First Form Latin Complete Set
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First Form Latin Complete Set

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Category Description for First Form Latin:

Five units; 34 lessons. Covers verbs (present, perfect; 1st & 2nd conjugation) and nouns (1st - 5th declension).


Category Description for First Form Latin Series (Gr. 5-AD):

Mastery is the key to success in Latin and this program is designed to produce mastery. The First Form program is a four-text series (First, Second, Third, & Fourth Forms) from Memoria Press that teaches Latin grammar completely and thoroughly and moves the student firmly into translation and reading. Each student text provides concise, two-page lessons with a specific format: a Latin saying, a set of grammar forms, vocabulary, a grammar lesson, and some elementary syntax. The corresponding student workbook has 4-6 pages of exercises and well-designed drills per lesson that guide the student and teacher through the lesson. 4th to 6th graders can expect to spend about 3 hours per week for an academic year; grades 7th and up can cover a volume in one semester or less.

Other components of the program include a teacher manual, teacher key (answers for Workbook, Quizzes, Tests) quizzes & tests book, workbook key, flashcards, grammar charts, a pronunciation CD and instructional DVDs. In some levels, the Pronunciation CD and the Instructional DVDs are also available as a lifetime streaming option. Once an order for these streaming items is processed, you receive an email with access information.

The Teacher Manual is "where the action is", so to speak. It features a lesson overview, a wrap-around text that includes a scripted lesson and grammar "chalk-talk" (again, scripted in question- and-answer format utilizing a white board). In addition to explaining the integration of workbook, drills, quizzes, and recitation, there are suggestions for incorporating the Lingua Angelica program. 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, do all workbook exercises (yes, the teacher will need her own workbook). While this may seem like a lot to remember, the assumption is that the teacher does not know Latin herself and is therefore learning along with the student, staying one complete lesson ahead in terms of prep. Appendices to the teacher's manual include Latin conversations, prayers and sayings with translations, and a grammar reference.

The Text Set includes the student text, workbook, test & quizzes, pronunciation CD, and teacher manual, workbook & quiz/test answer key. The Complete Set includes all the items of the Text Set, plus the flashcards and the DVDs. These Instructional DVDs are taught by Glen Moore or Jessica Watson of Highlands Latin School, utilizing humor and a variety of visual techniques. There are Streaming Options for the pronunciation CDs and instructional DVDs and in some sets the streaming option is replacing the hardcopy.

The Grammar Wall Charts, where available (First & Second Form), are not included in any set. They are 17”x 33” (folded), heavy paper, color charts providing visuals for the grammar taught in the course. (Be prepared to "donate" a significant amount of wall space to these charts.) If you don't have or don't want to donate the wall space, consider using the Desk Charts, which are down-sized versions of the Wall Charts. First Form and Second Form are packaged together. Third and Fourth Form charts are only available as Desk Charts and are packaged together.

The Student Text includes historical notes and photos of current scenes and artifacts. The Lesson Plans provide week-by-week daily checklists of the text and workbook lessons, assignments, review, drills, quizzes, and tests. Incorporating Famous Men of Rome (also published by Memoria) is optional, but will add an additional historical element into the study.

The First Form Latin Review and Second Form Latin Review (student books and answer keys) provide a summer course to review what was learned during each course. ~ Janice

Primary Subject
Foreign Language
Grade Start
5
Grade End
AD
Format
Product Bundle
Brand Name
Memoria Press
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Mary Kay M on Jun 16, 2021
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Angela M on Aug 21, 2019
This program was selected by our local Classical Christian Academy, we are excited to use it!
Jessica Y on Jul 14, 2019
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Yoanna T on Aug 9, 2018
It is great program leading into Henle Latin, which we will be doing in Challenge A with CC next year.
Amanda C on Jul 23, 2018
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Purchased for my daughter's homeschooling family, per her selection of this Latin curriculum as a very good choice for their needs. Rainbow Resource Center had the best online pricing and free shipping for this purchase, and we always want to support family businesses that support homeschooling - thank you!
Kathy T on Jun 20, 2018
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Christine S on Oct 25, 2017
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April M on Sep 27, 2017
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lcm5479 on Aug 31, 2017
It included all of the individual items that I would have had to retrieve separately for the beginning year of Latin for two children.
Holly D on Aug 12, 2017
I bought this for my 9th grader to begin gaining a foundation in Latin. Since this is written for younger students, I expect that he will be working through it at a much faster pace. It looks, from the previews to be solid. I am also adding Root Awakenings to our Latin studies this year so he can gain knowledge or root words, cognates, and derivatives. The child I bought this for is interested in studying English. We feel this will be a good preparation for him.
Sarah S on Jul 21, 2017
I have six children. My first two children have successfully used the Oxford Latin course but my third child has struggled with it. First Form Latin takes a different approach. It emphasizes learning the verb tenses and conjugations before emphasizing noun declensions. My son was successful with Christina Latina, which also emphasizes verb tenses, so I decided to try First Form Latin. This program is supposed to be extremely structured as well.
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Lynnea H on May 16, 2017
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Andrew E on Nov 1, 2016
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Felicia P on Sep 20, 2016
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Laura F on Aug 29, 2016
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Katherine I on Aug 1, 2016
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Wendy B on Jul 29, 2016
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Deann H on Jul 19, 2016
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Elana D on Jun 30, 2016
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Bonnie H on Jun 11, 2016
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Greg M on Jun 9, 2016
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Leslie S on May 24, 2016
We're brand new to Latin. Looking for something to interest a 9th grader with no Latin experience.
brenda W on Mar 25, 2016
We finished Prima Latina and moved on to First Form. It was a hard transition for the first 3 lessons then we were able to adjust to the new teaching style, and all of the different parts of the program. We did the first 3 lessons and then started over after I figured out how to teach it properly. I use it for English Grammar, Spelling, and vocabulary. So far it has been a great program, after I figured out how to use it.
Toshia B on Mar 19, 2016
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Jennifer M on Jul 25, 2022
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Aneta I on Mar 11, 2022
Are these faith based?
A shopper on Aug 12, 2022
BEST ANSWER: There are terms in it that are religious but I wouldn’t consider them preachy or anything. There are also prayers to memorize.
Do you find the instructional DVDs helpful/needful and worth getting? I have no Latin background
Christina on Jun 2, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I have not found them helpful although I have been teaching my kids Latin for several years. My kids also didn't like the videos, so I've been teaching them myself which is fine. The teacher's manual is very detailed, so the DVDs are not necessary.
Does this include the instructional DVD as well as the pronunciation cd?
Kim N on Feb 8, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes. I bought this set and it did include the punctuation cd. Look under product details and the list appears incomplete and does not match the picture until you click on the arrow that states, "show more." Once you click the arrow, two more items, the cd and workbook, will pop up.
Is this a secular program?
A shopper on Sep 14, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No, it is not, but it is not an in-your-face religious experience either. It IS a great resource for learnign Latin and since the catholic church once relied on Latin exclusively, it is a meaningful way of presenting the information. Each lesson has a prayer that is completely optional, so you can skip right over it if desired. I am a secular homeschool instructor, but I still teach the kids the prayers so that they are forced to hear this dead language spoken. It is also a terrific way to teach history. which is a huge part of their curriculum. If you are on the fence post, I say go for it...it is the BEST system out there and I have used it from 3rd grade - 10th grade and it works!
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Rated 5 out of 5
I am so glad I purchased the entire package as it is so thorough and is such a help in assisting me with teaching my daughter Latin.
September 13, 2021
Purchased
 over 2 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
LOVE the DVD!
August 28, 2019
Purchased
 over 4 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent Curriculum
Our family has been very pleased with this curriculum. We have found it rich in content and easy to implement. Our student enjoys Latin and is learning the material well.
August 26, 2019
Rated 5 out of 5
We CAN learn Latin!
The first six lessons have been great! We have only memorized Latin endings (conjugations and declensions) prior to trying this program, so this has been quite a bit more comprehensive. The progression is reasonable, not too difficult, and makes sense to us. We like the mix of recitation, practice and review. We have used every part of the set except the quiz book so far and it has all been very helpful and worthwhile.
May 30, 2019
Purchased
 over 4 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Great for novices!
I knew absolutely zero Latin so this course was perfect! Complete and thorough explanations every step of the way.
March 23, 2019
Purchased
 over 5 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
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July 15, 2018
Purchased
 over 6 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Very well laid out
My 5th grade son actually enjoys First Form Latin. He is doing extremely well in the class.
October 27, 2017
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 over 6 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Enjoying Latin!
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August 23, 2016
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 over 7 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Two years ago we decided to add Latin to our homeschooling curriculum After carefully examining the many options we finally decided on First Form Latin with instructional DVDs featuring teacher Glen Moore While the material was very helpful some of the lessons proved more than amusing As we watched the DVD one afternoon Mr Moore's appearance drastically changed right in the middle of the lesson One second he was explaining verb conjugation and the next second his hair was drastically shorter My son said it looked as if he'd been scalped You know the look of the kid in the yearbook who obviously cut his bangs the night before picture day While obvious the lesson was shot on different days the transition was seamless and caused us to roar with laughter In fact we still chuckle about it from time to time After that lesson we started noticing that Mr Moore's shirt as well as background props would occasionally change while he was in the middle of teaching a concept However nothing else made us laugh like the great haircut debacle
September 5, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5
Memoria Press has outdone themselves this time - First Form Latin is an excellent program We have used Prima Latina Latina Christiana I and II with success but First Form far exceeds the others First Form capitalizes on the systematic nature of Latin and teaches the student in a way that makes perfect sense Both the student text and the workbook are clear and easy for both student and teacher The DVD set is an excellent (and in my opinion necessary) addition to the program The instructor Glen Moore is amazing - my kids love him; he not only explains the material in an engaging and fun manner but he clearly knows and loves what he is doing - we think he is great My kids have gone from tolerating Latin to loving it I would recommend this program to anyone - whether you have had former Latin experience or not Bravo Memoria Press
January 4, 2011

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