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Latin 4

Katie Yurga

kyurga@summit.k12.nj.us

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Focus of Study

  • Grammar and Vocabulary
  • Translating and Composing More Complex Latin Passages
  • Greek and Roman Mythology
  • History and Culture of the Romans

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Themes

  • Mythology
      • Pyramus and Thisbe, Daedalus and Icarus, Atreus, The Golden Apple, Myrmidons, etc.

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  • Roman Life:
      • Marriage and Funerals
      • Political Life
      • Attending Chariot Races and Gladiatorial Games

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  • History:
      • Triumvirates
      • Political Unrest in Rome during the Republic
      • Transition from Republic to Empire

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Classroom Routine

  • Google Classroom

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  • Google Slide – objective, agenda, reminders, homework
  • Homework and Quiz Schedule every Monday
  • Website:
    • vocabulary lists and link to quizlets
    • study guides
    • resources
  • Sticker Challenge

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Evaluation and Assessment

  • Tests/Quizzes 40%
      • Test - 1 x
      • Grammar Quizzes - .5 x
      • Vocab Quizzes
  • Projects 30%
  • Classwork/Participation 20%
  • Homework 10%
      • graded for accuracy 1 x
      • graded for completeness and effort .5 x

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Extra Help

Availability:

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  • Every day during 1st lunch in Room 218
  • Before school by appointment

Students need to email me beforehand to set a time, if they would like to meet before school.

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Communication

Best way to reach me is email:

kyurga@summit.k12.nj.us

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Google Classroom

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Website:

kyurga.summit.k12.nj.us

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Teach your child some Latin!

  • Bonam noctem, fīlia / fīlī!
    • Good night, daughter / son!

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  • Bonum mane, fīlia / fīliī!
    • Good morning, daughter / son!