booksandwool Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 I'm so sorry, but I can't find any info on this using the search option. There also aren't a ton of reviews online. Someone sent me a link to Visual Latin, and I was curious if anyone had used it or heard of it? If so, is it appropriate for a high school course? (I believe the student would have to complete Levels 1 and 2 in one year for a full credit.) I have never heard of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 If you want to consider Wheelock's there are tons of resources available for it and it will get her through Latin to a high level quickly. It is a great text. I wouldn't use it with younger students, but high school, yes. Here are just some of the resources you can find: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17bBXCy1qn_x0at20GKgHHGABOvTBw6JvSlaHRXmZpI4/edit# 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cintinative Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 I had "heard" that Visual Latin will not prepare you for the National Latin Exam. The only people I know who have used VL dropped out of Latin, so I couldn't say if it prepares you for later, higher level Latin. If there is any possibility your child will want to continue in Latin to translations (Latin 3 or 4), I personally would choose something else. If videos are important, Latin Alive has video teaching. Also, there was a pretty good video course on Udemy for Wheelock's I used to teach myself some things--and during their sale it was about $30 to buy the 3 courses that covered the whole book. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booksandwool Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 16 hours ago, 8filltheheart said: If you want to consider Wheelock's there are tons of resources available for it and it will get her through Latin to a high level quickly. It is a great text. I wouldn't use it with younger students, but high school, yes. Here are just some of the resources you can find: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17bBXCy1qn_x0at20GKgHHGABOvTBw6JvSlaHRXmZpI4/edit# Hi there! We will need something streamlined and organized. If I have to go find extra resources in the midst of the school year to help her along, we are less likely to succeed, even if the material is "better." I have learned that about myself, and I am okay with it, but it just means that all planning/organizing has to be done ahead of time. That is why I felt like Henle was the better fit when doing my research this week. Is there a good way to organize or purchase organized materials for Wheelock's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 If she can learn from a textbook, she doesn't need anything other than the book. 1/2 a book per yr. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booksandwool Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 12 minutes ago, 8filltheheart said: If she can learn from a textbook, she doesn't need anything other than the book. 1/2 a book per yr. Really?? This does not seem to be the online consensus. Were your kids able to use it? I would prefer to use this one, as it seems to be the "better" option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cintinative Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, booksandwool said: Really?? This does not seem to be the online consensus. Were your kids able to use it? I would prefer to use this one, as it seems to be the "better" option. Can you explain what you mean by "this one"? Do you mean Henle or Wheelock's? I did facilitate, but my kids basically learned from the textbook for Latin Alive. I don't think I really "taught" them. They didn't really watch the videos (other than the intro segments) either because they didn't like them. I personally really liked the videos and found them helpful. YMMV. For Wheelock's, there is a workbook and a reader, and I am sure that there is probably a schedule out there somewhere that you could use. Here are some online exercises: http://web.uvic.ca/hrd/latin/wheelock/index.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booksandwool Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 I’m sorry. Wheelock’s. I will look at your link. Thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 My dd taught herself Latin. She did Wheelock's in a single yr in 9th grade after using Latin Prep (no longer for sale) in 7th and 8th. She said Wheelock's had better explanations and was easier to use. If she was confused, she would watch a lecture like those linked for clarity. The NLE is closely aligned with Wheelock's. If you hadn't said your dd liked learning on her own from a text, I wouldn't have suggested it. It is doable for a strong, motivated student. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booksandwool Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 1 hour ago, 8filltheheart said: My dd taught herself Latin. She did Wheelock's in a single yr in 9th grade after using Latin Prep (no longer for sale) in 7th and 8th. She said Wheelock's had better explanations and was easier to use. If she was confused, she would watch a lecture like those linked for clarity. The NLE is closely aligned with Wheelock's. If you hadn't said your dd liked learning on her own from a text, I wouldn't have suggested it. It is doable for a strong, motivated student. Got it. I think we will go this route. Thanks so much for all your help. been Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 You can preview the text here: https://archive.org/details/wheelockslatin0000whee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 I didn't comment on your other thread, but having had kids use Memoria Press materials, Henle I, and Wheelocks, I agree with @8filltheheart. Wheelocks is much better for a self-motivated, bright high schooler. There are quite a few resources to help them with Wheelocks if they get stuck or just want more hand-holding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booksandwool Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 @8filltheheart @RootAnn I found the textbook, the workbook, Latin reader, Scribblers, Sculptors, and Scribes, and 38 Latin Stories. All are listed as things that accompany Wheelock's Latin. I don't mind buying all of the necessary resources, but is there a guide somewhere that integrates them? ETA: I've written my own guides/lesson plans before, but I really know nothing about Latin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cintinative Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 FYI. if you email the publisher, you can get answer keys for the book and (I think) workbook. The key for the 38 Latin stories is sold separately here: https://www.bolchazy.com/Thirty-eight-Latin-Stories-Teachers-Guide-P3703.aspx I found this curriculum map that might be helpful: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L4byAnrQL7cG_lPfhMu4Sk-6pMFhf73NzpCMMimO7Yg/edit?usp=sharing and this teacher's "comprehensive guide" with a ton of links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17bBXCy1qn_x0at20GKgHHGABOvTBw6JvSlaHRXmZpI4/edit?fbclid=IwAR1sci1smwfh8PD6YzEmCEIcwKf3yAiY2dvt9njOPiYwE3mAecjPzFcUf_Q 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 You only need the textbook, IMO. You can add the workbook if you like, but it isn't necessary. You don't need a guide to schedule those two together. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Here are some older threads to give you more help. I haven't checked the links inside them. You'll recognize at least one poster's name. ;) https://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/429942-wheelocks-latin-how-do-you-master-each-chapter-daily-schedule-and-tips/https://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/676226-wheelocks-latin-answer-keys-cross-post/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Dd only used the textbook bc she was focusing on grammar. (Wheelock's in 1 yr even with 2 yrs during middle school was still an incredibly intense pace through that text.) In 10th she did Latin poetry. She used A Catullus Workbook, A Horace Workbook, and Excelability in Advanced Latin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 We own Visual Latin and I do not recommend it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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