tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099253857362125742024-03-08T09:12:05.623-08:00Magistra Sheppard's Latin and ClassicsMagistra Sheppardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13996322410980312496noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709925385736212574.post-63818291554831545632010-04-21T10:49:00.001-07:002010-04-21T18:04:19.711-07:00Conversational Latin/Roman NamesSalvete! <br />We had a great time last night during the conversational Latin hour. Students were very interested in obtaining Roman names, so I thought I might talk a bit about Roman names within my blog.<br /><br />The Romans were not very creative with their names. In fact, when you go to Rome itself you will see that they do not, even to this day, spend a lot of time thinking about names. :)<br /><br />There were a handful of <strong>praenomina</strong>,i.e. first names, for boys. First names for boys included Aulus, Decimus, Gaius, Gnaeus, Kaeso, Lucius, Manius, Marcus, Publius, Quintus, Dervius, Sextus, Spurius, Tiberius and Titus. Each of these names could be abbreviated. The praenomen is how a person would be addressed by his friends. <br /><br />The <strong>nomen</strong> was the family name. Most nomina end in -ius or some variation of -ius. Everyone connected with that family, even slaves, would have that nomen. If a plebeian and a patrician were affiliated in a family, they would all have this all-important name.<br /><br />The <strong>cognomen</strong> separated the different strands of the family. Each branch had its own cognomen. The original cognomen referred back to the original tribes of Rome. People who belonged to those tribes were old Romans! Other cognomina included both physical traits such as Albus (White), Barbatus (bearded), Claudus (Limping), Longus (Tall), Naso (Nose), Capito (Head), Ventro (Belly). Publius Ovidius Naso's family was known for their big noses. :) <br />What would your family's cognomen be? <br /><br />Girls took the feminine form of their father's nomen. A man names Iulius would have a daughter names Iulia. If he had more than one daughter, they would be named Iulia Prima, Iulia Secunda, etc. <br /><br />For more information on Roman names, go to this site:<br /><a href="http://www.novaroma.org/wiki/Choosing_a_Roman_name">http://www.novaroma.org/wiki/Choosing_a_Roman_name</a><br /><br />Gratias!<br />Kathy SheppardMagistra Sheppardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13996322410980312496noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709925385736212574.post-18051184599253167402010-04-13T21:24:00.000-07:002010-04-13T21:26:36.578-07:00Conversational Latin classOn Tuesday April 20 at 8:00 PM EST, I shall be having a conversational Latin class. We shall be discussing responses to the question, "Quomodo agis?"<br /><br />Please join!Magistra Sheppardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13996322410980312496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709925385736212574.post-49091348205216117042010-02-22T19:58:00.000-08:002010-02-22T19:59:50.428-08:00Registration is open for classes!Registration is now open for my 2010-2011 camps and classes! Please see my website (www.latinandclassics.com) for more information!Magistra Sheppardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13996322410980312496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709925385736212574.post-89291981886700040632009-06-02T19:13:00.000-07:002009-06-02T19:25:25.204-07:00REGISTRATION FOR CAMP<strong>Please copy and paste this into an e-mail or into a Word document:</strong><br /><strong><strong>Child's Name and Age--<br />2nd Child's Name and Age(if enrolled in camp)--<br />Parents' Names--<br />Camp--<br />June 15-19--In-person Fredericksburg, VA<br />July 6-10--In-person Fredericksburg, VA<br />June 29-July 3--Online<br />Other online camp--dates TBA<br />Address--<br />Phone Number--<br />E-mail Address--</strong></strong><br /><br />Space is limited--camps will only hold 15-20 students! You may pay in two ways: Go to paypal and request to "Send money" to magistrasheppard@aol.com . OR You may make your checks payable to Kathy Sheppard and mail them to Kathy Sheppard (28498 Morel Way Rhoadesville, VA 22542). You are not officially registered until payment is made (unless arrangements are made with me).Magistra Sheppardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13996322410980312496noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709925385736212574.post-84606064134717191442009-05-28T13:53:00.000-07:002009-05-28T13:57:17.722-07:00ONLINE LATIN CAMPI am planning an online Latin camp for June 29--July 3 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST!<br />The cost will be $75 with a $10 registration/supply fee. <br />Students will review Latin grammar and ending as well as learn about Roman culture.<br />Choose your own Latin name!<br />Learn how the Romans picked a wedding day! <br />Find out how the Romans washed their clothes (you won't believe it)!<br />Please e-mail me to register!Magistra Sheppardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13996322410980312496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709925385736212574.post-52476067309226979922009-05-11T17:24:00.000-07:002009-06-02T19:23:50.694-07:00Latin Summer CampsLatin Summer Camps<br />Dates: June 15-19, 2009 OR July 6--10, 2009. I may add another week if necessary! I may also do an online camp!<br />Time: 9:00am- 1:00pm Bring a bag lunch (except for Friday when we shall eat aRoman lunch!)Who: children ages 9 and up<br />Where: Fredericksburg Church of Christ 336 Riverside Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22401<br />Cost: $100 per student plus $25 supply fee. Discounts given to two students whose parents might help with the camp (must be willing to eat lunch with the students, clean up, perform administrative tasks, etc.). Please apply for positions.<br /><br />Learn the basis for all Romance languages and the language from whichEnglish gets 52.6% of words! <br />Make your own mosaic!<br />Clean and identify your own Roman coin!<br />Make your own toga or stola!<br />Eat a Roman lunch!<br />Be able to translate Latin sentences in a week! <br />Learn first, second, and third declensions and three verb tenses!<br />Glean a better knowledge of English!Magistra Sheppardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13996322410980312496noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709925385736212574.post-34737880335773684382009-03-30T13:03:00.000-07:002009-05-11T17:36:08.041-07:00Summer Camps<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Summer Camps for Latin students 8 - 14 years old</span></span><br /><br />9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.<br />in Fredericksburg, Virginia<br /></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">June 15 - 19th<br />and<br />July 6th - July 10th<br /><br />Description and more details coming!!! </div>Magistra Sheppardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13996322410980312496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709925385736212574.post-35361626349140716872009-03-18T20:21:00.000-07:002009-06-30T06:53:22.794-07:00Online Class Schedule and FeesFor a limited time, all classes are $300/year with a $50 registration fee. This fee will increase (date to be announced.)<br /><br />Mondays and Wednesdays<br />2:00--2:55 PM(EST)Henle Latin I <br />3:00-4:00 PM (EST)High School Latin III <br /> <br /><br /><br />Tuesdays and Thursdays<br />11:00 - 12:15 (EST) Latin for Children A<br />12:30 - 1:45 (EST) Latin for Children B<br />2:00 - 3:15 (EST) Henle Latin I<br /><br />REGISTRATION:<br />Child's Name and Age--<br />2nd Child's Name and Age(if enrolled in class)--<br />Parents' Names--<br />Class--<br />Address--<br />Phone Number--<br />E-mail Address--<br /><br />Please send me your registration fee via paypal or via mail. My address is 28498 Morel Way Rhoadesville, VA 22542.Magistra Sheppardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13996322410980312496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709925385736212574.post-16533864187224369512009-03-17T18:10:00.000-07:002009-03-30T12:41:43.771-07:00GRAMMAR SCHOOL LATIN AGRAMMAR SCHOOL LATIN A:<br /><br />This course will cover basic Latin grammar including 1st, 2nd, and 2nd Neuter declensions; verbs, 1st and 2nd conjugations and tenses present, imperfect and future; vocabulary; and translation.<br /><br />This class will meet twice a week for 30 weeks.<br /><br />TEXTS NEEDED: Latin for Children A; Latin for Children A Activity Book; Libellus de Historia A<br /><br />For a limited time, all classes are $300/year plus a $50 registration fee. This fee will increase (date to be announced.)<br /><br />Tuesdays and Thursdays<br />11:00 - 12:15 (EST) Latin for Children AMagistra Sheppardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13996322410980312496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709925385736212574.post-78850363597866395962009-03-17T18:09:00.000-07:002009-03-30T12:41:56.029-07:00GRAMMAR SCHOOL LATIN BGRAMMAR SCHOOL LATIN B:<br />This course will be a continuation of Grammar School Latin A. Students should know the basic concepts stated above in Grammar School Latin A above and know the vocabulary from Latin for Children A.<br /><br />This class will meet twice a week for 30 weeks.<br /><br />TEXTS NEEDED: Latin for Children B; Latin for Children B Activity Book; Libellus de Historia B<br /><br />For a limited time, all classes are $300/year plus a $50 registration fee. This fee will increase (date to be announced.)<br /><br />Tuesdays and Thursdays<br />12:30 - 1:45 (EST) Latin for Children BMagistra Sheppardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13996322410980312496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709925385736212574.post-10230042868596259792009-03-17T18:02:00.000-07:002009-06-30T06:54:21.818-07:00HENLE LATIN IHENLE LATIN I:<br /><br />This class is for students seventh grade and up and will focus on Latin grammar, vocabulary and translation. The class will also explore English derivatives that come from Latin.<br /><br />Students do not need any prior foreign language experience. However, they should have a good knowledge of English grammar.<br /><br />Students will use the Henle First Year Latin text. The class will meet twice a week for thirty weeks.<br /><br />Mrs. Sheppard will provide quizzes, tests and study plans. Successful completion of this class will yield one high school foreign language credit.<br />TEXTs NEEDED: Henle Latin First Year; Henle Grammar.<br /><br />For a limited time, all classes are $300/year plus a $50 registration fee. This fee will increase (date to be announced.)<br /><br />Mondays and Wednesdays<br />2:00--2:55 PM(EST)Henle Latin I <br /><br />Tuesdays and Thursdays<br />2:00 - 3:15 (EST) Henle Latin IMagistra Sheppardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13996322410980312496noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709925385736212574.post-52355464544910832372009-03-17T18:00:00.000-07:002009-06-30T06:54:53.384-07:00HIGH SCHOOL LATIN III/UPPER LEVEL LATINHIGH SCHOOL LATIN III/UPPER LEVEL LATIN:<br /><br />Students should have previously completed at least two years of high school Latin in order to participate in this class.<br /><br />We shall review major grammatical points and then translate some of the works of Caesar, Livy, Cicero and Vergil.<br /><br />The class will meet twice a week for thirty weeks. Mrs. Sheppard will provide quizzes, tests and study plans.<br /><br />Successful completion of this class will yield one high school foreign language credit.<br /><br />TEXTS NEEDED: Excelability in Advanced Latin & others T.B.D. (inexpensive ones)<br /><br />For a limited time, all classes are $300/year plus a $50 registration fee. This fee will increase (date to be announced.)<br /><br />Mondays and Wednesdays<br />3:00-4:00 PM (EST)High School Latin IIIMagistra Sheppardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13996322410980312496noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-709925385736212574.post-59770065717359825752009-03-12T07:27:00.001-07:002009-03-12T07:28:08.427-07:00Welcome to Magistra Sheppard's corner of the web.Magistra Sheppardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13996322410980312496noreply@blogger.com0