Creekside5 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I know this has been answered before, but I need advice for a particular kid. Which Latin do you think is best for a bright 6th grader. We will be homeschooling for the first time next fall, and I have no Latin at all. It used to be his favorite subject, but now he says he is bored. He has had Latin since 3rd grade, but only covered Latin for Children book A and B (I am not sure if they will finish B this year.) The school clearly doesn't move fast enough for him. He has the best Latin grades on all tests for the entire 5th grade. An old friend who teaches Latin suggested Lingua Latina. I think it would fit his personality, and I love that he is actually reading and using deductive reasoning skills. I am wondering if it is enough. Should we do Latin Alive on top? Should we move to Wheelock's? I don't think a on-line Latin program is in the budget, but I'm happy to pay less than a 100 dollars for a good program. I would love for him to take the National Latin Exam next year (just found out their is lots of levels, so I am confused on that too.). The goal is to take the AP Latin exam by Freshman or Sophomore year. Thanks for your advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 You might like to look at Latin Prep. My eldest son found it challenging and satisfying. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndOfOrdinary Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 We used Jenney's due to the highly grammatical style. Now Ds uses Wheelock with Lukeion. I personally liked Jenney's more, but can understand the need for the class to use Wheelock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Another vote for Latin Prep-My DD has enjoyed it, after Cambridge. She started LP at age 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in SA Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 DS started with Oxford in 5th (self study), moved to Wheelock for 6th and 7th (completed it), then finished Oxford in 7th-8th. He then started Cambridge, and is finishing that up in PS (9th) this year. He could probably sit for the AP now, but isn't in a rush. Though I've heard good things about many other programs, Wheelock was very good for him. Oxford - the weakest of the three, but still fine. Cambridge has the most complete program, and it's not that pricey. If we were to start over, we'd have started with Cambridge, then moved to Wheelock. Regardless, I can honestly say any of those would be ok for a 6th grader. Basis (the public charter) uses Wheelock starting in 5th, and it's the least accessible of the three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creekside5 Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 Another vote for Latin Prep-My DD has enjoyed it, after Cambridge. She started LP at age 10. Did you do Latin Prep before Cambridge or after?- sorry confused. I was looking at Cambridge too. What levels of the Latin Exam correspond with LP? What do you do after LP? Wheelocks? Thanks for your advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creekside5 Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 DS started with Oxford in 5th (self study), moved to Wheelock for 6th and 7th (completed it), then finished Oxford in 7th-8th. He then started Cambridge, and is finishing that up in PS (9th) this year. He could probably sit for the AP now, but isn't in a rush. Though I've heard good things about many other programs, Wheelock was very good for him. Oxford - the weakest of the three, but still fine. Cambridge has the most complete program, and it's not that pricey. If we were to start over, we'd have started with Cambridge, then moved to Wheelock. Regardless, I can honestly say any of those would be ok for a 6th grader. Basis (the public charter) uses Wheelock starting in 5th, and it's the least accessible of the three. Do you think I should just start with Cambridge? He is a very bright kid, but I can't support him. I like the idea of sticking with a curriculum all the way through. Is there on-line classes for Cambridge once they get to really high levels, or is it able to be done independently. I'll spend more time looking at Cambridge. Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 DD did Cambridge starting in about 2nd/3rd grade, largely as a reading program with little writing. She started Latin Prep after finishing all 6 stages of Cambridge-she could read anything, but not label it. She started LP at age 10. We've done the NLE levels that correspond with the books, with some specific prep (labeling in UK texts is a little different than US ones). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in SA Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 DD did Cambridge starting in about 2nd/3rd grade, largely as a reading program with little writing. She started Latin Prep after finishing all 6 stages of Cambridge-she could read anything, but not label it. She started LP at age 10. We've done the NLE levels that correspond with the books, with some specific prep (labeling in UK texts is a little different than US ones). This makes sense. Wheelock was better for writing. We had DS translate passages all through each program, but that was clearly Wheelock's strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in SA Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Do you think I should just start with Cambridge? He is a very bright kid, but I can't support him. I like the idea of sticking with a curriculum all the way through. Is there on-line classes for Cambridge once they get to really high levels, or is it able to be done independently. I'll spend more time looking at Cambridge. Thanks!!! They offer guided sections and even tutoring throughout, for a reasonable fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 DD did Cambridge starting in about 2nd/3rd grade, largely as a reading program with little writing. She started Latin Prep after finishing all 6 stages of Cambridge-she could read anything, but not label it. She started LP at age 10. We've done the NLE levels that correspond with the books, with some specific prep (labeling in UK texts is a little different than US ones). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creekside5 Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 DD did Cambridge starting in about 2nd/3rd grade, largely as a reading program with little writing. She started Latin Prep after finishing all 6 stages of Cambridge-she could read anything, but not label it. She started LP at age 10. We've done the NLE levels that correspond with the books, with some specific prep (labeling in UK texts is a little different than US ones). Ok- Thanks!! Sounds like we should just jump into LP. What do we do after LP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 As a reference, this is how we correspond NLE's to texts: Latin Prep 1 and part of Latin Prep 2 for NLE 1 rest of Latin Prep 2 and So You Really Want to Learn Latin 2 for NLE 2 either So You Really Want to Learn Latin 3 or Wheelocks for Latin 3 (I have had 2 kids do it both different ways. Wheelocks moves very quickly at this point b/c so much of it is review) Catullus and Horace workbooks plus scansion study for NLE poetry http://www.bolchazy.com/A-Catullus-Workbook-P3389.aspx and http://www.bolchazy.com/A-Horace-Workbook-P3519.aspx We stopped there. But that path has led to golds. None of my kids wanted to pursue AP Latin, but my kids did take the subject test. The subject test is very grammar heavy. If you want your child to take the subject test, I would recommend taking it before you move on to poetry and literature studies b/c they can forget some of their grammar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creekside5 Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 As a reference, this is how we correspond NLE's to texts: Latin Prep 1 and part of Latin Prep 2 for NLE 1 rest of Latin Prep 2 and So You Really Want to Learn Latin 2 for NLE 2 either So You Really Want to Learn Latin 3 or Wheelocks for Latin 3 (I have had 2 kids do it both different ways. Wheelocks moves very quickly at this point b/c so much of it is review) Catullus and Horace workbooks plus scansion study for NLE poetry http://www.bolchazy.com/A-Catullus-Workbook-P3389.aspx and http://www.bolchazy.com/A-Horace-Workbook-P3519.aspx We stopped there. But that path has led to golds. None of my kids wanted to pursue AP Latin, but my kids did take the subject test. The subject test is very grammar heavy. If you want your child to take the subject test, I would recommend taking it before you move on to poetry and literature studies b/c they can forget some of their grammar. Thank you very helpful!!! I'm not planning on homeschool for high school, but will hopefully send him off to a classical high school where he can finish up. What grades and levels should bright kids be at each point? (I know they are all different- but guidelines?) My DS will technically be a sixth grader next year, but we are also thinking of skipping him a grade. When we moved states, we didn't realize how ahead he was in everything. We are pulling him because the schools can't meet his academic and interest needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 6th or 7th would be perfectly appropriate for that path. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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