Latin 2
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Latin II
2022-2023
Thomas Spurgeon
Tspurgeon@greenville.k12.sc.us
864/355/5554
Course Description: This course provides students with continued study of the Latin Language. Students will learn intermediate Latin grammar and vocabulary and be introduced to Mythology and primary sources to provide context for the language. Finally the course will look at the ways that Latin language and culture have influence the modern world.
Course Goal: Students will acquire the necessary skills to read and analyze scaffolded Latin passages.
Supply list:
Binder with loose-leaf paper
Writing Materials
Chromebook
Grading Scale:
Major Assessments 60%
Minor Assessments 40%
Exams will count as 20% of the semester grade in accordance with district policy.
A- 100-90
B- 89-80
C- 79-70
D- 69-60
F- 59-0
Types of Assignments:
Major: Generally speaking, there will be 2-3 tests and 1 project each quarter.
Minor: Classwork will be collected into one or two larger grades each week.
Late Work Policy:
Minor: 10 points off per day for 5 days then a zero
Major: 10 points off per day for 5 days and then until the end of the quarter for a max 50
Rules:
1. Follow Instructions.
2. Do not talk out of turn.
3. Be in your seat.
4. Respect other people. Respect our Environment.
5. I will enforce all policies in the GHS Student Handbook.
Pacing:
Quarter 1: Review Latin 1 Concepts; Dative and Ablative; Creation Accounts
Quarter 2: Active and Passive; Gods and Goddesses
Quarter 3: Participles; Heroes
Quarter 4: The Subjunctive; Epics
*Syllabus and Pacing subject to change
Resources:
Ecce Romani Series
Ritchie's Fabulae Faciles with Commentary by Geoffery Steadman
Selections from Catullus (With Teacher commentary)
Selections from Pliny's Letters (with teacher commentary)