Latin in Review

LATIN I

We had a fun week in Latin, talking about singular and plural and learning some new vocabulary words. We are also beginning to learn the Latin Table Blessing. We worked on memorizing the first two lines. I just love when students recognize words from Spanish or English that come from the orignal Latin word.

Vocabulary

via--road

Deus--God

luna--moon (lunar)

gloria--glory

caelum--heaven

vita—life

aqua—water

casa—house

stella—star (constellation)

regina—queen (regal)

silva—forrest

unda—wave (undulate)

Latin Table Blessing

Benedic, Domine, nos (Bless us, O Lord)

Et haec Tua dona (and these Thy gifts)

Quae de Tua largitate (which from they bounty)

Sumus sumpturi (we are about to receive)

Per Christum Dominum nostrum. (through Christ our Lord)

Amen.

LATIN II

This week in Latin II we have been reviewing sentence structure, grammar, verb conjugation and translating sentences. We reviewed the Lord's Prayer (Pater Noster) and next week we will begin learning Psalm 23 in Latin. Optime discipuli!

MATH: 8/30 - 9/3

Math lessons...

• Monday - 8/30 - Ls 8 pg 29 (1-15 odd, 16, 17-29odd)


• Tuesday - 8/31 - Ls 9 pg 33 (1-15 odd, 16-19, 21, 25)


• Wednesday - 9/1 - Ls 10 pg 37 (1-25 odd) (Students will recieve a Practice Test so they can become familiar with the format. We will also discuss some of the problems in class on Thursday.)


• Thursday - 9/2 - Investigation 1; review for Test 1 ***Ls 1-5 corrections are now closed.***


• Friday -9/3 - Test 1 (Ls 1-5); Fast Fact A Test (must accurately complete 50 problems in 5 min); Test Day Activity (if time allows).

Enjoy the 3-day weekend! I will see you guys on Tuesday!

~Mrs. R~

Spelling Aug. 30 - Sept. 3, 2010

Spelling Test on Friday, Sept.3, 2010.

Spelling List

Salvete! Greetings!

We are off to a great start in Latin, learning several words and a little background about the ancient language of Latin. We talked about the importance of Latin as the root for Indo-European (Romance) languages. During our first meeting even the students put together similarities between Latin and Spanish. I know learning Latin will prove to be a valuable background for these students. Once they really grasp some of the basics of the language, they will flourish with Spanish and the English language too. 

A few of the topics we will cover during this first year include:

Latin I

Pronounce, spell and translate Latin vocabulary

Learn practical Latin expressions and 2 prayers in full

Understand the concept of derivatives (words derived from Latin)

Learn basic grammar concepts (conjugating verbs, singular/plural, parts of speech)

Compete in a school-wide Latin Vocabulary Bee in the Spring

Latin II

Read and translate short stories from Latin Via Ovid and other original texts

Advanced grammar concepts (decline nouns, conjugate irregular verbs)

Vocabulary

Compete in a school-wide Latin Vocabulary Bee in the Spring

We will spend a good amount of time on grammar. Latin is a very grammar driven language with endings, conjugations, and noun declinsions. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at any time. 

Amy McCauley

amymccauley@mac.com

254.231.5010

VOCABULARY

I will periodically include vocabulary we are studying. I will try to include English words the students may be familiar with to show the Latin root we are studying.

Latin I

salve/salvete         hello (sing/pl) salutations

vale/valete         goodbye (sing/pl)

magistra/magister teacher (fem.masc)

discipula/discipulus student (f/m) disciple

Science:8/19 - 8/20

8/19: Today 3rd grade compared yeast and sand before and after adding warm water and sugar. We also discussed the 6 things all living things do: get energy, use energy, get rid of waste, reproduce, grow, and respond to change. The students made a "chain" to help them remember these things.

8/20: We will discuss bacteria and viruses...which one is living and which is not. We will also begin our discussion on the 5 kingdoms of living things.

Coming up: Fungus Kingdom, growing and documenting mold grown in a sealed container, and the Animal Kingdom...

Stay tuned...
Mrs. R

CCS Third Grade: Homework Template

CCS Third Grade: Homework Template: "Homework Week Of: August 23-27 Literature 1. ..."
Spelling
Spelling Test on Friday, august27,2010

MATH: HOMEWORK

Here is your work for this week:

Thursday (8/19): Ls 1 pg 5 (1, 2-24e, 25)
Friday (8/20) : Ls 2 pg 7 (1-10, 12-26e)




Have fun!
Mrs. R.

Homework Template

Homework Week Of: August 23-27

Literature
1. Read Chapters 1 & 2 of Charlotte's Web by Tuesday, August 24th.
2. Discussion and activities on Wednesday, August 25th.
3. Test onThursday, August 26th.
4. Special activities on Friday, August 27th.

Math: Welcome!

Welcome New 3rd Graders! The count-down to the First Day of School has begun! I am Mrs. Ratcliff and I am SO EXCITED tobe your math teacher this year!!

This year you will become fast-fact fanatics, multiplication maniacs, algebra achievers, and word-problem wizards! We may even take a "field-trip" to the computer lab!! Ooooooo-oooooooooh!!!!!!!

Sharpen your pencils and get out your flash-cards! School is almost here!

Mrs. Ratcliff

Welcome Note

Wonderful
Exciting
Learning
Challenging
Outstanding
Majestic
Excellent

SUPERSTARS to a terrific third grade year at Christ Church School! Joan Brindley