Latin III Honors - St. Margaret's Episcopal School

LATIN THREE HONORS

Instructor: Lawrence G. Rice
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School
31641 La Novia
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

E-mail:               lrice@smes.org or lrice1@cox.net
   SMES phone: (949) 661-0108 ext. 637
cell:                  (949) 874-4150 on any day of the week before 8 p.m.

1) Caesar's De Bello Gallico, ed. Andrew C. Aronson, Longman Pub. ISBN 0-8013-0976-x
2) Plutarch's Roman Lives, trans Robin Waterfield, Oxford Text ISBN o-19-282502-X

Second Semester
1) Cicero, Anthony Everitt, Random House, 2003, ISBN-0-375-75895-x

1)  To gain and develop a facility in analyzing and understanding the structure of a Latin sentence.
2) To gain an understanding of and appreciation for the writings of Julius Caesar in the
      first semester and, in the second, the oratorical skill of Cicero by developing the skill
      to read aloud, translate accurately and interpret the works of these two Roman
       authors in the original language.
3)    To become familiar with the organization of the Roman army, the geography of Gaul
     and the city of  Rome at the time of Caesar, rhetorical figures, stylistic devices and
     grammatical constructions used by Julius Caesar in passages from De Bello Gallico,
     and by Cicero in Pro Caelio.
3) To learn the historical background of the Roman Republic, concentrating on important
      figures, especially Aemilius Paullus, Marius, Sulla, Caesar, Pompey, Crassus as
     discussed in Plutarch's Roman Lives.
4)   To develop an understanding of and an appreciation for the rhetorical skill of Cicero.
5)   To learn new Latin vocabulary, especially as how they relate to English.
6)   To develop the facility to read Latin prose aloud with both accuracy and appropriate
     expression.

II STUDENT PREPARATION: Do you want to be successful in this class?
A) Students keep a separate binder for all work, including translations, notes, old tests, quizzes
and vocabulary lists...in chronological order
B) Binders are evaluated and graded according to completeness, organization and neatness.
C) Translations are to be submitted in typewritten form, double spaced.
D) Practice sight readings by using past Latin tests.
E) Review Latin vocabulary and grammar and syntax on a regular basis.
F) Practice reading aloud . You are graded on the accuracy of your pronunciation, inflection, accents.
G) Students will memorize the first 13 lines of de Bello Gallico, yes with macrons

III INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
   A) Daily translation assignments.
   B) Group work in the classroom
   C) Transparent Language in computer lab.
   D) Weekly quizzes on daily translation assignment.
   E) Biweekly tests
   F) Memorization of required lines

NOTA BENE: Generally speaking, it is quite impossible to “make up” class work missed due to an absence. If the absence is avoidable, schedule doctor and dentist appointments outside of class time. Class time is crucial. It cannot be retrieved.

Grades are based on accumulated points, converted to percentages, then to letter grades per SMES Parent Handbook. “Exams” usually constitute 100 points and are always announced
in advance and scheduled on the Upper School test calendar on the St. Margaret’s Web Page.
A “Quiz” may be worth 10-50 points. It is unusual that notice for a quiz not be given in advance.
Attendance at tutorials and participation in the “Flavor of the Weak” is required for a “better than average” effort grade.

Grades are calculated as follows:
      15% Assignments (includes maintenance of Latin notebook)
    5% Reading Aloud (with accuracy and with expression) and “participation”
      30% Quizzes
      50% Major Tests
      “Participation” is required of all students.

      “Effort grades” will be earned either
            by attending one or more tutorials during a grading period
            and/or active weekly participation in the “Flavor of the Weak”

a)   Is required. Students who fail to turn in assignments, done with care and neatness jeopardize the final grade.
b)   If work is late due to a valid excuse, student will submit with note from parent
    explaining the circumstances.
c) Work is due at the time of class on the required day, not after class or at lunch or after school.
d) A zero is assigned for missing assignments.
e) ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE TO BE TYPEWRITTEN AND /DOUBLE SPACED

Our computer lab has Transparent Language, Latin Vocab. Drill and Lingua Latina. These computer tutors can be an invaluable aid to the student. Work in the computer lab is strongly encouraged and may be assigned from time to time. This instructor has been duly trained, licensed and authorized to use the SMES mobile computer cart.

   a) We expect students to arrive on time and to immediately prepare for work.
   b) Students shall arrange for and make up quizzes or tests missed due to an excused absence within seven school days.
   c) It is required that the student bring the text book to class each day. Failing this, the "Participation" grade will suffer.
   d) Assignments are due at the time of class, not after school or during lunch.
   e) Students will read Latin aloud with care and accuracy
   f) Students will accumulate vocabulary flash cards as required.
   g) We expect struggling students to attend one or more of the tutorials available during the school week.

3. September 15^th De Bello Gallico Test
September 20th U/S Back to School Night

4.      September 25^th De Bello Gallico 1.11-19;
                                    Plutarch: Begin Cato
         September 28^th: Interim reports due

5   October 6th     De Bello Gallico 1.39.1-19 Test

9.      October 30^th Plutarch: Begin Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus
    November 2^rd End of First Quarter
    November 3rd School closed: Report Cards

10) November 6^th: Second Quarter begins
November 10^thComplete Plutarch: Tiberius and Caius Gracchus

15. December 11^th De Bello Gallico 1.51.1-11.
December 19^th – January 2nd 2007 Christmas Recess

16. Tuesday, January 2^nd De Bello Gallico 1.51.12-25
Plutarch: Complete Sulla

18. January 15^th Martin Luther King Day
Review Plutarch
January 18^th End of Second Quarter

19. January 19^th – 24th US Exams
January 25-January 28^th Winter Recess
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23. February 19^th   President’s Day
                         February 20^th: Faculty in-service
                         February 21^st ASH WEDNESDAY
                         Interim Reports Due Thursday, 22nd

28. March 19^th Pro Caelio 11.3..42-49; test
March 23^th End of Third Quarter
March 26^th – 30^th Spring Recess

In the Classical Languages, the emphasis is placed on reading and speaking. Through embracing diversity and celebrating similarity, students come to appreciate various cultures and histories. They become more involved and sensitive to the world outside their own familiar sphere giving them a healthier perspective, and a deeper understanding of people. A study of language heightens an individual’s awareness of their responsibilities and commitments as global citizens.

    Consequently, the Foreign Language Department seeks to impart to its students to:

            *Be active communicators appropriately proficient in reading, writing, listening, and
               speaking.

*Be aware of the Hellenistic and Roman influences on Western civilization,
culture and languages.

*Develop a life long appreciation of other cultures and languages both modern
and ancient.