Lesson Plan
De Fābulā: Chatmat
Students will be able to use Latin phrases from the chatmat to describe actions related to attending a play and general daily activities, enhancing their communicative competence in Latin.
This lesson encourages active use of Latin, making the language feel alive and practical for communication beyond textbook exercises. It helps students connect with the language in a fun, interactive way.
Audience
7th Grade Students
Time
30 minutes
Approach
Interactive chatmat activity and discussion.
Materials
Whiteboard or projector, Markers or pens, De Fābulā Chatmat Worksheet, De Fābulā Chatmat - Student Version, and De Fābulā Slide Deck
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
- Review the De Fābulā: Chatmat Lesson Plan and De Fābulā Slide Deck.
- Print copies of the De Fābulā Chatmat Worksheet for your reference.
- Print copies of the De Fābulā Chatmat - Student Version for each student.
- Ensure whiteboard or projector is ready for display.
Step 1
Warm-up & Introduction
5 minutes
- Begin by asking students what they know about Roman entertainment, specifically plays.
- Introduce the concept of a 'chatmat' as a tool for conversational practice.
- Display the first slide of the De Fābulā Slide Deck to introduce the lesson title and objective.
Step 2
Chatmat Explanation & Modeling
10 minutes
- Distribute the De Fābulā Chatmat - Student Version to each student.
- Explain the instructions: Students choose phrases that best describe their character's actions.
- Model how to use the chatmat by picking a few phrases and explaining their meaning. Use the De Fābulā Slide Deck to project the worksheet and go over a few examples from Section A.1 and A.2.
- Emphasize understanding the Latin before choosing.
Step 3
Interactive Practice
10 minutes
- Divide students into pairs or small groups.
- Instruct them to use the chatmat phrases to create short dialogues or descriptions of what their character does.
- Encourage them to incorporate phrases from both sections, A and B.
- Circulate around the room, providing support and correction as needed. Use prompts like 'Quid tu fecisti?' or 'Quid est consilium tuum nunc?' to encourage conversation.
Step 4
Share & Reflect
5 minutes
- Bring the class back together.
- Ask a few groups to share some of their chosen phrases and explain why they chose them.
- Briefly discuss the new phrases from Section B and how they expand conversational possibilities.
- Conclude by reiterating the value of practicing Latin for fluency. Display the final slide of the De Fābulā Slide Deck for a quick review.
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Slide Deck
De Fābulā: Chatmat
Let's talk about plays in Latin! Get ready to chat and choose your character's actions!
Welcome students and introduce the day's topic: talking about plays in Latin. Emphasize the fun, interactive nature of the lesson.
What's Our Goal Today?
Objective:
- To use Latin phrases to describe actions related to attending a play.
- To practice speaking and understanding Latin in a conversational context.
- To expand our Latin vocabulary for daily activities.
Clearly state the objective. Students should understand they are learning practical conversational phrases.
Chatmat? Quid est hoc?
A Chatmat is like a menu of phrases!
- You choose the phrases that fit your character or what you want to say.
- It helps us speak Latin without memorizing full sentences right away!
- Think of it as your personal Latin cheat sheet for conversation!
Explain what a chatmat is and how it will be used. Show the De Fābulā Chatmat Worksheet if possible.
How to Use Your Chatmat
Instructions:
- Choose: Read the questions and the Latin phrases.
- Translate: Figure out what each phrase means.
- Decide: Pick the phrase(s) that best describe what your character does.
- Write or Cut: Fill in the blanks or use the slips to build your responses.
Example Question: What does your character do when they go to a play?
- cibum portō — I carry food
- amīcōs inveniō — I find my friends
- sellās inveniō — I find chairs
- actōrēs vetuperō — I curse out the actors
Go over the instructions for the worksheet. Show an example from Section A.1.
Let's Try Another!
Example Question: Quid tū fēcistī? (What did you do?)
- vīnum emō — I buy wine
- clāmō vehementer — I shout loudly
- plaudō vehementer — I clap loudly
- actōrēs laudō — I praise the actors
Which one would your character choose? Why?
Provide another example from Section A.2 to ensure understanding.
New Phrases!
We also have some NEW PHRASES to add to our conversations!
- These cover general actions, food, sleeping, and more.
- Don't be afraid to mix and match them!
- Use your imagination to create a fun character and story!
Encourage students to use the new phrases from Section B during their paired practice.
Fantastic Chatting!
You've done a great job practicing your Latin today!
- Keep using these phrases!
- Latin can be a living language, and you are making it so!
Valete, discipuli! (Goodbye, students!)
Conclude by summarizing the learning and encouraging continued practice.
Worksheet
DE FĀBULĀ — CHATMAT WORKSHEET
Instructions:
Choose the boxes that best describe what your character does.
Write your answers on the lines or cut out the slips and use them during class.
A. ACTIONS FROM YOUR ORIGINAL CHATMAT
1. What does your character do when they go to a play?
| Latin Phrase | English Translation |
|---|---|
| cibum portō | I carry food |
| amīcōs inveniō | I find my friends |
| sellās inveniō | I find chairs |
| actōrēs vetuperō | I curse out the actors |
2. Quid tū fēcistī? (What did you do?)
| Latin Phrase | English Translation |
|---|---|
| vīnum emō | I buy wine |
| clāmō vehementer | I shout loudly |
| plaudō vehementer | I clap loudly |
| actōrēs laudō | I praise the actors |
3. Quid est cōnsilium tuum nunc? (What is your plan now?)
| Latin Phrase | English Translation |
|---|---|
| pecūniās capiō quod ego fur sum | I steal money because I am a thief |
| vīnum bibō | I drink wine |
| multum cibum cōnsūmō | I eat a lot of food |
| cantō vehementer | I sing loudly |
B. NEW PHRASES YOU ADDED
General Actions
| Latin Phrase | English Translation |
|---|---|
| currō per viās | I run through the streets |
| amīcōs quaerō | I search for my friends |
| amīcōs videō | I see friends |
| amīcōs visitō | I visit my friends |
| homines spectō | I watch/see people |
| amīcōs pulsō | I hit my friends |
| actōrēs spectō | I watch the actors |
After the Play
| Latin Phrase | English Translation |
|---|---|
| post fābulam | after the play |
Food & Eating
| Latin Phrase | English Translation |
|---|---|
| cēnam coquō | I cook dinner |
| cibum vendō | I sell food |
| cēnam cōnsūmō | I eat dinner |
Sleeping
| Latin Phrase | English Translation |
|---|---|
| dormiō | I sleep |
| dormiō in hortō | I sleep in the garden |
Other Actions
| Latin Phrase | English Translation |
|---|---|
| in theātrō saltō | I dance in the theater |
| canēs salūtō | I greet the dogs. |
Worksheet
DE FĀBULĀ — CHATMAT (STUDENT VERSION)
Instructions:
Choose the phrases that best describe what your character does or says. Use the space provided to write your choices and create short dialogues or descriptions based on the questions. You can also cut out the slips if your teacher instructs you to.
A. ACTIONS FROM YOUR ORIGINAL CHATMAT
1. What does your character do when they go to a play?
| Latin Phrase | English Translation |
|---|---|
| cibum portō | I carry food |
| amīcōs inveniō | I find my friends |
| sellās inveniō | I find chairs |
| actōrēs vetuperō | I curse out the actors |
My character does the following (choose and write or cut out):
2. Quid tū fēcistī? (What did you do?)
| Latin Phrase | English Translation |
|---|---|
| vīnum emō | I buy wine |
| clāmō vehementer | I shout loudly |
| plaudō vehementer | I clap loudly |
| actōrēs laudō | I praise the actors |
My character did the following (choose and write or cut out):
3. Quid est cōnsilium tuum nunc? (What is your plan now?)
| Latin Phrase | English Translation |
|---|---|
| pecūniās capiō quod ego fur sum | I steal money because I am a thief |
| vīnum bibō | I drink wine |
| multum cibum cōnsūmō | I eat a lot of food |
| cantō vehementer | I sing loudly |
My character's plan is (choose and write or cut out):
B. NEW PHRASES YOU CAN ADD
General Actions
| Latin Phrase | English Translation |
|---|---|
| currō per viās | I run through the streets |
| amīcōs quaerō | I search for my friends |
| amīcōs videō | I see friends |
| amīcōs visitō | I visit my friends |
| homines spectō | I watch/see people |
| amīcōs pulsō | I hit my friends |
| actōrēs spectō | I watch the actors |
After the Play
| Latin Phrase | English Translation |
|---|---|
| post fābulam | after the play |
Food & Eating
| Latin Phrase | English Translation |
|---|---|
| cēnam coquō | I cook dinner |
| cibum vendō | I sell food |
| cēnam cōnsūmō | I eat dinner |
Sleeping
| Latin Phrase | English Translation |
|---|---|
| dormiō | I sleep |
| dormiō in hortō | I sleep in the garden |
Other Actions
| Latin Phrase | English Translation |
|---|---|
| in theātrō saltō | I dance in the theater |
| canēs salūtō | I greet the dogs. |
Use these phrases to create your own sentences or short dialogues here: