Mr. Kobielnik Lesson Plans
1/4/15 to 1/8/15
Monday, 1/4/15 WELCOME BACK! I hope you had a terrific break.
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We learned the expression “nihil age” (meaning “do nothing”), and added it to the “Expressions” section in
quizlet. This should be your fourth item under that category.
Take a look at that expression for a moment: “nihil age.” If you read it literally, it means “nothing do,” like Yodaspeak. But Latin has something called inverted syntax, which means that the order of the phrases in a sentence can
be changed. (syntax = the order of phrases in a sentence; inverted = switched).
Now consider the simple sentence “Ego sum intelligens” (I am smart). We could switch some of the word order to
get the sentence “Ego intelligens sum,” which also means I am smart. S0 even though the syntax is inverted, the
meaning of the sentence remains the same. You saw a little bit of this with nouns and adjectives; for example,
“oppidum fortis” means strong town. This will be an important concept from here on out, so if you don’t understand
it, please let me know.
Take a look at this chart we filled out in Latin class today: Ego eram, sum, et ero.
First step: write “nihil age” above the ero column on each side. We will only be working with the first two columns
(eram and sum) for each adjective today.
In the upper right hand corner, scribite nomen, dies, et hora — write your Latin & last name, the date (don’t forget
it’s 2016!), and period you have Latin.
Take a look the the first box in the first row: “ego intelligens eram” (I was intelligent). Think of an example from
your past when you showed intelligence — learned a hard concept or figured something out. Write it in the box in
small letters, but in a complete sentence. Then fill in the one for “ego intelligens sum” (I am intelligent). Think of
and write an example of something you do regularly or are currently doing that demonstrates intelligence on your
part. Perhaps you are going for tutoring in a class you don’t understand. Or you’re reading a challenging book that
stretches your vocabulary or your thinking in some way.
Go ahead and fill out the “eram” and “sum” boxes for all the adjectives on both sides. Please make your sentences
true and specific (i.e. don’t make up silly stuff or something that isn’t true). Of course, your examples should not be
illegal or immoral.
Homework — Nihil age (do nothing — there is no homework tonight).
Tuesday, 1/5/16 “I Feel Good” (James Brown)
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We practiced saying the Subject Pronouns & Linking Verbs aloud: starting with boys saying the Latin, and girls
translating (present tense), then girls saying the Latin and boys translating (imperfect tense), then back to boys
saying the Latin and girls translating (future tense). This will be the next timed competition between classes, just as
a look ahead.
Students had a few minutes to translate Quinque Sententiae Novae VII from the board, including inverted SP/LV
sentences (like we learned yesterday) and also sentences with action verbs and direct objects. Here are the sentences
so you can translate them on your own:
Tu amicus es.
Nos amamus patriam.
Nos mundus sumus.
Id silva est.
Ego ambulo terram.
We discussed inverted syntax with sentences that have action verbs, looking as #’s 2 and 5 above: Romans would
have generally written “Nos patriam amamus” and “Ego terram ambulo,” placing the subject first, then the
accusative direct object, then the verb. Tonight’s practice, “Inversions,” includes both kinds of sentences.
Each student chose three adjectives from yesterday’s class work (Ego eram, sum, et ero) that they would like to
work on becoming “more of” in 2016. For each one, students created a specific goal. For example:
“ego fortis sum” — I will go to the weight room after school three days each week.
“ego intelligens sum” — I will push myself to read more challenging books on my free time.
“ego cara sum” — I will try harder not to roll my eyes when my mom asks me to take out the garbage.
Students had an opportunity to begin tonight’s homework.
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Wednesday, 1/6/16 “Changes” (Black Sabbath)
I will teach kinesthetic movements for 3 new action verbs: tange/tangite (touch); dormi/dormite (sleep);
mitte/mittite (send). We added these three new flashcards to the “Verb Commands” list on quizlet, so make
sure you do that, too. We will review some old action verbs, so make sure to go through your “Verb
Commands” cards.
We will discuss and vote on a method for practicing the Linking verbs conjugations.
We will briefly review last night’s homework; students will correct their papers as we review. I will collect
and grade last night’s homework.
Today, we will be looking at some new adjectives, beginning with patterns of gender. You will be
completing Adjective Gender Practice II during class today; then we will pronounce the new adjectives
together, saying all three genders.
Students will spend the required time creating 26 new flashcards in the “Adjectives” category; this will mean
everyone should have 45 by the end of the period. I will award points for having these cards made.
Students who finish making their flashcards and received credit will be able to begin working on tonight’s
homework.
Homework — “Yoda’s Inverted Sentences Translate.”
Thursday, 1/7/16 “Sad Songs” (Elton John)
1. Review kinesthetic motions for the 3 new verb commands from yesterday: mitte/mittite,
dormi/dormite, and tange/tangite. We added these three new verb commands to quizlet under the
“verb commands” section, so make sure you do the same.
2. We went over homework from both Tuesday and Wednesday nights, and I cWe ollected both
assignments. Make sure you get them to me as soon as possible upon your return to school.
3. Adjectives Matching Activity.
4. Time to review new Adjectives during class on quizlet–with a partner.
Homework — Review all Adjectives (L>E) on quizlet; quiz coming up soon.
Friday, 1/8/16 “Crocodile Rock” (Elton John and the Muppets)
1. We will warm up with a quick review of old verb commands, including mittite, dormite,
andtangite. We will add three new verb commands: doce(te) (teach), disce(ite) (learn),
and lauda(te)(praise).
2. We will play a game of Simo Dicit for prizes.
3. Students will practice translating all forms of the linking verbs on the practice sheet, sides one
and two; we will then pronounce all forms of the pronouns/verbs.
4. Students will work independently or with partners to create a Matching Activity like the one I
created for yesterday–you may not use any of the ones I had. Your pictures must be appropriate.
Homework — Review all Adjectives (L>E) on quizlet; quiz coming up soon.