Form Latin Series

Description

First, Second, Third, and Fourth Form Latin com­prise this mastery-based Latin program from Memoria Press.

The Student Text provides concise, 2-page lessons with a consistent for­mat: a Latin saying, grammar forms and les­sons, vocabulary, syntax, and review. Student Text also includes historical notes and photos of current scenes and artifacts. The corre­sponding Workbook has 4-6 pages of exercises and well-designed drills that guide the student and teacher through the lesson.

The Teacher Manual is a wrap-around text that includes a scripted lesson and grammar “chalk-talk.” It also contains suggestions for incorporat­ing the Lingua Angelica and Famous Men of Rome. Appendices include Latin conver­sations, prayers and sayings, and a gram­mar reference. Games and review activities complete the offering. Teacher prep is also spelled out very well: read and reread the teaching guidelines for each lesson, read and reread the student text and teacher manual, and do all workbook exercises. The assumption is that the teacher does not know Latin and is therefore learning along with the student, staying one complete lesson ahead in terms of prep.

Our Text Set includes the Student Text, Teacher Manual, Workbook, Tests & Quizzes, Pronunciation CD, and Workbook & Quiz/Test Answer Key. Complete Sets (choose from discs or streaming audio/video) include all the items of the Text Set plus the flashcards and the instructional DVDs. Desk Charts provide grammar visuals.

Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.