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| Latin 5 (Honors and AP) |
| Class Meets: B block |
| Location: A-103 |
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| Latin 5 consists primarily of a thorough reading, analysis, and interpretation of Vergil's Aeneid. In this course, we will: |
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- Literally translate selected portions Vergil's Aeneid
- Analyze, discuss, and write about Vergil's style with regards to word choice, syntax, meter and rhetorical devices
- Analyze and interpret passages from the Aeneid, appropriately using and citing Latin from the text to support an argument
- Read and analyze critical essays on the Aeneid
- Scan and read aloud lines and passages of dactylic hexameter
- Respond to prompts based on sight passages from other authors such as Horace, Ovid, Catullus, Cicero and Caesar
- Understand the ancient epic as a literary genre
- Learn about the life, career, and subsequent influence of Vergil
- Understand the larger historical, political, social, and literary contexts in which the Aeneid was composed
- Review Latin grammar as pertains to the text.
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| Student Responsibilities: |
- Always review and re-read the assignment of the previous day (each day, one or more student may be asked to review/translate all or part of the previous day's passage without notes).
- Always read the notes provided in Pharr's commentary
- Prepare all new assignments
- Ask questions in class on vocabulary, grammar, forms, syntax, significance, and background
- Bring textbook, pens/pencils, notebook, and notebook paper to class every day
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| Reading Assignments: |
- Daily reading assignments will average about 20 lines
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| AP students will read all of the following lines from the Aeneid in Latin: |
- Book 1: lines 1-519
- Book 2: lines 1-56, 199-297, 469-566, and 735-804
- Book 4: lines 1-448, 642-705
- Book 6: lines 1-211, 450-476, and 847-901
- Book 10: lines 420-509
- Book 12: lines 791-842, 887-952
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Grading:
The Latin 5 course will have a variety of assignments and assessments including tests, quizzes, homework, recitations, and essays. Each item is worth a certain number of points, and the term grade is calculated by dividing the total points earned by the total points possible. Grades are maintained on the student/parent portal and will typically be updated once a week.
Supplies
- Aeneid textbook (Pharr)--must be kept covered and brought to class every day.
- 3-ring binder (at least 2") for class notes and handouts--must be brought to class every day.
- Lined paper to be kept in 3-ring binder for taking notes and doing written homework/classwork.
- Pencils, pens (black/blue) for homework/classwork.
Conduct:
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner at all times. This includes adhering to all school rules as stated in the Student Handbook. Breaking any school rule will be handled in accordance with the policies set forth in the Student Handbook.
Academic Honesty:
All assignments, unless explicitly assigned as partner or group work, are expected to be the student's own work and the result of his/her own thinking. Please be familiar with the MHS policies on cheating and plagiarism (see Student Handbook).
AP Students:
- Are responsible for thorough familiarity with the whole Aeneid in English--not just the portions read in Latin.
- Will be held to strict guidelines for literal translations on formal assessments
- Are expected to take the AP Exam in May
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