8th Grade Latin

We study Latin to understand the classical roots of our own language and culture. Ancient Greek and Roman culture provides the foundations of our own society, especially our literature and law, our understanding of economy, class, military power, and social relationships, and the history of our language. More importantly for our school, however, the study of ancient Rome especially improves our understanding of the Bible and the birth of Christianity. What we learn in Latin about daily life in ancient Rome helps us understand the world of the New Testament and the early church.

Assignments

Daily assignments for the Latin class are available online at on the SPCS Latin Class Assignment Calendar.  NOTE: The assignment is due at the beginning of class on the date that it is listed on the calendar.)

Vocabulary

Spring Latin Projects

Students will participate in a Latin Fair (Dies Romana) in the spring (Date: TBA).  8th grade Latin students will produce an entertaining drama in both Latin and English for the benefit of the other grades.

National Latin Exam

The students will take part in the National Latin Exam (Date TBA) during regular school hours. No additional study or preparation is required. Come to school rested, if at all possible. Read more about the exam on the NLE website.

Resources

Mr. Glover recommends the following web sites for bookmarking by students and parents:

Cambridge Latin Course (part of the Cambridge School Classics Project)

Click on the correct book in the left hand column (Book I or Book II). When you arrive at the right page for the red book (Book I) or the blue book (Book II), click on the “Vocab Tester” on the right hand side of the page to practice your vocabulary on the computer. For help with homework, click on the “Stage” (or chapter) that we are studying this week.

The Perseus Digital Library

Looking for just the right photograph of an ancient Roman or Greek temple, theater, or artifact? …an original quotation from Caesar for your Latin project? …an online museum exhibit about the ancient Olympics? Check here first. Just enter your key word search in the box and off you go on a learning adventure.

Visit Ancient Rome on Google Earth

This may be just the place to go to find that scale model of an ancient Roman building or monument for your “Latin Day” project.

Latin Links from Walnut Hills HS, Cincinnati

Here is a full list of links from the 9 Latin teachers at Walnut Hills. Pay special attention to the sections on “Daily Life” and “Bridges, Roads, Temples and Aqueducts” for those Latin Day projects.