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This workbook of Latin phrases and mottoes is filled with exercises, projects, and games designed for students in grades 7-10. There are three parts to the workbook: sententiae or Latin phrases, abbreviations, and mottoes. The first section contains 180 Latin phrases, one for each day of the school year. There are five phrases on each page so that students can see a whole week's work at once. A variety of exercises helps students master each group of phrases. The second section of the workbook contains Latin mottoes of states, schools, colleges, and organizations. The third section reviews the 29 Latin abbreviations that were introduced in section one. All three sections are filled with interesting derivatives, engaging information, delightful facts, and ample exercises.

Special Features

• one Latin phrase for each day of the school year
  
• examples of how each Latin phrase can be used in English
  
• literal and everyday translations of Latin phrases
  
• an abundance of English cognates or derivatives associated with each phrase
  
• ample exercises by which to master the Latin phrases
  
• state, school, and family mottoes with exercises
  
• projects, activities, and illustrations