 665
Group 5- 330

Latin 1H (Period 6): Today, we took a quick look at the Ides of March, which happened over the weekend. Then, we practiced our grammar skills by playing a quick game of Phase 10.
Homework:
1) Complete Mr. C's Google Form if you have not already done so. For the link, look in yesterday's post.
2) Read pp. 68-69 (Roman Mythology)

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 330
Group 2- 175
Group 3- 570
Group 4- 370
Group 5- 500

Latin 1H (Period 7): Today, we took a quick look at the Ides of March, which happened over the weekend. Then, we practiced our grammar skills by playing a quick game of Phase 10.
Homework:
1) Complete Mr. C's Google Form if you have not already done so. For the link, look in yesterday's post.
2) Read pp. 68-69 (Roman Mythology)

Gens Rankings
Group 1- 415
Group 2- 320
Group 3- 395
Group 4- 310
Group 5- 435
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