| Orientation |
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The suggested approach to this module is first to read carefully
Lesson 1 in Black, Learn to Read New Testament Greek (hereafter Learn).
Then study the module notes, taking
notice of elements that supplement Black's discussion.
You will need to acquire
the following knowledge and skills in this module:
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Know the alphabet by
heart: be able to recite the
names of the letters, in order, without any hesitation.
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Name the Greek letters:
associate the visual configuration of each letter with its
name.
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Sound the Greek letters:
associate a proper sound (or sounds) with each
letter so that you can pronounce Greek words.
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Classify Greek consonants: be familiar with the classification of consonants.
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Other matters of importance: recognize other features of the way Greek is written in
modern texts.
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| Alpha
Module
Notes |
| These module notes are
intended to supplement Lesson 1 in Black, Learn.
The notes fall into four categories:
(1) Greek Alphabet
An introduction to all of the letters
of the Greek alphabet.
(2) Sounds of Greek
Take a closer look at the sounds of
Greek consonants, vowels, and diphthongs.
(3) Marks in the Greek Text
Breathing marks, accents, and punctuation marks will be briefly discussed.
(4) Writing/Typing/Transliterating Greek
Learn how to handwrite as well as
type Greek!
When you think you have mastered the
material in this module, you may take the Alpha Module Quiz.
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| Assignments |
- Read Black, Learn, Chapter
1.
- Read the Alpha Module Notes.
- Complete all of the exercises in
§11 in Black, Learn (7-8), being careful to aim at
accomplishing the stated goals in the Orientation section to the
left.
- Select your favorite verse from
the GNT and transliterate it into English. Find a partner within
your team and exchange your transliterations within the Teams
folder (without revealing the scripture references!). Each of you
should render the transliteration you have received back into
Greek (do not forget breathing marks), and then check each
other's work.
- Take the Alpha Module Quiz.
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| Extras |
- Black suggests reading about the
history of the Greek language (Learn
§11e). Read chapter 14 in David Alan Black, It's Still Greek
to Me. If you find a helpful article on the web,
post a link to it in our collaborative classroom.
- Practice
Drills. Here are some
practice drills designed to help you master what is introduced
in this module.
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