Latin III Honors

Course Overview

Latin III Honors is an exciting and highly rewarding class that offers students many added benefits, not the least of which is enhanced reading & analytical skills. Through the Cambridge Series, we will continue to emphasize comprehension of the Latin language through reading and, thus, gain a greater understanding of the social and political history of the Romans. This year you will finish the adventures of Quintus and Salvius, read authentic works by such Roman authors as Martial, Ovid, and finally Caesar, all the while developing your acquaintance with the Roman world with respect to history, literature, mythology, politics, daily life, etc. As you advance in your studies and acquire new skills, you will develop a lifelong appreciation of the Latin language and classical civilization and learn to apply the lessons of this class to your own life and community.

Syllabus

These are the Course Skills this class will focus on:

1. Read and Comprehend Latin Prose and Poetry

a) Identify the meaning of Latin words and phrases

b) Describe how grammar contributes to the meaning and function of Latin words and phrases in context

c) Summarize Latin texts in English

d) Translate Latin texts into English.

2. Describe the Style and Context of Latin Prose and Poetry

a) Describe features and functions of stylistic elements in Latin texts

b) Describe historical and cultural contexts of Latin texts

3. Analyze Latin Prose and Poetry

a) Develop an interpretation of a Latin text

b) Explain how specific evidence supports an interpretation of a Latin text.

Class Procedures and Expectations

Be honest, courteous, & open-minded
Be supportive of your classmates & yourself
Pay attention and participate
Work efficiently, creatively, & to the best of your ability
Do not prevent others from learning or doing their best work
Use phones & headphones only when approved
Unfinished classwork &/or Homework is due by 8am in Google Classroom
Keep a link to the Lesson Calendar handy
Expect & be patient with tech issues, and do not abuse the privilege of 1:1 technology
Follow all school rules, policies, and procedures at all times

Grading Procedures

Daily (homework, class work, participation grades) 15%

Quizzes (vocabulary & grammar quizzes) 30%

Major (tests & projects) 55%

1 daily and 1 quiz grade will be dropped each 9 weeks. No other grades will be dropped

Failed a Test?

Arrange for tutoring sessions with the teacher as soon as possible;

Then, arrange a make-up test within 5 days of the original test date;

The highest grade possible on a make-up test is a 70;

There is only one retake possible per grading period.

Make-up Work

If you have to miss class, you will find assignments at Google Classroom. Missed Tests and quizzes will generally go to the Testing Center. Missing grades are entered as a 1 until make-up work is submitted and graded.

First Nine Weeks: Review Stages 1-25

Second Nine Weeks: Stages 26-34

Third Nine Weeks: Stages 35-40

Fourth Nine Weeks: Julius Caesar's De Bello Gallico, Vergil's Aeneid

Required Class Materials

You will need to bring your fully charged iPad each day as well as something to write with, something to write on, and something to keep your notes in. Latin-English Dictionaries are not necessary for this class.

Google Classroom

Westlake High School utilizes the Google Classroom platform to share classroom resources, many assignments, and assessment preparation materials to students. WHS students will receive a classroom code to access these materials, submit assignments, and track any missing work.

Additional Resources

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