parents night latin 2011

Latin 1

Magister Adam Henry

How to find the Magister

• e-mail: ahenry@havsd.net

• Room 240– Before/After school by appointment

• Phone = x5240

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.

Latin outside of the Classroom

• Philadelphia Classical Society Competition in

February

• National Latin Exam in March

Socrates

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

•Point System–Homework–Quizzes–Tests/Projects–Participation

Class work/Homework

• 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

• A quiz can be expected each week. • Is based on recent homework

assignments. • Vocabulary lists or flash cards are

recommended• Use website for review links

Tests and Projects

• 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

• EFFORT!!!• Homework

completion• Discussion• Asking questions • Active listening

• Cooperation• Preparation

Class website:

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

vocabulary