Lance Piantaggini's 26 Latin Novellas, available through the StoryLabs digital subscription platform, may be an appropriate source of supplemental readings for an introductory or intermediate Latin class. The collection includes stories written for students of varied proficiencies, from introductory students to intermediate-advanced. However, they lack a defined scope and sequence, do not provide any grammatical instruction or specific cultural-historical context, and therefore should not be used as a primary framework for language instruction. In conjunction with another textbook, however, the novellas may be used to increase reading fluency.
Because StoryLabs is an online-only platform, consideration should be made of the technical requirements prior to implementation. Device and internet access are required to use the StoryLabs app. Additionally, because the app collects personal identifying information from students, it will be necessary to obtain a Data Privacy Agreement with StoryLabs before requiring students to sign up.
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