Latin in the Christian Trivium?/Classical Writing/Iliad
Has anyone here used or evaluated the Latin in the Christian Trivium program? I would be particularly interested in knowing how it stacks up with Henle. My 5th grader just finished LCII but just kind of toiled through the year, not really enjoying it as I wish she would have. I had planned on getting Henle next year, but then ran across Latin in the Christian Trivium on the web. Latin in the Christian Trivium looks challenging, but also more appealing with its emphasis on translation, story line, etc; the books also seem visually appealing. I know that's not everything but it wouldn't hurt! However, I do not want to spend money on a program if it's not academically up to standard. I'd love someone else's input!
Also, I'm interested in the Classical Writing program but can't find where I can view actual sample pages of the books. I've used the links on their website (lulu) but all I can seem to come up with is a view of the front and back covers...I like the idea of using a program which folds grammar in with writing but just want to see what it would look like.
I'm enjoying reading thru the Iliad (Lattimore's translation) in preparation for teaching it to my soon-to-be-6th grader (as suggested in the scope & sequence of Campbell's Latin-Centered Curriculum). Do any other parents here have favorite tips or resources in teaching this material to this age group other than those mentioned in LCC?
Thanks a bunch!
Beth
LCT Evaluation
Thank you, Gina! I really appreciate your taking the time to respond. I think I'll probably go ahead and get LCT, and just be prepared to adjust the pace if necessary.
Beth
LCT
Hi Beth,
I have purchased LCT for my dd1 for this fall. I had planned on using Henle, but was concerned that without the story line as in Lingua Latina, my dd would lose interest quickly and I wanted her to still have the grammar base.
LCT seems to cover both. I have gone over LCT 1 with a fine tooth comb, and my only real concern is all the copying in a short amount of time. Having started Greek myself, I understand how copying helps one to retain knowledge, but I may have to go more slowly through the program than the authors intended. The other thing that seemed a little odd is that around lessons 6-9 the amount of work is much greater than at the beginning or at the end of the curriculum. Go figure.
The program certainly looks challenging and there are good reviews and testimonies on the web that attest to it's academic rigor.
Hth!
I have not used CW, so I can't help you there.
Pax
Gina
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