Each chapter of the consumable, non-reproducible Student Edition (358 pp, sc) begins with portions of Aristotle's Rhetoric. His concepts are then explained. Students apply that knowledge as they discuss the 14 sample texts with the provided questions: Plato's Republic, Shakespeare's Julius Caesar; Patrick Henry's “Give Me Liberty" speech; Emily Dickenson's poetry; Kennedy's “Ask Not…" speech, and more. Then in each lesson, three workshops follow (done in small groups or individually): analyze the rhetoric of an email, write a fable, creatively memorize the gist of the Bill of Rights, give a sales pitch, etc. At the chapter's end, students will give a presentation—either of their own writing (using help provided) or previously written speeches—to practice effective presenting methods. Full of wonderfully written, compelling quotations and speeches, and an in-depth, progressive teaching approach, this text will provide a solid ½ credit of high school rhetoric.
Rhetoric Alive! Book 1: Principles of Persuasion Student Edition
Description
A one-semester or yearlong course for students in grades 10-12
~It is not enough to win the argument...we must win the person.~
Rhetoric Alive! Book 1: Principles of Persuasion, written by Alyssan Barnes, an experienced rhetoric teacher with a PhD in rhetoric, is a clear, compelling, and delightful text on rhetorical theory and practice.The highly engaging Rhetoric Alive! explores the principles of winsome speech as developed in the foremost text on persuasion, Aristotle's Rhetoric. The fifteen chapters of Rhetoric Alive! step through the essential components of persuasionthe three appeals, the three types of speech, and the five canons. Each chapter includes an exemplary classic text for analysis and discussion, spanning from Pericles's "Funeral Oration to Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, "Letter from Birmingham Jail. Students also have plenty of practice developing their own rhetorical skill through weekly workshops, imitation assignments, and oratory presentations.
Rhetoric Alive! Principles of Persuasion is a classical rhetoric course from Classical Academic Press that teaches students how to communicate persuasively and effectively using Aristotle’s principles of rhetoric.
Students learn to build credibility (Ethos), reason logically (Logos), and appeal to emotion (Pathos) while mastering the Five Canons of Rhetoric: invention, arrangement, style, memory, and delivery.
Key Curriculum Features:
- In-depth study of Aristotle’s Rhetoric with clear explanations and modern application
- Analysis of famous speeches from ancient and modern speakers
- Practice with three main speech types: Deliberative, Ceremonial, and Judicial
- Engaging workshops and real-world speaking activities (sales pitches, fables, analyzing emails, etc.)
- Strong development of both writing and oral presentation skills
- Focus on thoughtful discussion and critical analysis of persuasive texts
Program Components:
- Student Edition: Consumable, non-reproducible book with instruction, analysis exercises, and presentation assignments
- Teacher Edition: Detailed guidance, sample syllabi, grading rubrics, answers, charts, and teaching support
Rhetoric Alive! stands out for its systematic, classical approach that combines rigorous study of rhetoric with practical speaking and writing practice. It is an excellent choice for classical homeschoolers and high school students who want to develop confident, persuasive communication skills rooted in timeless principles.
Browse all Rhetoric Alive! curriculum materials below!
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 10-12 |
| Brand: | Classical Academic Press |
| ISBN: | 9781600513008 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.625 |
| Height in Inches: | 1 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.4 |