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Rhetoric Alive! Book 1: Principles of Persuasion Teacher's Edition

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064840
ISBN
9781600513015
Grade 10-12
Classical
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Low Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
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Rhetoric Alive! Book 1: Principles of Persuasion Teacher's Edition
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The Teacher Edition (359 pp, sc) provides a sample syllabus, an option for a one semester or two semester schedule, special charts and tables to better communicate rhetorical principles, presentation grading rubrics, all answers for student activities, a glossary, suggested readings list and space for notes. Student course grades are combined from their assignment grades and also their presentations (using a detailed rubric). Teachers will grade work and presentations and serve as mentor.

Publisher's Description of Rhetoric Alive! Book 1: Principles of Persuasion Teacher's Edition

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.

The Rhetoric Alive! Teacher's Edition includes the complete student text, as well as answer keys and extra teacher's notes and explanations.

Category Description for Rhetoric Alive!

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.

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Product Format:Paperback
Grades:10-12
Brand:Classical Academic Press
ISBN:9781600513015
Length in Inches:11
Width in Inches:8.5
Height in Inches:0.9375
Weight in Pounds:2.4
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