Latin Studies 1
Week of Monday, Nov. 18, 2013
Monday
Lesson Objective: The learner will be able to recognize the tense signs of the future and imperfect
tenses of the 1st & 2nd conjugations and understand the English translations for these tenses
Assignment: Chapter 5 Vocabulary Introduction; Future & Imperfect Tenses
Pass back completed work. (Juliett to stay in class?)
Prepare
• Latina est Gaudium et Utilis, p. 47
• Vocabula, p. 42-43 (read & discuss)
• Listen and repeat the Latin vocabulary words. (audio files)
Present / Compare
• Wheelocks pp. 40-42. (Emphasize formula, comparisons, & translations). Remind students to take
notes!
• Define in Latin Terms: Tense Sign - an “infix” placed between the present stem and personal ending
that indicates either future tense (bi) or imperfect tense (bā). Present System: comprised of the
present, future & imperfect verb tenses - all of whose forms are based on the present stem (infinitive
minus “-re”).
Tuesday
Lesson Objective: The learner will be able to memorize chapter 5 vocabulary & paradigms and
practice yesterday’s grammar lesson through workbook exercises
Assignment: Chapter 5 Memory Work!
WB - Grammatica #1-7; Vīs Verbōrum - all
Prepare
• Memorize Chp. 5 vocabulary. Spend A LOT of time doing this today as we will be going through the
chapters at a faster pace now that our very fundamental grammar basics have been covered.
• Memorize your Future & Imperfect Tense Endings of the Present Indicative Active (Make Index
Cards! See pp. 40-41 — bō, bis, bit, etc; bam, bās, bat, etc.). Don’t forget to note what auxiliary
(helping) verbs are needed to translate these tenses (will & was/were).
• Read Wheelocks pp. 40-42 - stop before Adjectives of the First & Second Declension in -er
• Optional: read A Comprehensive Guide to Wheelock’s Latin, pp. 41-44. Stop before First & Second
Declension Adjectives in -er. Complete the exercises within the reading and check your answers in the
back of the book.
Express/Apply
• Complete the assignment above. Note on Vīs Verbōrum A.1. & A.2. that you are being asked to
identify which of the 4 words is not related to the other 3 in some way.
Lesson Plan for Latin Studies 1!
Week of Nov. 18, 2013
Wednesday
Lesson Objective: The learner will be able to decline adjectives with -er endings
Assignment: WB - Grammatica #10
Prepare/Compare
• Vocabulary Puzzles - Grote p. 46-47
Present/Compare
• Wheelocks p. 42
Express
• Complete assignment above as a class
Thursday
Lesson Objective: The learner will be able to complete workbook exercises, expressing
understanding of the grammar concepts in chapter 5
Assignment: WB - Grammatica #8-11; Exercitātiōnēs A, C, D
Prepare
• Continue to memorize Chp. 5 vocabulary as well as the Future & Imperfect Tense Endings of the
Indicative Active (bam, bās, bat. . . ; bō, bis, bit. . .)
• Read Wheelock’s Latin pp. 42 - Adjectives of the First & Second Declension in -er
• Optional: read A Comprehensive Guide to Wheelock’s Latin, pp. 44-45 - First & Second Declension
Adjectives in -er. Complete the Drill on p. 46 and check your answers in the back of the book.
Express/Apply
• Complete the assignment above in red. Also, final corrections to your WB, Chp. 4 are due tomorrow.
Friday
Lesson Objective: The learner will be able to complete translating exercises with his/her study
group
Assignment: Text - Martial Translation - p. 45; WB - Lēctiōnēs B.1.
WB - Exercitātiōnēs B
Prepare
• Chant all paradigms learned up to this point
• Listen and repeat the Latin vocabulary words (audio files).
• As a class, (not to turn in), work through “His Only Guest Was a Real Boar!” (p.45) Discuss & answer
WB - Lēctiōnēs B.1.
Express/Study Group Exercise
• Complete WB Exercitātiōnēs B in study groups. Each student must write in his/her own workbook.
COLLECT WORKBOOKS FOR FINAL GRADING OF CHAPTER 4
Lesson Plan for Latin Studies 1!
Week of Nov. 18, 2013