Kraken Latin 1

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Kraken Latin

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Face the beast. Learn its grammatical wiles. Master the kraken.

Students in the logic stage (grades 6-8) are no longer content just to memorize chants and vocabulary—they are ready to master the systems that make Latin the most approachable of the classical languages, and to dive into the stories that make it the most legendary language.

Kraken Latin 1 contains thirty-two weeks' worth of grammar lessons on all the indicative tenses, demonstratives, and personal pronouns, weekly worksheets and readings, English-to-Latin and Latin-to-English glossaries, reference charts for each lesson, fun activities, and much more. As she walks students through important grammar, Natali H. Monnette helps junior high students towards reading "real" Latin by integrating adaptations and translations from the Vulgate, Roman history, fun original stories, and classical myths.

If you're an older student wanting to advance from elementary studies or just to begin the study of Latin, Kraken Latin 1 was written for you.

This curriculum is perfect following any elementary program, such as the Latin Primer series by Martha Wilson.

Includes:

Student Edition 

Teacher Edition 

Tests & Quizzes Packet

Free flashcards (available here)

DVD Course

The complete Kraken Latin video course is available for streaming with a subscription to Canon+. Visit mycanonplus.com to learn more.

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Introduction:

“'Hail, emperor, they who are about to die salute you!' Perhaps you are familiar with the Latin phrase quoted above. Suetonius, a Roman historian, recorded that captives and criminals uttered these words to Emperor Claudius just before they were forced to fight to the death in a mock naval battle.* And perhaps you, just as other Latin students before you, feel that these words appropriately describe your mental state as you approach this year of Latin! Some of you have never studied Latin before, and may be approaching this book with some trepidation. Some of you have already spent several years learning this language, and have the battle scars to prove it. Take courage. Although the study of Latin may seem daunting at times, you will survive and be all the better for it. I won’t pretend that Latin is easy for everyone, because—as with any other language—you will need to study hard in order to master it. This primer is the first in a series that will guide you through some major basics of Latin grammar. The goal is not merely to revel in these grammatical delights (although you are certainly welcome do so), but to equip you to translate and then read “real” Latin. And so welcome to Kraken Latin. Whether Latin feels like a battle or a journey, may you prosper in your endeavors!" -Natali H. Monnette

Natali H. Monnette received a B.A. in Classical Studies from the University of Idaho and a B.A. in Liberal Arts and Culture from New Saint Andrews College. She also earned an M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Idaho focusing on Linguistics and Classical Languages. She currently teaches Latin to junior high kids in Wenatchee, WA, and she has also taught junior high and high school kids at Logos School and undergraduates at New Saint Andrews College, both in Moscow, ID. She and her husband Jess live in Wenatchee with their two children. Natali has a particular fondness for fairy tales, Virgil’s Aeneid, the Vulgate, and Nutella.

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Elena Strawbridge
Best Latin Curriculum

My daughter and I have tried a couple of other curriculums and Kraken is the most straightforward and engaging that we have experienced. We are so grateful that we made the switch! The instructor is dynamic and witty and clear in her explanations. The worksheets are well laid out and appropriate in the content they cover. We highly recommend Kraken Latin.

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Beth Smith
Just started and I’m satisfied

I’ve used Memoria Press Latin for years with my homeschool children. I needed a change and decided on Kraken. So far I am very pleased! It is engaging yet rigorous. I do think it would be difficult to teach for someone with no Latin background. If that is you, get the videos.

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Bethany Barendregt

Kraken Latin 1

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Jessica

Online classes

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Jessica

Online access to classes

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bruce robertson
Latin is a dead language, lying in the dust. First it killed the Romans, now it's thrilling us.

Really good books. We are teaching our five children and ourselves Latin. Frankly I find our prepositions and all more logical, comfortable, and familiar rather than this heavily inflected language. -A native English speaker.

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Eileen

Love the product