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Art of Argument I Rhetorical Writing I AP English Language

Completed by 69 learners
Ages 13-18
Live Group Course
Master the art of persuasive writing and rhetorical analysis. This intensive course will equip you with the skills to craft compelling arguments and produce exceptional essays.
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 8 weeks
3-12 learners per class
45 min

What's included

8 live meetings
6 in-class hours
Homework
Students will be given practice exercises and writing assignments each week.
Assessment
Assessment can be provided in any way requested by the family.
Grading
Grades offered upon request.

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
Unlock the power of effective communication. Learn to analyze arguments, craft compelling messages, and navigate the persuasive landscape of our modern world.
Everything is an argument.  In both our visual and print world, we are constantly bombarded with persuasive ideas.  To understand and interpret the arguments in the world around us, we should study the art of rhetoric.  Rhetoric is defined as, "the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques."

This course will explore and discuss the process of rhetorical analysis.  This course can function as a review and practice for the AP ( Advanced Placement ) English Language and Composition exam, or can stand alone in the study of rhetorical analysis and writing.  This class is ESL friendly.  

Students will study the art of argument in select non-fiction pieces to understand how arguments are constructed, what are argument techniques, and also what fallacies that might weaken arguments.  Along with deconstructing arguments, students will also explore how to build their own arguments through rhetorical analysis essay writing--both analyzing non-fiction texts, as well as writing argumentative essays of their own.  

From a former student:  "I just wanted to thank you for your help and for accommodating my son's schedule so last minute.  Your help and tutoring was truly invaluable.  He went from a student who questioned his writing to someone who regain the love and confidence in writing. In turn, he scored a 5/5 on the AP lang test.  Again, thank you!"

What you can expect from this course:
-in depth understanding of how to construct and deconstruct arguments
-the ability to read critically
-develop tools to write an effective argument
-furthering reading comprehension skills

Learning Goals

Students will build their skills of rhetorical analysis by deconstructing arguments in non-fiction reading, as well as through rhetorical analysis essay writing.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows College Board Advanced Placement Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with Advanced Placement (AP) Standards
8 Lessons
over 8 Weeks
Lesson 1:
What is rhetorical analysis? SOAPSTone method
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Types of Arguments
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Rhetorical style
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Argumentative essays
45 mins online live lesson

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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Missouri Teaching Certificate
Chidimma
Master's Degree in Computer Science from Maryville University
Chidimma
Master's Degree in Education from University of Toronto
Jelena
Master's Degree in History from University of Cambridge
Brandy Dahlen
Master's Degree from Eastern Michigan University
Karimah Whitaker
Master's Degree in History from Northwestern University
Linford
Master's Degree in Religious Studies from Yale University
Linford
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Rutgers University
Chidimma
Bachelor's Degree in History from Birmingham-Southern College
Brandy Dahlen
Bachelor's Degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Karimah Whitaker
Bachelor's Degree from Middle East Technical University
Maya
Bachelor's Degree in History from Millersville University
Linford
I have a master's degree from the University of Cambridge, as well as 17 years experience teaching AP English courses.  I am an AP authorized instructor in AP English Language and Composition.

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