Description
Features:
- Reading selections by authors from the days of Cicero to Newton, varying in length and complexity as well as style and content
- Literary genres including poetry, science, philosophy, theology, biography, myth, and fable
- Grammatical notes and a variety of reading comprehension questions and writing prompts to further the study and discussion of the literature
- Segments including “About the Author” and “Culture Corner,” which tell students more about the authors, their times, and the events surrounding the readings
- A thorough review of the most common uses of grammar and syntax in Latin, as well as an appendix that lists all grammar paradigms
- Additional appendices on classical pronunciation, medieval spelling changes, and an overview of Latin poetry (including dactylic hexameter)
- Addendum readings that include passages from the AP Latin syllabus (Vergil and Caesar), useful for a pre–AP course
An accompanying Latin Alive! Reader Teacher’s Edition includes the entire student text, more extensive explanation, and teacher tips from the authors