Linda (Australia) Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Well, we're just about there! In about 2 weeks, we shall complete Latina Christiana 2, and begin Henle - yahoo! :hurray: So, a question for your folks who have already done this - do you use the Memoria Press guides - and if so, have you found they move at a good pace? Or, have you used anything else to supplement and expand the programme? I'd like to do more with Lingua Angelica - we have learned many of the hymns, but not much of the actual translations as such. Any hints, tips, or suggestions? Linda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 How old are your dc? The MP guides are set at good pace for 5th-7th graders (roughly ages 10-12 in the US), but might be too slow for older students. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda (Australia) Posted June 2, 2008 Author Share Posted June 2, 2008 How old are your dc? The MP guides are set at good pace for 5th-7th graders (roughly ages 10-12 in the US), but might be too slow for older students. HTH! Hi Drew - yep, they're aged 12, 14, 15 & 16 - my 16 year old has some learning problems, meaning a slower pace is just right for her. We'll try out the guides, and see how we go! Linda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 it's slow but this works for us. We tried the Mother of Divine Grace Syllabus first but that was too fast for us. I think the MP guide is best for middle school and MODG for high school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Heaven Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 The reason it is just right for us is that the teacher is excellent and brings out depth that I missed in LC1 & 2. And I want the girls to finish the Year 1 Henle book but not miss out on any other subjects and thus a slower pace for Henle (via the Memoria Press guides) means that we can keep Latin as a subject and still keep a full subject list for high school. There is so much review in the first two units of Henle (that is as far as we went now) that I assume someone could go much faster - but the slower route works for us. My goal for Latin is a thorough understanding and a firm base for studying other languages. I do want the girls to read some of the classics in Latin - but that is secondary to Latin being a "thinking skills class" along with grammar and an assist for learning other languages. HTH, Lisaj Hsing K (Prima), gr 2 (LC 1), gr 5 (LC 2), gr 8 & 10 (Henle 1 at a co op) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaNY Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Another vote for the MP guide. My 7th gr. dd is using this, and she is doing very well with it. I have never heard her complain about it being confusing, too fast, etc. That is a huge thing with her. The pace of the MP guide really facilitates learning by taking a gentle approach, offering plenty of time to allow grammar concepts and vocabulary to sink in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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