Latin II

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Due date of assignments may change due to unforeseen circumstances.


Textbook: Cambridge Latin Course Unit 2 (stages 13-20) and Unit 3 (stages 21-34). If a student forgets to bring home his/her textbook, the publisher has an excellent site that might help in a pinch: CLC Website

Vocabulary Checklists can be found on the Latin II Documents Page.


*Week of 2/8-2/12*

Monday

            History notes

Start Stage 24: “in itinere”

            “Quīntus cōnsilium capit”

            Grammar notes: pluperfect subjunctive & cum circumstantial clauses

            Information of Roman road project

PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Start getting your road supplies together!

 

Wednesday

            History notes

“Salvius cōnsilium cognōscit”

            Grammar notes: imperfect subjunctive

            Word Patterns

 

Friday

            History notes

            Road project!



*Week of 2/1-2/5*

Tuesday

            Quiz on comparisons of irregular adverbs and adjectives

            History notes

Word Study; Derivative Sheet

            nēfās game

PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Study for Stage 23 test. Be sure to learn the principal parts of gerō, iaciō, and pāreō; and the genitive singular of honor.

 

Thursday

            Dell lab for first 30 minutes of class

Stage 23 test

            Stage 24 culture anticipation guide


*Week of 1/25-1/29*

At the end of this week, students should be able to answer the following questions:

  • How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one’s ability to discern the meanings of English words? 
  • How is an ancient Roman’s relationship with his gods different from (or similar to) a modern person’s relationship with his god?  

 Monday

History notes

“in thermīs” part II (Toda powerpoint)

Participle review & bingo!

Word Patterns

 

Wednesday

History notes

“epistula Cephalī”

Grammar notes: Comparison of adverbs; comparison of irregular adverbs and adjectives

PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Study here for Tuesday’s quiz on comparison of irregular adverbs and adjectives. This is not a mastery quiz!

 

Friday

            History notes

            “Britannia perdomita”

PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Study for Tuesday’s quiz on comparison of irregular adverbs and adjectives. This is not a mastery quiz!



*Week of 1/19-1/22*

At the end of this week, students should be able to answer the following questions:

  • How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one’s ability to discern the meanings of English words? 
  • How is an ancient Roman’s relationship with his gods different from (or similar to) a modern person’s relationship with his god?  

 Tuesday

Stage 22 test

Intro to spring project

Stage 23 culture anticipation guide

Thursday

To computer lab for project research (45 minutes)

History notes

“in thermīs” part I

PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM:


*Week of 1/11-1/15*

At the end of this week, students should be able to answer the following questions:

  • How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one’s ability to discern the meanings of English words? 
  • How is an ancient Roman’s relationship with his gods different from (or similar to) a modern person’s relationship with his god?  

 Tuesday

History notes

“amor omnia vincit,” scaena prima

            Grammar notes: partitive genitive (genitive of the whole) 

Thursday

History notes

“amor omnia vincit,” scaena secunda et scaena tertia

Grammar notes: the genitive of description (genitive of quality)

PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Start studying for Stage 22 test. Test is Tuesday! Be sure to learn the principal parts of incipio, dissentio, eligo, fundo, moneo, parco; and the genitives singular of amor, hostis, and virtus.



*Week of 1/5-1/8*

At the end of this week, students should be able to answer the following questions:

  • How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one’s ability to discern the meanings of English words? 
  • How is an ancient Roman’s relationship with his gods different from (or similar to) a modern person’s relationship with his god?  

 Tuesday

History notes

Stage 22 model sentences

            “Vilbia”

            Grammar notes: perfect active participles 

Thursday

History notes

“Modestus”

Perfect Active Participle practice

PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Finish participle practice if you did not finish during class.


*Week of 12/7-12/11*

At the end of this week, students should be able to answer the following questions:

  • How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one’s ability to discern the meanings of English words? 
  • What advantages and disadvantages were there in living within the Roman Empire?
  • What impact did the monarchy have on later Romans and the government of Rome?

 

 Monday

History notes

“senator advenit”

            “Memor rem suscipit,” part 1

            Word Patterns 

Wednesday

History notes

“Memor rem suscipit” part 2

Word Study

Derivative sheet

PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Study for Stage 21 test. Be sure to learn the principal parts of iubeo and efficio, and the genitives singular of fons and haruspex.

Friday

            Stage 21 test

            Prepare for semester exam

PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Study for semester exam.



*Week of 11/30-12/4*

Tuesday

History notes

Review present active participles

Stage 21 model sentences

“fons sacer”

 

      Thursday

            History notes

            “Lucius Marcius Memor”

            Grammar notes and practice (part E, p. 12; follow all directions in book)

            PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Finish part E if you didn't finish in class. Study for your two mastery quizzes!



*Week of 11/23-11/24*

Tuesday

Unit test on Stages 17-20


*Week of 11/16-11/20*

At the end of this week, students should be able to answer the following questions:

  • How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one’s ability to discern the meanings of English words? 
  • What advantages and disadvantages were there in living within the Roman Empire?
  • What is the difference in how Greek doctors and Egyptian doctors felt about dissection, and how did this affect their practices of medicine?

Monday

History notes

Number-a-rama! Everything you ever wanted to know about Roman numerals, numbers, and more!

 

Wednesday

History notes

Word Study

Derivative sheet

Stage 20 review

PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Study for Stage 20 test.

Friday

            Stage 20 test

            Prepare for unit test on Stages 17-20 (test is Tuesday!).

PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Study for unit test.

 

*Week of 11/9-11/13*

At the end of this week, students should be able to answer the following questions:

  • How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one’s ability to discern the meanings of English words? 
  • What advantages and disadvantages were there in living within the Roman Empire?
  • Which religious festivals are associated with public holidays in North America today? Which of them are filled with fun, even rowdiness? 

Tuesday

History notes

“fortūna crūdēlis” or “astrologus victor” (illustrate and share)

 

Thursday

History notes

Grammar notes

“testāmentum”

PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Mastery quiz on is, ea, id begins on Monday!

 
 

*Week of 11/2-11/6*

At the end of this week, students should be able to answer the following questions:

  • How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one’s ability to discern the meanings of English words? 
  • What advantages and disadvantages were there in living within the Roman Empire?
  • Which religious festivals are associated with public holidays in North America today? Which of them are filled with fun, even rowdiness? 

Monday

Mastery Quizzes #2, #3 and #4 continue!

Stage 19 Test

Read Stage 20 culture: Medicine and Science

 

Wednesday

History notes

Stage 20 model sentences

“remedium astrologī”

Grammar notes

PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM:

 

Friday

History notes

“Petro”

Practice new grammar

PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM:

 
 

*Week of 10/26-10/30*

At the end of this week, students should be able to answer the following questions:

  • How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one’s ability to discern the meanings of English words? 
  • What advantages and disadvantages were there in living within the Roman Empire?
  • Which religious festivals are associated with public holidays in North America today? Which of them are filled with fun, even rowdiness? 

Tuesday

Mastery Quizzes #2, #3 and #4 continue!

History notes

“vēnātiō” parts 1 & 2

 

Thursday

History notes

Practice Stage 19 grammar

Word Study, derivative sheet

PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Study for Monday’s Stage 19 test. Be sure to learn the principal parts of caedō, fluō, poscō, and vīvō, and the genitives singular of iter and vōx.

 

 
 

*Week of 10/19-10/23*

At the end of this week, students should be able to answer the following questions:

  • How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one’s ability to discern the meanings of English words? 
  • What advantages and disadvantages were there in living within the Roman Empire?
  • Which religious festivals are associated with public holidays in North America today? Which of them are filled with fun, even rowdiness? 

Monday

Mastery Quizzes #2 & #3 continue!

History notes

“Aristō”

“diēs fēstus” parts I & II

 

Wednesday

History notes

“pompa”

Grammar notes: hic and ille

PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Study for Mastery Quiz #4 on hic!

 

Friday

            Mastery Quiz #4 begins!

History notes

            Grammar notes: imperative mood and vocative case

            “nāvis sacra”

PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: You might want to start studying for the Stage 19 test. Test will likely be on Thursday 10/29. Be sure to learn the principal parts of caedō, fluō, poscō, and vīvō, and the genitives singular of iter and vōx.

 

*Week of 10/13-10/16*

At the end of this week, students should be able to answer the following questions:

  • How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one’s ability to discern the meanings of English words? 
  • What advantages and disadvantages were there in living within the Roman Empire?
  • What is the source of conflict in Alexandria, and how does it affect our characters?
  • How did the invention of glass blowing affect the lowest classes of Roman society? 

Tuesday

        Mastery Quizzes #2 & #3 continue!

        History notes       

        “prō tabernā Clēmentis”

        Word Study; Derivative Sheet

         PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Prepare for Stage 18 test. Be sure to learn the principal parts of frangō and discēdō, and the genitives singular of caput, mīles, nox, and pars.

Thursday

        Stage 18 test

        Complete anticipation guide on Stage 19 culture.

       PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Read Stage 19 culture if you didn’t have time to in class today.

 

*Week of 10/5-10/9*

At the end of this week, students should be able to answer the following questions:

  • How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one’s ability to discern the meanings of English words? 
  • What advantages and disadvantages were there in living within the Roman Empire?
  • What is the source of conflict in Alexandria, and how does it affect our characters?
  • How did the invention of glass blowing affect the lowest classes of Roman society? 

Tuesday

        Mastery Quiz #2 continues!

        History notes       

        Tips on tackling long reading assignments

        “in officīnā Eutychī” parts I & II

         PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Review #3

Thursday

        History notes

        “Clēmēns tabernārius”

        Grammar notes; Sing!

        Next Mastery Quiz (#3) starts Monday!

       PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Review #4. You might want to start studying for your Stage 18 Test. Test will be on Thursday 10/15 (no school Monday 10/12).

 

*Week of 9/28-10/2*
At the end of this week, students should be able to answer the following questions:
  • How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one’s ability to discern the meanings of English words? 
  • What advantages and disadvantages were there in living within the Roman empire?
  • How does one express possession in Latin?
  • How is Alexandria similar to/different from a modern city?
  • What is the source of conflict in Alexandria, and how does it affect our characters?
 

Monday

        Stage 17 test
        Read Stage 18 culture (use Anticipation Guide)
        History notes
 
Wednesday
        History notes
        Stage 18 model sentences
        Grammar notes; Sing!
        "taberna"
        Next Mastery Quiz starts Friday!
 
Friday
        New Mastery Quiz begins
 
 
 
*Week of 9/21-9/25*
At the end of this week, students should be able to answer the following questions:
  • How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one’s ability to discern the meanings of English words? 
  • What advantages and disadvantages were there in living within the Roman empire?
  • How does one express possession in Latin?
  • How is Alexandria similar to/different from a modern city?
  • What is the source of conflict in Alexandria, and how does it affect our characters?
 

Tuesday

        History notes

        "ad templum"

        Illustrate "mercator Arabs"

Thursday

        Finish "mercator Arabs illustrations"

        Word Study
         Derivative Sheet
         PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Study for Stage 17 test. Be sure to learn the principal parts of haereo and recipio, and the genitives singular of agmen, litus, and multitudo.
 

*Week of 9/8-9/11*                                                                                                                              

At the end of this week, students should be able to answer the following questions:
  • How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one’s ability to discern the meanings of English words? 
  • What advantages and disadvantages were there in living within the Roman empire?
  • How does one express possession in Latin?
  • How is Alexandria similar to/different from a modern city?
  • What is the source of conflict in Alexandria, and how does it affect our characters?
 

Tuesday

        History notes

        Read Stage 17 culture information (pp. 104-110)

        Alexandria today slide show

        Stage 17 model sentences

        Prepare for translating “tumultus,” part I

Thursday

        Read "tumultus" part I

        DVD on Alexandria
 

*Week of 8/31-9/4*

 At the end of this week, students should be able to answer the following questions:
  •      How does one relate a story that happened in the past before other events occurred?
  •      How does one imply the expected response to a question?
  •      How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one's ability to discern the meanings of English words?
  •      How were the craftsmen, materials, and tools used to create the palace at Fishbourne similar to/different from those used on a modern building?

Tuesday

        “Belimicus ultor”

        Grammar notes: the pluperfect tense

        “rex spectaculum dat”

        PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: PTL B, p. 81 (follow directions in book)

 

Thursday

        “Quintus de se”

        Grammar review: questions

        Word Study

        Derivative sheet

        PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Prepare for Stage 16 test. Test will be on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Be sure to learn the principal parts of eo, mitto, pono, sum, and tollo! Use the Latin ONE Quia page to study.

 

*Week of 8/25-8/28*

 

Wednesday

        Take a quick look at the syllabus

        Get to know each other a little

        Review storyline

        Begin Stage 16 and grammar review

        PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Read Stage 16 culture information (pp. 83-88)

 

Friday

        Discuss culture information

        Palace at Fishbourne slide show

        Continue grammar review with Stage 16 model sentences

        Prepare for translating “Belimicus ultor”