The instructional videos for this course, “Characterization,” begin with a 20-minute course introduction. Then, the 15 lessons range from 15 to 37 minutes. Students will continue mastering paraphrase and narrative, writing from different points of view, practicing creating their own style of expression, enhanced by clear and concise writing.
Memoria Press Classical Composition 7 Instructional DVDs
SKU
082770
ISBN
9781547704439
Grade 9-11
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Publisher's Description of Memoria Press Classical Composition 7 Instructional DVDs
The Characterization stage of the Classical Composition program is primarily concerned with the skills of style, although students continue to practice the skills of Invention and Arrangement. These exercises further develop the students’ skills of sequencing, and is told as a soliloquy—further honing their narrative ability. This particular style is achieved through continued mastery of paraphrase and confining students to an abbreviated word count. Student capabilities include:
- the ability to write from unusual points of view
- innovative expression
- clear, concise, and colorful style
Category Description for Characterization: Book VII
Classical Composition VII: Characterization Stage focuses on the skills of style, with students continuing to to practice the skills of Invention and Arrangement, following the instruction of Aphthonius.
Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 9-11 |
| Brand: | Memoria Press |
| ISBN: | 9781547704439 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.375 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.35 |
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