Art of Argument I Rhetorical Writing I AP English Language
Brandy Dahlen with BE Education
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This 8 week course covers the skills of rhetorical analysis and advanced essay writing
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
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...
8 lessons//8 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1What is rhetorical analysis? SOAPSTone methodWeek 2Lesson 2Types of ArgumentsWeek 3Lesson 3Rhetorical styleWeek 4Lesson 4Argumentative essaysWeek 5Lesson 5Rhetorical AppealsWeek 6Lesson 6Rhetorical Analysis EssaysWeek 7Lesson 7Visual Sources and SyntaxWeek 8Lesson 8Fallacies
Students will build their skills of rhetorical analysis by deconstructing arguments in non-fiction reading, as well as through rhetorical analysis essay writing.
I have a master's degree from the University of Cambridge, as well as 15 years experience teaching AP English courses. I am an AP approved instructor in AP English Language and Composition.
Homework Offered
Students will be given practice exercises and writing assignments each week.Assessments Offered
Assessment can be provided in any way requested by the family.Grades Offered
Grades offered upon request.
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(513)
Hi everyone! I am Brandy, and I lead BE Education. I have a master's degree in history from the University of Cambridge in the UK, and I love teaching history, literature, research, and writing! I have been teaching history, writing, research,...
Group Class
$200
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Completed by 53 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-12 learners per class
