Teaching Students To Write | Unpacking Classical Composition

A core part of the complete Memoria Press curriculum is the Classical Composition program. Designed to teach students how to write and argue persuasively, Classical Composition prepares students for many forms of writing. In this episode, Shane, Tanya, and Paul unpack the Classical Composition program for those unfamiliar. Don't miss it!
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Starting your composition journey, check out Classical Composition I: Fable
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What is classical education?
Classical education is the cultivation of wisdom and virtue through the study of the liberal arts and the Great Books. The liberal arts are the universal linguistic and mathematical skills students need to excel in every area of life. The Great Books are the means by which we pass on the cultural heritage of the Christian West. A mastery of both is the best way to prepare a child for a life of wisdom and virtue, and Memoria Press’ beautiful and comprehensive classical Christian curriculum provides the tools for mastering these two essential elements of education.
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[@kb8990]

Every time Shane talks about Classical Comp I feel excited to teach it. Please have him do more content about the actual teaching of CC. His interest in the topic is clear and could help those of us who are not as interested.

[@CornerTalker]

0:00 Introductory chatter 7:49 Terms Describing Discreet Terms Discreet skill teaching rather than a mere pouring forth of ideas. Greek words are intimidating. Exercises Uniting discrete skills, soccer metaphor 15:30 the Spectrum of Instruction - simple gushing with little help vs. the very regimented Aphthonius of Antioch and the 14 Classical rhetorical exercises 19:10 How Students do this in a classroom

[@mamakids6163]

Tonya is 100% correct about journaling.

[@nathaliawatkins456]

Oh I love Habits of the Household! SUCH a good book!! He just released a new book! Definitely on the to-read list! Grace-based Parenting is also a great Christian parenting book. There’s definitely a list of “classics” in the parenting realm. And Tanya made me laugh aloud when she asked why you were using the word “dribble”. 🤣🤣🤣

[@judymelcher4649]

How about an editing workshop at Sodolitas next year! 😃

[@gingertrad2845]

Great idea!

[@thebaptisthomeschooler]

Please go into the stages!

[@RickSeigmund01]

What am I reading? I'm about halfway through "Climbing Parnassus." Thanks for asking

[@priscillavelazquezs]

The wording in Classical Composition can be very scary for me, and it’s like just trusting the process because I myself (as a parent) am trying to understand what I’m teaching…