Welcome to Latin I!
I have now put the final two vocabulary lessons on the web.
Following are questions on the reports given in class.
Basic item of clothing for Roman men: toga
Who wore the toga candida? candidates for political office
What kind of jewelry did male citizens wear? signet rings
Name one article of clothing for Roman women: stola, palla, peplos
Where were gladiatorial combats held? Colosseum
What did the public baths serve for in addition to bathing? exercise
Which sport required seven laps around a central barrier: chariot racing
Where was chariot races held: Circus Maximus
Schools were called: ludi
Ludus litterarius studied the laws of Rome, the Twelve Tables
Ludus Grammatics studied literature of both Romans and Greeks
Personal slave who carried books was called: paedagogus
Åpartment houses were called : insulae
Shops on bottom floor of houses were called tabernae
The small open court in a house was called the atrium
Bedrooms were called cubicula.
The kitchen was called the culina.
The toilet was called the latrina.
The fish sauce often found on Roman meats was called garum.
The main dinner was called cena.
A dinner had three parts: gustatio , the appetizers, the main part, and the secund mensa, the dessert table.
To practice on the principal parts, go to Principal Parts # 1; all the verbs are on that quiz.
The following is a copy of your syllabus which will remain on the class page throughout the entire year in case you lose yours.
Mayfield Senior School Dr. Kathryn A. Sinkovich
Course Outline, Goals and Objectives 2001 - 2002
Latin I
Course Description
An introduction to the Latin language concentrating on the basic grammatical forms, syntax, and vocabulary required for the translation of simple Latin passages. Latin influence on English words will be emphasized along with various aspects of Roman culture and civilization. (Full year)
Course Outline
First Semester: Units I - V
Grammar
I. Nouns
First, Second, and Third Declension Inflections
Uses of Nouns:
Nominative: Subject, Predicate Nominative
Genitive: Possession, of the Whole, Objective Genitive
Dative: of Indirect Object, of Possession, of Reference, with Adjectives
Accusative: Direct Object, of Place to Which, Predicate Accusative
Ablative: Accompaniment, Manner, Means, Personal Agent, Place From Which, Place Where, of Separation, of Specification
Vocative
II. Verbs
All Conjugations
Present Active and Passive
Imperfect Active and Passive
Future Active and Passive
Perfect Active and Passive
Pluperfect Active and Passive
Future Perfect Active and Passive
Imperative, Active and Passive
Irregular Verb: Sum
III. Adjectives
First and Second Declension Inflections
Third Declension Inflections
IV. Formation of Adverbs
Cultural Topics: Home, Furnishings, Family, Clothing, Entertainment
History and Geography of the Roman Empire
Selected Mythological Stories
Second Semester
Units VI - X
Grammar
I. Nouns
Fourth and Fifth Declension Inflections
Uses:
Genitive Case: Genitive of Description, Measure
Dative Case: of Purpose, Double Dative, with Compound Verbs, with Intransitive Verbs
Accusative Case: Duration of Time, Double Accusative, Extent of Space
Ablative Case: Time When, Time Within Which, Price, Description, Compariso
Locative Case
II. Verbs
Deponent and Semi-deponent
Infinitive
Irregular Verbs: Fero, eo, possum
Forms
Complementary
Indirect Statement
III. Adjectives
Comparison
Irregular
Numerals
IV. Pronouns/Adjectives
Demonstrative
Indefinite
Intensive
Interrogative
Personal
Reflexive
Relative
V. Adverbs: Formation and Comparison
Cultural Topics: Religion, Transportation, Buildings, Business
Selected Mythological Stories
Course Goals
1. To make students aware of the importance and value of studying a foreign language.
2. To provide students with the skills necessary to read simple Latin prose and to prepare them to read more complex selections from Latin prose and poetry.
3. To encourage an appreciation for and an awareness of the contributions of the Roman civilization to the Western world.
4. To make students cognizant of the influence of Latin on the vocabulary and structure of English and the Romance languages through the study of derivatives and cognates.
Course Objectives
1. To acquire a basic Latin vocabulary based on the textbook lessons.
2. To be able to identify and provide endings of all five declensions of nouns.
3. To be able to identify and provide endings of first and second declension and third declension adjectives.
4. To be able to identify and provide verbal forms in all six tenses of the present indicative system, active and passive voice.
5. To be able to identify and provide other verbal forms such as imperatives and infinitives.
6. To be able to translate simple Latin sentences into English.
7. To be able to translate English words or sentences into Latin.
8. To be able to comprehend connected passages in Latin.
9. To be able to identify uses of nouns both in English and Latin sentences.
10. To become familiar with a rudimentary history and geography of the Roman Empire, selected mythological stories, and cultural aspects of Rome.
11. To increase English vocabulary through discussions on derivatives from Latin words.
12. To be able to pronounce Latin correctly.
New grammatical concepts will be introduced in class; drills will be oral and written. Attention will be given to the acquisition of Latin vocabulary through oral drill, written and computerized exercises, quizzes, and review tests. By the end of the year, students should be able to understand simple Latin sentences and paragraphs and to reproduce English phrases and sentences in Latin.
Evaluation
1. Major test after every four lessons
2. Vocabulary quiz after every two lessons
3. Vocabulary review test after every four lessons
4. Principal parts of verbs test after each unit
5. Grammar quizzes
6. Class Participation and Homework Assignments
7. Notebook including Derivative list
8. Grade for being on time, bringing textbook and materials, and class deportment
Text
First Year Latin Jenney, Baade, and Burgess
Web Site Address
http://www.quia.com/pages/latin1mayfieldsenior.html
Mayfield Senior School Dr. Kathryn A. Sinkovich
Grading Policy 2001 - 2002
Latin I
All grades will be based on the Grading Scale in the Student Handbook.
The semester grade will be based on your work during each semester according to the following percentages:
40% first quarter grade
40% second quarter grade
20% final examination grade
The quarter grade will be computed from the following areas:
• Each unit test
• Average of Vocabulary Review Tests
• Average of Principal Parts of Verbs Tests
• Average of vocabulary quizzes
• Average of grammar quizzes
• Class participation (including homework, class preparation, and oral participation)
• Notebook
• Grade for being on time, bringing textbook and materials, and class deportment
The grade of the lowest vocabulary quiz and grammar quiz may be dropped each quarter; the grade of the lowest major test may be dropped during each quarter.
Policy on Make-up Quizzes and Tests
All quizzes and major tests will be announced ahead of time.
If a student misses a test because of illness or a planned absence, the first instance can count as her drop test.
Make-up tests and quizzes may be provided under the following circumstances:
If a student has to miss a class in which a quiz or test will be given because of an athletic event, she may take the quiz or test earlier provided sufficient prior notification has been made and a convenient time can be worked out.
If the student has previously missed one test which counts as her drop test, she is allowed to make up any subsequently missed tests but must do so by the third class after she returns to school or she will lose the points for that test. All quizzes which are missed must be made up likewise by the third class after her return to school. Consideration will be given in the case of a prolonged absence.
Policy on Late Work
All written assignments will be collected or checked in class when they are due. It is extremely important to keep up with your homework, as it will help you to prepare for tests. I will grade each written assignment which has been turned in and give credit for all completed homework checked during class.
When you are absent from class, you are expected to turn in on the day of your return any written work due during your absence. Contact a friend to determine the new assignment so that you do not return to class unprepared. Record the phone numbers of at least three students in class whom you can call. In case of an extended absence, some other arrangement will be worked out.
Policy on Assignments
You are expected to complete all assignments on your own unless otherwise specified.
Dr. Sinkovich
Latin I
Notebooks
Your notebooks should contain the following material:
1. All Homework, corrected
2. All notes taken in class, in good form
3. All quizzes, corrected
4. All tests, corrected
5. Derivative lists with meanings and parts of speech and sentence.
Directions for Homework Assignments
1. Put name on top of paper
2. Write down the page(s) and number(s) of the exercises or translation
3. Double space to allow room for corrections
4. Make corrections in class, unless I collect them and make the corrections myself.
Directions for Notes
1. Take notes in class on all new grammatical material.
2. Read through notes taken in class as part of homework assignment.
3. Rewrite notes in good form once a week so that the information is clear and legible to you.
4. Take notes on any other information in class, such as derivatives suggested for new vocabulary, Latin sayings, mythological information, historical information, etc.
5. Update, including rewrite, if necessary, non-grammatical information at least every two weeks.
Notebooks will be checked at random at least once during each quarter.
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