nmoira Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Yesterday I read on one of my mailing lists that Latin For Children does not introduce indirect objects until Year 3; so while the dative case is memorized with the others along the way, it isn't used in the first two years. Is this the case? The author of the post also thought it a bit strange that do, dare was introduced in the first chapter, since it is next to useless without an indirect object. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ester Maria Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 That's where you, as an instructor, come into play and fix what the program you use messed up - by teaching your children the full schemes right away. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 That's where you, as an instructor, come into play and fix what the program you use messed up - by teaching your children the full schemes right away. :)I agree. However, I'm curious as to whether the author of the post is correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennismomkelly Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 (edited) Moira, I'm bumping this for you because I'm really not qualified to answer your question. I haven't formally studied grammar since HS and that's been quite some time ago. :) We haven't completed LFC A but I do know that it doesn't introduce indirect objects in any of the grammar lessons. Chapter 1 does introduce do, dare, dedi, datum on the Memory Page. The memory chants of verbs always include present, infinitive, perfect, and passive participle. If you haven't already, you can view a sample of Ch. 1 online to see how it's laid out. LFC A Sample Chapter Each chapter's Memory Page is set up the same way as the one in the sample. It is my understanding that they want the student to memorize the 4 principle parts because they will use them later in their studies. I have no idea if I helped at all but hopefully someone else with more knowledge and experience can give you a better answer. Edited August 20, 2010 by tennismomkelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyNellen Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Yes, as best as I can tell (and remember) the Dative case is introduced in LfC C chapter 2. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong. HTH, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 Yes, as best as I can tell (and remember) the Dative case is introduced in LfC C chapter 2. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.Thank you. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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