happygrrl Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I have been researching old posts re: Latin curriculum choices. I am having difficulty determining which programs are 'beginner' and which are 'intermediate'. (For example, some of you are doing Latin prep *after* LCII, others are starting with it much earlier, etc.) So I think what I am wanting to know is this: What is your Latin "pathway" or progression? Meaning- What did you start with, then what are you doing, and finally what do you plan to do next? I hope to do Latin through High School (oldest are in grade 5 next year, with no Latin experience) and want get the foundation right. (Also, thanks for all your past posts on the subject- I am learning so much!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bells Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 but after looking at the Latin Alive samples online, I'm feeling inclined to change my mind. My 10 yo dd will finish Latin for Children (A,B,C) by fall and should be well prepared for Latin Alive or Latin Prep or even SYRWTLL. I have some Cambridge Latin materials on the shelf and some Latin odds and ends - after looking at most of it, I'm convinced we should continue parts to whole with another 2 or 3 years of grammar/vocab/reading and then phase into serious translation. This seems to copy well the progression recommended by the publishers of Latin Alive. I hope to have a plan hammered out by August! Bells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
profmom Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Here's ours: 3rd: Prima Latina 4th: LCI 5th: LCII 6th -- this fall: Latin Alive 1, ideally continuing with Latin Alive volumes and recommendations in the years that follow. The Memoria Press recommendation would be to start Henle after LCII. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 So far it's not been so much of a "path" as a wandering through the wilderness ;-) I started my oldest with Prima when he was in 3rd grade. After that, LC I. Then we were getting kind of bored, so we switched to LfC A. Decided I really didn't like the method of learning that both LC and LfC use. We tried Using Latin Book One. He didn't like it much, though. We tried Henle for awhile, but we both became just bored. So after Unit 1 of Henle, in the middle of 6th grade, we switched to Latin Prep and Lingua Latina. And here is where we'll stay. Here is my planned path for my next kids: In 5th grade, they'll start Latin Prep 1 and Lingua Latina. I'm not sure what we'll use before hand to prepare them - perhaps LC, perhaps Lively Latin. It really doesn't matter, as long as they have basic familiarity by 5th grade. By the end of 8th grade, my goal is that they will have completed the Latin Prep series, as well as Lingua Latina: Familia Romana. Then in 9th grade we can continue with Lingua Latina: Roma Aeterna, and Latin authors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 dd12 finish LP1 this summer (end of 6th) LP 2 7th and Cambridge for reading (she also may take a Ecce Romani Co-op?) LP 3 8th SYRWTLL 9th Cambridge or Wheelocks's (10-12)? dd7 LL 1 for 2nd and 3rd LP 1 4th and Cambridge for reading LP 2 5th LP 3 6th SYRWTLL 7th Wheelock's (9-12)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Jenny Flint Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Latin Primer I, II, III starting with 4th grade thru 6th for ds, starting in 3rd grade for dd. Henle Latin Ia Laura Berquist syllabus grade 6 & 7 ds Henle Latin Ib Laura Berquist syllabus grade 8 & 9 ds I'm reserving judgment on whether I will follow the same path for dd with Henle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in MA Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 What he's done: 2nd grade: PL 3rd grade: LC I 4th grade: LC II 5th grade: Henle (w/first Memoria Syllabus, Units 1 & 2) 6th grade: Henle (w/second Memoria Syllabus, Units 3 - 5) + Lingua Latina (as supplement) Plans: 7th: Henle (half of the rest of book I) 8th: Henle (finish book I) 9th: Henle II 10th & on: on-line classes, hoping to hit AP level We are taking Henle very slowly, and it's going very well. Ds and I are learning it together, and I think we're both grasping the grammar. We added Lingua Latina into the mix this spring. My son initially hated it, but now he loves it because he loves the story and the little illustrations that go with it. We'll continue with that next year to give us additional vocabulary and reading practice. HTH, Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Ours: Minimus I and II (optional, from about age 7 or 8) Latin Prep 1, 2, 3 (around ages 9 to 12) So You Really Want to Learn Latin 3 (around age 12 to 13) Cambridge Latin GCSE course (online tutoring - around ages 13 - 15) Latin Reading (15 - 16) After that, we plan on the boys being in school, and it will be up to them whether they continue Latin. Best wishes Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula in PA Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 For us: Minimus this year - 2nd Secundus & Learning Latin Through Mythology next year - 3rd Latin Prep 1 w/workbooks - 4th & 5th Latin Prep 2 - 6th Latin Prep 3 - 7th SYRWTLL 3 - 8th Latin reading - 9th & up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 OK, this is really helpful. I think I am slowly grasping the difference between the programs. I have three different kinds of learners, which adds to the fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 So far it's not been so much of a "path" as a wandering through the wilderness ;-) In 5th grade, they'll start Latin Prep 1 and Lingua Latina. I'm not sure what we'll use before hand to prepare them - perhaps LC, perhaps Lively Latin. It really doesn't matter, as long as they have basic familiarity by 5th grade. By the end of 8th grade, my goal is that they will have completed the Latin Prep series, as well as Lingua Latina: Familia Romana. Then in 9th grade we can continue with Lingua Latina: Roma Aeterna, and Latin authors. Mama Lynx: What do you consider basic familiarity? I don't want to jinx the whole endeavor by starting out too fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyR Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Right now both my 10 and 8 year olds are using Prima Latina . I think its a great start into learning Latin at this age level . Has just enough work for this age level without overwhelming them . They are really enjoying learning Latin this way . This hopefully is our path : Prima Latina Latina Christiana 1 LC2 Then Henle . Its always subjective to change though I really don't want to go curriculum hoping with Latin curriclums either . I do that enough with our other subjects :>) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closeacademy Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 For my whole to parts learner: Minimus 2nd/3rd grade Latin Prep 1 3rd/4th grade Latin Prep 2 4th/5th grade Latin Prep 3 5th/6th grade Cambridge Latin starting at the end of 6th For my parts to Whole learner: I may go the route above or I may do: Song School Latin (once she is reading) Latin For Children 1 through 3 And their High School Course But I am still looking at things and she just may follow her older sister's path.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 The "plan"...which always seems to change... 2nd- PL 3rd- LCI (with Minimus I and Lingua Angelica I for fun) 4th-LCII (with Minimus II and Lingua Angelica II for fun) 5th- Henle I units 1-2 (with MP guide)...where we will be in the fall 6th- Henle I units 3-5 (with MP guide) 7th- Henle I units 6-14 8th- Wheelock's through Scholars Online 9th- Wheelock's through Scholars Online 10th-12th- Latin Lit (Vergil, Horace, etc.) through Scholars Online with the goal of passing both AP Latin examx...provided they still have them then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 My daughter (10): What we've done: Latin for Children A & B Latin Prep 1 What we're doing: Latin Prep 2 What we will do: Cambridge (for a break from LP) Latin Prep 3 SYRWTLL 3 (maybe) By then she will be reading original texts, which is my goal for her. My son (10 also, but ESL and a few LDs): Now: Lively Latin Later: Lively Latin 2 Most likely that will be it--my Latin goal for him is brain-training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Hello Elinor, nice to 'see' you. How is home? Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 So far we're going with LC 1 and 2, Henle, and Lingua Latina. So far. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leila Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Can you please tell me where to fine Latin Prep Series. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bells Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 FYI, I started a thread on the highschool board regarding AP Latin (just looking ahead). There are a number of sources for this to use at home. Bells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Hello Elinor, nice to 'see' you. How is home? Laura Home is good...it's nice to be back. We have 3 more weeks here, and then we're heading to San Diego for 7-8 weeks on the boat. Dh was in HK last week--raced in a regatta over the weekend & hung out at the Pacific Club. He had fun, but said it was weird being over there now without us. He kept expecting me to walk in the door of the PC bar after my workout... We miss a lot of things about HK (especially not needing a car), but overall I'd say we're happy & adjusting well. The kids are outside playing every second of the day that they are not in school. They really missed the freedom of bike/skateboard riding, tree climbing, swimming, etc. They both spent the night with Grandpa last night, and it is really nice to be back around family--dh & I appreciated the time alone since he was gone 3 weeks in Asia. Any current talk of moving? I'm still drooling over those links you sent of houses... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbeaser Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Can you please tell me where to fine Latin Prep Series. Thanks. Info can be found here: http://www.galorepark.co.uk/product/parents/127/latin-prep-book-1.html It can be ordered in the US from here: http://www.horriblebooks.com/galoreparkbooklist.htm I haven't used it, I just have heard about it :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latinteach Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 10th-12th- Latin Lit (Vergil, Horace, etc.) through Scholars Online with the goal of passing both AP Latin examx...provided they still have them then. The AP Latin: Latin Literature course is the one being cancelled. The AP Latin: Vergil course remains. On the one hand, a lot of Latin teachers are upset that the Latin Lit course has been cancelled, but on the other hand, there's still the Vergil test. It's important to keep in mind that there are a number of AP foreign language exams and of all the languages tested, only Spanish has 2 tests. All the others -- like French and German -- have only one test. From what I have heard, the plan is to go to just one capstone exam for each language. Don't forget, there's also a SAT Subject Exam in Latin which also carries the possibility of college credit, so you could do the SAT Subject exam one year and the AP Latin: Vergil the next if you want your children to do two exams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Mama Lynx: What do you consider basic familiarity? I don't want to jinx the whole endeavor by starting out too fast! I'd like to have had them learn about declensions and conjugations as concepts, at least, before jumping into Latin Prep. I'd like them to already know some vocabulary. It's not necessary, but so far I've found it easier if we've learned that first. I don't think it ever hurts to cover ground more than once, especially in Latin :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Any current talk of moving? I'm still drooling over those links you sent of houses... We hope to have news in the next few weeks. Of course, that could be bad news.... Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyR Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 The Latin Prep looks like a nice program . I like how they include stories within the program. But it looks like the pronunciation is different from that then Prima Latina . What type of pronunciation is it ? Is one pronuciation better then the other ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 My son (10 also, but ESL and a few LDs): Now: Lively Latin Later: Lively Latin 2 Most likely that will be it--my Latin goal for him is brain-training. This really caught my eye. My son (11) has LD's, and I am trying to figure what would be good for him, and what to do for daughter (9). I am encouraged to see that two different programs can be done simultaneously! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 I'd like to have had them learn about declensions and conjugations as concepts, at least, before jumping into Latin Prep. I'd like them to already know some vocabulary. It's not necessary, but so far I've found it easier if we've learned that first. I don't think it ever hurts to cover ground more than once, especially in Latin :) Thanks, that's good to know. I really like the look of Latin Prep, but it looks like it would be beneficial to do a more "elementary" program first.... and maybe it would give me a little more time to learn Latin myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 but after looking at the Latin Alive samples online, I'm feeling inclined to change my mind. My 10 yo dd will finish Latin for Children (A,B,C) by fall and should be well prepared for Latin Alive or Latin Prep or even SYRWTLL. I have some Cambridge Latin materials on the shelf and some Latin odds and ends - after looking at most of it, I'm convinced we should continue parts to whole with another 2 or 3 years of grammar/vocab/reading and then phase into serious translation. This seems to copy well the progression recommended by the publishers of Latin Alive. I hope to have a plan hammered out by August!Bells Here's ours: 3rd: Prima Latina 4th: LCI 5th: LCII 6th -- this fall: Latin Alive 1, ideally continuing with Latin Alive volumes and recommendations in the years that follow. The Memoria Press recommendation would be to start Henle after LCII. Do you have a link for Latin Alive? All I am coming up with is dance videos! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Latin Prep uses classical pronunciation. The alternative style is ecclesiastical. The former is an attempt to reconstruct how Ancient Romans may have spoken; the latter is the style developed in the church over the last fifteen hundred years or so. It's just a matter of personal choice: no one pronunciation is better than the other. Best wishes Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Do you have a link for Latin Alive? All I am coming up with is dance videos! :lol: Here it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 Here it is. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 Here it is. Oh! I did not realize this was Classical Academic Press! Interesting~ I am going to check this out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 We hope to have news in the next few weeks. Of course, that could be bad news.... Laura Although I see you are asking about cars, so I assume you are expecting good news. Remember now, a guest room is in order! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I thought you might pick up on that.... A guest room is definitely in the plan. More news within the next few weeks, I hope. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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