Latin Grammar (Fall 2025, Spring 2026) HCU

This year I’m teaching Elementary Latin I here at Houston Christian University on MWF (4:00 – 4:50 pm).  Here are some links to the materials that we’re using for the course.

Syllabus: Get it on the Canvas course management system homepage for this course.

Assignments for Each Lesson of Wheelock: Here (coming soon)

Anki Flashcards for Wheelock Vocab: Here (go here to download Anki to your computer; click here for set-up video)

Course Handouts: Here

Dr. Marshall’s Wheelock Chapter Overviews: Click here to access the Latin Grammar playlist. Note: You can click here to access ALL my YouTube playlists for other language lectures. If I have created an overview of a lesson from Wheelock, you’ll see it in a Latin Grammar playlist.

Restricted Access (only for those enrolled in class)

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Spring 2025 ASSIGNMENT PREP DUE DATES: [note: assignments will be ordered so that the most recent one appears on top; Fall 2024 is farther down

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Dec 1, 3 & 5 (no class meeting Nov 24, 26 due to Thanksgiving):

MON: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 15. Watch Dr. M’s video overview of Ch. 15 and use the handout to take notes: 15.Wheelock 15, Numerals, Genitive of the Whole, Abl with Numerals, Abl of Time. [3] Complete Wheelock Ch. 15 Textbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-8 (omit 9-14); Sententiae Antīquae odd numbers only. [4] Practice reciting the numbers from the lecture handout (cardinals 1-25, 100, 1000; ordinals 1-12) until you can readily recognize them  in reading. [5] Memorize the Ch. 15 vocab words.

WED: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 16. Watch Dr. M’s video overview of Ch. 16 and use the handout to take notes: 16.Wheelock 16, Third Declension Adjs. [2] Memorize the Ch. 16 vocab words. [3] Complete Ch. 16 Workbook HW: Grammatica ##1-9. [4] Complete Wheelock Ch. 16 Textbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-11 (omit 12-15)

FRI: Complete remaining Wheelock Ch. 16 Textbook HW: Sententiae Antīquae 1-4, 6, 8, 12.

FRI @ 11:00am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 11:00am!

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Nov 17, 19 & 21:

MON: CompleteWheelock Ch. 13 HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-11, 13 (omit 12); for 14-18, translate only the pronouns (and any nouns they go with) into Latin.

WED: [1] Complete the rest of the Wheelock Ch. 13 HW: Sententiae Antīquae 1-8 (you may omit the two paragraphs due to needing to get to Ch. 14). Be prepared to read the Latin exercises out loud and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW! [2] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 14. Watch Dr. M’s video overview of Ch. 14 and use the handout to take notes: 14.Wheelock 14, I-stem 3rd Decl Nouns, Ablative Functions. [3] Complete Ch. 14 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1-11.

FRI: Complete all Wheelock Ch. 14 HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-9 (omit 10-13); Sententiae Antīquae 1-10 (omit 11-12). Omit the paragraphs this time. Be prepared to read the Latin exercises out loud and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW!

FRI @ 11:00 am: NO LUNCH/COFFEE MEETING DUE TO ACADEMIC CONFERENCES (Dr. Marshall and Dr. Ehorn are out of town):

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Nov 10, 12 & 14:

MON: [1] Complete the rest of the Wheelock Ch. 12 HW: Sententiae Antīquae 1-11, and the Pliny paragraph. [2] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 13. [3] Complete Ch. 13 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1-9, 11-12. [4] Memorize the Ch. 13 vocab words. [5] Practice reading and learning the reflexive and intensive pronouns (consult the paradigms in the Summārium Fōrmārum appendix of forms for full patterns).

WED: [1] Quiz on Wheelock Ch. 12. [2] Make sure you have completed Ch. 13 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1-9, 11-12. [3] Dr. M will work through a practice sheet to review and drill the Ch. 13 material. [4] If there’s time, we’ll try to cover the first 5-6 questions of this assignment: Wheelock Ch. 13 HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-11, 13 (omit 12); for 14-18, translate only the pronouns (and any nouns they go with) into Latin.

FRI: [1] Complete the rest of the Wheelock Ch. 13 HW: Sententiae Antīquae 1-8 (you may omit the two paragraphs due to needing to get to Ch. 14). Be prepared to read the Latin exercises out loud and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW! [2] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 14. Watch Dr. M’s video overview of Ch. 14 and use the handout to take notes: 14.Wheelock 14, I-stem 3rd Decl Nouns, Ablative Functions. [3] Complete Ch. 14 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1-11.

FRI @ 11:00am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 11:00am!

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Nov 3, 5 & 7:

MON: [1] Complete remaining Ch. 11 HW:  Sententiae Antīquae 1-11 [omit 12], and the Cicero paragraph on Cataline. [2] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 12. Watch Dr. M’s video overview of Ch. 12 and use the handout to take notes: 12.Wheelock 12, The Perfect Active System, Synopsis. [3] Complete Ch. 12 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1-13. [4] Memorize the Ch. 12 vocab words. [5] Practice reading and memorizing/identifying the Perfect, Pluperfect, and Future Perfect of laudō paradigms.

WED: [1] Make sure you have completed Ch. 12 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1-13. [2] Complete the first part of the Wheelock Ch. 12 HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-11 (for 12-15, translate only the verbs into Latin). (We will do Sententiae Antīquae 1-11, and the Pliny paragraph for Friday). Be prepared to read the Latin exercises out loud and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW!

FRI: [1] Quiz on Wheelock Ch. 11. [2] Complete the rest of the Wheelock Ch. 12 HW: Sententiae Antīquae 1-11, and the Pliny paragraph.

FRI @ 11:00am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 11:00am!

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Oct 27, 29 & 31:

MON: [1] Quiz on Wheelock Ch. 9. [2] We will go over the remaining Ch. 10 HW: Sententiae Antīquae 1-13, and the Cicero paragraph on Friendship.

WED: [1] Quiz on Wheelock Ch. 10. [2] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 11. Watch Dr. M’s video overview of Ch. 11 and use the handout to take notes: 11.Wheelock 11, Personal Pronouns and Other Demonstratives. [3] Complete Ch. 11 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1-6, 8-10.  [4] Complete Ch. 11 HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-12, 14 [for 13,15-17, translate only the verbs into Latin]. We’ll do the other HW for Friday.

FRI: [1] Complete remaining Ch. 11 HW:  Sententiae Antīquae 1-11 [omit 12], and the Cicero paragraph on Cataline. [2] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 12. Watch Dr. M’s video overview of Ch. 12 and use the handout to take notes: 12.Wheelock 12, The Perfect Active System, Synopsis. [3] Complete Ch. 12 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1-13. [4] Memorize the Ch. 12 vocab words. [5] Practice reading and memorizing/identifying the Perfect, Pluperfect, and Future Perfect of laudō paradigms.

FRI @ 11:00am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 11:00am!

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Oct 20, 22 & 24:

MON: [1] Complete take-home Midterm (on Wheelock Chs. 1-8) and upload by 11:59pm in Canvas (or bring to class if done early). [2] Complete all Wheelock Ch. 9 written HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-12 [skip 13-14]; Sententiae Antīquae 1-9, and the 2 “When I Have . . . Enough!” paragraphs [Martial & Seneca]). Be prepared to read the Latin exercises out loud and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW!

WED: [1] Quiz on Wheelock Ch. 8. [2] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 10. Watch Dr. M’s video overview of Ch. 10 and use the handout to take notes: 10.Wheelock 10, Fourth Conj Verbs,Third Conj -iō Verbs. [3] Complete Ch. 10 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1-9. [4] Memorize the Ch. 10 vocab words. [5] Practice reading and memorizing the Present, Imperfect, and Future Active tense paradigms for the 4th Conjugation verb audiō/audīre and the 3rd Conjugation -iō verb capiō/capere.

FRI: [1] Quiz on Wheelock Ch. 9. [2] Complete all Wheelock Ch. 10 written HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-12, 15 [for 13,14, & 16, translate only the verbs into Latin]; Sententiae Antīquae 1-13, and the Cicero paragraph on Friendship. Be prepared to read the Latin exercises out loud and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW!

FRI @ 11:00am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 11:00am!

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Oct 13, 15 & 17:

MON: [1] Quiz on Ch. 7. [2] Complete rest of Wheelock Ch. 8 written HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-12; Sententiae Antīquae 1-16, and the Cicero paragraph).

WED: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 9. Watch Dr. M’s video overview of Ch. 9 and use the handout to take notes: 9.Wheelock 9, Demonstratives, Special -īus Adjs. [2] Complete Ch. 9 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1-10, 13. [3] Memorize the Ch. 9 vocab words. [4] Practice reading and being able to identify the underlined forms of the demonstrative pronouns in the chapter.

FRI: NO CLASS–Fall Break.

NEXT MON: Complete take-home Midterm (on Wheelock Chs. 1-8) and bring to class.

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Oct 6, 8 & 10:

MON: [1] Quiz on Ch. 6. [2] Complete Wheelock Ch. 7 written HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-14; Sententiae Antīquae 1-13, and the Lucretia paragraph). Be prepared to read the Latin exercises out loud and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW!

WED: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 8. Watch Dr. M’s video overview of Ch. 8 and use the handout to take notes: 8.Wheelock 8, Third Conjugation Verbs. [2] Complete Ch. 8 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1-9. [3] Memorize the Ch. 8 vocab words. [4] Memorize the Present and Future Active tense paradigm for the 3rd Conjugation verb agere.

THUR: A.O. Collins Lecture by Dr. Michael Ward, “Aslan at 75: Reflections on C.S. Lewis’s Christological Imagination”: 7pm Belin Chapel. Reception to follow.

FRI: [1] Complete Ch. 8 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1-9. [2] Complete Wheelock Ch. 8 written HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-12). The other SA exercises will be due next week.

FRI @ 11:00am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 11:00am!

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Sept 29, Oct 1 & 3:

MON: [1] Complete Wheelock Ch. 6 written HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-14 and Sententiae Antīquae 1-10, and the 2 paragraphs, “I Do Not Love” and “The Historian Livy Laments”). Be prepared to read the Latin exercises out loud and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW! [2] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 7. Watch Dr. M’s video overview of Ch. 7 and use the handout to take notes: 7.Wheelock 7, Third Declension Nouns. [3] Complete Ch. 7 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1-7.

WED: [1] Quiz on Ch. 5 (Fut and Impf chapter). [2] We will finish going over the Ch. 6 HW. Complete Wheelock Ch. 7 written HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-14). (For Wed we will do Sententiae Antīquae 1-13, and the Lucretia paragraph, but feel free to work on these as well.) [3] Memorize the Ch. 7 vocab words. [4] Memorize the case ends for 3rd declension nouns (m/f and n).

FRI: [1] Complete Wheelock Ch. 7 written HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-14; Sententiae Antīquae 1-13, and the Lucretia paragraph). [2] Quiz on Ch. 6. [3] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 8. Watch Dr. M’s video overview of Ch. 8 and use the handout to take notes: 8.Wheelock 8, Third Conjugation Verbs.

FRI @ 11:00am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 11:00am!

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Sept 22, 24 & 26:

MON: [1] Make sure you’ve watched my overview of Wheelock Ch. 5. [2] Complete Ch. 5 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1-11. [3] Complete Wheelock Ch. 5 written HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-15 and Sententiae Antīquae 1-13). Be prepared to read the Latin exercises out loud and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW! [4] Note: we will try to sight-read the “Boar” sentence in class, as well as  the “Thermopylae” paragraph if time permits.

MON-WED: Complete take-home quiz on Ch. 4. Be able to reproduce the 2nd declension neuter case endings, the present tense of sum (to be), and provide English glosses for vocab words. Bring quiz  to class on Wed.

WED: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 6. Watch Dr. M’s video overview of Ch. 6 and use the handout to take notes: 6.Wheelock 6, Sum, Possum, Complementary Infinitives. [2] Complete Ch. 6 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1-7, 9-10. [3] Memorize the Ch. 6 vocab words. [4] Memorize the Future and Imperfect forms of sum/esse.

FRI: [1] Complete Wheelock Ch. 6 written HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-14 and Sententiae Antīquae 1-10, and the 2 paragraphs, “I Do Not Love” and “The Historian Livy Laments”). Be prepared to read the Latin exercises out loud and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW! [2] Be reviewing your paradigms and vocab words, as we will prob. have a quiz on Mon on the Impf and Fut tenses from Chs. 5-6.

FRI @ 11:00am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 11:00am!

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Sept 15, 17 & 19:

MON: [1] Complete all Wheelock Ch. 3 written HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-11 and Sententiae Antīquae 1-11; “The Grass Is Always Greener” Horace paragraph) and be prepared to read the Latin exercises out lout and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW! [2] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 4. Watch Dr. M’s video overview of Ch. 4 and use the handout to take notes: 4.Wheelock 4, Second Declension Neuter, Adjs, Present SUM, Pred Nom, Substantival Adj. [3] Complete Ch. 4 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1-16.  [4] Memorize the Ch. 4 vocab words. [5] Memorize the noun + case endings (6 sing and 6 pl) for the 2nd declension neuter noun paradigm of donum. Begin memorizing the Pres Indicative conjugation forms of esse, ‘to be’.

WED: [1] Complete Wheelock Ch. 4 written HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-12;  Sententiae Antīquae 1-14; “The Rarity of Friendship” Cicero paragraph).  Be prepared to read the Latin exercises out loud and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW! [2] Quiz on Chs. 1-3.

FRI: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 5. Watch Dr. M’s video overview of Ch. 5 and use the handout to take notes: 5.Wheelock 5, Fut and Impf Act Ind, -er Adjs. [2] Complete Ch. 5 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1-11. [3] Memorize the Ch. 5 vocab words. [4] Memorize the Future and Imperfect “tense signs” + Personal Endings. (Once you know these, you should be able to produce any paradigm for the 1st/2nd conjugation verbs.)

FRI @ 11:00am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 11:00am!

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Sept 8, 10 & 12:

MON: [1] If you haven’t already: Complete Ch. 2 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1-13. [2] Complete all Wheelock Ch. 2 written HW (exercises 1-20 and the Catallus reading) and be prepared to read the Latin exercise out lout and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW! [3] Memorize the Ch. 2 vocab words. [4] Memorize the noun + case endings (6 sing and 6 pl) for the 1st declension noun paradigm of porta (knowing the endings for this will mean you know them for 1st declension adjs like magna as well).

WED & FRI: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 3. Watch Dr. M’s video overview of Ch. 3 and use the handout to take notes: 3.Wheelock 3, Second Declension Masculine, Apposition. [2] Complete Ch. 3 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1-11. [3] Memorize the Ch. 3 vocab words. [4] Memorize the noun + case endings (6 sing and 6 pl) for the 2nd declension masc noun paradigms of amicus and puer.

FRI NEXT MON: [1] Complete all Wheelock Ch. 3 written HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-11 and Sententiae Antīquae 1-11; “The Grass Is Always Greener” Horace paragraph) and be prepared to read the Latin exercises out lout and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW! [2] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 4. Watch Dr. M’s video overview of Ch. 4 and use the handout to take notes: 4.Wheelock 4, Second Declension Neuter, Adjs, Present SUM, Pred Nom, Substantival Adj. [3] Complete Ch. 4 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1-16.  [4] Memorize the Ch. 4 vocab words. [5] Memorize the noun + case endings (6 sing and 6 pl) for the 2nd declension neuter noun paradigm of donum. Begin memorizing the Pres Indicative conjugation forms of esse, ‘to be’.

FRI @ 11:00am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 11:00am!

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Sept 1, 3 & 5:

MON: No Class: Labor Day Holiday

WED: No Class: Dr. M Out of Town (please complete the assignment below for HW for Fri)

FRI: [1] Complete all Wheelock Ch. 1 written HW (exercises 1-20) and be prepared to read the Latin exercise out lout and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW!  [2] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 2 (pp. 12-18, electronic 51-57). Watch Dr. M’s video overview of Ch. 2 and use the handout to take notes: 2.Wheelock 2, Intro to Nouns and Cases, First Declension. [3] Complete Ch. 2 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1-13. [4] Memorize the Ch. 2 vocab words. [5] Memorize the noun + case endings (6 sing and 6 pl) for the 1st declension noun paradigm of porta (knowing the endings for this will mean you know them for 1st declension adjs like magna as well).

FRI @ 11:00am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 11:00am!

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Aug 25, 27 & 29:

MON: [1] Print and bring syllabus to class. [2] Read Wheelock’s introduction (INTRODVCTIO), pp. xxv-xli.

WED FRI: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 1 (pp. 1-6). Watch Dr. M’s video overview of Ch.1 and use the handout to take notes: 1.Wheelock 1, Pres Act Ind, Impv, Inf for 1-2 Conjuations. [2] Complete Ch. 1 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1-35. [3] Memorize the Ch. 1 vocab words. You should try to do this before completing any written HW. [4] Memorize the Present Active Indicative paradigms for laudo and moneo.

FRI: [1] Complete all Wheelock Ch. 1 written HW (exercises 1-20) and be prepared to read the Latin exercise out lout and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW!  [2] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 2 (pp. 12-18, electronic 51-57). Watch Dr. M’s video overview of Ch. 2 and use the handout to take notes: 2.Wheelock 2, Intro to Nouns and Cases, First Declension. [3] Complete Ch. 2 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1-13. [4] Memorize the Ch. 2 vocab words. [5] Memorize the noun + case endings (6 sing and 6 pl) for the 1st declension noun paradigm of porta (knowing the endings for this will mean you know them for 1st declension adjs like magna as well).

FRI @ 11:00am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 11:00am!

PRIOR YEAR ASSIGNMENTS–PLEASE CONSULT THE ASSIGNMENTS ABOVE

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Apr 28, 30, & May 2:

MON: [1] Complete Wheelock Ch. 30 Textbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-9; Sententiae Antīquae 1-11 odd numbers.

WED: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 31 and if there is a video overview, watch it. [2] Complete Ch. 31 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1-4, 6-10; Exercitātiōnēs, A. 1-5 and C. 1-4. We will do additional practice exercises in class from the workbook if we have more time. [3] Memorize the Ch. 31 vocab words.

FRI: [1] Complete Wheelock Ch. 31 Textbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-10; Sententiae Antīquae 1-12 odd numbers.

FRI @ 11:00am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 11:00am!

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Apr 21, 23 & 25:

MON: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 29 and if there is a video overview, watch it. [2] Complete Ch. 29 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1, 5-6, 8-15. We will do practice exercises in class from the workbook as well. [3] Memorize the Ch. 29 vocab words.

WED: [1] Complete Wheelock Ch. 29 Textbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-8; Sententiae Antīquae 1-14 odd numbers. [2] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 30 and if there is a video overview, watch it.

FRI: [1] Complete Wheelock Ch. 30 Textbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-9; Sententiae Antīquae 1-11 odd numbers.

FRI @ 11:00am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 11:00am!

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Apr 14, 16 & 18:

MON: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 28 and if there is a video overview, watch it. [2] Complete Ch. 28 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1-6, 10-16. We will do practice exercises in class from the workbook as well. [3] Memorize the Ch. 28 vocab words.

WED: Complete Wheelock Ch. 28 Textbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-8; Sententiae Antīquae 1-12 odd numbers.

FRI: No Class: Good Friday/Easter Break. No Pizza/Coffe/Cookie hour.

NEXT MON: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 29 and if there is a video overview, watch it. [2] Complete Ch. 29 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1, 5-6, 8-15. We will do practice exercises in class from the workbook as well. [3] Memorize the Ch. 29 vocab words.

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Apr 7, 9 & 11:

MON: [1] Complete Ch. 26 Textbook HW: Sententiae Antīquae 1-10 odd numbers. [2] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 27 and if there is a video overview, watch it. [3] Memorize the Ch. 27 vocab words.

WED: [1] Watch Dr. M’s overview of Ch. 27. [2] Complete Ch. 27 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1-7. We will do practice exercises in class from the workbook as well.

FRI: [1] Complete Wheelock Ch. 27 Textbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-9; Sententiae Antīquae 1-10 odd numbers.

FRI @ 11:00am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 11:00am!

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Mar 31, Apr 2 & 4:

MON: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 26 and if there is a video overview, watch it. [3] Memorize the Ch. 26 vocab words. [4] Memorize the comparative and superlative adjective morphemes (what attaches to the base/stem).

WED: [1] Complete Ch. 26 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1-11. [2] Complete Wheelock Ch. 26 Textbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-10.

FRI: No Pizza hour and No Latin class at HCU: we invite you to be at the Lanier Theological Library panel discussion (Drs. Ehorn and Marshall will be there). Here’s the link to sign up for free.

Here’s info about the Friday Panel:

The Lanier Theological Library invites you to a free panel discussion on Friday, April 4, 2025, from 2:00 – 3:30 pm in The Stone Chapel. This panel discussion precedes the library’s lecture on Saturday night by Emanuel Tov. Registration for the Saturday lecture is separate from this event. Please Note: No registration is required to view this event via livestream.

Panel Topic: “The Nature of the Corpus of Texts Found in the Judean Desert”

This 90-minute session on Friday will feature a panel of the following distinguished participants:

Emanuel Tov: .J. L. Magnes Professor Emeritus of Bible in the Department of Bible, Hebrew University, Jerusalem

William Schniedewind: Professor of Bibical Studies & Northwest Semitic Languages, University of California, Los Angeles

Donald W. Parry: Professor of Hebrew Bible and Dead Sea Scrolls, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah

Mark Lanier (Moderator) – Trial Attorney, Bible Teacher, Author, Founder of Lanier Law Firm and Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center, Houston, TX

We invite you to attend this panel as an opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with fellow attendees. Feel free to share this invitation with others who may be interested.

NEXT MON: [1] Complete Ch. 26 Textbook HW: Sententiae Antīquae 1-10 odd numbers. [2] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 27 and if there is a video overview, watch it. [3] Memorize the Ch. 27 vocab words.

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Mar 24, 26 & 28:

MON: [1] Make sure HW from Ch. 24 is complete. [2] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 25 and if there is a video overview, watch it. [3] Memorize the Ch. 25 vocab words. [4] Memorize the Infinitive formations for the 6 infinitive forms.

WED: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 25 and if there is a video overview, watch it. [2] Complete Ch. 25 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1-4, 7-16. [3] Complete Wheelock Ch. 25 Textbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-9.

FRI: [1] Complete Ch. 25 Workbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs, A. 1-10; C. 1. [2] Complete Wheelock Ch. 25 Textbook HW: Sententiae Antīquae 1-15 odd numbers.

FRI @ 11:00 am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 11:00 am!

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Mar 17, 19 & 21 (no class Mar 10-14 due to spring break):

MON: Make sure HW from Ch. 23 is complete: Complete Wheelock Ch. 23 Textbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-10 (omit 11-14); Sententiae Antīquae odd numbers. (copied from last week)

WED: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 24 and if there is a video overview, watch it. [2] Complete Ch. 24 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 1-5, 8-12.  [3] Memorize the Ch. 24 vocab words. [4] Continue to review your memory work for Latin *participles* (which also means reviewing the 2-1-2 case endings on adjectives, as well as the 3-3 case endings on I-stem adjectives, which the participles also use ).

FRI: [1] Complete Ch. 24 Workbook HW: Grammatica ## 7, 15. [2] Complete Wheelock Ch. 24 Textbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-9; Sententiae Antīquae 1-9 odd numbers.

FRI @ 11:00 am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 11:00 am!

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Mar 3, 5 & 7:

MON: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 23 and if there is a video overview, watch it. [2] Memorize the Ch. 23 vocab words. [3] Review your memory work for 2-1-2 case endings on adjectives, as well as the 3-3 case endings on I-stem adjectives (the participles will use these case endings!).

WED: [1] Complete Ch. 23 Workbook HW: Grammatica ##13-22. [2] Complete Wheelock Ch. 23 Textbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-10 (omit 11-14); Sententiae Antīquae odd numbers.

FRI: Midterm Exam (focus is Chs. 15-22)

FRI @ 11:00 am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 11:00 am!

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Feb 24, 26 & 28:

MON: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 22 and if there is a video overview, watch it. [2] Memorize the Ch. 22 vocab words. [3] Memorize Fifth Declension case endings.

WED: [1] Complete Ch. 22 Workbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs A. 1-5 and B. 1-6; Grammatica #12 (complete while doing the textbook HW). [2] Complete Wheelock Ch. 22 Textbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-10 (omit 11-16); Sententiae Antīquae odd numbers.

FRI: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 23 and if there is a video overview, watch it. [2] Memorize the Ch. 23 vocab words. [3] Review your memory work for 2-1-2 case endings on adjectives, as well as the 3-3 case endings on I-stem adjectives (the participles will use these case endings!).

FRI @ 11:00 am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 11:00 am!

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Feb 17, 19 & 21:

MON:[1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 21 and if there is a video overview, watch it. [2] Memorize the Ch. 21 vocab words. [3] Review your memory work for Passive personal endings, and for the Active forms of 3rd and 4th Conj verbs.

WED: [1] Complete Ch. 21 Workbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs A. 1-5 and B. 1; Grammatica #6 (complete while doing the textbook HW), 9, 10. [2] Complete Wheelock Ch. 21 Textbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-11 (omit 12-17); Sententiae Antīquae 1-4, 7, 10.

FRI: Theology Conference sessions (instead of class).

FRI @ 12:00 – 1:15 pm (different time due to Theology Conference):  Pizza Lunch, Cookies, and Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea). This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food!

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Feb 10, 12 & 14:

MON: (First two are the same assignment as last Friday) [1] Complete Wheelock Ch. 19 Textbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-11 (omit 12-15); Sententiae Antīquae 1-4. [2] Complete Ch. 19 Workbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs sections A. 1-5; B. 1-2; and C. 1-5. [3] Quiz on Reproducing the Relative Pronouns and the Passive Paradigms in Pres, Impf, and Fut tenses.

WED: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 20 and if there is a video overview, watch it. [2] Memorize the Ch. 20 vocab words. [3] Memorize the 4th decl case endings; practicing reciting/writing them.

FRI: [1] Complete Ch. 20 Workbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs section A. 1-17 odd numbers; Grammatica #9 (complete while doing the textbook HW). [2] Complete Wheelock Ch. 20 Textbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-11 (omit 12-16); Sententiae Antīquae 2, 4, 5, 8.

FRI @ 11:00 am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 11:00 am!

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Feb 3, 5 & 7:

MON: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 18 and  video overview, watch it. [2] Memorize the Ch. 18 vocab words. [3] Practice writing and memorizing the passive personal endings; practicing reciting the paradigms from the specific verbs. [4] Complete Wheelock Ch. 18 Textbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-11 (omit 12-15).

WED: [1] Quiz on Reproducing the Relative Pronouns and the Passive Paradigms in Pres, Impf, and Fut tenses. [2] Complete Wheelock Ch. 18 Textbook HW: Sententiae Antīquae 1, 3, 4, 9, 11, 12. [3] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 19. If there is a video overview, watch it. [4] Memorize the Ch. 19 vocab words. [5] Practice reading the paradigms for the Perfect-system passives and how to translate them. Review the paradigm of the relative pronouns so you can see how the interrogative pronouns/adjectives are the same and different.

FRI: [1] Complete Wheelock Ch. 19 Textbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-11 (omit 12-15); Sententiae Antīquae 1-4. [2] Complete Ch. 19 Workbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs sections A. 1-5; B. 1-2; and C. 1-5.

FRI @ 11:00 am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 11:00 am!

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Jan 27, 29 & 31:

MON: We will finish going over Wheelock 16 HW at beginning of class! [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 17. If there is a video overview, watch it. [2] Memorize the Ch. 17 vocab words. [3] Practice writing and reading the paradigm of the relative pronoun until you can recognize/parse it accurately.

WED: [1] Complete Wheelock Ch. 17 Textbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-11 (omit 12-14); Sententiae Antīquae 1, 3-4, 7, 11. [2] Complete Ch. 16 Workbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs sections ___ (TBD).

FRI: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 18. If there is a video overview, watch it. [2] Memorize the Ch. 18 vocab words. [3] Practice writing and memorizing the passive personal endings (present stem/system) for 1st/2nd conj verb; practice reciting and translating the paradigms of the Pres, Impf, and Fut Passive Indic.

FRI @ 11:00 am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 11:00 am!

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Jan 20, 22 & 24:

MON: NO CLASS: MLK, Jr. Holiday

WED: [1] Complete Wheelock Ch. 16 Textbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-11 (omit 12-15); Sententiae Antīquae 1-4, 6, 8, 12. [2] Complete Ch. 16 Workbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs sections A and C.

FRI: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 17. If there is a video overview, watch it. [2] Memorize the Ch. 17 vocab words. [3] Practice writing and reading the paradigm of the relative pronoun until you can recognize/parse it accurately.

FRI @ 11:00 am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 11:00 am!

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Jan 13, 15 & 17:

MON: [1] Print and bring syllabus to course. [2] Pick up textbooks from BookPass area and bring to class. Especially be sure to bring the new Workbook, since we will use it to do some practice with after I lecture on Ch. 15. [3] Print the Ch. 15 lecture handout if you are remote. (Click the “Course Handouts” link on the main page above.)

WED: [1] Complete Wheelock Ch. 15 Textbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-10 (omit 11-14); Sententiae Antīquae even numbers. [2] Complete Ch. 15 Workbook HW: Exercitātiōnēs sections A, B, and C. [3] Practice reciting the numbers from the lecture handout (cardinals 1-25, 100, 1000; ordinals 1-12) until you can readily recognize them  in reading. [4] Memorize the Ch. 15 vocab words.

FRI: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 16. If there is a video overview, watch it. [2] Memorize the Ch. 16 vocab words. [3] Complete Ch. 16 Workbook HW: Grammatica ##1-9.

FRI @ 11:00 am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 11:00 am!

Due Mon, Wed & Fri, Dec 2, 4, & 6 (no class Nov 25-29):

MON: [1] Practice writing the Reflexive and Intensive pronouns, then complete Practice Sheet 13, sections 4 & 5. [2] Bring Practice Sheet 13 so we can finish the last section, 6. [3] Complete Wheelock Ch. 13 HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-11, 13 (omit 12); for 14-18, translate only the pronouns (and any nouns they go with) into Latin.

WED: [1] Complete the rest of the Wheelock Ch. 13 HW: Sententiae Antīquae 1-8 (you may omit the two paragraphs due to needing to get to Ch. 14). Be prepared to read the Latin exercises out loud and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW! [2] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 14. If there is a video overview, watch it. [3] Memorize the Ch. 14 vocab words. [4] Practice reading and learning the i-stem third declension noun patterns.

FRI: Complete all Wheelock Ch. 14 HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-9 (omit 10-13); Sententiae Antīquae 1-10 (omit 11-12). Omit the paragraphs this time. Be prepared to read the Latin exercises out loud and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW!

FRI @ 10:45 am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 10:45 am!

Due Mon, Wed & Fri, Nov 18, 20, & 22:

MON: [1] Bring Practice Sheet 12 so we can finish the last items. [2] Complete Wheelock Ch. 12 HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-12; for 13-15, translate only the verbs into Latin).

WED: [1] Complete the rest of the Wheelock Ch. 12 HW: Sententiae Antīquae 1-11 and the Pliny paragraph (you may omit Diaulus). Be prepared to read the Latin exercises out loud and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW! [2] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 13. If there is a video overview, watch it. [3] Memorize the Ch. 13 vocab words. [3] Practice reading and learning the reflexive and intensive pronouns (consult the paradigms in the Summārium Fōrmārum appendix of forms for full patterns).

FRI: Complete Wheelock Ch. 13 HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-11, 13 (omit 12); for 14-18, translate only the pronouns (and any nouns they go with) into Latin.

FRI @ 10:45 am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 10:45 am!

Due Mon, Wed & Fri, Nov 11, 13, & 15:

MON: [1] Bring Practice Sheet 11 so we can finish the last items. [2] Complete all Wheelock Ch. 11 HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-12, 14 (for 13,15-17, translate only the verbs into Latin); Sententiae Antīquae 1-11 (omit 12), and the Cicero paragraph on Cataline. Be prepared to read the Latin exercises out loud and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW!

WED: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 12. If there is a video overview, watch it. [2] Memorize the Ch. 12 vocab words. [3] Practice reading and memorizing/identifying the Perfect, Pluperfect, and Future Perfect of laudō paradigms.

FRI: Complete all Wheelock Ch. 12 HW: Exercitātiōnēs 1-11 (for 12-15, translate only the verbs into Latin); Sententiae Antīquae 1-11, and the Pliny paragraph. Be prepared to read the Latin exercises out loud and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW!

FRI @ 10:45 am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 10:45 am!

Due Mon, Wed & Fri, Nov 4, 6, & 8:

MON: [1] Bring Practice Sheet 10 so we can finish the last items. [2] Complete all Wheelock Ch. 10 written HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-12, 15 [for 13,14, & 16, translate only the verbs into Latin]; Sententiae Antīquae 1-13, and the Cicero paragraph on Friendship. Be prepared to read the Latin exercises out loud and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW!

WED: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 11. If there is a video overview, watch it. [2] Memorize the Ch. 11 vocab words. [3] Practice reading and memorizing/identifying the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd person pronouns.

FRI: [1] No written assignment. Make sure you’ve watched the Ch. 11 overview. [2] Quiz on Chs. 9-10.  [3] For next week, you can begin working on Ch. 11 HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-12, 14 [for 13,15-17, translate only the verbs into Latin]; Sententiae Antīquae 1-11 [omit 12], and the Cicero paragraph on Cataline.

FRI @ 10:45 am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 10:45 am!

Due Mon, Wed & Fri, Oct 28, 30 & Nov 1:

MON: [1] Bring Practice Sheet 9 so we can finish the last items. [2] Complete all Wheelock Ch. 9 written HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-12 [skip 13-14]; Sententiae Antīquae 1-9, and the 2 “When I Have . . . Enough!” paragraphs [Martial & Seneca]). Be prepared to read the Latin exercises out loud and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW!

WED: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 10. If there is a video overview, watch it. [2] Memorize the Ch. 10 vocab words. [3] Practice reading and memorizing the Present, Imperfect, and Future Active tense paradigms for the 4th Conjugation verb audiō/audīre and the 3rd Conjugation -iō verb capiō/capere.

FRI: [1] Bring Practice Sheet 10 so we can finish the last items. [2] Complete all Wheelock Ch. 10 written HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-12, 15 [for 13,14, & 16, translate only the verbs into Latin]; Sententiae Antīquae 1-13, and the Cicero paragraph on Friendship. Be prepared to read the Latin exercises out loud and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW!

FRI @ 10:45 am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 10:45 am!

Due Mon, Wed & Fri, Oct 21, 23 & 25:

MON: [1] Complete all Wheelock Ch. 8 written HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-12; Sententiae Antīquae 1-16, and the Cicero paragraph). Be prepared to read the Latin exercises out loud and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW!

WED: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 9. If there is a video overview, watch it. [2] Memorize the Ch. 9 vocab words. [3] Practice reading and being able to identify the underlined forms of the demonstrative pronouns in the chapter. [4] Review for quiz on Chs. 7-8.

FRI: [1] Complete all Wheelock Ch. 9 written HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-14; Sententiae Antīquae 1-9, and the 2 “When I Have . . . Enought” paragraphs [Martial & Seneca]). Be prepared to read the Latin exercises out loud and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW!

FRI @ 10:45 am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 10:45 am!

Due Mon, Wed & Fri, Oct 14, 16 & 18:

MON: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 8. If there is a video overview, watch it. [2] Memorize the Ch. 8 vocab words. [3] Memorize the Present and Future Active tense paradigm for the 3rd Conjugation verb agere. [4] Beginning completing first part of Wheelock Ch. 8 written HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-12).

WED: [1] Complete rest of Wheelock Ch. 8 written HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-12; Sententiae Antīquae 1-16, and the Cicero paragraph). Be prepared to read the Latin exercises out loud and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW!.

FRI: NO CLASS MTG (Fall Break)

Due Mon, Wed & Fri, Oct 7, 9 & 11:

MON: NO CLASS MTG–Complete Midterm (on Wheelock 1-6) before the end of the day, upload into Bb by 11:59pm.

WED: [1] Bring Ch. 7 Practice Sheet so that we can finish that in class. [2] Complete first part of Wheelock Ch. 7 written HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-14).

THUR: A.O. Collins Lecture: 7pm Dunham Theater. Reception to follow.

FRI: [1] Complete rest of Wheelock Ch. 7 written HW (Sententiae Antīquae 1-13, and the Lucretia paragraph). Be prepared to read the Latin exercises out loud and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW! [2] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 8. If there is a video overview, watch it. [3] Memorize the Ch. 8 vocab words. [3] Memorize the Present and Future Active tense paradigm for the 3rd Conjugation verb agere.

FRI @ 10:45 am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 10:45 am!

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Sept 30, Oct 2 & 4:

MON: [1] Complete Wheelock Ch. 6 written HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-14 and Sententiae Antīquae 1-10, and the 2 paragraphs, “I Do Not Love” and “The Historian Livy Laments”). Be prepared to read the Latin exercises out loud and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW! [2] Be reviewing your paradigms and vocab words, as we will prob. have a quiz on Wed.

WED FRI: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 7. If there is a video overview, watch it. [2] Memorize the Ch. 7 vocab words. [3] Memorize the case ends for 3rd declension nouns (m/f and n). [4] Get started on the Ch. 7 homework due Fri.

FRI @ 10:45 am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 10:45 am!

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Sept 30, Oct 2 & 4:

MON: [1] Complete Wheelock Ch. 6 written HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-14 and Sententiae Antīquae 1-10, and the 2 paragraphs, “I Do Not Love” and “The Historian Livy Laments”). Be prepared to read the Latin exercises out loud and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW! [2] Be reviewing your paradigms and vocab words, as we will prob. have a quiz on Wed.

WED FRI: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 7. If there is a video overview, watch it. [2] Memorize the Ch. 7 vocab words. [3] Memorize the case ends for 3rd declension nouns (m/f and n). [4] Get started on the Ch. 7 homework due Fri.

FRI @ 10:45 am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 10:45 am!

FRI NEXT WEEK: Complete all Wheelock Ch. 7 written HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-14 and Sententiae Antīquae 1-13; the “Catallus” paragraph). We’ll try to sight-read the “Lucretia” sentence in class is time permits.

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Sept 23, 25 & 27:

MON: [1] Bring your Ch. 5 Practice Sheet back to class so we can wrap it up together. [2] Complete Wheelock Ch. 5 written HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-15 and Sententiae Antīquae 1-13). Be prepared to read the Latin exercises out loud and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW! [3] Note: we will try to sight-read the “Boar” sentence in class, as well as  the “Thermopylae” paragraph if time permits.

WED: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 6. If there is a video overview, watch it. [2] Memorize the Ch. 6 vocab words. [3] Memorize the Future and Imperfect forms of sum/esse. [4] Get started on the Ch. 5 homework due Wed.

FRI: Complete all Wheelock Ch. 5 written HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-15 and Sententiae Antīquae 1-13; the “Thermopylae” paragraph). We’ll try to sight-read the “Boar” sentence in class.

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Sept 16, 18 & 20:

MON: [1] Complete Wheelock Ch. 4 written HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-12)for today; for WED complete Sententiae Antīquae 1-14; “The Rarity of Friendship” Cicero paragraph).  Be prepared to read the Latin exercises out loud and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW!

WED: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 5. If there is a video overview, watch it. [2] Memorize the Ch. 5 vocab words. [3] Memorize the Future and Imperfect “tense signs” + Personal Endings. (Once you know these, you should be able to produce any paradigm for the 1st/2nd conjugation verbs.) [4] Bring rest of Ch. 4 HW. [5] Get started on the Ch. 6 homework due Fri.

FRI: Complete all Wheelock Ch. 6 written HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-14 and Sententiae Antīquae 1-10; the “I Do Not Love Thee” and the “Historian Livy” paragraphs).

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Sept 9, 11 & 13:

MON: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 3 (pp. 23-27, electronic 64-67). If there is a video overview, watch it. [2] Memorize the Ch. 3 vocab words. [3] Memorize the noun + case endings (6 sing and 6 pl) for the 2nd declension masc noun paradigms of amicus and puer (knowing the endings for this will mean you know them for 2nd declension masc adjs like magnus as well). [4] Get started on the Ch. 3 homework due Wed.

WED: [1] Complete all Wheelock Ch. 3 written HW (Exercitātiōnēs 1-11 and Sententiae Antīquae 1-11; “The Grass Is Always Greener” Horace paragraph) and be prepared to read the Latin exercises out lout and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW!  [2] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 4 (pp. 32-36, electronic 74-77). If there is a video overview, watch it. [3] Memorize the Ch. 4 vocab words. [4] Memorize the noun + case endings (6 sing and 6 pl) for the 2nd declension neuter noun paradigm of donun. [4] Begin memorizing the Pres Indicative conjugation forms of esse, ‘to be’.

FRI: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 4 (pp. 32-36, electronic 74-77). If there is a video overview, watch it. [2] Memorize the Ch. 4 vocab words. [3] Memorize the noun + case endings (6 sing and 6 pl) for the 2nd declension neuter noun paradigm of donum. [4] Begin memorizing the Pres Indicative conjugation forms of esse, ‘to be’.

FRI @ 10:45 am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 10:45 am!

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Sept 2, 4, & 6:

MON: [1] No class (Labor Day). [2] Install Anki Flashcards over the long weekend and start reviewing/learning vocab words for Chs 1-2.

WED: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 2 (pp. 12-18, electronic 51-57). If there is a video overview, watch it. [2] Memorize the Ch. 2 vocab words. [3] Memorize the noun + case endings (6 sing and 6 pl) for the 1st declension noun paradigm of porta (knowing the endings for this will mean you know them for 1st declension adjs like magna as well).

FRI: [1] Complete all Wheelock Ch. 2 written HW (exercises 1-20 and the Catallus reading) and be prepared to read the Latin exercise out lout and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW!  [2] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 3. If there is a video overview, watch it. [3] Memorize the Ch. 3 vocab words. [4] Memorize the noun + case endings (6 sing and 6 pl) for the 2nd declension masc noun paradigms of amicus and puer.

FRI @ 10:45 am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 10:45 am!

Due Mon, Wed, & Fri, Aug 26, 28 & 30:

MON: [1] Print and bring syllabus to class. [2] Read Wheelock’s introduction (INTRODVCTIO), pp. xxv-xli.

WED: [1] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 1 (pp. 1-6, electronic 38-44). If there is a video overview, watch it. [2] Memorize the Ch. 1 vocab words. You should try to do this before completing the written HW. [3] Memorize the Present Active Indicative paradigms for laudo and moneo.

FRI: [1] Complete all Wheelock Ch. 1 written HW (exercises 1-20) and be prepared to read the Latin exercise out lout and to share your answers (and explain your answers). This is where we will correct our HW!  [2] Read and study Wheelock Ch. 2 (pp. 12-18, electronic 51-57). If there is a video overview, watch it. [3] Memorize the Ch. 2 vocab words.

FRI @ 10:45 am: on Fridays we’ll do our Pour-Over Coffee (or Tea)/Pizza/Cookies session. This is for any BibLang/Classics majors, or any students who are currently taking courses in these areas. Please spread the word! Upstairs in the SCT office area by the coffee maker and fridge! Free coffee and food! See you there at 10:45 am!

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