Students will learn about logical fallacies, rhetorical devices, the Three Artistic Proofs, and the use of commas, conjunctions, and clauses. Students will be able to implement these things in their own writing, as well as identify them in real world speeches and writing. 

I have a Master's degree in literature and have been teaching for 10 years. I teach mostly homeschoolers, focusing on all the things that parents may feel unequipped to teach, such as Shakespeare, grammar, persuasive writing, and the classics. 

Homework Offered
Students will be asked to write 5 short (100-300 word) pieces over the duration of the course, making use of the techniques we covered most recently in class. These pieces will take the form of letters and speeches, as directed, and will be evaluated on how well and how often specific techniques were implemented.  
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Marks will be given out of 20 for each assignment (5 total assignments=a possible 100 marks), and  students will be given feedback on areas where they did well, and areas they could improve.
Grades Offered

We will be referring to several speeches, letters, and/or essays, including from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, but all documents will be provided in class via powerpoint slides or YouTube links.