Familia Romana, the reader for level 1, is written entirely in Latin and follows the daily life of a Roman family set in the 2nd century A.D. It contains 35 chapters and a 1500-word basic Latin vocabulary. The last portion of the book features readings from classical poets and Donatus' Ars Grammatica, a popular Latin school text. Each chapter consists of two to three readings, followed by short sections on grammar highlighting grammatical points that have been used in the reading text, as well as grammar and vocabulary exercises to further solidify the student's grasp of words and usage. The new words introduced in the reader are used in context, are explained through the illustrations, and are often noted in the margin. Altogether, it is designed so that the student should be able to read and advance through the book without stopping frequently to look up words. The chapters advance gradually in complexity so that the student gains new vocabulary through the context of words he or she has already become comfortable with. Now in its 2nd edition, the reader features full-color pictures and maps.
Lingua Latina: Pars I: Familia Romana (Second Edition, with full-color illustrations)
Description
Lingua Latina is a complete immersion course by Hans Ørberg designed to get students comfortable reading and understanding Latin. Then, after completing the first part of the course, students will be able to read fairly difficult classic texts for themselves outside the program. Through the second part of the course, students will be reading classical texts by themselves, refine their syntax, and accrue a Latin vocabulary of over 4,000 more words.
Unlike programs that teach verb tenses and conjugations first, Lingua Latina begins with nouns, pronouns, and prepositions to get students comfortable reading and understanding Latin quickly. Two levels are available and center on a Latin Reader.
The Level 1 Reader, Familia Romana, follows the daily life of a Roman family in the 2nd century A.D. A final section features readings from classical poets and Donatus’ Ars Grammatica. Additional components include the Latine Disco (student manual), Exercitia Latina with grammar exercises (no answers), the Glossarium Latin to English glossary and the Grammatica Latina with the grammar and paradigms found in Familia Romana. The Companion to Familia Romana contains an English discussion of the grammar taught in Familia Romana and the full texts Grammatica Latina and Glossarium. Use the Companion in place of Latine Disco. It includes no exercises, so you still need Exercitia Latina.
Nearly the same components are included in the second part of the program, with a few exceptions. First, the Instructions for Part II serve the same function as the Latine Disco in Part I, but also includes background historical and grammatical information for each chapter in the corresponding reader. The Level 2 Reader, Roma Aeterna, focuses on Roman history through the eyes of Roman authors, and the 21 chapters include portions of the Aeneid I-IV, Livy's Book 1, and the writings of Ovid. The Teacher Materials includes chapter-by-chapter exercises for Familia Romana and Roma Aeterna, (with answers), and answers to Exercita Latina I and II.
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
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| Grades: | 8-AD |
| Brand: | Focus Publishing |
| ISBN: | 9781585104208 |
| Length in Inches: | 9 |
| Width in Inches: | 6 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.1438 |