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September 30th, 2014

9/30/2014

 
Latin 2H (Period 1): Today, we did a quick warmup activity of conjugating "esse" and "posse" in the Imperfect tense. We then did some Latin Moments followed by a discussion on Latin adverbs. We ended class by working on our Ch. 13 Translation in groups and going over it as a class.
Homework:
1) Ch. 13 Test on FRIDAY -- be sure to make a study guide!
2) Retakes on the Review Test and Ch. 13 Vocab Quiz are due by FRIDAY


Gens Points:
Group 1-- 90
Group 2-- 165
Group 3-- 145
Group 4-- 105


Latin 1Acc (Period 2):
Today, we played a quick vocab review game then took our Ch. 1 Vocab Quiz--your grades should be up soon. Then, we started looking at the Ch. 1 Grammar.
Homework:
1) Complete Ex. 1c
2) Retakes on the 2nd Intro Quiz are due by FRIDAY

Gens Points:
Group 1- 40
Group 2- 25
Group 3- 80
Group 4-25
Group 5- 50


Latin 2H (Period 3):
Today we started class with a quick warmup activity in which you conjugated the verbs "esse" and "posse" in the Imperfect tense. Then, we went over the exact format of the Ch. 13 Test. Finally, we ended class with a small group activity and a review game (which group 3 won).
Homework:
1) Study for the Test on THURSDAY! Make a study guide for bonus points
2) Retakes on the Review Test/Ch. 13 Vocab Quiz are due by FRIDAY

Gens Points:
Group 1-65
Group 2-125
Group 3-130
Group 4-90

Latin 1Acc (Period 5):
We did not meet today. Be sure to check yesterday's post for your assignment.


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

September 29th, 2014

9/29/2014

 
Latin 2H (Period 1): We did not meet today-- be sure to check Friday's post for your assignment!

Gens Points:
Group 1-- 55
Group 2-- 130
Group 3-- 100
Group 4-- 80

Latin 1Acc (Period 2): Today, we spent the majority of class going over vocabulary. After a good round of Latin moments, we started with group work to figure out English derivatives from our vocab list. Then, we had a spirited game of Connect 4 for denarii. We finished by watching my YouTube video-- we will finish that tomorrow.
Homework:
1) Study for the Ch. 1 Vocab Quiz TOMORROW-- make a study guide for bonus points! Use this Sporcle game to help you study (click here) or watch my YouTube video for derivatives.
2) Watch my YouTube vid if you haven't already and be prepared to explain the grammar of Ch. 1 to the class!

Gens Points:
Group 1- 40
Group 2- 25
Group 3- 80
Group 4-25
Group 5- 50

Latin 2H (Period 3): Today, we did a quick round of Latin moments, followed by a quick note session on Latin adverbs. Then, we went over the Ch. 13 translation in groups and finally as a class. We ended class by making a quick study guide for the test.
Homework:
1) Start studying for the test on THURSDAY-- make a study guide!
2) Be sure to watch my YouTube vid for help-- it might explain this material clearer than the book!

Gens Points:
Group 1-65
Group 2-125
Group 3-130
Group 4-90

Latin 1Acc (Period 5): Today, we finished up our look at Ch. 1's culture with Encaustic Portaiture. Then, we worked in groups to figure out derivatives for Ch. 1's vocab. Finally, we ended class by starting some games of Connect 4 to review the vocabulary.
Homework:
1) Ch. 1 Vocab Quiz on WEDNESDAY
2) Be sure to watch the Ch. 1 YouTube video and be prepared to explain this material to the class

Gens Points:
Group 1-0
Group 2-10
Group 3-0
Group 4-0
Group 5- 10

Latin 1H (Period 6): Today,  we worked in groups to figure out derivatives for Ch. 1's vocab. Finally, we ended class by starting some games of Connect 4 to review the vocabulary.
Homework:
1) Ch. 1 Vocab Quiz on WEDNESDAY
2) Be sure to watch the Ch. 1 YouTube video and be prepared to explain this material to the class

Gens Points:
Group 1-10
Group 2-5
Group 3-15
Group 4-10
Group 5- 10

September 26th, 2014

9/26/2014

 
Latin 2H (Period 1): Today, we continued our look at the grammar for Ch. 13 by finishing our list of all the Imperfect verbs in the chapter story. Then, we completed Ex. 13c with our gentes for denarii. Finally, we ended class with a quick review of Latin adverbs.
Homework:
1) Translate Ch. 13
2) Ch. 13 Test will be on FRIDAY-- start studying and making a study guide for bonus points!
3) Retakes for the review test are due by FRIDAY

Latin 1Acc (Period 2): We did not meet today. Be sure to check yesterday's post for your assignment over the weekend!

Gens Points:
Group 1-- 0
Group 2-- 0
Group 3-- 25
Group 4-- 0

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

Gens Points:
Group 1-32.5
Group 2-120
Group 3-100
Group 4-65

Latin 1Acc (Period 5): Today, we went over the 2nd Intro Quiz-- your grades are up on PowerSchool. Then, we did a group reading activity in which we looked at Ch. 1's culture-- Hadrumentum, Vergil, the Muses, and Encaustic Portraiture. We will finish that on Monday.
Homework:
1) Ch. 1 Vocab Quiz is on WEDNESDAY--start studying! Use the Sporcle games on the right hand side of my website to help you out
2) Watch Mr. C's YouTube vid for chapter 1 (on the right hand side of this website) and be prepared to present the grammar concepts in front of the class
3) Retakes for the 2nd Intro Quiz are due by next FRIDAY

Latin 1H (Period 6): Today, we continued looking at the Culture for Ch. 1 by finishing our group reading worksheet and discussion. Your 2nd Quiz grades are up in PowerSchool, so check them out-- I will go over them on Monday.
Homework:
1) 1) Ch. 1 Vocab Quiz is on WEDNESDAY--start studying! Use the Sporcle games on the right hand side of my website to help you out
2) Watch Mr. C's YouTube vid for chapter 1 (on the right hand side of this website) and be prepared to present the grammar concepts in front of the class
3) Retakes for the 2nd Intro Quiz are due by next FRIDAY

September 24th, 2014

9/24/2014

 
Latin 2H (Period 1): Today, we reviewed our HW from last night and continued looking over the grammar for Ch. 13.
Homework:
1) We are looking at a Chapter 13 Test next week (probably around Wednesday)-- start studying! I'll have the exact day on Friday
2) Retakes for the Review Test & Ch. 13 Vocab Quiz are due next FRIDAY

Gens Points:
Group 1-- 55
Group 2-- 130
Group 3-- 100
Group 4-- 80

Latin 1Acc (Period 2): Today, we finished our look at the Ch. 1 culture by going over the reading packet together and looking at some images.
Homework:
1) Start memorizing the Ch. 1 Vocabulary-- we will have a quiz next week (probably TUESDAY)
2) Make sure to watch Mr. C's YouTube video for Ch. 1 and be ready to present the grammar to the class (for the link, click here).

Gens Points:
Group 1-- 0
Group 2-- 0
Group 3-- 25
Group 4-- 0

Latin 2H (Period 3): Today, we went over the HW, finished our chart of Imperfect Verbs in Ch. 13's story, then started translating the story in our groups. I won't see you until Monday, so be sure to use your time to study and catch up!
Homework:
1) We are looking at a Ch. 13 Test on THURSDAY-- start studying!
2) If you didn't already, check out my YouTube vid for Ch. 13-- it might help bring the concepts to life
3) Translate the Ch. 13 story

Gens Points:
Group 1-32.5
Group 2-120
Group 3-100
Group 4-65

Latin 1Acc (Period 5): We did not meet today. Be sure to check yesterday's post for your assignment.

Latin 1H (Period 6): Today, we took our 2nd Into Quiz, then started looking at our textbooks to see how they worked. Finally, we started a look at the Culture for Ch. 1 by learning a bit more about Baiae, as well as starting a group reading packet.
Homework:
1) Start memorizing the Ch. 1 Vocabulary
    *We are looking at a vocab quiz on MONDAY--stay tuned...
2) Watch Mr. C's YouTube vid for Ch. 1 and be prepared to explain the grammar of the chapter to the class. For the link, look on the right hand side of this page, or click here.

September 23rd, 2014

9/23/2014

 
Latin 2H (Period 1): Today, we started by taking our Ch. 13 Vocab Quiz. Then, we started looking at Ch. 13's grammar (3rd declension i-stem nouns & the Imperfect tense).
Homework:
1) Complete 13b

Gens Points:
Group 1-- 50
Group 2-- 100
Group 3-- 95
Group 4-- 80

Latin 1Acc (Period 2): Today, we took our 2nd Intro quiz. Then, we had a break down of how the gens system works. Finally, we distributed textbooks and started looking at some culture for Chapter 1. We will finish this discussion tomorrow.
Homework:
1) Start looking at the Ch. 1 vocabulary and memorizing it. We will have a vocab quiz next week (probably on MONDAY)-- stay tuned
2) Watch Mr. C's YouTube vid for Ch. 1 (link is on the right hand side of this website, or click here). We will be using this next week and I will call on a group to explain the grammar of the chapter to the class.

Latin 2H (Period 3): Today, we reviewed the HW from last night. Then, we went through Ch. 13 and picked out all of the Imperfect verbs-- we will come back to that list tomorrow.
Homework:
1) Complete Ex. 13c
2) We will be having our Ch. 13 Test next week (probably on THURSDAY)--stay tuned

Gens Points:
Group 1-30
Group 2-115
Group 3-95
Group 4-60

Latin 1Acc (Period 5): Today, we took our 2nd Intro quiz. Then, we had a break down of how the gens system works. Finally, we distributed textbooks and started looking at some culture for Chapter 1. We will finish this discussion tomorrow.
Homework:
1) Start looking at the Ch. 1 vocabulary and memorizing it. We will have a vocab quiz next week (probably on MONDAY)-- stay tuned
2) Watch Mr. C's YouTube vid for Ch. 1 (link is on the right hand side of this website, or click here). We will be using this next week and I will call on a group to explain the grammar of the chapter to the class.

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

September 22nd, 2014

9/22/2014

 
Latin 2H (Period 1): We did not meet today. Be sure to check yesterday's post for your assignment.

Latin 1Acc (Period 2): We did not meet today. Be sure to check yesterday's post for your assignment.

Latin 2H (Period 3): Today, we took our Ch. 13 Vocab Quiz. Then, we started our discussion on Ch. 13's grammar with the Imperfect tense.
Homework:
1) Complete Ex. 13b
2) If you didn't watch my Ch. 13 YouTube vid, be sure to watch it! It explains all the grammar for the chapter

Gens Points:
Group 1-30
Group 2-90
Group 3-95
Group 4-60

Latin 1Acc (Period 5): Today, we spent the class reviewing the HW (the Pronunciation worksheet) and getting ready for the test through a Squares activity and making a study guide.
Homework:
1) Study for our 2nd Intro test TOMORROW

Latin 1H (Period 6): Today, we practiced our pronunciation one more time, then prepared for the test by finishing our Squares activity and making a study guide.
Homework:
1) Study for the 2nd Intro Quiz on WEDNESDAY

September 19th, 2014

9/19/2014

 
Latin 2H (Period 1): Today, we reviewed the HW from last night and completed our culture unit for Chapter 13-- Roman Roads. Those notes are not in the book, so be sure to have a complete copy in your notebook.
Homework:
1) Ch. 13 Vocab Quiz will be on TUESDAY
    *We will spend some time reviewing at the start of that long block
2) I want you to watch my YouTube video for Ch. 13 (you can find it on the side of this page) and be prepared to explain the material to the class with specific Latin examples. I will call on a random group Tuesday to present.

Gens Points:
Group 1-- 0
Group 2-- 30
Group 3-- 30
Group 4-- 0

Latin 1Acc (Period 2): Today, we finished our notes on the Pronunciation of Latin words and took a look at parts of speech and the Latin cases.
Homework:
1) Study for the 2nd Intro Quiz on TUESDAY
    *We will take some time to review before the quiz that long block
    *The format will be much the same as our 1st quiz-- use your Squares sheet to     guide your studying!

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

Gens Points:
Group 1-30
Group 2-80
Group 3-75
Group 4-50

Latin 1Acc (Period 5): Today, we continued our discussion on the pronunciation of Latin words. Then, we started reviewing parts of speech and the 6 Latin cases-- don't lose that notes sheet I gave you!
Homework:
1) Complete the Latin pronunciation worksheet
2) Our 2nd Intro Quiz will be on TUESDAY

Latin 1H (Period 6): Today, we reviewed our HW from last night. Then, we learned the parts of speech and the 6 Latin cases-- don't lose the notes sheet I gave you! We finished class by starting a Squares activity for review of concepts.
Homework:
1) Our 2nd Intro test will be on WEDNESDAY

September 18th, 2014

9/18/2014

 
Latin 2H (Period 1): Today, we took our review test on Latin 1. Then, we were interrupted by photo day before we could continue.
Homework:
1) Read pp. 102-103
2) Complete Exercises 1, 2 & 4
3) Our Ch. 13 Vocab Quiz will be on TUESDAY

Gens Points:
Group 1-- 0
Group 2-- 30
Group 3-- 30
Group 4-- 0

Latin 1Acc (Period 2): Today, we continued our look at Latin pronunciation by understanding long vs. short syllables and where to place the accent when pronouncing a Latin word.
Homework:
1) Complete the Latin Pronunciation worksheet

Latin 2H (Period 3): Today, we did a quick review of our Intro test and started learning derivatives for the vocab. Then, we studied for the vocab quiz together.
Homework:
1) Watch Mr. C's Ch. 13 YouTube video (you can find it on the right hand side of this website) and be prepared to explain the grammar of Ch. 13...
2) Our Ch. 13 Vocab Quiz will be on MONDAY

Gens Points:
Group 1-30
Group 2-80
Group 3-75
Group 4-50

Latin 1Acc (Period 5): We did not meet today. Be sure to check yesterday's post for your assignment.

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

September 17th, 2014

9/17/2014

 
Latin 2H (Period 1): We did not meet today. Be sure to study for tomorrow's review test!

Gens Points:
Group 1-30
Group 2-80
Group 3-75
Group 4-50

Latin 1Acc (Period 2): Today, we went over how languages spread by doing a group skit activity. Then, we learned about how to pronounce Latin by learning the alphabet including long and short vowels.
Homework:
1) No HW tonight-- enjoy the night off

Latin 2H (Period 3): Today, we took our review test. Then, we started the culture for Ch. 13 by learning about Roman Roads and their lasting impact.
Homework:
1) Read pp. 102-103
2) Complete Ex. 1 & 2 (p. 102)
3) Complete Ex. 4 (p. 103)

Latin 1Acc (Period 5): Today, we did some review on Latin pronunciation by looking over vowel and consonant pronunciation. We will finish the discussion tomorrow.
Homework:
1) No HW tonight

Latin 1H (Period 6): Today, we continued pronunciation of Latin words by learning how to break a word into syllables, figure out where the long/short syllables are, and then place the accent mark.
Homework:
1) Complete the Latin Pronunciation worksheet

September 16th, 2014

9/16/2014

 
Latin 2H (Period 1): Today, we spent the class reviewing the HW and preparing for the test. We also made a quick study guide, too.
Homework:
1) Study for the test on THURSDAY!
    *Our class will be interrupted by photo day, but I will be giving you at least         half of it-- we will finish the other half either after photos or on FRIDAY

Gens Points:
Group 1-30
Group 2-80
Group 3-75
Group 4-50

Latin 1Acc (Period 2): We did not meet today. Check yesterday's post for your assignment.

Latin 2H (Period 3): We did not meet today. Be sure to study for tomorrow's TEST!

Gens Points:
Group 1-- 0
Group 2-- 30
Group 3-- 30
Group 4-- 0

Latin 1Acc (Period 5): Today, we took our first quiz then started a new unit on the history of the Latin language and how languages spread throughout the world. Don't lose your notes sheet!
Homework:
1) No HW tonight-- enjoy the night off

Latin 1H (Period 6): Today, we spent the first few minutes of class finishing our group skits from yesterday. Then, we started learning Latin pronunciation by watching a few YouTube videos on consonants and vowels. We will finish that discussion tomorrow.
Homework:
1) No HW tonight-- enjoy the night off
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