Monday
start up: Ex. A p. 79
review start up; ask to what declension each plural belongs and fill in plural version of model sentences
go over 'actores' (w/o translations)
use cue cards to review forms - show 'qui = who (pl.)' on board and ask qui sunt in pictura/quid agunt?
go over 5.8 from Friday to consolidate
homework: study

Tuesday
Start Up: clear desk
STAGE 5 VOCAB QUIZ
when done, answer questions about Poppaea (half-sheet)
write comprehension questions in Latin about Poppaea
check comprehension with questions if needed: 1. Who is Poppaea? 2. Who is Lucrio? 3. Why does she wake up Lucrio? 4. Why is Lucrio mistaken in line 13? 5. What is Lucrio's mood? Pick two words or phrases that back this up. 6. Why, do you think, is Poppaea irata? 7. What is the overall purpose of waking up Lucrio (revealed near the end of the story)? 8. Who is the amicus? 9. Why does Grumio say euge! at the end of the story?
homework: Ex. B p.79

Wednesday
Start Up: translate English sentences in to Latin
go over these sentences with a view towards the test, pointing out common mistakes and caveats; pick students to write answers on the board
watch first 20 minutes (up to Caesar and civil war) of History Channel's "History of Rome"
as it occurs, write pertinent facts on board (Spartacus, First Triumvirate, etc.)
homework: Ex. D p.80

Thursday
Start Up: read 5.5 ("The Ghost" from Activity Masters)
hand out plot summary (copied from internet site) of Mostellaria
discuss Roman comedy and stock characters, using Mostellaria as an example
review for test (types of questions and concepts covered, Roman theater, go over historical information)
homework: study

Friday
Start Up: clear desk
STAGE 5 TEST
homework: Stage 6 flashcards (Ex. A derivatives)