Lingua Latina

Magister Adam Henry

How to find the Magister

• e-mail: ahenry@havsd.net

•“Base” = room 516 in portable–Before/After school by appointment

•Extra help study sessions starting in October - every Wednesday starting at 7 am

Why Latin?

• 60% of English is based on Latin

• Preparation for the SATs.– Scholarship money for college.

• Interest in Roman culture.• And…

Why Not?

• Helps with Romance languages.

• Careers in science, medicine, and law.

• Great influence on Western Culture.

• “BECAUSE IT’S FUN!!!”

Latin outside of the Classroom

• Philadelphia Classical Society Competition in February

• National Latin Exam in March

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What Do We Do in Here, Anyway???

• Unlock the magic behind the Latin language.

• Discuss Roman culture.

• Show how Latin is used throughout our culture.

Grading Breakdown

•Homework 25%•Quizzes 25%•Tests/Projects 25%•Participation 25%

Homework (25%)

• Plays a vital and pivotal role in each student’s success in class.

• Assigned daily for reinforcement and/or extension of newly learned material.

• Randomly collected each week and graded on effort and completion.

Quizzes (25%)

• A quiz can be expected each week. It may be announced or unannounced and is based on recent homework assignments.

• Vocabulary lists or flash cards are required.

Tests and Projects (25%)

• At least one unit test each quarter.

• At least one quarter project.• Projects will be based on Roman culture, pop culture, and Latin grammar.

Participation (25%)

• EFFORT!!!• Homework completion

• Discussion• Asking questions • Active

listening• Cooperation• Preparation

Class website:

• http://www.havsd.net/~ahenry/

• What you will find:– Daily homework– Copies of all handouts from class– Project assignments– Websites games to practice grammar and vocabulary