Rhetoric is the last of the three stages of language arts: grammar, logic, and rhetoric. Rhetoric teaches how to persuade. This series steps you through Aristotle’s book The Rhetoric, which teaches about persuasive communication. This text teaches about three basic things: ethos - the study of the character of the speaker, logos – the rational strength of the argument, pathos – how you enroll the emotions of your audience to want to believe you. Students study Aristotle’s rhetoric, the virtues, and the emotional aspects of human nature. ~Amber
Memoria Press Classical Rhetoric Text & DVD Set
Description
Classical Rhetoric with Aristotle from Memoria Press is a rigorous, one-year (33-week) high school course that teaches students the art of persuasive writing and speaking through the foundational work of Aristotle.
Students analyze Aristotle’s principles, study great
speeches as models, and apply classical rhetoric techniques to improve their
own persuasive communication, with a strong focus on the speaker-audience
relationship and effective argumentation.
Key Curriculum Features:
- In-depth study of Aristotle’s Rhetoric with guided reading and analysis
- Weekly writing assignments and research tasks
- Practice with figures of speech and rhetorical devices
- Imitation of masterful speeches through 7 special case studies
- Development of logical, ethical, and emotional appeals (Logos, Ethos, Pathos)
- Quizzes, tests, and a final exam to reinforce learning
Program Components:
- Student Text: Consumable book with daily exercises and questions
- Quizzes & Tests: Consumable booklet with lesson quizzes and final exam
- Teacher Key: Answers for student exercises, quizzes, and tests
- Instructional DVDs : Optional 1-hour lecture videos for each lesson
- Figures of Speech: Recommended additional resource by Arthur Quinn
Required Resources:
- Aristotle’s Rhetoric
- Mortimer Adler’s How to Read a Book
Classical Rhetoric with Aristotle stands out for its scholarly depth and classical methodology, making it an excellent choice for high school students seeking advanced training in persuasive writing, critical thinking, and rhetoric.
Browse all Classical Rhetoric with Aristotle materials and sets below!
| Product Format: | Product Bundle |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 10-12 |
| Brand: | Rainbow Resource Center |
