Sixth graders learn to conjugate the most important Latin verb — esse (to be): sum, es, est, sumus, estis, sunt — their first real step into Latin grammar and building sentences.
Students will be able to…
Every sentence needs a verb — and the most important Latin verb is “to be.” How do you say I am, you are, he is?
Project this and match each form of esse to its English meaning — tap the Latin, then tap the English.
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Every sentence needs a verb — how do you say I am, you are, he is in Latin?
Students learn.
Students practice.
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Aligned to the Standards for Classical Language Learning (ACL/ACTFL, Introductory).
Interpretive: understand verb forms.
Interpersonal: use “to be.”
Compare verb conjugation.
Connect to sentence-building.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students say one sentence in Latin using a form of “to be” (like “Sum discipulus” — I am a student). A printable “to be” sheet is in the World Languages library.
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A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.