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Description
Subtitled, Classical Rhetoric for the Christian Student. Rhetoric is the artistic tool we use in speech and writing to teach truth, to inspire and delight. This one-year, writing and speech infused course presents ancient oratory theory filtered through Christianity's lens. During the 30 lessons, students read the textbook lesson, watch the DVD (streaming is also available from the publisher), complete workbook exercises (answers for these and exams are in the answer key), watch the application video and complete accompanying exercises. Each lesson includes Thinking Deeper questions and Reading Further suggestions. Students present 5 different speeches and other provided memorized passages and complete 9 exams. Lessons teach the 5 oratory types (introduction, narration, division, proof, refutation and conclusion), argument modes, style, memory and delivery. Also, identify fallacies, understand your audience, and build logical arguments. Lessons highlight speeches from ancient, modern or Biblical sources, with such individuals as Pres. Obama, Martin Luther King, Jr., Cicero, Patrick Henry, Christ, the prophet Nathan—and even Luke Skywalker. Some outside reading is required. Applicable to home and schools.
There are 4 required components. The Textbook contains lessons, a glossary, text of primary speeches used, and a chart of every speech in the Bible. Scriptures are taken from the NKJV, ESV and NIV (2011) (390+pgs, hc). The spiral-bound Student Workbook includes two exercises per lesson and judging sheets for self-evaluation (165+pgs). The Answer Key & Teacher Guide contains an optional 1-year and 2-year course schedule and the answers to all exercises and all the 9 exams included on duplicated student pages (214 pgs, pb). During the Video Course, the author, James Nance teaches each lesson in depth, along with a figure of speech, examples, illustrations, extra activities and demonstrations of excellent historical oratory. He also provides suggestions for completing the exercises and exam-prep videos. Some of the speeches are included in partial form as part of analysis in the video course, but are not recorded in full form. The Exam Pack includes review sheets for the tests, the tests, and speech judging sheets (reproducible). ~ Ruth
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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.