General differences (Classical Sources Message Board)

General differences
Author: KC	June 4, 1999 at 12:49:14
in reply to: Can someone describe the differences between the Latin Primer, Latina Christian and Matin Latin?* posted by Angela (VA) on June 4, 1999 at 12:17:20*

> I have no background in Latin, and would like to begin teaching my oldest dd in another year or so. Could someone please explain all of the differences to me, and which one would be easiest and most thorough to use with a bright 2nd/3rd grader.
>
> Thank you so much, Angela

Hi Angela! You probably are familiar with this Latin review
site, but I'll post just in case:
http://www.classicalhomeschooling.org/celoop/latin.html#review

I'm not sure about the Matin Latin, but I've seen past reviews from classed-ers, so *someone* out there knows! But starting out, as I understand it, you want your student to be solid in their phonics of English so that the study of a new phonics (different sounds for the same phonograms) won't throw the student. Also, starting out (2nd and 3rd grades) the emphasis is usually high in vocabulary and memorizing chants as vs. heavy grammar studies at this point. Also, the assumed Latin knowledge of the teacher is of consideration for many of us! Here's what I gather with Latina Christiana and Latin Primers:
-Christiana: suitable for the grammar stage, has ecclesiastical pronunciation, emphasizes vocab and phrases, songs and translations. Assumes no prior knowledge from the teacher.

-Latin Primer: suitable for grammar stage, classical
pronunciation, emphasizes vocab and memory work, and
teacher's might need to study Latin prior to using.

Like I said, general! Am eager to hear about Matin Latin...I haven't retained what I've seen in the past about it. Seems to me it's an "elementary version" of another popular one out there, but I'm not sure.

Happy hunting! KC

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> > I have no background in Latin, and would like to begin teaching my oldest dd in another year or so. Could someone please explain all of the differences to me, and which one would be easiest and most thorough to use with a bright 2nd/3rd grader. > > > > Thank you so much, Angela > > Hi Angela! You probably are familiar with this Latin review > site, but I'll post just in case: > http://www.classicalhomeschooling.org/celoop/latin.html#review > > I'm not sure about the Matin Latin, but I've seen past reviews from classed-ers, so someone out there knows! But starting out, as I understand it, you want your student to be solid in their phonics of English so that the study of a new phonics (different sounds for the same phonograms) won't throw the student. Also, starting out (2nd and 3rd grades) the emphasis is usually high in vocabulary and memorizing chants as vs. heavy grammar studies at this point. Also, the assumed Latin knowledge of the teacher is of consideration for many of us! Here's what I gather with Latina Christiana and Latin Primers: > -Christiana: suitable for the grammar stage, has ecclesiastical pronunciation, emphasizes vocab and phrases, songs and translations. Assumes no prior knowledge from the teacher. > > -Latin Primer: suitable for grammar stage, classical > pronunciation, emphasizes vocab and memory work, and > teacher's might need to study Latin prior to using. > > Like I said, general! Am eager to hear about Matin Latin...I haven't retained what I've seen in the past about it. Seems to me it's an "elementary version" of another popular one out there, but I'm not sure. > > Happy hunting! KC
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