AP Caesar and Vergil — Latin for Rabbits

Caesar and Vergil

Agenda/Homework for Monday, June 1, 2015:

1) Read and write out a translation of the selection of Georgics One down to line 486 Email if you need this.

Agenda/Homework for Friday, May 29, 2015:

1) Read and write out a translation of the first page of the selection of Georgics One. Email if you need this.

Agenda/Homework for Wednesday, May 27, 2015:

1) Finish reading Eclogue One and review it.

2) Write out a detailed answer to the four question put on the board in class. Quote Latin to support each point.

Agenda/Homework for Friday, May 22, 2015:

1) Read and prepare lines 50 to the end of Vergil's First Eclogue. Keep review and rereading this poem.

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Agenda/Homework for Wednesday, May 20, 2015:

1) Read and prepare lines 18-49 of Vergil's First Eclogue. Email if you need this.

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Agenda/Homework for Monday, May 18, 2015:

1) Read and prepare the first 15 lines of Vergil's First Eclogue. You should have received this in an email on Friday. Also note and read the commentary that begins on page five with vocabulary.

Epic Debbie

Agenda/Homework for Wednesday, May 13, 2015:

Homework and Agenda for Wednesday, May 13.

1) Make sure you have scanned the last 10 lines of the Aeneid.

2) Quiz on content of book XII in translation. Know major characters, plot and gods/goddess, especially Juno and Jupiter.

3) Complete five sight tests (you should have two of these finished already). They are attached in an email. Email if you did not already receive this. I check these for completion.

4) Keep reviewing text of Caesar/Vergil, Introduction/Background and book read in translation. See me for help with any part.

Agenda/Homework for Monday, May 12, 2015:

1) Do sight test and write out a translation for the last section of book 12 (all in handout). Then answer questions on comparison of Death of Turnus and the proem. These assignments are important for understanding the whole. Do not forget the scansion part.

2) Read first half of book 12 (on AP syllabus), pages 305 to 323 in Mandelbaum. (sorry Connor).

3) Review Caesar's Latin (selections from book 1, 4, 5, 6) and books 1, 6, 7 in translation (know Gallic tribes, leaders, geography, events).

Make thematic connections with Vergil, Aeneid as you read and also review books 1 and 2 of the Aeneid.

Agenda/Homework for Friday, May 8, 2015:

1) Finish book 8 presentations.

2) Make sure you have complete the first two multiple choice sight tests for Friday.

3) Make sure that you have turned in book 6 quiz on Catalogue of Heroes

4) Read book XII in translation for Monday.

Here is the new vocabulary list for next quiz Quiz on Friday, April 24. Galen, Connor, Debbie, Radhika, Ellie.

Chose your topic for book 8 presentations. Email with your first choice. Here is the assignment.

Galen, Connor, Debbie, Radhika, Ellie, arrange a time to read 6.450-76 with me outside of class.

Agenda/Homework for Wednesday, May 6, 2015:

1) Quiz on book 8 in translation. Know plot and major characters. It will count 50 points.

2) Presentations. If any will be absent because of an AP test, I must be informed beforehand. Value 100 points. Who is working with whom and on what topic? Email me. Here is the assignment.

3) Make sure that you have turned in book 6 quiz on Catalogue of Heroes.

Click to Enlarge Book VI Catalogue of Heroes

Agenda/Homework for Monday-Friday, May 4 to 8:

Monday

1) Finish, augment and revise quiz from Friday's class and hand in on Monday. I expect thoughtful answers that are supported by the text.

2) Test on book 4 and 6 (Latin 80%, translation 20%) on Monday, April 4 (200 points).

3) Complete first multiple choice sight practice quiz. Handed out on Friday.

4) Beee reading book 8 and 12 of the Aeneid in Translation.

Wednesday

1) Quiz on book 8 in translation. Know plot and major characters. It will count 50 points.

2) Presentations. If any will be absent because of an AP test, I must be informed beforehand. Value 100 points. Who is working with whom and on what topic? Email me. Here is the assignment.

Aeneid, Book 8 Presentations

As you read book 8 of the Aeneid in translation prepare a presentation on your assigned topic. Each topic has two people but you do not work as partners in anyway but as competitive rivals (like Pullo and Vorenus). Extra points (genuine bonafide extra credit) for use of Latin words, phrases, concepts. Here is the whole Latin text at the Latin Library: http://www.thelatinlibrary.com/vergil/aen8.shtml

Some general notes for all topics:

-Book 8 involves a journey, descriptions of landscape and hospitality (Xenia), like Book One

-Book 8 is concerned with the topography of Pallanteum, the future site of Rome.

-Book 8 is filled with rituals concerning the worship of various goods

-Book 8 ends with an especially fat ecphrasis of Aeneas’ new shield on which is depicted the battle of Actium and other events from the Roman historical experience.

-Book 8 is thick with Augustan references.

-Book 8 has much in common with book 6 (katabasis).

Haec tibi agenda sunt: Email with questions. Due Wednesday, May 6. Value 100 points.

Prepare a 10 minute presentation that is detailed and precise. Use Caesar’s style as a model. You may use “powerpoint” for images and Latin words, phrases, and quotations.

Prepare a 1-2 page handout that summarizes your analysis and provides textual evidence to support you ideas. Come to class with copies made for each student (15).

Topics for Rabbits: There will be some over lap with some of these topics. I have written some questions or comments for each which are not intended to be exhaustive.

1) Aeneas in Book 8. How is our Proto-Roman hero presented by Vergil from beginning to end? What relationships does he develop? How does he interact with other characters and the gods? What does he achieve and learn on this journey? (Sindhu & Galen)

2) Ecphrasis of Aeneas’ New Shield. What is depicted on the shield? What events from Roman history are included on the shield? How is the battle of Actium depicted? Augustan references? Achilles’ Shield in the Iliad (Kallia and Clara).

3) Topography of Rome in Book 8. How does the fictional topography of Evander’s Pallanteum reflect Augustan Rome? How does book 8 give meaning to place as crucial to the Roman experience? (Anja and Brianna)

4) Narrative and allegorical role of the Gods: Saturn, Venus and Vulcan. In what ways are Venus and Vulcanus involved in the events of book 8? How are Vulcan and his craft as blacksmith presented by Vergil? Remember the aetas aurea of Saturn which is emphasized here and is crucial to the 4th Eclogue (Ellie/Nishi).

5) Vergil’s Depiction of Evander and his son Pallas. Xenia (Guest-Host relationship) is important here. There are also Augustan references What values does Evander represent? Father-son theme of Aeneid (Debbie/Radhika)

6) Cacus and Hercules: How does this story fit into the heroic paradigm and the events of the second half of the Aeneid? How is Hercules presented as a hero? What allegorical meanings can be drawn from this story. For what is this story an Aetiology?(Connor)

7) Book 6 and 8 Parallels: In what ways does book 8 reflect or parallel book 6 regarding themes, narrative structure, events, prophecy, Roman history, and Aeneas? (Caroline and Kierson)

8) Roman Rituals and Worshiping the Gods. Augustus and Virgil have great interests in Roman rituals in honour of gods. What rituals are presented and what is their meaning and function? There may be aetiologies involved? Juno and white sow. Hercules and the Ara Maxima. Role of Aeneas? (Nivi)

Homework for Friday, May 1, 2015

1) Review and finish reading Aeneid, 6.847-901.

2) Quiz on book 6 in translation (50 points), ab umbrā Didonis usque ad librī finem.

Know the Catalogue of Heroes especially well, pages 156-161. You must know who each person is and their significance within Roman history. Use glossary in the back of the book.

Homework for Monday-Friday, April 27 to May 3:

1) Reading schedule: a) Monday: 6.450-76; b) Wednesday: 6.847-901

1.5) Complete multiple choice test - all 40 questions.

2) Finish reading book 6 in translation. Read carefully and take notes. There will be a quiz. Must be completely and thoroughly read for Wednesday's class.

3) Begin reading book 8 and 12 of the Aeneid in Translation.

Campi Flegrei. Click to enlarge. Find Cumae and Lake Avernus.

Essay is due on Monday before 8:30 AM with staple at 45 degree angle.

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Read these lines from Vergil's 4th Eclogue:

Ultima Cumaei venit iam carminis aetas;

magnus ab integro saeclorum nascitur ordo.

iam redit et Virgo, redeunt Saturnia regna,

iam nova progenies caelo demittitur alto.

tu modo nascenti puero, quo ferrea primum

desinet ac toto surget gens aurea mundo,

casta fave Lucina; tuus iam regnat Apollo.

START GIVING 15MIN PER DAY TO REVIEW CAESAR. SEE ME FOR HELP.

Homework for Monday, April 20 and the week:

Here is the new vocabulary list for next quiz Quiz on Friday, April 24.

1)Reading schedule: Monday: 6.295-332 & 6.384-397; Wednesday: 6.398-424 & 6.450-476; Friday: 6.847-866.

2) Quiz (50 points) on content of Book 6 (in translation) pages 133-40. Know topography, plot and characters. See Cape Misenum and Lake Avernus, the site of Aeneas' Katabasis below. Book VI is complex and demands a very close reading, both in Latin and English.

3) You should have reading all of book 6 in translation by the end of the week.

Here is the new vocabulary list for next quiz. Donuts for Dido.

1) Reading Schedule for Week of (April 13-18): Monday: Book 4.656-705

2) Take home book four in translation quiz is due on Monday, April 13. Late things will not be accepted at this late point in the year.

4) Aeneid, Book 2 and 4 Test on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 (Latin 70%, translation 20%, Scansion 10%). 200 Points.

5) Essay on Agonistic Speeches of Dido and Aeneas is due on Friday, April 18. 150 points. Email with ideas and questions.

6) Should you wish to get ahead: Begin reading book six both Latin sections and whole thing in translation. Email, if you need text and commentary.

7) It is smart to start reviewing Caesar little by little and see me for help.

Homework/Agenda for Monday, March 30 to Friday, April 3, 2015

This will be a very intensive week of reading Latin. Make sure your are reading in class directly from the text.

1)Reading schedule: Monday: 4.259-304; Wednesday: 4.305-340 and Friday: 4.341-360.

2) Finish reading book 4 in translation. I will post a take home quiz for these lines soon.

3) Vocabulary Quiz on Friday, April 3. Click on Sindhu for the list.

For Friday, March 27: 4.198-218 & 4.259-278

Homework/Agenda for Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20, 2015

1) Cento per cento review quiz on lines 2.559-620. Email with questions.

2)Reading schedule: Monday: Finish book & 4:160-197; Wednesday: 4.198-218 & 4.259-278. and Friday: 4.279-304.

3) Reading in translation: Book 2, pages 49-55 and Book 4, pages 81-86. I will post a take home quiz for these lines soon.

4) Vocabulary Quiz on Wednesday, March 25. Click on Caroline for the list.

Who is who in the picture above and below?

Homework/Agenda for Friday, March 20, 2015

1) It is crucial that you kept reviewing and see me for help.

2) Friday: 5.580-620. I would like to come close to finishing book II on Friday.

3) Reading in translation: Quiz on Monday on 2nd half of book 2 in translation. pages 44-55.

Senior Rabbits is Sooo Sleepy

Homework/Agenda for Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20, 2015

1) Vocabulary Quiz. Click on Nisha for the list.

2) Here is the reading schedule: Monday: 2.20-249 and 2.268-297; Wednesday: 5.559-600. and Friday: 5.600-620. Expect a preparation/review quiz.

3) Reading in translation: Quiz on Friday on 2nd half of book 2 in translation. pages 44-55.

4) Essay is due, Monday, March 16. Late papers will not be accepted.

Homework/Agenda for Friday, March 13

1) Make sure you have prepared: 2.201-249. The Death of Laoccoooon.

2) Essays are due.

3) Vocabulary Quiz on Monday, March 16 Click on Nisha for the list.

Book One Test (Latin and Translation) will on Monday, March 9, 2015 (Value 200-250 points).

I emailed essay question. It is due on Wednesday, March 11.

Begin reading book 2 both Latin lines and whole book in translation.

Homework/Agenda for Monday, March 2 to Friday, March 6, 2015

1) Here is the reading schedule: Wednesday: 2.40-56 & 2.201-239 and Friday: 2.240-249. Expect a preparation/review quiz.

2) Reading in translation: Monday pages 21-27 (finish book one- expect quiz), Wednesday: pages 29-47 (first half of book two - expect quiz). Know details and look of people/places in glossary at back of translation.

3) Vocabulary Quiz on Friday. Click on Nisha for the list.

Click to Enlarge this map of central Rome .

Homework/Agenda for Monday, March 2 to Friday, March 6, 2015

1) Here is the reading schedule: Monday: 1.530-578, Wednesday: 2.40-56 & 2.201-239 and Friday: 2.240-249. Expect a preparation/review quiz.

3) Vocabulary Quiz on Friday. Click on Nisha for the list.

Aeneas and Dido - Click to Enlarge.

Homework for Wednesday, February 18, 2015

1) KEEP REVIEWING AND SEE ME FOR HELP. We will have abook one test (Latin and translation in less than two weeks) and expect a preparation and review quiz soon.

As you review Aeneas' speech to his men, read and compare Aeneas' words with those of Odysseus to his men in Book 12 of the Odysseus. Be able to point out and discuss the similarities and difference on Wednesday with textual reference for evidence. Click on Kallia Rabbit for Odysseus speech.

2) Review: tmesis (prius...quam), epic simile, ecphrasis, pleonasm, zeugma, and aposiopesis. If you are unsure of any of these please, see me outside of class or ask in class.

3) We need to quicken our pace of reading. Here is the reading schedule:

Wednesday: 1.418-440 & 1.494-1.515 and Friday: 1.516-1.560.

4) Read book one in translation pages 8 to 19 and know these pages in detail for discussion and a quiz (Monday, 50 points). Remember that you have a glossary of names and places in the back of Mandelbaum's translation. Know especially Venus' speech to Jupiter, Jupiter's speech to Venus, Venus' story of Dido's past, any intertextual references to the Homeric poems, the narrative, the ecphrasis of Juno's temple, anything/everything regarding Aeneas, Heroic rabbit and be able to discuss in context of Heroic epic, Roman Historical Epic and Ktistic Epic.

5) Vocabulary on Wednesday. Here is the finalizefd list. I apologize for not having this on Friday. The printer in room 330 was broken.

Roman Theater - Note Scaena - Click to enlarge.

Homework for Wednesday, February 11, 2015

1) Know: epic simile, ecphrasis, pleonasm, zeugma, and aposiopesis.

2) We need to quicken our pace of reading. Here is the reading schedule: Wednesday: 1.170-1.207; Friday: 1.418-440. KEEP REVIEWING AND SEE ME FOR HELP.

3) Vocabulary on Friday, January 14. . Here is the unfinalizefd list.

4) Videoed Presentation for Caesar, Book 7 are due on Tuesday by 3:00, February 10. Make sure you have technology to do this or see in advance. Value 100 points.

5) Begin reading Book One of Aeneid in translation and know in detail. Note the glossary of names and places in the back.

Roman Mosaic of Neptune. Click to enlarge.

Homework for Monday, February 9, 2015

1) What is aposiopesis? Give example from what we have read.

2) We need to quicken our pace of reading. Here is the reading schedule: Monday: 1.142-1.183; Wednesday: 1.184-1.207; Friday: 1.418-440. KEEP REVIEWING AND SEE ME FOR HELP.

3) Vocabulary on Friday, January 14. . Here is the unfinalizefd list.

4) Videoed Presentation for Caesar, Book 7 are due on Tuesday by 3:00, February 10. Make sure you have technology to do this or see in advance. Value 100 points.

5) Begin reading Book One of Aeneid in translation and know in detail. Note the glossary of names and places in the back.

Euphronios Krater - The Death of Sarpedon - Click to enlarge What is the significance of Sarpedon's death?

Keep reviewing for an announced quiz soon.

Homework for Friday, February 6, 2015

1) Review what we read so far this week with focus on Homeric Intertextuality. Read the handout from Book V of the Iliad handed out today - Diomedes vs. Aeneas.

2) Read and prepare for Friday Aeneid 1.140-179.

3) Vocabulary in 10 days. Here is the unfinalizefd list. Here is the first vocabulary list for Vergil.

Juno Sospita

Keep reviewing for an announced quiz soon.

Homework for Wednesday, February 4, 2015

1) Intertextuality: Read the two page below from the Odysseus, Book V where Odyssey alone at sea suffers a storm sent by Poseidon. Be able to compare with the story scene in book one of the Aeneid.

Old: Be prepared to discuss the proem of the Iliad and Odyssey and compare these with that of the Aeneid.

2) Read and prepare: Aeneid 1.65-107 for Monday, Aeneid 1.108-156 for Wednesday and Aeneid 1.156-179.

3) Vocabulary in 10 days. Here is the unfinalizefd list. Here is the first vocabulary list for Vergil.

4) Videoed Presentation for Caesar, Book 7 are due on Monday, February 9. Make sure you have technology to do this or see in advance. Value 70 points.

5) Begin reading Book One of Aeneid in translation and know in detail. Note the glossary of names and places in the back.

Aeolian Island Stomboli

Homework for Monday, February 2, 2015

1) Be prepared to discuss the proem of the Iliad and Odyssey and compare these with that of the Aeneid.

2) Read and prepare: Aeneid 1.65-107 for Monday, Aeneid 1.108-156 for Wednesday and Aeneid 1.156-179.

2) Complete the scansion assignment for the entire proem (1-33).

3) Vocabulary in 10 days. Here is the unfinalizefd list. Here is the first vocabulary list for Vergil.

4) Videoed Presentation for Caesar, Book 7 are due on Monday, February 9. Make sure you have technology to do this or see in advance.

Homework for Wednesday, January 21, 2015

1) Read and prepare Aeneid 1.34-78 and be able to discuss the proem of the Iliad and Odyssey.

2) Complete the scansion assignment for the entire proem (1-33).

3) Start reviewing Caesar books 1, 4, 5, 6 for the exam. Also review books 1, 6, 7 in translation and all back ground information for both Caesar and Vergil.

4) I will give you instructions next week about recording your book 7 presentations.

Statue of Vercingetorix

Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGYI1UHK5jM

Homework for Friday, January 16, 2015

1) Read and prepare Aeneid 1.34-78 and complete

2) Complete the scansion assignment for the entire proem (1-33).

3) Start reviewing Caesar books 1, 4, 5, 6 for the exam.

4) Email videos of your presentation to me.

Homework for Monday, January 12, 2015

1) Quiz on content of book 7 of De Bello Gallico in translation.

2) Presentation on book 7 of De Bello Gallico in translation. Be prepared to use your own or another's cellphone to record your presentation. Copy handouts before class.

3) From Wednesday read and prepare Aeneid 1.34-78 and complete the scansion assignment for the proem.

Homework for Friday, January 9, 2015

1) Read the proem of both the Iliad and Odyssey in translation and be able to compare each with the proem of theAeneid.

2) Make sure you have read and written out a translation of Aeneid 1.1-41. Review if you have already finished these lines.

3) Old (should be already finished): Read the introduction to the Aeneid by Williams (Handed out on Friday). Here are the questions. Write out answers and be able to discuss in class.

Homework for Wednesday, January 7, 2015

1) Make sure you have read and written out a translation of Aeneid 1.1-41. Review if you have already finished these lines.

2) Old (should be already finished): Read the introduction to the Aeneid by Williams (Handed out on Friday). Here are the questions. Write out answers and be able to discuss in class.

3) Hand in scansion of first 13 lines of the Aeneid. See me if you need help.

4) As you reread the proem lines 1.1-33 consider which elements reflect heroic epic, ktistic epic and historical epic. Write out you answers in point form with quotations from the text to support each point.

5) Observe Aeneas' Journey below:

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SOME RABBITS WILL WISH TO RETAKE VERB GAME

Clever Rabbits will continue to review Caesar for semester exam is coming soon and will cover all of Caesar.

Here is the first vocabulary list for Vergil. Quiz on Wednesday after break.

Roman Mosaic from Tunisia. Vergil and Muses

Video for Review of Dactylic Hexameter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGF47JT0hPA

Homework for the Break:

1) Read and write out a translation for the Vergil, Aeneid, 1.1-33. Expect this to be difficult and take time. Read more if you wish to get ahead.

2) Read the introduction to the Aeneid by Williams (Handed out on Friday). Here are the questions. Write out answers and be able to discuss in class.

3) Begin reading book 7 of De Bello Gallico. It is a long but very important book. Caesar fights Vercingetorix. We will do presentations on this book, have a quiz, and have seminar on this book.

4) You should listen to these three BBC programs which provide value background information for Caesar and Vergil.

Julius Caesar (BBC):

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04jlygw

The Aeneid (BBC):

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p003k9c1

The Augustan Age (BBC):

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00ktfmw

Agenda & Homework for Monday, December 15:

1) We finish Caesar De Bello Gallico 6.18-20

2) Quiz on the content of end of book five and book six in translation. Read and know in detail.

3) Seminar on the content of book six. Be able to discuss, interpret and analyze:

Be able to address the following questions, topics and issues: 1) Caesar presentation of himself and his leadership; 2) Caesar’s use of speeches; 3) Significant geography; 4) Caesar’s portrayal the Gauls and/or Germans; 5) The veracity of Caesar’s account; 6) Caesar’s relationship with his soldiers; 7) Other significant issues in the book. 8) Caesar's Gallic ethnography vs. Germanic ethnography. 8) The virtus or heroics of individual soldiers; 9) Caesar's legati.

1) Read in translation and be able to discuss in detail the remaining chapters of book 5 to the end and the first 12 chapters of book 6 (handed out today).

2) Read: De Bello Gallico 6.18-20

Homework for Friday, December 12:

1) Read in translation and be able to discuss in detail the remaining chapters of book 5 to the end and the first 12 chapters of book 6 (handed out today).

2) Read: De Bello Gallico 6.18-20

Homework for Wednesday, December 10 and the week:

1) Read in translation and be able to discuss in detail the remaining chapters of book 5 to the end and the first 12 chapters of book 6 (handed out today).

2) Reading Schedule for this week:

Monday: De Bello Gallico 6.13-5

Wednesday: De Bello Gallico 6.16-17 Email if you need this.

Friday: De Bello Gallico 6.18-20

3) Vocabulary quiz on Wednesday. Click on Clara the Magic Rabbit for the list

Homework for Friday, December 5:

1) Read the remaining chapters of book 5 and

2) Read: De Bello Gallico 6.13 (page 26)

Click on Kallia for the final Caesar Vocabulary list. Quiz in 5-7 days.

Home and Agenda for the week of December 1-5.

1) Essay on Book 5 is due on Monday, December 1, 2014.

2) Reading Schedule for this week:

Monday: De Bello Gallico 5.44-46

Wednesday: De Bello Gallico 5.47-8

Friday: De Bello Gallico 6.13 (page 26)

Homework for Monday, November 24, 2014

1) Vocabulary Quiz on Monday: Click on Clara the Magic Rabbit for the list

2) Sight Test.

3) Keep reviewing Caesar.

Homework for Monday to Friday, November 17 & 22, 2014

1) We read a lot this week. Keep reviewing. You will have a real preparation and review quiz this week.

2) Second Quater test will be the Thursday before winter break. It cover book five and six of De Bello Gallico

3) Reading Schedule for this week:

Monday: De Bello Gallico 40-43

Wednesday: De Bello Gallico 44

Friday: De Bello Gallico 5.45-46

4) Vocabulary quiz on Monday, November 24. Click on Clara the Magic Rabbit for the list.

5) Cotta vs. Sabinus essay is due on Friday, November 21. I will post essay question soon.

Homework for Monday to Friday, November 10 & 14, 2014

1) Reading Schedule:

Monday: De Bello Gallico 5.34-37

Wednesday: De Bello Gallico 5.38-40

Friday: De Bello Gallico 5.41-2

2) Essay comparing and contrasting Cotta will be due on Monday, November 17. I will post the question soon.

3) I wil post a new vocabulary list soon.

4) Expect a preparation and review quiz this week.

Almost Perfect. Who can find the mistake?

Homework for Wednesday and Friday, November 5 & 7, 2014

1) Keep reviewing Caesar's Latin.

2) Essay on Ambiorix's speech is emailed to me before 9:00 AM on Tuesday.

3) Reading Schedule for the week:

Wednesday: De Bello Gallico 5.31-33

Friday: De Bello Gallico 5.34-35

Click on Galen Green for the 5th vocabulary list for Caesar. Quiz on Friday, Oct. 31.

Ambiorex's Speech essay is due on Monday, November 3. Here is the essay question.

Image: THe Capitoline Triad

Homework and Agenda for Week of October 27-31:

1) First Quarter Test will be Monday October 27, 2014 (Value 250 points). It will cover book 1.1-7, 4.24-36 and 5.24-32.

Format:

I. Three selections of Latin - one from each of the three books. Know the text in the following ways:

A. Translation. Must follow the Latin very closely but elevation of participles is desirable.

B. Parse. Justification of cases, moods, and infinitives is the most crucial element.

C. Find, cite and explain figures of speech

D. Historical or Cultural Reference questions. Who is Dumorix, Orgetorix, Helvetii, etc?

II. Comprehension Questions.

III. Short Essay(s).

2) For Wednesday be able to read and discuss De Bello Gallico 5.30-33

3) Friday vocabulary quiz see above for the list.

Homework for Monday, October 20, 2014

1) Reading Schedule for Seven Six:

Monday: De Bello Gallico 5.27-28

Wednesday: De Bello Gallico 5.29-30

Friday: De Bello Gallico 5.31-32

2) Old: Find, unearth and bring questions on Caesar's Writings (style and genre) from the introduction to Caesar. These questions cover pages xxix-xxxvi. Email if you are missing either questions or introduction. This discussion is crucial for analyzing Caesar.

3) Review what we read this week of Caesar - Book 5 is difficult in parts

Note especially stylistic features of his narrative and figures of speech such as tricolon, polysyndeton, asyndeton, homoioteleution, etc.

Homework for Monday, October 13, 2014

1) Vocabulary quiz. See above for list.

2) Reading Schedule for Seven Six:

Monday: De Bello Gallico 5.24-25

Friday: De Bello Gallico 5.26-27

3) Old: Find, unearth and bring questions on Caesar's Writings (style and genre) from the introduction to Caesar. These questions cover pages xxix-xxxvi. Email if you are missing either questions or introduction. This discussion is crucial for analyzing Caesar. ]

4) Review what we read this week of Caesar, especially regarding essay on crises and Caesar's generalship.

Note especially stylistic features of his narrative and figures of speech such as tricolon, polysyndeton, asyndeton, homoioteleution, etc.

Homework Monday, October 6, 2014

1) Find, unearth and bring questions on Caesar's Writings (style and genre) from the introduction to Caesar. These questions cover pages xxix-xxxvi. Email if you are missing either questions or introduction. This discussion is crucial for analyzing Caesar.

Review what we read this week of Caesar, especially regarding essay on crises and Caesar's generalship.

Note especially stylistic features of his narrative and figures of speech such as tricolon, polysyndeton, asyndeton, homoioteleution, etc.

2) Reading Schedule for Week Six:

Monday: De Bello Gallico 4.32-33

Wednesday: De Bello Gallico 4.34-36

Friday: De Bello Gallico TBA

3) First master translations are due.

4) See new vocabulary list above.

Homework Monday, September 29, 2014

1) Review what we read this week of Caesar. Note especially stylistic features of his narrative and figures of speech such as tricolon, polysyndeton, asyndeton, homoioteleution, etc.

2) Reading Schedule for Week Two:

Monday: De Bello Gallico 4.25-27

Wednesday: De Bello Gallico 4.28-31

Friday: De Bello Gallico 4.32

3) Vocabulary Quiz on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Click Green Galen above for the list.

4) I will post instructions for master translations soon to be completed with your partner.

Homework/Agenda for Wednesday, September 24, 2014

1) Reading: Finish 1.7 and complete 4.24-6.

2) Finish 2 presentations.

3) Good work on book one today, Rabbits.

4) Friday: Prepare IV.26

Homework Monday, September 22, 2014

1) FInish reading 1.7 in Latin.

2) Quiz on book one in translation.

3) Book One presentations. Email if you need anything or have questions.

2) Reading Schedule for Week Three:

Note that we now skip to book 4, chapter 24. Email if you need this.

Wednesday: Prepare IV.24-25

Friday: Prepare IV.26

Read, take notes, write out a translation but be prepared to read in class without aid of your translation.

Dickinson College AP Caesar: http://dcc.dickinson.edu/caesar/caesar-introduction

Try to keep ahead of schedule and reread/review following each class.

3) Begin learning the following figures of speeches:

1) Asyndeton

2) Polysyndeton

3) Anaphora

4) Hyperbaton

5) Hendiadys

7) Homoioteleuton

8) Alliteration

9) Zeugma

10) Chiasmus

11) Synecdoche

12) Metonymy

14) Onomatopoeia

15) Metaphor

16) Ellipsis

17) Litotes

Homework Friday, September 19, 2014

1) Reading Schedule for Week Three:

Friday: Review and make sure 1.7 is finished.

Read, take notes, write out a translation but be prepared to read in class without aid of your translation.

Dickinson College AP Caesar: http://dcc.dickinson.edu/caesar/caesar-introduction

Try to keep ahead of schedule and reread/review following each class.

2) Begin learning the following figures of speeches:

1) Asyndeton

2) Polysyndeton

3) Anaphora

4) Hyperbaton

5) Hendiadys

7) Homoioteleuton

8) Alliteration

9) Zeugma

10) Chiasmus

11) Synecdoche

12) Metonymy

14) Onomatopoeia

15) Metaphor

16) Ellipsis

17) Litotes

Homework for Monday, September 15, 2014

1) Vocabulary quiz two. Click on Debbie Mayo for the list.

2) Reading Schedule for Week Two:

Monday: De Bello Gallico 1.4-6

Wednesday: De Bello Gallico 1.7

Friday: TBA

Read, take notes, write out a translation but be prepared to read in class without aid of your translation.

Dickinson College AP Caesar: http://dcc.dickinson.edu/caesar/caesar-introduction

Try to keep ahead of schedule and reread/review following each class.

3) See drawing of a Roman Casta below:

Homework for Friday, September 12, 2014

1) Map Quiz on Friday, Sept. 12, 2014. See list below.

2) Read without using your prepared translations: De Bello Gallico 1.3-4.

Homework for Wednesday, September 10, 2014

1) Review the Latin read in class today (expect unannounced quiz), the geography of Gallia Omnis, and your notes on Caesar's Army, especially Latin words and phrases.

Watch the first two short videos on this page as you review: http://dcc.dickinson.edu/caesar/caesar-videos

2) Reading Schedule for Week Two:

Monday: De Bello Gallico 1.1-2 (page 2 and beginning of 4).

Wednesday: De Bello Gallico 1.2-3.

Friday: De Bello Gallico 1.4-5.

Read, take notes, write out a translation but be prepared to read in class without aid of your translation.

See Steadman's text and commentary and use Dickinson College AP Caesar: http://dcc.dickinson.edu/caesar/caesar-introduction

Try to keep ahead of schedule and reread/review following each class.

3) Label blank map and expect a map quiz on the geography of Gallia Omnis on Friday (value 50 points). Here is the list of places and here are maps of Gaul, including a blank one for you to print and label. Note also the one for 58 BC.

4) Read and answer questions for Caesar's Targets. These questions should already be finished.

Homework for Monday, September 18, 2014

1) Reading Schedule for Week Two:

Monday: De Bello Gallico 1.1-2 (page 2 and beginning of 4).

Wednesday: De Bello Gallico 1.2.3.

Friday: De Bello Gallico 1.4-5.

Read, take notes, write out a translation but be prepared to read in class without aid of your translation.

See Steadman's text and commentary and use Dickinson College AP Caesar: http://dcc.dickinson.edu/caesar/caesar-introduction

Try to keep ahead of schedule and reread/review following each class.

2) Label blank map and expect a map quiz on the geography of Omnia Gallia before the end of the week (value 50 points). Here is the list of places and here are maps of Gaul, including a blank one for you to print and label. Note also the one for 58 BC.

3) Read and answer questions for Caesar's Army and Caesar's Targets. These questions should already be finished.

4) Consume (listen to or watch) and be able to discuss the following Audio and Video programs on the Roman Army:

1) The Roman soldier and his equipment:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzTt2uKUhYk

2) Organization of a legion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ndh3b9wC-A0

3) Professor Samons on Caesar's Army

http://dcc.dickinson.edu/podcasts/caesars-army

4) Professor Samons on Caesar's Strategy and Genius

http://dcc.dickinson.edu/podcasts/caesars-strategy-and-genius

5) Romans Building a Castra/Fortified Camp:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTPKUI9zs_o

3) Complete the reading/translation assignment (Caesar at Sambre) handed out at first early bird AP session. Email me at aberrantadventures@mac.com, if you do not have this.

4) See useful links immediately below.

a) Dickinson College AP Caesar

http://dcc.dickinson.edu/caesar/caesar-introduction

b) Latin Dictionary at Notre Dame. Use for general needs.

http://archives.nd.edu/latgramm.htm

c) Lewis and Short at Perseus. Useful for more advanced or precise needs.

http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/resolveform?redirect=true&lang=Latin

Audio and Video on Caesar and the Roman Army:

1) The Roman soldier and his equipment:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzTt2uKUhYk

2) Organization of a legion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ndh3b9wC-A0

3) Professor Samons on Caesar's Army

http://dcc.dickinson.edu/podcasts/caesars-army

4) Professor Samons on Caesar's Strategy and Genius

http://dcc.dickinson.edu/podcasts/caesars-strategy-and-genius

Relief from Ara Pacis: Aeneas Sacrifice Sow

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Agenda/Homework for the Week of April 21-25

Monday: Caesar Test (see study guide below)

Wednesday: Book 8 in translation: quiz on content, presentations, discussion.

Friday: Finish book 6 Latin. Review Anchises' final words on Marcellus (last 25 lines of book 6 in Latin).

Format for Caesar Test on Monday, April 21. Value 200 points.

1) Short Answer/Multiple choice questions on literary and historical back ground information, Caesar's style and genre (commentarii), Roman Army, books 1 (know Ariovistus) and 6 in translation and geography of Gaul (flumina, provinciae, omnes tres partes, tota Gallia). I recommend that you review the introduction/questions that we did a the beginning of Caesar.

2) Four Latin Selections (one from each book 1, 4, 5, 6) - translation, parsing, figures of speech, references/historical notes. Translation must be literal and follow Latin very closely.

3) Comprehension or free response questions on Latin which we have read.

See images below of the Mausoleum of Augustus and the Campus Martius

Here is the new vocabulary list. Likely the penultimate. Quiz after the break.

Email with questions: aberrantadventures@mac.com

Heroic Grapefruit, Insignis Pietateque Armisque - and Show Dog with Auctoritas.

Agenda/Homework for Wednesday, April 9, 2014

1) Prepare to read orally and discuss lines 6.847-899.

2) Preparation quiz on lines 6.847-899 and content of Book 6 pages 148-160 in translation. Focus on Deiphobus, Vergil's description of Elysium on page 154-55, Anchises eschatological vision of the soul (in translation, lines 947-994), and Catalogue of Roman Heroes/Historical figures (lines 999-1156). Note references to Caesar and Augustus.

Plan of Campus Martius below - Remember this was the flood plain of the Tiber and not really developed until the time of Augustus - note the Ara Ditis, Tumulus Divi Augusti, Theatrum Marcelli. Click to enlarge.

Agenda/Homework for Monday, April 7, 2014

1) Essay on book four is due. Email with questions: aberrantadventures@mac.com

2) Expect a preparation and review quiz. Zubin est Maximus.

3) Prepare lines 6.450-476 and 6.847-899 (last 20 lines more likely for Wednesday).

4) Make sure that the second practice AP multiple choice is finished. The prose one.

Rabbits of Genius at Play.

Agenda/Homework for Wednesday, April 2, 2014

1) Quiz: Preparation and review quiz & read pages 143-145 (What aetiology is present in these lines?).

2) Prepare lines 6.384-426 & 6.450-465.

3) Make sure that the second practice AP multiple choice is finished. The prose one.

Agenda/Homework for Monday, March 31, 2014

1) Prepare lines 6.295-332 & 6.384-397.

2) Complete practice AP multiple choice questions for book selections.

3) Preparation and review quiz.

Agenda/Homework for Wednesday, April 2, 2014

1) Preparation and review quiz.

2) Prepare lines 6.384-426 & 6.450-465

Agenda/Homework for Friday, March 28, 2014

1) Read and expect a short comprehension quiz for Book 6 in translation, pages 133-142.

2) Read and prepare 6.295-332 (Can you say Katabasis, boys and girls?).

3) No sight test, Maddie Rabbit.

Vocabulary List for Wednesday's quiz

Agenda/Homework for Wednesday, March 26, 2014

1) Vocabulary quiz. See above.

2) Read and prepare 4.691-705 & 6.295-332 (Can you say Katabasis, boys and girls?).

3) Read and expect a short comprehension quiz for Book 6 in translation, pages 133-142.

Friday: TBA

Agenda/Homework for the Week of March 24-8, 2014

Monday:

1) Preparation and Review Quiz.

2) Preparate to read 4.340-361 & 4.659-4.690.

3) Hand in take home test for pages 93-104 in translation (open book but do not collaborate with other good rabbits or Elizabeth). Value 75 point. Detailed/precise answers are essential but do not be verbose. Also be able to discuss Dido's demise in detail.

Wednesday:

1) Vocabulary quiz. See above.

2) Read and prepare 4.691-705 & 6.295-332 (Can you say Katabasis, boys and girls?).

3) Read and expect a short comprehension quiz for Book 6 in translation, pages 133-142.

Friday: TBA

Essay (Books one & two) is due Monday, March 17. Make sure essay is comprehensive and provides precise analysis of Latin. Email me for help or with ideas: Email: aberrantadventures@mac.com

Book IV in translation is on the AP Syllabus so make bedtime reading.

Keep reviewing Caesar's Latin. We will have a major test on Caesar in the 3rd quarter.

Agenda/Homework for the Monday, March 10, 2014

1) Reading Schedule in Latin and translation for the Week:

Monday: 4.160-197. Make sure that you have read and know well pages 51-55 and pages 81-86 in translation (quiz).

Wednesday: 4.198-4.218 & 4.259-295.

Friday: 4.296-319

Some Rabbits have eggs from missed work or quizzes in the powershool gradebook. Email if you need to schedule a quiz or need an assignment. Make sure you have turned in Book II in translation take home quiz/assignment.

Essay is due Friday, March 14.

Keep reviewing Caesar's Latin. We will have a major test on Caesar in the 3rd quarter.

New Vocabulary List - End of Book II. Quiz on Monday, March 10 (note the change).

Agenda/Homework for the Monday, March 3, 2014

1) Review what we read on Friday and see me outside of class if you need help.

2) Reading Schedule in Latin and translation for the Week:

Monday: 2.568-2.620 Read in translation pages 50-55 (quiz).

Wednesday: 4.160-200 Read pages 81-86 in translation (quiz).

Friday: Vocabulary Quiz on Friday, March 7.

Red Figure pottery with Ilioupersis - See Death of Priam below.

Homework for Friday, February 28

1) Handout in take home quiz on book II in translation.

2) Make sure you review and have sufficient lines of Vergil prepared for a shorten Friday class.

Agenda/Homework for the Friday, February 24, 2014

1) Review what we read on Friday and see me outside of class if you need help.

2) Quiz on Monday, February 24, 2014 New Vocabulary List - Beginning of Book II

3) Reading Schedule in Latin and translation for the Week:

Monday: 2.225-249 & 2.268-297.

Wednesday: 2.559-595 in Latin and read pages 39 -47 of Book II in Translation (quiz).

Friday: 2.596-620 in Latin and pages 49-56 in translation.

4) Expect frequent announced quizzes on reviewed or prepared Latin.

Agenda/Homework for the Friday, February 21, 2014

1) Prepare to read orally 2.201-49

2) Read in translation down to line 200. Short comprehension quiz.

Test on Aeneid, Book One (Latin and Translation) on Wednesday, February 19.

Format of Test (value 250 points):

1) Translation of Randomly selected passages and parsing (watch out for -ere for -erunt, syncopated forms

2) Figures of Speech (tmesis, enjambment, anaphora, anastrophe...) and Epic Conventions (epic simile, Homeric intertextuality, ecphrasis, extended speeches, aetiologies...)

3) Background information, mythological, historical, geographical references

4) Scansion and metrical terms

5) Essay

Keep reviewing Caesar's Latin. We will have a major test on Caesar in the 3rd quarter.

New Vocabulary List - Beginning of Book II - Quiz on Monday, February 24, 2014

Agenda/Homework for the Week of February 10-14, 2014

Monday:

1) Prepare lines 1.522-1.578

2) Read book one in translation to the end (short quiz on content) - Pages 21-27.

Wednesday:

1) Prepare lines 2.40-56 & 2.201-224

2) Read the first 250 lines of book two in translation (short quiz.

Friday: Prepare lines 2.225-249.

Agenda/Homework for the Week of February 3-7, 2014

Wednesday: 1.494-1.554 Reread ecphasis of the temple doors.

Friday: 1.555-1.579

Expect a comprehensive test on all things Caesar in about 10 days. Keep reviewing Caesar's Latin, introductory/background material and books 1 and 6 in translation.

tmesis

Link to Grammatical Appendix for Vergil: http://www.bolchazy.com/Assets/Bolchazy/extras/vergilgrammaticalappendix.pdf

Agenda/Homework for the Week of January 30-February 3, 2014 tmesis

Expect an unannounced quiz on Vergil soon - what we have read or what you prepared for the class.

1) Reading and HW schedule for the week: tmesis

-Wednesday 1.190-209 and 1.418-440; Read in translation pages 8-18 of Mandelbaum and expect aquiz on content. Know events, characters, historical/mythological references, Homeric Intertextuality, etc. Know: aposiopesis, synizesis, ecphrasis, and tmesis…see LaFleur's text pages 17-19 for a good list for figures of speech and metrical terms for Vergil.

-Friday 1.494-519

Here is the Study Guide for the Semester Exam.

Agenda/Homework for Monday, January 13, 2014

1) Vocabulary and scansion quiz (50 points).

2) Reading schedule for the next week down to exam: Monday 1.86-131; Wednesday 1.132-156; Friday 1.157-179; next Monday 1.180-209. We must stay on schedule and remember reading/translation grades will go into to book soon.

3) See exam study guide above

4) Expect a short unannounced review/preparation quiz on Vergil before the exam.

Agenda/Homework for Friday, January 10, 2014

1) Read handout with selections from the Odyssey - End of book 5 and beginning of books 6

2) Make sure 1.60-100 and 1.101-117 is finish.

3) Vocabulary quiz will be monday

Agenda/Homework for Wednesday, January 8, 2014:

1) Read and write out translation for Wednesday 1.60-100 and for Friday 1.101-117. Be prepared to read and translate without referencing your prepared translation.

2) Complete and hand in scansion assignment. See me at lunch tomorrow if you need help or wish to discuss ideas. Here are a couple of useful videos on Latin Meter and Scansion:

Grant, Humbobbus, and Leianna should watch and learn:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGF47JT0hPA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy3Xy3b3YqA

3) Vocabulary Quiz on Friday, January 10. Click on Tess for the list.

Agenda/Homework for Monday, January 6, 2014:

1) Read and write out translation: Monday 1.45-80; Wednesday 1.81-117. Be prepared to read and translate without referencing your prepared translation.

5) The semester exam will cover all Caesar and much of book one of Vergil. Do not ignore background information, introductory notes and questions and books read in translation. You may wish to begin reviewing so you can see me for help after the break and before the exam.

6) You may also wish to begin reading the Aeneid in translation at bed time.

Agenda/Homework for Friday, December 20, 2013:

1) Quiz on Aeneid 1.1-45: Translation, parsing, reference questions, figures of speech. 50 points. See me at lunch on Thursday or Friday if you need help.

2) Hand in question on the proem 1.1-33 - answer in detail. 50 points

Agenda/Homework for Wednesday, December 18, 2013:

1) Read, writing out translation and take notes on Vergil, Aeneid 1.20-50.

2) Complete the assignment on proem of the Aeneid. Use proem of the Iliad and the Odyssey where necessary. Be prepared to hand this in. Value 50 points.

3) Old: Read Williams' Introduction and answer all questions in detail. Be able to discuss these in class and I may ask to see them.

4) Old: Read the proem of the Iliad and Odyssey. Be able to compare and contrast with the proem of the Aeneid.

Map of Aeneas' travels following the Ilioupersis or destruction of Troy by the Greeks.

Agenda/Homework for Monday, December 16, 2013:

1) Read, writing out translation and take notes on Vergil, Aeneid 1.1-33.

2) Read Williams' Introduction and answer all questions in detail. Be able to discuss these in class and I may ask to see them.

3) Read the proem of the Iliad and Odyssey. Be able to compare and contrast with the proem of theAeneid.

Map of Aeneas' travels following the Ilioupersis or destruction of Troy by the Greeks.

Agenda/Homework for Wednesday, December 11, 2013:

1) Read and prepare Aeneid 1.1-20.

2) Read pages 133-141 (chapters 29-44) of book 6 of De Bello Gallico in translation, take notes and prepare for a comprehension quiz and class discussion. Know this material in detail.

3) Expect an announced review/preparation for class quiz sometime soon.

Gallic Fun with Stan the Wicker Man

Agenda/Homework for Monday, December 9, 2013:

1) Vocabulary quiz: Here is the final vocabulary list for Caesar, Book 6.

2) Finish reading/translating De Bello Gallico 6.19-20. Ethnography.

3) Read pages 133-141 (chapters 29-44) of book 6 of De Bello Gallico in translation, take notes and prepare for a comprehension quiz and class discussion. Know this material in detail.

4) Expect an announced review/preparation for class quiz sometime soon.

Agenda/Homework for Friday, December 6, 2013:

1) Finish reading/translating De Bello Gallico 6.17-20. Ethnography.

2) Read pages 118-132 (chapters 1-28) of book 6 of De Bello Gallico in translation, take notes and prepare for a comprehension quiz and class discussion.

3) Expect an announced review/preparation for class quiz sometime soon.

Agenda/Homework for Wednesday, December 4, 2013:

1) Finish reading/translating De Bello Gallico 6.14-20. Ethnography.

2) Read pages 118-132 (chapters 1-28) of book 6 of De Bello Gallico in translation, take notes and prepare for a comprehension quiz and class discussion.

Agenda/Homework for Monday, December 2, 2013:

Book Five Test on Monday, December 2, 2013. Format: Translation, Parsing, Figures of Speech, Textual References, Short Answer and Essay. Value 250 points.

Agenda/Homework for Wednesday, December 4, 2013:

Finish reading/translating De Bello Gallico 6.14-20.

Agenda/Homework for Monday, November 24, 2013:

1) Rabbits should catch up on sleep, especially Elizabeth and Shanthi.

2) Vocabulary quiz on 2nd list for book 5. Do not forget the nouns-adjective pairs at the bottom of the list.

Future:

3) Book Five Test on Monday, December 2, 2013. Format: Translation, Parsing, Figures of Speech, Textual References, Short Answer and Essay. Value 250 points.

4) If you wish to get ahead in reading/translation, finish 6.14-20. We will read this on Wednesday and Friday, December 4 and 6. Ethnography.

Agenda/Homework for Monday, Wednesday Friday, November 18, 20, 12, 2013:

1) Reading Schedule for the Week:

Monday: 5.46-8 (should already be finished but you should review to read fluently in class).

Wednesday: 6.13-16

Friday: Essay is due. Please email me this weekend if you have questions

2) For Monday read the final chapters (49 to the end of book) of book 5 in translation (handout). Expect a comprehension quiz on content and details. Then we will discuss it so be prepared to participate in this discussion. Email if you need this.

3) When do you want your book five test (200 points)? Monday, Nov. 25 or Monday, Dec. 2. Please email with your preference

4) Begin studying the new vocabulary list that was handed out last week. Email me if you do not have it.

5) Essay is due Friday, November 22.

Agenda/Homework for Monday and Wednesday, November 11 & 13, 2013:

1) Expect a book five quiz (translation, parsing, figures of speech) very soon. It will behoove Rabbits to do quick daily reviews of the lines, having been read in class.

2) For Monday read and write out translation for 5.44-5 Those who have been "fired" need to work on preparation. In class reading/translation grades for the quarter will be entered soon. For Wednesday 5.46-8.

3) List for Fourth Vocabulary Quiz on Monday, November 11, 2013

4) Essay is due Friday, November 22.

5) Except plus-sized test in just over a fortnight.

Email anytime with questions. aberrantadventures@mac.com

Agenda/Homework for Monday and Wednesday, November 4 & 6, 2013:

1) Expect a book five quiz (translation, parsing, figures of speech) very soon. It will behoove Rabbits to do quick daily reviews of the lines, having been read in class.

2) For Monday read and write out translation for 5.41-3 Those who have been "fired" need to work on preparation. In class reading/translation grades for the quarter will be entered soon. For Wednesday 5.44.

3) List for Fourth Vocabulary Quiz on Monday, November 11, 2013

4) Essay will be due fairly soon. I will post exact question this weekend.

5) Except plus-sized test in just over a fortnight.

Ambiorchix

Agenda/Homework for Monday to Friday, October 28-November 1, 2013:

1) Expect a book five quiz (translation, parsing, figures of speech) very soon. It will behoove Rabbits to do quick daily reviews of the lines, having been read in class.

2) For Monday read and write out translation for 5.35-38. Those who have been "fired" need to work on preparation. In class reading/translation grades for the quarter will be entered soon. For Wednesday 5.39-40, and Friday 5.41.

3) I will post a new vocabulary list soon.

4) Here is the essay on Ambiorix's speech. Due on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. I am happy to discuss your ideas but you submit the essay. It is short essay but make sure you make every possible point.

5) Extra-credit if you dress up as a Gallic Rabbit (Ambiorix, Orgetorix, Bobbetorix, Aidanetorix, etc) for Hollowwween.

Agenda/Homework for Monday to Friday, October 21-5, 2013:

1) Expect a book five quiz (translation, parsing, figures of speech) very soon. It will behoove Rabbits to do quick daily reviews of the lines, having been read in class.

2) For Monday read and write out translation for 5.31-33. Those who have been "fired" need to work on preparation. In class reading/translation grades for the quarter will be entered soon. For Wednesday 5.34-35, and Friday 5.36.

3) Vocabulary quiz is Wednesday, October 23. Email if you need the list.

4) Here is the essay on Ambiorix's speech. Due on October 30, 2013. I am happy to discuss your ideas but you submit the essay. It is short essay but make sure you make every possible point.

5) Extra-credit if you dress up as a Gallic Rabbit (Ambiorix, Orgetorix, Bobbetorix, Aidanetorix, etc) for Hollowwween.

Agenda/Homework for Monday, October 21, 2013:

1) Expect a book five quiz (translation, parsing, figures of speech) very soon. It will behoove Rabbits to do quick daily reviews of the lines, having been read in class.

3) Vocabulary quiz is Wednesday, October 23.

4) Extra-credit if you dress up a Gallic Rabbit (Ambiorix, Orgetorix, Bobbetorix, Aidanetorix, etc) for Hollowwween.

5) I will be pleased to discuss essay, having been both graded and returned.

6) If you feel that you would benefit from help with reading/translation at lunch, please see me.

7) Here is the essay on Ambiorix's speech.

Agenda/Homework for Monday, October 11, 2013:

1) For Monday read and write out translation for 5.28-30.

2) Review Ambiorix's speech and consider it in the context of Roman rhetoric.

3) Look at the comment that I have made on your test essays and see me when you can do discuss. This will also help with your essay due on Wednesday/

4) Essay on Book IV of De Bello Gallico due Wednesday morning October 16, 2013 at 8:30 AM. See me or email for help.

Hoc, Hic, and Haec or a Tricolon of Rabbits

Agenda/Homework for Friday, October 9, 2013:

1) For Friday read and write out translation for 5.27-8. Nothing new by reread and review Ambiorix's speech carefully.

2) Begin learning vocabulary for our next quiz.

Agenda/Homework for Monday, October 7, 2013:

1) Continue to review and reread what we read in class. See me for help.

2) For Friday read and write out translation for 5.26-8. We will read in class without using translations or from the text only.

3) Begin learning vocabulary for our next quiz.

Agenda/Homework for Friday, October 4, 2013:

1) Continue to review and reread what we read in class. See me for help.

2) For Friday read and write out translation for 5.25-6.

Agenda/Homework for Wednesday, October 2, 2013:

1) Continue to review and reread what we read in class. See me for help.

2) Reading schedule for the rest of the week:

a) Wednesday 4.35-6 & 5.24 Email if you need this text.

b) Friday 5.25

1) Revised essays are due on Monday, Sept. 30. Email with questions.

2) Reading Schedule for the Week: Read, write out translation and be able to read orally De Bello Gallico. You will receive a grade for reading in class at the end of each quarter.

For Monday 4.32-34

For Wednesday 4.35-6 & 5.24 Email if you need this text.

For Friday 5.25

3 )Keep reviewing Caesar's Latin for an unannounced review quiz and for our 1st quarter test, which will come near the end of the quarter. See me to reread if you have problems with any parts

Zubinorex

Agenda/Homework for Monday, September 23, 2013:

1) Keep reviewing Caesar's Latin for an unannounced review quiz and for our 1st quarter test.

2) Turn in revised and augmented handouts for book one presentation.

3) Read, write out translation and be able to read orally De Bello Gallico:

For Monday 4.27-29.

For Wednesday 4.30-32

For Friday 4.33

As you read give special attention to how Caesar presents a crisis and then shows himself creating order out of chaos as he puts a plan into action to solve the crisis.

4) Second vocabulary quiz (Martial Words in Honour of Pugnacious Dan Brown) is on Wednesday, September 25, 2013. Chick onZUBIN for the updated list.

Homework for Friday, September 20, 2013:

1) Turn in essay on De Bello Gallico 1.1-7.

2) Make sure you have written out a translation of and are able to read orally De Bello Gallico 4.24-6.

Homework for Monday, September 18, 2013:

Britannia: the final frontier. These are the voyages of Sexy Caesar. His five-year mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no Roman has gone before.

Read and write out a translation for De Bello Gallico 4.24-6: Sexy Caesar Goes to Britain (for Wednesday).Email if you do not have text. See Steadman's text and commentary and use Dickinson College AP Caesar:

Homework for Monday, September 16, 2013 and The Week.

1) Carefully read De Bello Gallico Book One in translation and prepare for a quiz (50 points) its narrative content.

2) Seminar discuss on Book One and five minute presentations (50 points including handout) with partner on assigned topic and themes in Book One. Do not forget to prepare a short handout on your topic.

3) We will also finish reading De Bello Gallico 1.7 in Latin.

Later in the week:

4) Book Four of De Bello Gallico in Latin:

5) Book One essay is due on Friday, Sept. 20. Email or see me with questions.

6) Vocabulary quiz on Marital words (list two) on Monday, September 23.

Homework for Wedndesday, September 11, 2013

1) Review what we read in class by rereading the Latin text and looking a your corrected translation as little as possible. Expect an un-announced quiz soon on what we have read in class. Be able to discuss examples of: homoioteleuton, hendiadys, anaphora, asyndeton, polysyndeton, litotes, ellipsis, and tricolon.

2) Read and write out a translation for De Bello Gallico 1.5-7 (for Wednesday). See Steadman's text and commentary and use Dickinson College AP Caesar: http://dcc.dickinson.edu/caesar/caesar-introduction

3) Vocabulary quiz on the second list (military/martial words) will be late next week.

4) Review notes on back information and Caesar's style.

Homework for Monday, September 9, 2013

2) Read and write out a translation for De Bello Gallico 1.4-6 (For Monday) and 1.7 (for Wednesday). See Steadman's text and commentary and use Dickinson College AP Caesar: http://dcc.dickinson.edu/caesar/caesar-introduction

3) Vocabulary quiz on first list. Chick here if you do not have it.

4) Read pages xxix to xxxvi (Introduction/handout) and answer questions for Caesar's Writings. Test on all background information within a fortnight.

Homework for Friday, September 6, 2013

1) Review what we read in class by rereading the Latin text and looking a your corrected translation as little as possible. Be able to discuss examples of: asyndeton, polysyndeton, litotes, ellipsis, and tricolon.

1.5) Read and write out a translation for De Bello Gallico 1.4-6 See Steadman's text and commentary and use Dickinson College AP Caesar: http://dcc.dickinson.edu/caesar/caesar-introduction

2) Label blank map and expect a map quiz on Gaul (value 40 points). See list (handout or on sidebar) and Maps of Gaul.

3) Read and answer questions for Caesar's Targets. We will begin with this on Friday.

4) Grant the Magic Rabbit should see me for handouts missed.

5) First vocabulary quiz will be on Monday, September 9, 2013.

Old HW but essential:

3) Listen to and/or watch the links below on Caesar and his army. Take notes. Also see diagram of the organization of a Roman legion below.

Useful tools for Reading Caesar:

1) Dickinson College AP Caesar

http://dcc.dickinson.edu/caesar/caesar-introduction

2) Latin Dictionary at Notre Dame. Use for general needs.

http://archives.nd.edu/latgramm.htm

3) Lewis and Short at Perseus. Useful for more advanced or precise needs.