N.B. PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM = homework; EXERCENDUM = practice
*Week of 5/14-5/18* Tuesday
- "in officina Eutychi"
- Review neuter nouns
- "Clemens tabernarius"
- Grammar notes, songs, and practice: Fourth and Fifth Declensions!
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM:
Thursday- "pro taberna Clementis"
- Word Study; derivative sheet
- Info on semester exam
*Week of 5/21-5/25* Monday
- Exam review
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Study for your final exam!!!
Tuesday (7th period only)- 12:12-12:47 Lunch
- 12:47-2:10 Study time
- 2:10-4:10 7th period exam
Wednesday (6th period only)- 11:15-1:15 6th period exam
*Week of 5/7-5/11*
Monday
- Mini-Lesson: Roman mosaics
- "ad templum"
- "mercator Arabs" (assignment here)
- Word Study; derivative sheet (due Friday)
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM:
Wednesday
- Finish "mercator Arabs" assignment
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Study for Stage 17 Test. Be sure to learn the principal parts of haereo and recipio, and the genitives singular of agmen, litus, and multitudo.
Friday
- "mercator Arabs" assignment due
- Stage 17 Derivative Exercise due
- Stage 17 Test
- Stage 18 Culture: Glassmaking
- "taberna"
*Week of 4/30-5/4* Tuesday
- Mastery Quiz continues! You will have a second MQ this six-weeks, do don't put this one off!
- Stage 16 Test
- Stage 17 culture: Alexandria
- "Quintus de Alexandria"
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Finish culture sheet if you did not finish it in class.
Thursday- Mini-Lesson: Wall-painting, Style 4
- "tumultus" parts I and II
- Grammar notes, songs, and practice: the genitive case
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Finish genitive case practice if you did not finish it in class.
*Week of 4/23-4/27* TAKS Week! Monday (6th period)
- Mini-Lesson, Wall-painting, Style 2
- "rex spectaculum dat" parts I and II
- "Quintus de se"
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM:
Wednesday (7th period) (A lunch as usual!)
- Mini-Lesson, Wall-painting, Style 2
- "rex spectaculum dat" parts I and II
- "Quintus de se"
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM:
Friday
- Mini-Lesson: Wall-painting, Style 3
- "Cogidubnus et Vespasianus"
- Word Study; derivative sheet
- To computer lab E1104 to prepare for Stage 16 test.
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Finish derivative sheet if you didn't finish it in class. Study for Stage 16 Test. Be sure to learn the principal parts of eo, mitto, pono, sum, and tollo.
*Week of 4/16-4/20*
Tuesday
- Stage 15 test
- Stage 16 culture sheet and video clips
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Finish culture sheet if you did not finish it in class.
Thursday
- Mini-Lesson: Wall-painting, Style 1
- Stage 16 model sentences
- "Belimicus ultor"
- Grammar notes: the pluperfect tense!
- N.B. Your stage 16 test will be Tuesday, 5/1.
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Finish past tense verb practice if you didn't finish it in class.
*Week of 4/9-4/13*
Monday
- Mini-lesson: wrap up legal phrases
- "ludi funebres," part I
- Info on case endings and mastery quiz #5 (study here)
- Relative pronoun and relative clause practice
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Finish relative clause practice if you did not finish it in class. For a copy of the vocabulary help sheet that was a class set, click here.
Wednesday
- Mastery Quiz begins!
- Mini-Lesson: Roman architecture
- "ludi funebres," part II
- Review of noun-adjective agreement
- N.B. Your stage 15 test will be Tuesday, 4/17.
Friday
- Mini-Lesson: Roman architecture
- Word Study; derivative sheet
- To computer lab to prepare for Tuesday's Stage 15 test.
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM : Study for Stage 15 test. Be sure to learn the principal parts of claudo, sum, and eo.
*Week of 4/2-4/5*
N.B. This is the last week to take Mastery Quiz #3 (study here) and Mastery Quiz #4 (study here).
Monday
- Prepositional phrase mini-project due!
- Stage 14 test
- Stage 15 culture sheet and video clips
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Finish the culture sheet if you did not finish it in class.
Wednesday
- Mini-Lesson: Legal phrases
- "caerimonia"
- Grammar notes and practice: Relative Clauses
- Stage 15 culture video clips
- N.B. Your stage 15 test will likely be Monday, 4/16.
*Week of 3/26-3/30*
At the end of this stage, students should be able to answer the following questions:
- How can recognizing the Latin roots of English words help improve your English vocabulary?
- What influence did Romans have on modern law?
- How was life in Pompeii similar to / different from that in Britain?
- What patterns do verbs share?
Tuesday
Most students will not be in class due to the EOC. Those present will work on make-up work and/or enrichment activities.
Thursday
We will begin Stage 15 today, but the Stage 14 test on Monday will not cover what we do today. Monday's test will only cover information in Stage 14.
- Stage 15 model sentences
- "ad aulam"
- Grammar notes: gender!
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Study for Stage 14 test. Be sure to learn (i.e. memorize the spelling of) the principal parts of facio, venio, and sum. Finish your prepositional phrase mini-project!
*Week of 3/19-3/23*
At the end of this stage, students should be able to answer the following questions:
- How can recognizing the Latin roots of English words help improve your English vocabulary?
- What influence did Romans have on modern law?
- How was life in Pompeii similar to / different from that in Britain?
- What patterns do verbs share? How about adjectives?
Monday
- Mini-lesson: Roman influence on law
- "in tablino"
- Grammar notes and practice
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Finish grammar practice if you did not finish in class.
Wednesday
- Mini-Lesson: Roman influence on law
- "Quintus advenit"
- More adjective practice
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM:
Friday
- Mini-Lesson: Roman influence on law
- "tripodes argentei" w/Magistra C!
- Word Study w/Magistra C!
- Grammar notes and info on prepositional phrase project (due 4/2). See guidelines here.
- Derivative sheet
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Finish derivative sheet if you didn't in class. Work on your prepositional phrase project. Study for Stage 14 Test (you will take it on Apr. 2 due to EOC on Mar. 27). Be sure to learn (i.e. memorize the spelling of) the principal parts of facio, venio, and sum.
*Week of 3/5-3/9*
At the end of this stage, students should be able to answer the following questions:
- How can recognizing the Latin roots of English words help improve your English vocabulary?
- What influence did Romans have on modern law?
- How was life in Pompeii similar to / different from that in Britain?
- What patterns do verbs share?
Tuesday
- Stage 13 Test
- Stage 14 culture sheet and video clips
- Stage 14 model sentences
- "Rufilla"
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Finish culture sheet if you did not finish in class.
Thursday
- Mini-Lesson: Roman influence on law
- Grammar notes: how to conjugate Latin verbs
- "Domitilla cubiculum parat," parts I and II
- Grammar practice
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Enjoy your spring break!
*Week of 2/27-3/2*
At the end of this stage, students should be able to answer the following questions:
- How can recognizing the Latin roots of English words help improve your English vocabulary?
- What influence did Romans have on modern law?
- How was life in Pompeii similar to / different from that in Britain?
- What patterns do verbs share?
Monday
- Mini-Lesson: finish up Rx notes
- Grammar notes: Present Active Infinitives
- Stage 13 culture video clips
- "Bregans"
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: You might want to start studying for Friday's Stage 13 test.
Wednesday
Friday
- Practice in computer lab to prepare for Stage 13 test
- Stage 13 Test-Postponed until Tuesday!
Stage 14 culture sheet and video clips- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM:
Finish the culture sheet if you did not finish it in class. Study for Tuesday's Stage 13 test (see info above on Wednesday's "praescriptum domesticum")
*Week of 2/21-2/24*
At the end of this stage, students should be able to answer the following questions:
- How can recognizing the Latin roots of English words help improve your English vocabulary?
- Where do you see Latin in medical terminology?
- How was life in Roman Britain similar to/different from that in Pompeii?
- What patterns do verbs share?
Tuesday
- Turn in culture sheet if you didn't last time.
- Video: "The Roman Invasion of Britain"
- Take notes on video!
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Explore your new textbook. Is the format the same as your old one? Is there anything extra or missing?
Thursday
- Mastery quiz #3 (verbs) continues!
- Intro to Stage 13
- Model sentences
- "tres servi"
- "coniuratio"
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Try re-reading the two stories we read together in class.
*Week of 2/13-2/17*
At the end of this stage, students should be able to answer the following questions:
- How can recognizing the Latin roots of English words help improve your English vocabulary?
- Where do you see Latin in medical terminology?
- How is the eruption of Vesuvius similar to or different from eruptions of other volcanoes in modern times?
- What would the front page of a newspaper look like on August 24, AD 79?
Tuesday
- Mastery Quiz #3 (verbs) starts today (remember, this will count on your 5th marking period average!)
- More on deciphering prescriptions
- "finis"
- Word Study; derivative sheet
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Finish derivative sheet if you did not finish it in class. Study for Thursday's Stage 12 test!
Thursday
- Last chance to take mastery quiz #2 (nom, dat, acc endings)!
- Review a little
- Stage 12 test
- Exchange Unit 1 books for Unit 2 books
- Stage 13 culture sheet
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Finish culture sheet if you didn't during class.
*Week of 2/6-2/10*
At the end of this stage, students should be able to answer the following questions:
- How can recognizing the Latin roots of English words help improve your English vocabulary?
- Where do you see Latin in medical terminology?
- How is the eruption of Vesuvius similar to or different from eruptions of other volcanoes in modern times?
- What would the front page of a newspaper look like on August 24, AD 79?
Monday
- Review/study a little
- Stage 11 Test
- Stage 12 culture sheet and video clips
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Finish Stage 12 culture sheet if you did not finish it in class.
Wednesday
- Only 9 days left to get the mastery quiz done!
- Finish body derivatives mini-lesson
- Stage 12 model sentences
- "tremores"
- Grammar notes
- "ad urbem"
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: How about reviewing some vocabulary?
Friday
- Mini-lesson: deciphering a prescription (an obsolescent art?)
- Info on verb mastery quiz (study here!) N.B. This mastery quiz will be part of your 5th marking period average.
- "ad villam"
- 12.3, 12.4, 12.5 and 12.6 packet
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Start studying for you Stage 12 test, which will likely be on Thursday, 2/16. Study for mastery quiz, too!
*Week of 1/30-2/3*
At the end of this stage, students should be able to answer the following questions:
- How is the process of electioneering similar to and different from local politics today?
- How can recognizing the Latin roots of English words help improve your English vocabulary?
- Where do you see Latin in medical terminology?
- How do you recognize and translate questions in Latin?
- When is a direct object NOT accusative?
Tuesday
- Mastery Quiz continues!
- "Lucius Spurius Pomponianus"
- Stage 11 Review
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Finish "Stage 11 Review" if you did not finish it in class.
Thursday
- Stage 11 progress check
- Stage 11 culture video clips
- Grammar and vocabulary review
- Word Study; derivative exercise
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Finish your Stage 11 derivative sheet if you did not finish it in class. Prepare for Monday's test on Stage 11.
*Week of 1/23-1/27*
At the end of this stage, students should be able to answer the following questions:
- How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one's ability to discern the meanings of English words?
- How do you compare 2 or more people or things in Latin?
- What do the endings of Latin verbs tell you?
- What are the most obvious differences between ancient Roman and modern American schools?
- Would you have preferred going to school in Pompeii to going to school where you do?
Monday
- Mastery Quiz continues!
- Mini-Lesson: Partes Corporis
- "anulus Aegyptius"
- Word Study; derivative sheet
- To computer lab to prepare for Wednesday's test
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Finish derivative sheet if you did not finish it in class. Study for the Stage 10 test.
Wednesday
- Stage 10 test
- Stage 11 culture sheet and video clips
- Stage 11 model sentences
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Finish your Stage 11 culture sheet if you did not finish it in class.
Friday
- Mini-lesson: Partes Corporis
- "Marcus et Quartus"
- Grammar notes
- "Sulla"
- Break into groups to prepare scenes from "Lucius Spurius Pomponianus"
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: N.B. Your Stage 11 test will likely be on Thursday2/2.
*Week of 1/17-1/20*
At the end of this stage, students should be able to answer the following questions:
- How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one's ability to discern the meanings of English words?
- How do you compare 2 or more people or things in Latin?
- What do the endings of Latin verbs tell you?
- What are the most obvious differences between ancient Roman and modern American schools?
- Would you have preferred going to school in Pompeii to going to school where you do?
Tuesday
- Mastery Quiz continues!
- Mini-Lesson: Verba Faciei
- Grammar notes: personal endings
- "controversia" with graphic organizer
- Practicing the Language, parts A & B, page 174
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Finish Practicing the Language if you did not finish it in class. N.B. the Stage 10 test will likely be next Wednesday 1/25.
Thursday
- Mini-Lesson: Verba Corporis
- "statuae"
- Grammar notes and practice: comparatives
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Start studying for Stage 10 test!
*Week of 1/9-1/13*
At the end of this stage, students should be able to answer the following questions:
- What are the modern equivalent(s) to the public baths in ancient times?
- How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one's ability to discern the meanings of English words?
- What is an indirect object, and how does one express it in Latin?
Tuesday
- Mastery Quiz begins!
- Mini-Lesson: Verba Faciei
- Finish "Nova" video
- "in taberna" with clip from Monty Python
- "in apodyterio"
- Word Study; derivative sheet
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Finish derivative sheet if you did not finish it in class. Study for Thursday's Stage 9 test!
Thursday
- Stage 9 test
- Stage 10 model sentences
- Culture videos
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM
*Week of 1/3-1/6*
At the end of this stage, students should be able to answer the following questions:
- What are the modern equivalent(s) to the public baths in ancient times?
- How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one's ability to discern the meanings of English words?
- What is an indirect object, and how does one express it in Latin?
Wednesday
- Mini-Lesson: Verba Faciei
- Begin Stage 9: model sentences
- "thermae" and "in palaestra"
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Finish culture sheet if you did not finish it in class.
Friday
- Mini-Lesson: Verba Faciei
- Grammar notes: the dative case
- "in taberna"
- Video on reconstruction of ancient bath house
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Study for mastery quiz #2 here. Start studying for Stage 9 test. It will likely be taken next Thursday 1/12.
*Week of 12/5-12/9*
At the end of this stage, students should be able to answer the following questions:
- How do you relate a story that happened in the past?
- How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one's ability to discern the meanings of English words?
- How are Roman beliefs about life after death similar to/different from your own?
- What were the lessons behind myths?
- How is the ancients’ behavior during gladiatorial events similar to/different from our behavior at sporting events?
- Is it right for Spartacus and his followers to kill people?
- Should one disobey an immoral command?
- Is it OK to do something wrong in order to prevent a greater wrong?
- Do you agree or disagree with Spartacus’ decisions?
Monday
- Stage 8 Test
- Info on semester exam
- Watch Spartacus
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Prepare for Unit Test!
Wednesday
- Unit Test (Stages 1-8)
- Finish Spartacus
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Study for semester exam.
- Review for semester exam
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Study for semester exam.
*Week of 12/12-12/16*
Tuesday
11:45-12:30 Lunch
12:30-2:10 Study time in class
2:10-4:10 7th period semester examWednesday 11:15-1:15 6th period semester exam*Week of 11/28-12/2*
At the end of this stage, students should be able to answer the following questions:
- How do you relate a story that happened in the past?
- How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one's ability to discern the meanings of English words?
- How are Roman beliefs about life after death similar to/different from your own?
- What were the lessons behind myths?
- How is the ancients’ behavior during gladiatorial events similar to/different from our behavior at sporting events?
- Is it right for Spartacus and his followers to kill people?
- Should one disobey an immoral command?
- Is it OK to do something wrong in order to prevent a greater wrong?
- Do you agree or disagree with Spartacus’ decisions?
Tuesday
- Mini-lesson: Roman Mythology
- "venatio"
- Grammar notes and practice
- Watch Spartacus
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM:
Thursday
- Mini-lesson: Roman Mythology
- "pastor et leo"
- Word Study; derivative sheet
Watch Spartacus - PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Study for Stage 8 Test!
*Week of 11/21-11/22*
At the end of this stage, students should be able to answer the following questions:
- How do you relate a story that happened in the past?
- How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one's ability to discern the meanings of English words?
- How are Roman beliefs about life after death similar to/different from your own?
- What were the lessons behind myths?
- How is the ancients’ behavior during gladiatorial events similar to/different from our behavior at sporting events?
- Is it right for Spartacus and his followers to kill people?
- Should one disobey an immoral command?
- Is it OK to do something wrong in order to prevent a greater wrong?
- Do you agree or disagree with Spartacus’ decisions?
Tuesday
- Mastery Quiz begins!
- Mini-lesson: Legendary origins of Rome, part IV
- “in arēnā”
- Spartacus (Academy Award winning 1960 movie)
We are watching this movie for several reasons:· It is very accurate historically, and we are learning about gladiators during the Roman Empire.
· A movie engages your emotions and understanding in a way that history books might not.
· We are examining the moral issues of slavery and rebellion, in order to understand Roman culture better.
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Enjoy time off from school! No Latin homework!
*Week of 11/14-11/18*
At the end of this stage, students should be able to answer the following questions:
- How do you relate a story that happened in the past?
- How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one's ability to discern the meanings of English words?
- How are Roman beliefs about life after death similar to/different from your own?
- What were the lessons behind myths?
- How is the ancients’ behavior during gladiatorial events similar to/different from our behavior at sporting events?
- Is it right for Spartacus and his followers to kill people?
- Should one disobey an immoral command?
- Is it OK to do something wrong in order to prevent a greater wrong?
- Do you agree or disagree with Spartacus’ decisions?
Monday
- Mini-lesson: Legendary origins of Rome, part II
- Review "post cenam" and "animal ferox"
- Grammar notes and practice
- "Metella et Melissa"
- Word Study; derivative sheet
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Finish the derivative sheet if you did not finish it in class. Study for the Stage 7 test!
Wednesday
- Stage 7 Test
- Stage 8 culture sheet
- Stage 8 model sentences
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Finish culture sheet if you didn't finish in class.
Friday
- Mini-Lesson: Legendary origins of Rome, part III
- "gladiatores"
- Grammar notes: accusative plural
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Study for first mastery quiz (starts on Wednesday) here. See rules for mastery quizzes on the Latin I documents page (password: warriors2010).
*Week of 11/21-11/22*
At the end of this stage, students should be able to answer the following questions:
- How do you relate a story that happened in the past?
- How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one's ability to discern the meanings of English words?
- How are Roman beliefs about life after death similar to/different from your own?
- What were the lessons behind myths?
- How is the ancients’ behavior during gladiatorial events similar to/different from our behavior at sporting events?
- Is it right for Spartacus and his followers to kill people?
- Should one disobey an immoral command?
- Is it OK to do something wrong in order to prevent a greater wrong?
- Do you agree or disagree with Spartacus’ decisions?
Tuesday
- Mastery Quiz begins!
- Mini-lesson: Legendary origins of Rome, part IV
- “in arēnā”
- Spartacus (Academy Award winning 1960 movie)
We are watching this movie for several reasons:· It is very accurate historically, and we are learning about gladiators during the Roman Empire.
· A movie engages your emotions and understanding in a way that history books might not.
· We are examining the moral issues of slavery and rebellion, in order to understand Roman culture better.
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Enjoy time off from school! No Latin homework!
*Week of 11/7-11/11*
At the end of this week, students should be able to answer the following questions:
- How do you relate a story that happened in the past?
- How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one's ability to discern the meanings of English words?
- How are Roman beliefs about life after death similar to/different from your own?
- What were the lessons behind myths?
Tuesday
- Mini-lesson: Legendary origins of Rome
- "fabula mirabilis"
- Personal ending review
- "Decens"
Thursday
- "post cenam"
- Other perfect tense markers
- "animal ferox"
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Start studying for Stage 7 test. You will likely take the test on Wednesday.
*Week of 10/31-11/4*
At the end of this week, students should be able to answer the following questions:
- What quotations and mottoes of Latin origin do we use in English, and how do we use them?
- How do you relate a story that happened in the past?
- How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one's ability to discern the meanings of English words?
- How did one become a slave?
- In what ways was the Roman institution of slavery ST/DF slavery in the United States?
- How might a slave become free?
- If you lived in ancient Rome, would you have preferred to be a slave to someone like Caecilius, or a very poor but free person?
Monday
- Ms. Edson is off campus today and tomorrow!
- Turn in verb practice if you didn't turn it in on Thursday.
- "Felix et fur" comprehension questions
- "avarus"
- PTL A & B, pp. 95-96
- Start studying for Friday's Stage 6 Test!
Wednesday
- Mini-lesson: quotes
- Word Study
- Derivative sheet
- To computer lab to prepare for Friday's test
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Study for Stage 6 test.
Friday - Stage 6 Test
- Stage 7 culture sheet: Roman Beliefs about Life after Death
- Stage 7 model sentences
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Finish culture sheet if you didn't finish it in class.
*Week of 10/24-10/28*
At the end of this week, students should be able to answer the following questions:
- What quotations and mottoes of Latin origin do we use in English, and how do we use them?
- How do you relate a story that happened in the past?
- How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one's ability to discern the meanings of English words?
- How did one become a slave?
- In what ways was the Roman institution of slavery ST/DF slavery in the United States?
- How might a slave become free?
- If you lived in ancient Rome, would you have preferred to be a slave to someone like Caecilius, or a very poor but free person?
Tuesday
- Stage 5 Test
- Stage 6 Culture Sheet: Slaves and Freedmen
- Stage 6 Model Sentences
Thursday
- Mini-lesson: mottoes
- “pugna”
- "Felix"
- Grammar notes: past tenses
- Stage 6 Verb practice
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Finish verb practice if necessary. N.B. Stage 6 test will likely be next Friday.
*Week of 10/17-10/21*
At the end of this week, students should be able to answer the following questions:
- What quotations and mottoes of Latin origin do we use in English, and how do we use them?
- How do you relate a story that happened in the past?
- How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one's ability to discern the meanings of English words?
- What effect do the theater productions have on the slaves of our stories?
Monday
- Mini-lesson: phrases
- Stage 5 model sentences
- “āctōrēs”
- Grammar notes and practice
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM:
Wednesday
- Mini-lesson: phrases
- “Poppaea”
- Stage 5 bingo
- Verb practice
- Vocab game
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Finish verb practice if necessary.
Friday- Mini-lesson: phrases
- Word Study
- Derivative sheet
- 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 (handout),
- PRAESCRIPTUM DOMESTICUM: Study for Tuesday's Stage 5 test.
*Week of 10/11-10/14*
At the end of this week, students should be able to answer the following questions:
- How do we still use Latin words, phrases, and quotes today?
- How is a Latin sentence different from and similar to an English (or a familiar romance language) sentence?
- How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one's ability to discern the meanings of English words?
- How is the forum like a modern shopping mall?
- How is the town of Pompeii ST/DF (similar to and different from) a modern town?
Tuesday
- Stage 4 Test
- Stage 5 culture sheet
- Prepare for Thursday's Unit Test
Thursday
*Week of 9/12-9/16*
At the end of this week, students should be able to answer the following questions:
- How does one socialize and exchange info (orally and in writing)?
- How is a Latin sentence different from and similar to an English sentence?
- How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one to define English words?
- How does the layout of the typical Pompeian house reflect social strata and environmental needs?
Monday
- Mini-Lesson: weather
- Word Study, p. 33
- Derivative sheet
- Review for Stage 2 test (Test is next time.)
Wednesday
- Stage 2 Test
- Stage 3 culture sheet (finish for homework if necessary)
- Mini-lesson: Latin for people you like
- Prefixes
Friday
- Mini-lesson: Latin for pesky people
- "in foro"
- Break into groups to prepare performances of Stage 3 stories
*Week of 9/6-9/9*
At the end of this week, students should be able to answer the following questions:
- How does one socialize and exchange info (orally and in writing)?
- How is a Latin sentence different from and similar to an English sentence?
- How does recognizing the Latin roots of English words help (or hinder) one to define English words?
- How does the layout of the typical Pompeian house reflect social strata and environmental needs?
Tuesday
- Stage 1 Test
- Stage 2 Culture sheet (finish for homework if necessary)
- Begin Stage 2 (model sentences)
- "mercator"
Thursday
- Mini-Lesson: Family vocab.
- "in triclinio"
- Grammar notes
- Prefixes
- Praescriptum Domesticum: PTL (Practicing the Language), parts A & C on p. 27. Follow all directions in the textbook. You may do part B for extra credit (up to 2 points per sentence). Due Monday! N.B. Stage 2 test will be next Wednesday! You might want to start studying this weekend.