A Greek Alphabetarion and A Greek Hupogrammon

Foreign_languageGrades 8–18

About This Curriculum

A two-book set teaching the Greek alphabet, pronunciation, and basic reading skills as preparation for formal Greek grammar study. The Alphabetarion provides comprehensive phonics instruction while the Hupogrammon offers copybook practice.

What makes it unique: Multi-sensory approach combining visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning with extensive phonics training and Biblical Greek passages for practice reading

A Greek Alphabetarion and A Greek Hupogrammon: Classical Greek Foundation

A two-book set by Harvey Bluedorn that provides systematic introduction to the Greek alphabet, pronunciation, and basic reading skills as preparation for formal Greek grammar study. The Alphabetarion focuses on phonics instruction while the Hupogrammon offers copybook practice with Scripture passages.

Best for

Homeschool families with students grades 8 and up beginning Greek study, particularly those following classical education approaches who want solid alphabet foundation before grammar

Evaluation Criteria

2 strengths · 3 concerns · 2 neutral

Direct InstructionStrength

The curriculum provides systematic, explicit instruction in letter identification, formation, and pronunciation using organized charts and multi-sensory approaches.

Materials use 'charts to help organize the information' and provide 'multi-sensory learning' with book, CD, and flash cards for systematic alphabet instruction

Retrieval PracticeStrength

The curriculum incorporates regular review and repetitive practice through various formats including flash cards and review tables.

Includes 'Greek letter cards' for flash card practice, 'periodic review' sections, and review tables 'meant to be read in all directions until pronunciation becomes fluent'

Teacher TrainingConcern

The curriculum provides minimal guidance for teachers, with basic instructions but limited pedagogical support.

Reviewers note that 'younger students will need varying degrees of assistance' and suggest pronunciation help may be needed, but no specific teacher training materials are mentioned

Comprehensible InputConcern

The curriculum provides limited comprehensible input, focusing primarily on alphabet mastery rather than meaningful language exposure.

Materials include practice reading passages from Scripture in the Hupogrammon's 'chrestomathy' section, but the focus is on letter recognition and pronunciation rather than comprehensible content

Speaking Listening BalanceConcern

The curriculum emphasizes reading and writing skills with some listening support, but lacks speaking practice.

Includes a companion CD for 'auditory input' and focuses on letter formation, pronunciation, and reading practice, but no mention of speaking activities or oral communication

Explicit GrammarNeutral

This curriculum deliberately avoids grammar instruction, serving as a pre-grammar foundation focused solely on alphabet and phonics.

Reviewers note this is specifically designed as preparation 'for formal Greek grammar study' and to be followed by other Greek programs like Trivium Pursuit's Homeschool Greek

Cultural KnowledgeNeutral

The curriculum includes some historical and linguistic background about Greek letters and their numerical values.

Cathy Duffy notes the inclusion of 'historical and linguistic background information, as well as a lesson on numerical values of the Greek letters'

Sources: cathyduffyreviews.com, anniekateshomeschoolreviews.com