Ecce Romani

Strong teacher support materials are provided, including detailed guides with translations, cultural explanations, and teaching instructions.

Teacher's guide includes 'translations of readings, answers to exercises, teaching instructions' and 'explanations of cultural resource materials' with separate teacher handbooks for supplemental readers

Cultural education is a clear strength, integrated throughout the curriculum with dedicated resources and explanations.

Includes 'cultural tidbits,' 'explanations of cultural resource materials' in teacher guides, and supplemental readers 'The Romans Speak for Themselves' for cultural topics

The curriculum supports direct instruction with comprehensive teacher guidance and structured lesson materials.

Teacher's guide is 'easy to read and very helpful' with 'translations of readings, answers to exercises, teaching instructions' and assumes 'teacher's familiarity with Latin but not to the extent of most other programs'

The curriculum provides comprehensible input through continuous narrative about a Roman family, making Latin more accessible than traditional war stories.

Uses 'the story of an upper class Roman family' instead of 'Caesar's wars' and includes 'cultural tidbits' to make text interesting

The program appears to include structured grammar instruction, though specific details about explicit teaching methods are not provided.

Teacher's guide includes 'explanations of cultural resource materials, unusual constructions, and new concepts' and has Language Activity Books for practice

Some review elements are present through activity books and online exercises, though systematic spaced review is not clearly described.

Language Activity Books provide practice opportunities and 'interactive student exercises for each chapter' are available online with automatic checking

The curriculum appears focused primarily on reading and writing skills, with limited evidence of speaking and listening components.

Materials described include student texts, activity books, and online exercises, but no mention of audio components or speaking practice