With the word "progymnasmata" showing up here and there, homeschoolers are becoming familiar with this collection of rhetorical exercises that has endured with success within the Western Tradition. This was the classical Greek method of building up the student's reasoning and articulation skills through a series of interrelated, rhetorical exercises. Learning to write and speak more persuasively is a worthwhile investment of time and energy for the advanced student who already has a firm grasp of grammar. This series of 31 lessons is a teacher-oriented collection of lessons that the teacher can use to help teach rhetoric. It's not a workbook intended to teach the student rhetoric. A model check sheet is provided to help with grading. Please note there is Christian content. A free download of the Student Resource Packet is included - or it can be purchased as a print book. ~ Janice
IEW Classical Rhetoric Through Structure and Style: Writing Lessons Based on the Progymnasmata
Description
Writing Across the Curriculum from the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) is a collection of theme-based writing courses that seamlessly integrate the Structure and Style method with subjects such as history, science, and literature. These ready-to-use lessons deepen content understanding while developing strong organizational and stylistic writing skills.
Designed for busy parents and teachers, each course provides comprehensive, nearly scripted instruction, all necessary source texts, clear assignments, and composition checklists. Students progress through the nine structural units of the Structure and Style method while producing a polished portfolio of poems, stories, reports, essays, and research papers. Parents and teachers should complete the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style® seminar before using Writing Across the Curriculum.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Theme-based lessons that combine writing instruction with history, science, or literature topics
- Moves students through the nine structural units of Structure and Style
- Includes grammar exercises, vocabulary development, quizzes, and review games
- Clear weekly assignments with checklists for both student prep and parent grading
- Differentiated options for varying student ability levels
- Encourages students to polish final drafts and create a personal writing portfolio
- Flexible for single students, multi-age families, or co-op settings
Program Components:
- Teacher’s Manual: Detailed lesson plans, teaching notes, and guidance
- Student Book: Source texts, model charts, assignments, and checklists
- Available individually or as convenient Teacher/Student Combo Sets
Important Notes:
- Instructors should complete the Teaching Writing Structure and Style® seminar before using these courses.
- Unlike most IEW programs, Writing Across the Curriculum is fully book-based (no video instruction).
- Three levels (A, B, and C) are used rather than strict grade levels — choose any theme that fits your student’s interests or curriculum focus.
- Source texts are reproducible for use within a single family.
- Teacher preparation is minimal; lessons are taught at the beginning of the week, with students completing most of the work independently.
Writing Across the Curriculum stands out for its thorough preparation, interdisciplinary approach, and ability to develop both content knowledge and excellent writing skills. It is an excellent choice for homeschool families seeking ready-made, high-quality writing lessons that fit seamlessly into their existing studies.
Browse all Writing Across the Curriculum resources and sets below!
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 7-AD |
| Brand: | Institute for Excellence in Writing |
| Author: | Adam Muller |
| ISBN: | 9780977986088 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.75 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.85 |