- Student Text
- Teacher Manual
- Student Workbook
- Quizzes and Tests
- Teacher Key - all in one key for workbook, quizzes, and tests
- Pronunciation CD - includes all vocabulary and grammar forms for every lesson
- Flashcards - includes vocabulary, Latin sayings, and grammar forms
- DVD - provides instruction for each lesson
All of the books are a sturdy softcover, with the Teacher Key in a convenient, spiral bound style.
These are the suggested ages for each set if you begin Latin from an early age:
- Prima Latina-
- Latina Christiana - grades 3-6
- First Form Latin - grades 5+
- Second Form Latin - grades 6+
- Third Form Latin - grades 7+
- Fourth Form Latin - grades 8-12
Keep in mind that the grade ranges are merely suggestions. Those with little to no Latin experience should start at the beginning. The text is geared towards the specific level without being "babyish". The material in each set builds on the previous material, so it's important to start at the place that reflects your experience.
The course can be divided into 30 weeks if using as a year long study, or if your students are older, it may be completed in one semester. As with any area of study, it depends on the student's ability.
These are the suggested ages for each set if you begin Latin from an early age:
- Prima Latina-
- Latina Christiana - grades 3-6
- First Form Latin - grades 5+
- Second Form Latin - grades 6+
- Third Form Latin - grades 7+
- Fourth Form Latin - grades 8-12
Keep in mind that the grade ranges are merely suggestions. Those with little to no Latin experience should start at the beginning. The text is geared towards the specific level without being "babyish". The material in each set builds on the previous material, so it's important to start at the place that reflects your experience.
The course can be divided into 30 weeks if using as a year long study, or if your students are older, it may be completed in one semester. As with any area of study, it depends on the student's ability.
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| I loved this admonition. |
Second Form Latin is, you guessed it, the second step in the Memoria Press Latin courses. This set picks up where First Form Latin leaves off. Upon completion, students will be halfway through the series. In other courses that I have used from this company, the materials have been presented in an easy to follow, well organized manner, and this set is no different. There is so much included that it might seem overwhelming, but if you begin with the Teacher Manual, and read through the introductory pages, you'll quickly see that you can do this. I know that some years ago, when first using Memoria Press materials, they looked so...scholarly and serious. The text is certainly well rounded and challenging, but the writers put any anxiety to rest (mine anyway) with practical helps and tips. These include various techniques for teaching, step by step guides for presenting the material, games, and ideas for reviewing lessons. There is also help for putting together a syllabus.
Each lesson is meant to be completed within a week's time. The course is written for a larger class, but is easily adaptable for one or two students. A typical lesson is presented like this:
- Greeting to student(s)
- Recitation - review of grammar forms. To be done at least weekly, or over a few days
- Review - vocabulary words, grammar, Latin phrases/sayings- the flashcards are great for this!
- Latin Saying- students will learn to pronounce, write, spell each saying and demonstrate the ability to do so on the weekly quizzes.
- Vocabulary - This is a huge part of the curriculum, with mastery as the learning objective. That is, students will learn to spell, write, pronounce when given the meaning. Recitation of each week's vocabulary is done every day.
- Grammar - Follow the Teacher Manual and you'll be good to go. It provides the text for you to ask and guide the students though this part of the lesson.
- Textbook Oral Drill - done at the end of the week, helps assess mastery of the material.
- Quiz
When we first began learning Latin my daughters weren't necessarily too excited. At first glance, it can seem intimidating. But they have come around, for the most part, hee hee. As I said, the material is more accessible than you might initially think. The DVD instruction, and the CD pronunciation are great, and implementing the practical part of the lessons is as easy as reading from the book, because, you know, that's what you're doing. I mentioned that my teens were "meh" about the subject, but they see the value in it. My oldest plans on pursuing a career somewhere in the medical field, and learning Latin will be a great help as she continues her education. My youngest, like me, loves words, and learning their origin. Latin of course, teaches just that. Of course, it's also just fun to casually brag about your growing Latin prowess, lol.
I want to add as an aside, that each student requires their own workbook. It is a consumable after all. I received the one workbook include in this set, but purchased another one, as well as an additional student text, since I'm using this with both of my daughters.
We are just over 5 weeks into this course, and we'll continue. I plan to have my daughters work through the entire series. It continues to be a fantastic part of our studies, and I would confidently recommend any of the Latin sets to families.
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| The Teacher Manual walks you through every lesson. |
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| A lesson. |
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| Last part of the workbook portion of the lesson. |
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| Teacher Key. |
Each lesson is meant to be completed within a week's time. The course is written for a larger class, but is easily adaptable for one or two students. A typical lesson is presented like this:
- Greeting to student(s)
- Recitation - review of grammar forms. To be done at least weekly, or over a few days
- Review - vocabulary words, grammar, Latin phrases/sayings- the flashcards are great for this!
- Latin Saying- students will learn to pronounce, write, spell each saying and demonstrate the ability to do so on the weekly quizzes.
- Vocabulary - This is a huge part of the curriculum, with mastery as the learning objective. That is, students will learn to spell, write, pronounce when given the meaning. Recitation of each week's vocabulary is done every day.
- Grammar - Follow the Teacher Manual and you'll be good to go. It provides the text for you to ask and guide the students though this part of the lesson.
- Textbook Oral Drill - done at the end of the week, helps assess mastery of the material.
- Quiz
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| The flashcards are great. Latin on one side, English translation on the other. |
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| The quizzes are challenging! |
When we first began learning Latin my daughters weren't necessarily too excited. At first glance, it can seem intimidating. But they have come around, for the most part, hee hee. As I said, the material is more accessible than you might initially think. The DVD instruction, and the CD pronunciation are great, and implementing the practical part of the lessons is as easy as reading from the book, because, you know, that's what you're doing. I mentioned that my teens were "meh" about the subject, but they see the value in it. My oldest plans on pursuing a career somewhere in the medical field, and learning Latin will be a great help as she continues her education. My youngest, like me, loves words, and learning their origin. Latin of course, teaches just that. Of course, it's also just fun to casually brag about your growing Latin prowess, lol.
I want to add as an aside, that each student requires their own workbook. It is a consumable after all. I received the one workbook include in this set, but purchased another one, as well as an additional student text, since I'm using this with both of my daughters.
We are just over 5 weeks into this course, and we'll continue. I plan to have my daughters work through the entire series. It continues to be a fantastic part of our studies, and I would confidently recommend any of the Latin sets to families.
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