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Mr. Jimmy Ainsworth

Latin I, Latin II, Mythology

MADISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

MADISON, MS 39110

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SALVE ET SALVETE

Hello, my name is Jimmy Ainsworth. I am now on my 6th year teaching at Madison Central High School, and my 4th year at Rosa Scott. I teach Latin (1,2 and sometimes 3) and Mythology - collectively known as the Classics. This year (second semester) I am also teaching Psychology, and am very excited.
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1-7-07
Latin I = review declension/conjugation basics
-------------review Exam
-------------introduce Perfect stem
-------------Perfect tense (endings)
HW: Ch.17 Vocab/Translation

Latin II = review grammar
-------------review Exam (practice endings)
-------------practice grammar (using Latin I Exam)
-------------practice conjugations (subjunctive)
HW: Ch.35 Vocab/Translation

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11-26-27-07
Latin I = Ch.15 vocab quiz
------------review translation
------------review "Death of Hector pt.2"
------------conjugation quiz(zes)
------------review adjectives, 3rd decl. adj.
HW: study endings

Latin II = Ch.33 vocab/translation
------------reivew myth. translations
------------review adjectives (normal, degree)
------------review adverbs (normal, degree)
------------review passive verbs (sentences)
HW: Ch.34

Mythology = Heracles
------------finish labors (7-12)
------------later life, death
------------Labors quiz (list all 12)
HW: study for test

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10-26-29/07
Latin I = Vocab
------------Vocabulary Test
------------review translation

Latin II = Vocab
------------Vocabulary Test
------------review translation

Mythology = Hero Myth (cont.)
------------Theseus and Labyrinth (Ariadne)
------------real labyrinth (Minoan, Knossos)

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10/24-25/07
Latin I=Review/Application
------------Quintus translation ("School of Flavius")
------------declension quiz (if appl.)
HW: study for Vocab Test (6-10)

Latin II=Pronoun Finish
------------Pronoun Test (full)
------------finish translation (if app.)
HW: study for Vocab Test (28-32)

Mythology=Theseus (cont.)
------------Theseus pt.2 (to Athens)
------------Minos (backstory, labyrinth)

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10/22-23/07
Latin I= declension review
------------Ch.10 Vocab, Cards, Translation, Quiz
------------3rd declension neuter, i-stems
------------declension quizzes (multiple)

Latin II= Grammar
------------Pronoun review
------------Ch.32 Vocab, Cards, Quiz,Translation
------------Indicative Passive Conjugation
HW: Quintus translation ("In Graeciam")

Mythology= Hero Myth (cont.)
------------Jason/Medea test (open note)
------------Theseus lecture (cont.)

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10/19-20
Latin I= declension practice/review

Latin II= Review (Grammar)
------------indefinite adjectives (practice)
------------reflexive pronoun vs. adjective
------------practice sentences (review)

Mythology = Hero Myth (cont.)
------------review: Jason/Argonauts
------------Jason and Medea (Colchis, Iocolus, Corinth)

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10/9-10/07
Latin I= review over grammar
------------review Test (in-depth)
------------3rd Declension Neuter

Latin II= review Pronouns
------------indefinite, demonstrative pro/adj.
------------indicative passive conjugation
HW: Ch.31 translation, vocab. quiz, cards

Mythology= Jason and the Argonauts
------------Pelias, Aeson, Jason
------------Golden Fleece (Phrixus,Helle)
------------Argonauts

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10/1-5/07
Latin I= 9 weeks test
------------review basic declensions, conjugations
------------new material = 3rd decl., imperfect tense
(after test)--review declensions, translations

Latin II= 9 weeks test
------------review pronouns (personal, demonst., etc.)
------------interrogative pronoun, indefinite p/adj.
------------Ch.28-30 (vocab., translation, quiz)
(after test)--finish pronouns, passive voice intro.

Mythology= 9 weeks test
-----------finish Perseus myth, Bellerophon
-----------Rikki Tikki Tavi (Hero theme)
-----------Clash of the Titans (modern Perseus myth)

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9/24-25

Latin I= Ch.6 (Vocab, Translation)
-----------hand back Vocab tests, review
-----------review conjugations (present tense)
-----------Imperfect tense (endings, usage)

Latin II= review Relative clauses
-----------relative pronoun quiz(zes)
-----------practice sentences (maybe for a grade)
-----------review chapter (process)
HW: Ch.28 Vocab, FC, Translation

Mythology= hand back tests, review
-----------review Actaeon, Semele
-----------Dionysus (Pentheus, Acoetes, Agave)
-----------Athamas, Ino
-----------Oedipus, Jocasta, Leius, Polybus, Sphynx
-----------Antigone, Ismene, Polynices, Etoecles

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8/17-20

Latin I= Ch.2 (Vocab, Translation)
----------declension review
----------conjugation (present tense)
----------translations (book, other)
HW: "Quintus" translation, study 1/2 decl.

Latin II= conjugation quiz(zes)
----------declension quiz(zes)
----------grammar practice sheet (groups)
HW: study for major Conj. Quiz, study declensions

Mythology= finish Olympians
----------timeline quiz
----------practice Olympian chart
----------Olympian MC quiz (as time allows)
HW: study Olympians for quiz(zes)

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8/15-16

Latin I= Translations (Quintus, Jenney)
----------1st Declension quizzes
----------2nd Declension Masc.(intro)
----------1st Conjugation
HW: Ch. 2 translation, vocab., flash cards

Latin II= Declension Quiz(zes), Review
----------Conjugation quiz (repeat)
----------open discussion (grammar)
HW: study Conjugation, Declension endings (quizzes)

Mythology= Olympians (names, domains, symbols)
----------pretest on Olympians
----------timeline quiz
HW: study for Olympian quiz

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8/13-14

Latin I=Ch.1 Vocab Quiz
----------go over translation
----------1st Declension (cases review)
----------Verb/Conjugation intro.
----------practice translations (Jenney, Quintus)
HW: "Quintus" translation

Latin II= Ind. Act. Conjugation Quiz(zes), Review
----------Declension review/practice
HW: study Conjugation, Declension endings (quizzes)

Mythology= Greco-Roman mythology
----------Timeline quiz(zes)
----------Creation, Titans, Olympians
----------Mankind (ages,Prometheus)
----------deities (types,rules,purity)
HW: study Timeline, Olympians

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8/9-10

Latin I= first day overview; syntax/grammer
----------cases, declensions
HW: Chapter 1 Translation, Vocab, Flash Cards (quiz)

Latin II= first day overview; check status
----------grammar/declensions,conjugations review
----------conjugation quiz (practice)
HW: study endings

Mythology= first day overview; mythology discussion
-----------study timeline; will have quizzes
-----------overview of Myths, Themes, class
Writing Assignment: What is mythololgy? What are myths, what type, what are their purpose, etc.
HW: study timeline

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VALE.ET.VALETE

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