Wield words well.
Classes may be subject to day/time change or cancellation depending on enrollment.
New! The Elements of Story
(7th-12th)
What makes a great story? Whether it is a fable, fairy tale, Bible story, historical fiction, or fantasy, authors of memorable stories use a variety of literary techniques designed to engage their readers. Literary analysis is the process of examining these techniques. In this class we will read stories from several genres, identifying the techniques in each story. For each genre, students will learn how to write a literary analysis essay on the story of their choice.
Wednesdays 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. PST (in person)
Begins Nov. 6
New! Fun and Fascinating Facts and Fiction
(3rd-5th)
Students in this class will learn wacky and wonderful facts and silly stories as they learn to write using seven units of the IEW Structure and Style® method. Games are used to solidify learning and style techniques!
Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 p.m. PST (in person) Begins Nov. 6
or
Thursdays 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. PST (in person)
Begins Jan. 9
New! Learning
The Lost Tools of Writing
(7th-12th)
In this class, we will learn the basics of the persuasive essay taught in The Lost Tools of Writing. Every writer - no matter how experienced - has to invent ideas, organize those ideas clearly, and express them effectively. The three canons of classical rhetoric - Invention, Arrangement, Elocution - do this. During the first half of class, students will review or learn new concepts each week that they can either apply to a new essay, rework a previous essay, or add to an essay in progress! The second half of class will consist of a writing workshop for questions, help, and suggestions. This class is a great support for students in Classical Conversations who need additional guidance on their papers!
Thursdays 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. PST (online)
Begins Nov. 7
Designed for grades 3-5, these lessons teach students to write with assignments that will stir their imaginations! The student book features 29 lessons across the 7 units taught in IEW's Structure and Style®.
Tuesdays 9 a .m.-10 a.m. PST (online)
(only one spot available!)
Medieval History-Based Writing (6th-8th)
From the Anglo-Saxons to the Renaissance, from chivalrous knights to Genghis Khan, students will improve their knowledge of medieval times while learning to write with Structure and Style®.
Tuesdays 1-2 p.m. (online)
(only three spots available!)
In this class, we will pair quality literature with analysis and persuasive essays. Every writer - no matter how experienced - has to invent ideas, organize those ideas clearly, and express them effectively. The three canons of classical rhetoric - Invention, Arrangement, Elocution - do this.
Tuesdays 2-3 p.m. (online)
(only 3 spots available!)
Where does man come from?
What is our purpose?
How should we live?
Is our fate determined by destiny?
Where does man come from? What is the meaning of life? How should we live? Is our destiny determined by fate?
These are some of the questions that have originated in the heart of man the world over since the beginning of time. As we examine a sampling of world literature from 2000 BC to the 4th century in the light of Scripture, we will learn what it means to live well.
Great Books of World Literature is an honors-level class that incorporates literature with various essay writing skills. This is a gently challenging course for those who want a superior, classical education. Together, we will discover the ideas contained in the Great Books that have shaped civilization and filter these ideas through the lens of Scripture.
The emphasis of the class will be to annotate literature and share in class discussions. Based on notes and discussions centered on essential life questions, students will demonstrate understanding of themes as they construct a variety of essays designed to encourage a modern culture to engage with and learn timeless lessons from classical literature.
Register now! (class size is limited to 10)
*Note: Great Books classes may contain mature themes
♱ Note: some classes contain distinctly Christian content or a biblical worldview
Grades 3 - 5
(Grammar Stage)
(Grammar Stage)
The stage where children build foundational knowledge. Students often think in concrete terms, repetition, and memorization. Vocabulary, word lists, and drills through games are valuable weapons!
Grades 6 - 8
(Dialectic Stage)
(Dialectic Stage)
The strategic stage where students begin to ask questions and compare and contrast to understand how knowledge relates to other knowledge. Theme-based writing is a powerful tool at this level.
Grades 9 - 12
(Rhetoric Stage)
(Rhetoric Stage)
The stage when foundational knowledge and critical thinking skills have armed students with the arsenal to engage in reasoned debates, persuasive writing and literary analysis.