KET Latin III 2008-2009 |
Course Objective
Latin III class is designed to increase vocabulary and assist students in completion of the corpus of grammar required to read many authentic Latin writings. Students read selections from Caesar, Cicero, Augustus, Pliny, Trajan, and Eutropius. Through the words of these Roman authors, they increase their knowledge of the intricacies of the late Roman Republic and early Roman Empire. Grammatical concepts and Latin vocabulary are reinforced in the context of these selections. The text is Ecce Romani with several ancillary readings from Internet sites.
Latin III students will:| Instructor |
Ann has over 30 years in education, both in the public and private sectors. She has been an assistant principal, a classroom English / Latin teacher, and a technology resource teacher. Ann has taught at both the middle and high school levels. She has been a frequent presenter at KTLC, showing teachers new ways to integrate technology with their core area content. Ann holds the following degrees, all from the University of Kentucky: BA (English Major, Latin and French minors), MA (Reading Specialist), and a Rank 1 (Administration and Supervision). |
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| Curriculum Designer |
A native of Connecticut, Joan moved to Kentucky in 1991. She previously taught Latin, French and Computer Use in Rye, NY for 12 years. Joan served as advisor and mentor for Student Council, Junior Class, Latin and French clubs and was chairman of the Foreign Language Department for several years. Prior to teaching at KET, Joan had assisted with both the Latin I and Latin II programs at KET. She has also taught Latin, (Levels I through AP IV) at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in Lexington, KY. Joan received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Albertus Magnus College, in Connecticut, with a major in Latin and minors in French and Education. Her Master of Arts degree is in French, from Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT. Joan holds teaching certification in Latin and French in Connecticut, New York and Kentucky. |
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| Producing Organization | The Kentucky Educational Television Network and
Kentucky Department of Education |
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| Student Prerequisites | Successful completion of KET Latin II or teacher recommendation. | ||
| Classwork | This is detailed on the daily agenda that is posted on the Internet. It entails reading documents, working on grammatical exercises, researching the lives and/or customs of the ancients, writing comparisons of the mores of the past to those of the present, calling the teacher to discuss progress, sharing ideas and questions with other Latin III students via the Forum on the Internet. | ||
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| Grading | Students have day by day assignments for 160 days. During the other days of class, they are expected to work on projects, research materials, or use the time as needed to reinforce their Latin. Time is also allowed for work with some of the ancillary Internet materials, the National Latin Exam, standardized tests, etc. Materials for subsequent days are posted should there be time in individual schedules. This is a self-paced class. Each may proceed at his/her pace but must cover the full agenda as well as do well in all tests, quizzes, daily work etc. to qualify for an A from your school in the class. Work must be completed by June 15 of the current school year.
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| Lesson Delivery | The Latin III class is a student directed class taught via Internet which will augment the student's grammar and vocabulary skills, increase reading proficiency through cultural and historical presentations and student participation via phone and the Internet. Students will be given time for cooperative activities, research projects, and practice of concepts. Agenda and assignments are posted and completed on the Internet. | ||||||||
| Class Size | There is no limit on class size or necessity that all students are working at the same time during the day. | ||||||||
| Tests, Quizzes & Homework | Quizzes are assigned after each new grammatical segment and/or vocabulary presentation. Tests are assigned after every 3 or 4 chapters and are comprehensive. Homework/classwork is assigned on a regular basis to reinforce what the students have done during the day. | ||||||||
| Course Guides | The following materials will be delivered
automatically, based on your enrollment:
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| Textbooks & Materials |
Each student should have:
Optional suggested book for each classroom:
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| Tuition and Enrollment Forms | If you are outside Kentucky: $500.00 per student for 1-5;
$475.00 per student for 6 or more per course.
Enrollment Form for schools outside Kentucky.
Tuition fees for Kentucky public schools are paid by the state legislature. Kentucky Enrollment Form |
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