6th Grade Latin-2019-2020 Assignments

Dear all, when your parents come to school to pick up your remaining items please have them bring your 'Ecce Romani' textbook with them - there will be a box for them to drop it off

Good luck!!!!!! I believe in you!

Dear all, your test next class will be a test on Chapter 6 only. Therefore, be sure you know:
-Your Vocab.
-The grammar we've learned so far (e.g. verb-endings; what does an -m on the end of a noun mean?)
-The notes on the Roman Slavery
If you have any questions, send me a private comment and I'll respond ASAP. Since Dr. Stevens had such a good birthday yesterday, and since today is the birthday of both Johnny Depp AND Davion Becker, I've decided to give you a hint at the BONUS Question which will appear on the test. It is:
What Doctor of the Church has a feast day today, June 9th?
Good luck, and happy studying!!!!!!!!

Your final Latin test of the academic year will take place a week from today, on Thursday, June 11th. Begin your review by going over the vocab we've covered this year...

Forgetting to take Friday's 'catch-up day' into account, I did not realize that yesterday (Monday) was a 'B' day... I was SUPPOSED to see you today! Not wanting to mess things up further, you may use this as a free day... new material will be posted on Thursday. If you need any help or have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch... I'm happy to 'Google Meet' to answer any questions!

We made it to June!!!!!! This morning, Mrs. Stevens wants to know: what's the best type of pie (it was brought up over dinner last night)?

For the more than half of you who submitted exercise 6j I thank you... for those of you who haven't yet, please finish and submit it by 3pm today. IF you have any questions about the exercise or anything, please ask them in an email or private comment.

In a Google doc or photographed piece of loose-leaf, correct the 5 sentences using the story to help you

The other day I tried, for the first time in my life... FROOT LOOP POP TARTS! This morning I want to know: what’s your all-time favorite breakfast food?

This morning I want to know what was the most fun thing you did this weekend. I got married!

Dear all, as we prepare for this home-stretch and the final major assessment I'll be giving you this year, I notice that while several of you are up-to-date with your coursework, more than a few of you are missing one or more assignments. Please use this opportunity to get current with Latin and your other courses, or, if you're all caught up, review your vocab. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch

Dear all, before the end of the year, I plan on giving a test on chapter 6 of 'Ecce Romani'. If you have any outstanding work, be sure to get that into me ASAP. If you're caught up then review the chapter-vocab. End the year strong!

Yesterday our region began to reopen. In a private comment I want to know: what are you most looking forward to seeing reopened?

This morning I want to know: what music are you listening to during quarantine?

In a Google doc (or photographed piece of loose-leaf) complete Exercise 6c on p. 35 of ‘Ecce Romani’ (for the written part, just worry about translation)

Remember: IGNORE whatever score the computer gives you (I don't plug answers in so you don't get marked off for misspelled words). Bonam fortunam!

This morning I need to know: What's worse - spiders or ants (or something else)?

This morning let me know the most enjoyable part of your weekend

To ensure everyone stays up-to-date on their Vocab. there will be a quiz on Wednesday. Happy studying!

One of the things I miss most about the shutdown (beyond all of you, of course) is the absence of barber shops. My hair is currently longer than it’s ever been before - and I’m getting married in a few weeks! This morning let me know what you’ve done hair-wise during lock-down; have you let it grow out, attempted to cut it yourself (or have someone do it for you), or gone the buzz route?

We’ve already looked at how nouns in Latin can be masculine or feminine depending on their endings. Adjectives, which are used to modify nouns, must agree with the gender of the noun they modify. Read about this on pp. 34-35 (or below), and if you understand what is being explained, then ‘mark as done’. If you have any questions, ask me them before noon and I’ll get back right away!

Bonam fortunam!

May the fourth be with you! This morning, in a private comment, let me know your favorite character from Star Wars

Next class, we'll be having a quiz on slavery in Ancient Rome. To help, I've complied a note-sheet going over what we learned last year and this year about slavery. ALL your quiz-questions will come from this note-sheet! If have any questions or comments, don't hesitate to get in touch

This whole time I've been asking the questions, now it's your turn to put me on the spot! In a private comment, ask me a question (before 3pm) and I'll answer it

***Please keep the questions appropriate for a Catholic Middle School! Remember, Mrs. Gajewski can see everything that goes up here***

Dear all,
As per Mrs. Gajewski’s email yesterday, we will in a short time begin Phase 2 of remote instruction. Before that however, I want to give those of you with outstanding work a chance to complete it and turn it in without penalty. Many of you have done all your work, but a fair number still have an assignment or two which may need to be turned in. If you’re caught up on your work, you may review your Vocab. – there will be an online Vocabulary Quiz on Monday, May 3rd. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with a private comment: I’m here to help!

Like the battle between good and evil it's one of those eternal struggles and now Dr. Stevens wants your thoughts on the matter: Coke or Pepsi (or something else entirely)?

Read above the Roman slave market on p. 37 or attached here. We discussed slavery a bit last year - how did we describe it morally? Private comment me if you remember

This morning, in a private comment, tell me a joke or share with me a bit of news that will put a smile on my face

This morning, in a private message, tell me the best thing you've watched on Netflix/YouTube/Disney+/etc. during this shelter in place

Make sure you go through the vocab. for this chapter at least THREE times. Once you have, you may 'mark as done'

Dear all, in a Google Doc or on a separate sheet of paper, please translate the story from Chapter 6 found on p. 33 (I've also attached it below)

He is Risen, Alleluia! This morning let me know what the most enjoyable part of your Easter Break was. Welcome back; I missed you!

Attached, you will find the second half of your Chapter 5 Test - if you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to get in touch! Bonam fortunam!

Easter break is almost here! This morning tell me if you have any favorite Easter-traditions and whether you'll be able to do them this year

Dear all, APOLOGIES!!! I accidentally uploaded the wrong test with some information you haven't learned!! SORRY about that! Here is the updated (and briefer) Part 1. Sorry again

This morning, in a private message let me know if you've got any big plans for the weekend

Please respond in a private comment if you DON'T currently have your 'Ecce Romani' textbook, and if not, where in school it currently is. If you DO have it, then you may simply 'mark as done this assignment without further action.

Many thanks,
Dr. S

Dear all, on Friday I will be passing out the first part of your Chapter 5 Test. It will (obviously) be take-home, and I have decided to break it into sections to ease the work-load on you. There is no reason ANYONE should do poorly on this -- but make sure you submit the respective sections on time! You may review today and ask me questions if you have any, or, if you haven't completed any assignments, then you may use this time to catch up. Bonam fortunam!

Since you lucky little ducks won't get to be pranked by me this year for April Fools', let me know: what is the greatest April Fools' Day prank you have ever pulled off or seen?

Dear all, read through the 'Aeneas' Reading found on pp. 29-32 of your 'Ecce Romani' book, or available here. On a Google Doc, answer the following questions:
1) Who were the parents of Aeneas?
2) What's another name for 'Ulysses'
3) For how many years was the Trojan War fought?
4) What were the names of the two women who were the wife of Aeneas?
5) What was the name of the city Aeneas founded?

This morning in a private message, let me know what the most fun thing you did over the weekend.

Dear all, to make sure we've got everything down pat, please complete the following assignment either electronically, or with a photo of the printed assignment (don't worry about the title, it WAS going to be a quiz for y'all, but now it's just a review-assignment :P )

Do you believe that the Loch Ness Monster is real or not? Private-comment me the answer.

Dear all, to help you review and stay sharp, please fill out the following direct object review sheet, and then turning in to me EITHER by filling it out on your computer OR printing it, filling it out longhand and then turning in a (legible) picture of the assignment to me (your choice!). If you have any questions, please private message me. Bonam fortunam!

This morning, check in with me by private messaging me the most enjoyable part of your weekend. Did you take any exciting walks, read or are reading a good book, watch something cool on Netflix or Disney+? Let me know!

Turn this assignment in once you've reviewed the Quizlet-set in the stream AT LEAST FIVE TIMES. Happy studying!

This morning, check in with me by private messaging me how you're holding up on a scale of 1-10 (with '1' being 'I am going STIR-CRAZY!' and '10' being 'I am having the time of my life!') and then turn in the assignment for credit.

Turn this in IF, you've read over the post from 9 am today and:

-You understand that you will need to ‘turn in’ every assignment, even if something physical is not due
-You understand that I will respond immediately to all PRIVATE MESSAGES between 9 and Noon and before 3 to PRIVATE MESSAGES sent before 3
-You understand that assignments requiring something physical to be turned in my be filled in online be done so in a Google Doc or by printed up, filled in by hand, and then a photo of that work may be ‘turned in’

Be prepared to answer the following questions:

-While do you think people tell and re-tell stories?

-Why do you think people mythologize stories?

Omnes, we have been asked to help set up for tomorrow's meat raffle, and so to thank you for your Christian service (and because I don't believe any of us have the gift of bi-location), your test is hereby POSTPONED until TUESDAY, February 4th. Bonam fortunam!

Omnes, the fifth grade religion retreat will be Monday, December 9th. I will be participating in that, but rather than assign you classwork for that day, to be overseen by a sub, I wanted to invite you all to join me (for a little while at least). Because December 8th falls on a Sunday this year, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception will be the following day. When this happens, it’s no longer a day of obligation, but I still thought it would be a nice break in our day. Fr. Paul will have the Mass and it should only take a half hour. If anyone would prefer not to attend, let me know, and I will make sure they have something to do in the office. Have a nice weekend!

Apologies for not putting this up here earlier (even though I announced it before Thanksgiving)

Everything on p. 7. Bonam Fortunam!

All of Page 3 of Ecce Romani

Because you had a retreat today, you get an extra class to complete the assignment! Please bring your signed-syllabus page to class on Friday the 13th