Writing can be hard! Students often struggle to come up with ideas, to order their ideas, or to express their ideas appropriately. Thankfully, with the Lost Tools of Writing, students can replace frustration with confidence in writing the persuasive essay. This program is designed to help high school students develop strong writing skills by focusing on the art of classical rhetoric. It guides students step by step through the process of constructing persuasive arguments, organizing their thoughts effectively, and crafting clear, compelling essays through the use of Invention, Arrangement, and Elocution. Through close reading and analysis of texts, structured assignments, and writing exercises, students are empowered to write confidently and persuasively. There will be time in class to work on the homework. Each essay will take three weeks to complete, with the student completing eight essays throughout the year.

Course Prerequisites: Students should have a basic knowledge of the eight parts of speech, be able to write a paragraph, be familiar with verb tenses, and be able to keep up with the reading schedule.

Details:

• 1.5 hour class
• Required Materials: Lost Tools of Writing Level 1 Student Workbook https://a.co/d/7OiQnPB
• Reading List TBD

Cost:

$300 out of pocket per semester (Sorry, no charter funds allowed for this class.)

Payment: Venmo (@Danica-Childs), Paypal (Danica Childs), check

Eligible for High School Credit