PARENT HOME PAGE
for 7th and 8th grade Latin
at CSB
My goal is for EVERY student
to be academically successful and have a positive experience in Latin class. I
count on parents to work with me toward reaching this goal.
Feel free to contact me at:
piazza at cathedralschool dot net.
I will usually respond within 24 hours.
The Three Pillars of the CSB
Latin Curriculum:
1.
Basic Latin Proficiency
2.
Latin Roots of English Vocabulary
3.
Roman Culture, History and Mythology
IN THE CLASSROOM: Essential Latin Class
Information:
classroom rules
and assessment rubric
THEORY:
Summary
of Mr. PiazzaŐs approach to teaching Latin, and rationale for teaching this
way, as well as a few FAQŐs:
www.johnpiazza.net/piazza_approach.htm
Definition
of language proficiency, as determined by the American Council on the Teaching
of Foreign Languages.
ACTFL
National Standards for Foreign Language Education
http://www.actfl.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3392
Then
And Now
A
helpful comparative chart of how language instruction has changed in recent
years, in light of the research.
www.johnpiazza.net/then_and_now.htm
Junior Classical League
Unfortunately, we will not be
able to participate in the State Convention this year, because of long distance
travel and scheduling conflicts.
National Exams and Honors
Students will have the option
of preparing for and taking both the National Latin Exam and the National
Classical Etymology Exam. Links to more information can be found on the Latin home page. While
the in-class work will support studentsŐ preparation for these exams, students
who choose to take them should also prepare on their own (with my guidance).
CLASS BLOGS on the wiki
web location and details TBA