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Writing & Rhetoric Book 5: Refutation & Confirmation Teacher revised ed.
SKU
059531
ISBN
9781600516931
Grade 5-8
Classical
Christian/Religious
Low Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
No other materials needed
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Teaching Method
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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).
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Auditory
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- User-friendly teacher guide with answers and sample responses
- Step-by-step guide to teaching this classical writing approach
Description
This open-and-go teacher book includes 12 lessons utilizing fables, historical narratives, and legends. Reading selections can be read aloud by the teacher or student, or you can add the digital audio component for an engaging alternative. This semester course builds on previous skills and also covers outlines, four-paragraph and comparison/contrast essays, using quotes to support an argument, and communicating orally and in written forms. The Teacher Edition provides ways to introduce concepts, directions on engaging with the reading selections, and help so students can sharpen their expository writing (including summarizing and establishing an opinion). Student responses and sample student written responses are in smaller font size and typed in black in a gray box. Requires a student book for each student. 295 pgs, pb. ~ Ruth
Publisher's Description of Writing & Rhetoric Book 5: Refutation & Confirmation Teacher revised ed.
What's New in the Writing & Rhetoric Book 5 Revised Edition? In this revised edition of Writing & Rhetoric Book 5 (WR5), the illustrations in lesson 5 have been changed to better reflect the content of the chapter. In lessons 7 and 8, the story about which students will be writing their first refutation and confirmation has been changed, as have the exercises and illustrations pertaining to that story. These changes have been made in response to customer feedback regarding the story included in the original edition of the book.
Please note that as a result of these changes, we do not recommend using a combination of original and revised editions, such as the revised edition version 1.0 of the student book (ISBN: 978-1-60051-692-4) with an original teacher’s edition version 1.0 (978-1-60051-276-6). We recommend upgrading to the revised edition version 1.0 for both the student and teacher’s editions. The version number can be found on the copyright page of each book. Audio files are available for both the original edition and the revised edition of WR5.
A one-semester course for grades 5 or 6 and up
Think of the progymnasmata as a step-by-step apprenticeship in the art of writing and rhetoric. In the Writing & Rhetoric series, author Paul Kortepeter has recovered this proven method of teaching writing in conjunction with critical thinking and speaking. Writing & Rhetoric: Refutation & Confirmation provides students with forms and models of excellent writing that they will imitate as they progress down the path to masterful writing. This is the fifth in a series of 12 books that will train students over 6 years.
Refutation & ConfirmationA refutation is a short essay that attacks certain parts of a narrative. In this book, students will learn to identify and refute, or criticize, parts of a narrative that are unbelievable, improbable, unclear, or improper. A confirmation is a short essay that defends certain parts of a narrative. When students see parts of a narrative that are believable, probable, clear, or proper, they will confirm them. After learning to identify the parts of a story that can be attacked or defended, students will practice writing refutations or confirmations using sound arguments to explain their opinions.
Be assured that this exercise of refutation and confirmation is not about taking the magic out of stories. On the contrary, it is designed to help students love truly good stories even more because they will think about them more deeply. As students practice refutation and confirmation in this book, they will not only learn to form arguments and express their opinions, but also to find delight in the stories they read.
Students will learn to:
- Write four-paragraph essays
- Outline
- Refute or confirm parts of stories
- Understand comparison and contrast
- Introduce and conclude an essay
- Use narrative to further the purpose of exposition
- Use direct quotes to support an argument
- Deliver writing orally
- Revise writing
The Writing & Rhetoric Book 5: Refutation & Confirmation Teacher’s Edition includes the complete student text, as well as answer keys, teacher’s notes, and explanations. This teacher’s edition provides descriptions and examples of what excellent student writing should be like for every writing assignment, providing the teacher with meaningful and concrete guidance.
Category Description for Writing & Rhetoric Book 5: Refutation & Confirmation
This 12-lesson study utilizes fables, historical narratives, and legends from various cultures to teach the Refutation/Confirmation stage of the Progymnasmata. Continuing to build on previous skills of narrative, descriptive and persuasive writing, this one-semester course from Classical Academic Press moves toward persuasive writing, in written and oral forms.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 5-8 |
| Brand: | Classical Academic Press |
| ISBN: | 9781600516931 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.6875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.8 |
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I was looking to make a change in our writing curriculum, and based on my previous experience with Classical Academic Press, I know their materials are excellent. I ordered the Teacher's Edition…
We really enjoy this series. There's a lot to appreciate about how it teaches writing, and my son finally is enjoying writing after failed attempts with the IEW curriculum.
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