The Argument Essay

 
Description
A one-semester study of contructing argument essays classically using the The Argument Builder by Classical Academic Press.
 
From the publisher:
"The Argument Builder trains students to build their own sound and persuasive arguments. Written in a conversational, humorous, and easy to understand style, the text is a blend of logic and rhetoric-students first study the logical structure of good arguments and then study how to use several lines of argument (a.k.a., the common topics, first invented by Aristotle) including examples, analogy, comparison, testimony, and statistics, and layer them together into a strong whole. The text comes in a workbook format with many everyday examples, funny illustrations, and plenty of exercises to ensure students learn to become skilled argument makers!" -Classical Academic Press
 
While the exercises in the workbook lead students to develop arguments with suggested topics, your student may bring topics from essays they have been assigned in other courses. 
 
We will spend part of our class time discussing the lessons and exercises in the book and the rest on workshopping our essays.
 
Level
This course is appropriate for students in grades 8-12, or 13-18 years old.
One semester of Logic or Composition credit can be awarded (by homeschool parents) for successful completion of this course by their high school student.
 
Prerequisites: 
IEW Level B
The Art of Argument or The Falacy Detective
 
Curriculum
The Argument Builder, by Classical Academic Press
 
Meeting Schedule
50-60 minute live class meetings.
Meets 16 times during fall semester
Wednesdays, 1:30PM PST/4:30PM EST.
First class on 8/26, last class on December 16, 2026.
 
Deposit and Discounts
A $50 non-refundable deposit holds your student's spot. You can pay the remaining balance with monthly payments or in full before the class begins.
 
Families with multiple students will receive a 50% discount on tuition for subsequent registered siblings. Also, a referral credit of $30 will be awarded to any family who refers another registered student/family.
 
Payments
Payment plans are available! Message me at melissa@seeitexcellent.com to make payments without paying a service fee or to set up a payment arrangement. This course is $320 when using manual payments.
 
As this course includes discussion of Christian worldview topics, charter funds cannot be accepted.
 
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