Latin Alive! is a middle school (and early high
school) Latin program from Classical Academic Press made for beginners. There
will be 3 levels when the revision is complete, each a full school year of
study. Chapters are grouped into 5 units, with each unit ending with a reading
portion that includes some history of ancient Rome and the world affected by
Rome. Students love this part!
The revision largely changed how the content is presented.
It now has a less intense, more enjoyable pacing. Parents/teachers have the
option to extend exercises or use them in a simpler form. The older and new
editions are not compatible. It is important to note that Latin Alive!
when done with the additional practice prepares students for both the National
Latin Exam and an Advanced Placement Latin course.
Students learn the basics, including classical
pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, translating, speaking, and Roman culture
and history (in English). Unit review chapters resemble the format of the
reading comprehension portion of the National Latin Exam and the
multiple-choice section of the AP Latin exam.
Each student will need a consumable Student Edition.
You will find classical pronunciation, a complete glossary of vocabulary words,
grammar lessons & exercises, sentence translation, multi-sensory exercises,
chapter readings, unit reviews, reading helps, historical context, and bonus
material. Helpful appendices add convenient references for the student. These
are not reproducible.
Whether you are teaching a co-op, classroom, or a student at
home, you will need the Teacher Edition*. This includes student
pages with answers filled in, a pacing guide to complete a chapter over 8
instructional days (32 weeks), and helpful tips to make you feel more confident
as the teacher.
*Assessments (chapter quizzes) are not in the
Teacher’s Edition. A Quiz Packet can be purchased separately from www.classicalacademicpress.com
. The downloadable packet includes a weekly quiz for each chapter, complete
scoring key, and suggested scoring.
Streaming Videos offer weekly 30-minute video lessons
with author, Karen Moore. Not only does this help the parent who may not be
solid in Latin, but it guides the students in correct pronunciation. You will
receive an email with access to these videos. Access is for the life of the
product.
Topics covered include:
Book 1: all 5 declensions,
present/imperfect/future/perfect/future perfect tense, personal pronouns, roman
numerals, nominative/vocative/accusative/genitive/ablative case, interrogative
sentences, appositives, irregular verbs, The Trojan War, Descendants of
Aeneas, Death of Caesar, and more!
Book 2: thorough review of grammar in Book 1,
dative/locative case, comparisons, adverbs, time expressions, irregular verbs,
mood, negative, voice, indicatives, pluperfect and future perfect, review of
sentence patterns, In Catilinam, Caesar’s Eulogy, Battle of Actinum, Pax
Romana, Claudius, and more!
What’s different in the 2024 revision?
- Entire series now offers a better
pace (schole – restful learning approach)
- Now 22 chapters instead of
29
- Some chapter readings have been
shortened
- More, and longer exercises to
practice grammar and reading added (to be used at the teacher’s discretion)
- Additional exercises to practice
speaking, listening, observing, drawing & moving around
