Page 34 - 2018-2019 Quest Course Catalog

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• Fun with Latin! – (3 -6 --must be able to fluently read in English) In this lively introduction to
Latin, we will reinforce English grammar, essential to beginning a systematic study of any
language, and experience Latin in stories (simplified classics & biographies of those who wrote in
Latin), Bible verses, games, activities, and fun. We will learn simple action verbs in Latin in their
dictionary entry forms (four principle parts) and their imperatives, one example each of the regular
1st-5th declensions and 1st-4th conjugations, and tenses of the (irregular) verb to be. We will learn
the concept of conjugation with the regular pattern of the Latin preterite tense. Students will learn
how to pronounce Latin by learning how to read Latin aloud, while absorbing Latin dictionary entry
vocabulary and mechanically sorting nouns into their declensions and verbs into their conjugations.
No homework. At this stage, Latin is fun. Note: This year’s 5 graders who would like to start Latin
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I in 6 grade must complete Latin is Fun this year as a prerequisite for Latin I. Instructor: Laura
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Kiefer Recommended Donation of $10 per session

• Latin I (7 -12 ) - We will progress through Latin grammar, supplementing the vocabulary,
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reading and exercises to coordinate with the Medieval/Early Renaissance timeline, Medieval
Latin, primarily the Bestiary, a delightful medieval work in which exotic animals are allegories of
Christian truths. We will continue to read and memorize scripture to reinforce grammatical
content, to expand vocabulary, to train in predictive translation, and for practice in pronunciation
and fluency. Students will continue to analyze their spelling/literature/science/history vocabulary
for Latin roots, a discipline which has the long-term benefit of improved SAT test scores.
Prerequisite: Latin I. Textbooks: Henle Latin, the First Year ISBN 978-0829410266; Henle Latin,
Grammar ISBN 978-0829401127; the Oxford Latin Desk Dictionary ISBN 019861070X; any
English language dictionary that includes the etymology of the words in its definitions (the
Dictionary.com app is an option). Instructor: Laura Kiefer Recommended Donation of $10 per
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• Latin II (7 -12 graders - prerequisite Latin I) – **May Be Offered 2019-2020** We will
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progress through Latin grammar, supplementing the vocabulary, reading and exercises to
coordinate with the Medieval/Early Renaissance timeline, Medieval Latin, primarily the Bestiary,
a delightful medieval work in which exotic animals are allegories of Christian truths. We will
continue to read and memorize scripture to reinforce grammatical content, to expand vocabulary,
to train in predictive translation, and for practice in pronunciation and fluency. Students will
continue to analyze their spelling/literature/science/history vocabulary for Latin roots, a discipline
which has the long-term benefit of improved SAT test scores. Instructor: Laura Kiefer
Recommended Donation of $10 per session

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• Latin III (8 -12 - prerequisite Latin II) – **May Be Offered 2019-2020** We will continue
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plowing through Latin textbook grammar, supplementing the readings and exercises with
selections from the Renaissance and Exploration Age, Late Latin, a survey of the works of
theologians and scientists who wrote in Latin. We will translate the mass and requiem as the
pinnacle of classical musical form and high praise to our Lord. If the community obliges, we will
attend a live performance of a great classical mass. We will continue to read and memorize
scripture and to analyze spelling/literature/science/history vocabulary for Latin roots, a discipline
which has the long-term benefit of improved SAT test scores. Instructor: Laura Kiefer
Recommended Donation of $10 per session

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• Elementary Mandarin (1 -5 ) - **Potentially offered in 2019-2020** The goal of this course is to
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establish and foster student interest and motivation in learning mandarin. Young students will
do this through meaningful, hands-on activities that encourage the use of the language. They
will learn to listen, speak, read and write. Instructor: pending Recommended Donation of $10
per session

• Swedish (HS)– **Potentially offered in 2019-2020**