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Syllabus Spring 2019 Latina II
Magistra Rhodenizer
[email protected] 540.946.7600
Textbooks Cambridge Latin Course, 4th edition, Units II and III
(will be handed out to you). It is required that you bring
this textbook to class EVERY DAY! We will also read
Ovid’s Metamorphoses (translated by A.D. Melville – also to
be handed out to you).
Class Materials ● 3-ring binder (1 ½ inch or larger) ●
Notebook paper ● Pencils or pens ● Index Cards
(optional)
Grading Practice & Participation 10%
Class Participation and Bell Work Minor Grades
40%
Homework, Quizzes, and Small Projects Major Grades
50%
Tests and Large Projects Grades will be posted within
3 days of submission. Larger assignments may have a longer
turnaround time, but I will notify you of this in
advance.
Course Description Lingua Latina II will continue to build
foundations of Latin grammar and vocabulary as well as Roman
(and Greek) culture and civilization. This course will involve
a great deal of reading both inside and outside of class (with
an emphasis on Greek and Roman mythology) as well
as speaking and listening exercises. In addition to
teaching Latin, this course should continue to improve your
English vocabulary and understanding of language in
general.
Remind! This semester I will be using the app Remind to
inform and remind parents and students of homework,
upcoming due dates, tests, quizzes, and other
important information. Simply text @mgrhodyL2 to 81010.
Then follow the directions sent to you!
mailto:[email protected]
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Tentative Schedule This is a tentative schedule of topics for
the semester. It is subject to change at any time!
Week CLC Stages Topics
1 Syllabus, Class Rules and Procedures, Stage
XIII
Introductions and Review of Latin I content; infinitives and
prepositions
2 Stages XIII - XIV infinitives, -que, adjective
agreement, prepositional phrases; Roman Britain/Celts
3 Stages XIV - XV adjectives, relative clauses,
neuter nouns, special datives, pluperfect tense;
Roman Britain/Celts, mythology
4 Stages XV - XVI relative clauses, neuter nouns,
special datives, pluperfect tense; Celts, mythology
5 Stages XVI - XVII pluperfect tense, questions,
possession, prepositions; Alexandria, 7
Wonders, mythology
6-7 Stages XVII - XVIII possession, prepositions,
neuter nouns, 4th and 5th declensions; Alexandria, 7 Wonders,
Egypt, mythology
8 Stages XVIII - XIX neuter nouns, 4th and 5th
declensions, pronouns, imperatives; Egypt,
zodiac, mythology
9-10 Stages XIX - XX pronouns, imperatives,
participles, description; Isis, zodiac, science,
mythology
11 Stages XX - XXI pronouns, participles,
description, quantity, agent; Aquae Sulis, mythology
12-14 Stages XXI - XXII quantity, agent,
participles, irregular verbs, relatives; Aquae Sulis,
curses, mythology
15 Stages XXII - XXIII participles, irregular verbs,
relatives, adverb comparison, pronouns; curses, religion,
mythology
16-18 Stages XXIII - XIV adverb comparison,
pronouns, time clauses, subjunctive mood, obligation;
religion, travel, mythology
19 Stage XXIV and Review adverb comparison,
pronouns, time clauses, subjunctive mood, obligation;
religion, travel, mythology; begin review for final
exam
20 Review and Final Exam EVERYTHING YOU HAVE EVER
LEARNED! Just kidding :) We will spend an adequate amount of
time preparing for the Final Exam and I will provide more detail
then.
Plan on AT LEAST one grammar quiz AND one vocabulary quiz
per stage. Plan on one test per stage!
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Behavior Contract In order for us to easily get along and
be productive in the classroom, you have to know and follow
my expectations and rules! Please read over the rules,
expectations, and procedures below and sign the
bottom portion with a parent. I will hold you to this contract
of good behavior throughout the semester. Please make the
decision to follow the rules. Thank you!
----- ----- ----- RULES By following these basic rules
we will have a great classroom environment for learning!
R – espect yourself, others, the content, and me with your
actions and your language. O – bserve your surroundings and
join seamlessly. M – aterials must be ready and brought
to class. A – ttitudes stay positive.
The rules will be posted at all times on my cart 😊. ----- -----
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EXPECTATIONS Class Participation:
● Class Participation and Bell Work grades fall into
participation. ● Participating ensures that you are not only
paying attention to the material, but also that you are applying
your new
skills and improving upon them! ● You can receive up to 2
points each day for participating in discussions, working in small
group and whole class
settings, and working on all classwork. Grades will be entered
on Infinite Campus on a weekly basis. If you
partially participate you will receive partial credit and
refusal to work will earn no credit.
● Bell Work will be worth 2 points a day . Full credit is earned
by attempting each question and participating in review of the
material. Bell Work will be submitted weekly and grades will be
entered accordingly.
Homework: ● Homework will be assigned most days and should not
take longer than 30 minutes to complete. Unless otherwise
noted in class, any homework may be worked on with a partner or
group. ● Keep up with homework assignments as Latin
skills build upon one another. If you have questions, be sure to
ask
them when we check homework each day!
Beginning of Class: ● Go to your seat and get out your class
materials. Place your homework on the corner of your
desk. ● Complete the Bell Work posted on the board or on
your desk. You will have 5-10 minutes to complete this
after
the bell. ● Note the daily agenda on the board and
any homework assignments listed below the agenda. ● Once you
are finished do not be disrespectful to those working around you by
talking.
Arriving Late: ● Observe your surroundings and join seamlessly.
Do not make a big show of arriving late to class. ● Hand
your note to me and begin working. Either a classmate or I will
catch you up shortly. ● Remember that 4 tardies result in a
referral.
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During Class: ● Raise hands! ● If you need to leave the
classroom, take the appropriate pass after you have
asked. ● Completed assignments are turned into the “box”
designated for your class. ● Personal devices and
technology should not be out or in use.
End of Class: ● Remain in your seat until I release you! (We
will always say Valēte/Valē! ) ● Students are responsible for
classroom clean-up and organization. Throw away your trash as you
leave and push in
your chair.
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Academic Honesty
Unless otherwise noted in class, any homework may be worked on
with a partner or group. However, cheating on any test, quiz,
or project will earn no credit. I will not, under any circumstance,
tolerate plagiarism on any work. This is your only warning.
The first offense will result in a referral.
Late/Makeup Work It is vital that you keep up with homework and
classwork. Much of our content builds, so missing assignments will
hurt your grade and ability to keep up.
● Missing homework can be turned in 1 day late for ½
credit. ● Late Projects will lose 10% per day
late. ● If you miss class, you may make up all missed
work within 3 class days. If there are extenuating
circumstances please talk with me so we can make a plan for
you.
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Discipline Plan and Consequences If you choose to break a rule
or not meet expectations, there will be consequences.
1st time: You will receive a verbal warning. 2nd time: I
will speak with you after class and I will contact your
parent(s). 3rd time: You will receive a referral and will go
to the office. Do not let things go this far.
If you choose to follow the rules and expectations, there will
be rewards! Praise in class Positive notes/calls/emails home
Candy or Latin-themed
games/movies
----- ----- ----- STUDENT: I have read the Syllabus and
Behavior Contract and understand what is expected of me in World
Geography. I will honor the rules and expectations while in
the classroom and accept the consequences if I break a
rule.
Signature:
______________________________________________________________________
Date: ______________________________ Please check one:
_____ I have joined the Remind class for updates. ____ I have
not joined the Remind class.
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Parents, If at any time you would like to
contact me about your student’s progress, a concern that you have,
or just to check-in, I am always happy to speak with you. My
ultimate goal is for your student to be successful! You can best
reach me through our class Remind app, by email
([email protected]), or via the school phone at (540)
337-1921. I am greatly looking forward to this
upcoming semester, Bethany
Rhodenizer PARENT: My child and I have read the Syllabus
and Behavior Contract and understand what is expected in Ms.
Rhodenizer’s classroom. I understand it and will support
it.
Signature:
______________________________________________________________________
Date: ______________________________
Please check one: _____ We have internet access at
home. ____ We do not have internet access at
home. Please check one: _____ I have joined the
Remind class for updates. ____ I have not joined the Remind
class.
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