Latin Readings for Review is a useful book to accompany and supplement any first-year Latin texts currently in use. The Latin is pure, simple, idiomatic, and easily understood by beginning high school and college students.
This book's greatest accomplishment is in its masterful introduction of new grammatical forms and constructions one by one in a carefully graded order. A translation piece never includes a declined form or conjunction that the student has not already learned. The student is never overwhelmed or frustrated by the material, and is encouraged to continue the learning process. Each review features two readings: one on Roman history and another from Greek mythology.
Special Features
- 8 introductory Latin readings (with no macrons) of simple, related sentences
- 96 graded narrative Latin readings (with no macrons)
- Summary of grammatical forms
- Over 30 pages of inflection review
- Note on how to read abbreviations of Roman names
- General glossary
- Glossary keyed to individual readings
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This text could be very helpful to teachers wanting to offer
interesting supplementary readings as an alternative to the
often stilted material available for the beginning of the Latin
reading experience. Its format provides most of what is needed
— grammar, vocabulary, history, myth, and the ability to read
Latin in a meaningful context.
This elementary translation book is an ideal supplement to
help strengthen grammatical concepts learned in First or Second
Year Latin. The 96 passages progress in dif.culty, not only
reinforcing grammar, but also introducing students to Roman
and Greek history, culture, and mythology. What makes this
reader unique, though, is that the readings in each section correspond
unerringly with a set of grammatical concepts. Thus,
each passage will contain only the grammar learned up to that
point, so students are not frustrated by an unfamiliar concept
that they must .gure out from context.
However, this reader is clearly a supplement for review,
unsuited to serve as the sole means of instruction for a beginning
student. The passages do not provide vocabulary or notes
underneath, although the glossary contains every word and
the grammatical appendix lists every chart. Moreover, there
is no explanation of the grammar, only charts. As a means of
reinforcing concepts, though, Latin Readings will do more
than just ensure understanding of grammar. Students will .nd
themselves immersed in the Greco-Roman world, .guring out
the grammar to read of historical battles and people, daily life,
and myths. It is ideal as a review of grammar at the beginning
of the school year, before getting into the next level of
Latin.
Latin Readings For Review
A. E. Hillard & C. G. Botting
Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers
1000 Brown Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
0865164037 $16.50 www.bolchazy.com
Now in its eighth edition and enhanced with additions by Donald H. Hoffman, Latin Readings For Review is an ideal elementary Latin translation book which students of the language can use to practice and improve their understanding. Ninety-six brief Latin passages, one per page, form the bulk of this guide; additional sections are devoted to reviewing grammatical tenses and pronunciation. A glossary rounds out this superb study text for serious students of Latin; however, Latin Readings For Review is primarily meant for intermediate students to practice one's skill in Latin, and not a complete textbook in and of itself for novices. Most readings relate to Roman history or Greek mythology in this fine aid to the study of a classic language. Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers are the premier publishers of Latin and Greek language materials. Educators and academic department chairs should write for their free catalog offering a complete listing of all of their instructional texts and publications.
James Cox
Wisconsin Bookwatch
