We have learned three noun cases, there are five total. The vocative is not usually counted since it is similar to the nominative case. So right now we have the learned the nominative and accusative cases. You remember, the subject and object, of the verb. The next case we will learn is the Ablative case, the object of prepositions. These are the words 'by, from, with, in, on' -- these take a case that is called the ablative. Look on page 65 for a listing of this case and the other cases we learned. Really it's only five forms and some repeat each other so it's less than that for all three declensions. Watch this video for a discussion of all cases but give particular attention to the ablative, ignore the discussion of fourth and fifth declensions. You should compare this video to the material on page 65 and take notes. It covers more than we are trying to learn, for now, but is great for getting advanced in our lessons.
This 'case operation' is what we mean by Latin having a different linguistic logic than English. It is not difficult just different. Actually, it makes an English speaker more observant of English and precise in sentence structure. Try this exercise to understand the accusative and ablative cases.
accusative/ablative
As I said before, prepositions -- those 'by, with, from' words -- use the ablative; although, some prepositions use the accusative case. Look on page 64 for a discussion of this. After reading just that page try this review:
prepositions and cases
Let's move now to the vocabulary on page 63. Review for derivatives as well. Your teacher will ask for derivative knowledge on tests and quizzes, if you have not found that out already. Do this vocabulary exercise to help learn these words.
vocabulary 1
vocabulary 2
vocabulary 3
The culture lesson starts on page 68 discussion the major gods and goddesses of the ancient world. Compare the deities with their Greek names and symbols to those on page 68 identifying the Roman equivalents. The Romans admired everything Greek and adopted the same deities of Greece with different names. You probably already know much from grade school and this video will help you recall how sophisticated the related deities are from their connected history as presented here.
accusative/ablative
As I said before, prepositions -- those 'by, with, from' words -- use the ablative; although, some prepositions use the accusative case. Look on page 64 for a discussion of this. After reading just that page try this review:
prepositions and cases
Let's move now to the vocabulary on page 63. Review for derivatives as well. Your teacher will ask for derivative knowledge on tests and quizzes, if you have not found that out already. Do this vocabulary exercise to help learn these words.
vocabulary 1
vocabulary 2
vocabulary 3
The culture lesson starts on page 68 discussion the major gods and goddesses of the ancient world. Compare the deities with their Greek names and symbols to those on page 68 identifying the Roman equivalents. The Romans admired everything Greek and adopted the same deities of Greece with different names. You probably already know much from grade school and this video will help you recall how sophisticated the related deities are from their connected history as presented here.
Now check what was learned about the mythological world from our culture exercise.
culture
The Cornelii Family is leaving for Rome as the Emperor has called the Father for consultation since he is knowledgeable about Germanic matters and a German tribe has invaded Northern Italy. As the Family prepares to leave for Rome, the children are excited to see City life. At the end of this lesson are two videos on the City of Ostia, a seaport town south of Rome on the Tiber River. It is well preserved and the first video will give an excellent view of city life then. The second video is an un-narrated tour showing some excellent examples of the ruins today. Remember -- even with watching the videos you must do your translation described next!
Ok. Well Done. Let's move to the translation phase. Translate the story of page 63 with the sentences numbered. Keep the great work going.
The last two videos below, if you choose to watch them, are great views of the seaport town of Ostia and show much of life back then. The video just below is a short introduction of the Roman calendar, more on this later, but look at the discussion on top of page 67 for a view of how the Romans divided a day and then watch the video.
culture
The Cornelii Family is leaving for Rome as the Emperor has called the Father for consultation since he is knowledgeable about Germanic matters and a German tribe has invaded Northern Italy. As the Family prepares to leave for Rome, the children are excited to see City life. At the end of this lesson are two videos on the City of Ostia, a seaport town south of Rome on the Tiber River. It is well preserved and the first video will give an excellent view of city life then. The second video is an un-narrated tour showing some excellent examples of the ruins today. Remember -- even with watching the videos you must do your translation described next!
Ok. Well Done. Let's move to the translation phase. Translate the story of page 63 with the sentences numbered. Keep the great work going.
The last two videos below, if you choose to watch them, are great views of the seaport town of Ostia and show much of life back then. The video just below is a short introduction of the Roman calendar, more on this later, but look at the discussion on top of page 67 for a view of how the Romans divided a day and then watch the video.
Here are the Ostia videos:
pen/paper exercise
Chapter 9 Practice
I. Give the correct Latin for each prepositional phrase:
1. in the country house
2. from the fields
3. under the tree
4. out of the fishpond
5. from the city
6. to the city
7. into the stream
8. in the water
9. through the forest
10. near the tree
11. at the country house
12. to the field
13. on the road
14. from the forest
15. into the city
II. Verb Review -- translate Latin to English OR English to Latin
1. he walks 6. promittitis
2. you (s) try 7. tenemus
3. we weep 8. manent
4. they greet 9. lacrimas
5. he goes away 10. mittunt
I. Give the correct Latin for each prepositional phrase:
1. in the country house
2. from the fields
3. under the tree
4. out of the fishpond
5. from the city
6. to the city
7. into the stream
8. in the water
9. through the forest
10. near the tree
11. at the country house
12. to the field
13. on the road
14. from the forest
15. into the city
II. Verb Review -- translate Latin to English OR English to Latin
1. he walks 6. promittitis
2. you (s) try 7. tenemus
3. we weep 8. manent
4. they greet 9. lacrimas
5. he goes away 10. mittunt