Writing & Rhetoric Book 5: Refutation & Confirmation - Student Edition

The Progymnasmata is a comprehensive writing and rhetoric course designed for grades 5-6 and up, providing a one-semester training program that will help students develop their critical thinking, writing, and speaking skills.

This innovative approach to learning focuses on identifying and refuting or confirming parts of a narrative, allowing students to deepen their understanding of stories and improve their ability to express their opinions through well-crafted arguments.

With the Progymnasmata, students will learn to write four-paragraph essays, outline, and use direct quotes to support their arguments.

Additionally, they will gain experience in delivering writing orally and revising their work.

This step-by-step apprenticeship in the art of writing and rhetoric is an ideal tool for parents, teachers, and educators seeking to provide students with a comprehensive education in the fundamentals of effective communication.