Mueller's Caesar

Description

Reading Caesar's Gallic Wars is what comes next. As in, next after several years of high school Latin (Henle) or next, when the student is ready to prep for the AP Latin exam. The Text by Hans-Friedrich Mueller provides page-by-page reading passages; selections that appear on the AP Latin syllabus. Each passage is accompanied by same-page notes and vocabulary. Introductory material includes historical context, an overview of the Roman army and Caesar as general, politician, and writer. Appendices include figures of speech, a pull-out copy of the high-frequency vocabulary, and a complete Latin to English glossary as well as access to an online grammatical appendix. Chapter-by-chapter summaries of all seven books are available as English readings in the back third of the text. The companion Teacher Guide provides two literal translations of each reading passage plus discussion questions. Lesson Plans, published by Memoria Press and highly recommended, complete the course.

The Text is peppered with illustrations and maps. The Lesson Plans not only schedule the work to be done for the course but also teach how to approach Latin translation. Discussion questions from the Teacher Guide are based on the reading selections and assume the teacher's familiarity with the material (i.e. no answer key).

Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.