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Cap is a classical education curriculum, media, and consulting company with a touch of creativity. Art of argument and the argument builder homeschool. On the classical academic press website you will find curriculum products covering such subjects as latin, greek, spanish, french as well as bible, poetry and logic recently our tos homeschool crew members were sent the art of argument student and teacher books. Principles of persuasion student edition, written by alyssan barnes, an experienced rhetoric teacher with a phd in rhetoric, is a clear, compelling, and delightful text on rhetorical theory and practice.

Although the term is often associated with the western canon, it can be applied to works of literature, music and art, etc. Recently our tos homeschool crew members were sent the art of. An introduction to the informal fallacies from classical academic press and we are enjoying it. At classical academic press, our desire is not only for students to learn how to read well, but also to acquire a passion for reading. An introduction to the informal fallacies teachers edition. Well have it back up and running as soon as possible. In response to those requests, classical academic press released the art of argument dvd set, a dvd video series featuring three experienced logic teachers and four capable, enthusiastic students discussing the 28 fallacies presented in the art of argument. Classical academic press publishes a series of three logic courses. Classical academic press christian books, bibles, gifts.

I bought the art of argument student book and teachers guide by classical academic press at the great homeschool convention in memphis in 2012. This dvd set accompanies classical academic press the art of argument curriculum. Jun 01, 2003 junior high aged students will argue and sometimes quarrel, but they wont argue well without good training. She is a published writer and a specialist in victorian literature. The art of argument dvd set video series features three experienced logic teachers and four capable, enthusiastic students discussing the twentyeight fallacies presented in the art of argument. The press is the product of years of brainstorming, conv. As our company name implies, you will find that we publish classical books and media, seeking to acquaint students. Classical academic press is our favorite provider of curriculum for our homeschool. Classical academic press aims to educate young people in logic and its uses, not only from a theoretical perspective, but in order to put the concepts they learn to practical use.

A onesemester or yearlong course for grades 1012 it is not enough to win the argument we must win the person. Christopher is the publisher and ceo of classical academic press and a consultant to. An introduction to the informal fallacies and the discovery of deduction. Each student text is designed to be worked in with the student thinking through and writing out. I would highly recommend this product for your classical pursuits. This teaching video complements the book the art of argument, an introduction to the informal fallacies. Art of argument by classical academc press nothin 2 prove. The art of argument video classical academic press. The first book in caps logic series, the art of argument. Flora is an art historian and literature educator at covenant christian academy in harrisburg, pennsylvania. The mastery of informal logic the logical fallacies is a foundational subject by which other subjects are evaluated, assessed, and learned.

All advertisements, logos, company names, and slogans were created for this text and. This is what classical academic press addresses in their program, the art of argument. The art of argument, the argument builder, and the discovery. To purchase the art of argument via classical academic press click here. Junior high aged students will argue and sometimes quarrel, but they wont argue well without good training. Its a neat curriculum, offering a fun approach to latin for kids 3rd grade and up. Discover book depositorys huge selection of classical academic press books online. We have the art of argument books and are excited to. Let the main object of this, our didactic, be as follows. The art of argument by larsen, aaron, hodge, joelle and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Classical academic press describes this program as. Our instructors foster deep engagement to cultivate learning that lasts. The art of argument teachers edition includes answer keys and reproducible quizzes corresponding to the art of argument student text. We used it this last semester of eighth grade as a study in logical argumentation.

Many classical educators have begun to implement the progymnasmata, the ancient classical exercises for teaching these skills. Christopher perrin is an author, consultant, and speaker who specializes in classical education. The art of argument from classical academic press this text focuses on the inductive side of logic, helping students to identify both good and bad reasoning. Currency all prices are in aud currency all prices are in aud. Interactive online courses, pairing classical curriculum with a restful schole pedagogy. Cap is a classical education curriculum, media, and consulting company with a touch of. Students should begin with the art of argument, then they can use the other two courses in whatever order they choose. The art of argument and the argument builder introduce informal logic.

Art of argument would be the starting place for a jr. The art of argument student edition classical academic. Classical academic press is an educational publishing company located near harrisburg, pennsylvania. Mar, 2012 classical academic press describes this program as. He is committed to the renewal of the liberal arts tradition. Students should begin with the art of argument, then they can use the other two courses in whatever order they choose the art of argument. Mar 09, 2012 the motto of classical academic press is classical subjects creatively taught. Art of argument is the first in a series of three books from classical academic press. Jan 01, 2010 the art of argument was designed to teach the argumentative adolescent how to reason with clarity, relevance and purpose at a time when he has a penchant for the why and how. This video set is a valuable resource for every student and teacher using the art of argument. You are changing the homeschooling world, one family at a time, with your beautiful materials that delight a childs heart and cultivate their soul. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.

The art of argument was designed to teach the argumentative adolescent how to reason with clarity, relevance and purpose at at time when he has a penchant for the why and how over the what and when. You may also want to study the discovery of deduction, our formal logic text that examines the correct form logical arguments should take. Both the student and the teachers edition of the art of argument can be purchased from the classical academic press website. Classical academic press 2017 catalog by classical. By the end of progymnasmata study, the student was able to start producing his own erudite speeches. A classic is a book, or any other work of art, accepted as being exemplary or noteworthy, for example through an imprimatur such as being listed in a list of great books, or through a readers personal opinion. He cofounded and serves fulltime as the ceopublisher at classical academic press, a classical education curriculum, media, and consulting company. The art of argument from classical academic press the. The art of argument is an investigation of logical fallacies, how to identify and avoid them. Young teens are also targeted by advertisers with a. An introduction to the informal fallacies by joelle hodge and aaron larsen 2003, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The motto of classical academic press is classical subjects creatively taught. The greatly expanded art of argument teachers edition now includes the entire student text, answers to all exercises, and new chapter and unit tests.

This classical christian curriculum gives 7th12th grades practice identifying fallacies. We are taking it slow because it is a little advanced for a 6th grader. One component of learning logic is known as informal fallacies. Each product is classical, creative, relevant, and easy to use. On the classical academic press website you will find curriculum products covering such subjects as latin, greek, spanish, french as well as bible, poetry and logic. Students will follow four students and three logic teachers as they discuss the 28 fallacies presented in the curriculum. Laced with humor and practical applications, classical academic press strives to make logic accessible. Art of argument teachers edition expanded by joelle hodge. Art of argument by classical academc press march 15, 2012 by ksudoc93 leave a comment last year our family was introduced to a company whose mission is to provide classical subjects creatively taught. The art of argument and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.

Classical academic press 2016 catalog published on jan 19, 2016 awardwinning curricula and resources for schools and homeschools. For us, this was the perfect time for our 12yearold daughter to learn how to direct her arguing in a logical, methodical, and intelligent matter. The series has more background material than other logic books plus lots of modern examples. The art of argument streaming video or 5dvd set this video series features 3 experienced logic teachers and 4 capable, enthusiastic students discussing each fallacy presented in the art of argument.

So far, classical academic press has available the first two books in the series. The art of argument, the argument builder, and the. Mar 15, 2012 art of argument by classical academc press march 15, 2012 by ksudoc93 leave a comment last year our family was introduced to a company whose mission is to provide classical subjects creatively taught. The art of argument dvd set video series features three experienced logic teachers and four capable, enthusiastic students discussing the twentyeight fallacies presented in the art of argument cap. How to make an argument without starting an argument as you may have guessed, this is a howto book, but one of a rather special sort. Jul 18, 2017 the art of argument from classical academic press this text focuses on the inductive side of logic, helping students to identify both good and bad reasoning. Classical academic press provides homeschoolers with a fun, easytouse classical homeschool curriculum that covers latin, greek, logic, spanish, bible, and more. Classical academic press exclusively offers the companion files, which include a pdf journal to help you make the principles in this book come to life in your home, and a collection of four mp3. Classical academic press educators will find all curricula by classical academic press to be created with four important attributes.

The staff, students, and other faculty members have enriched my life and helped me grow as a teacher. Each student text is designed to be worked in with the student thinking through and writing out responses to the material being presented. The art of argument is designed to teach the argumentative adolescent how to reason with clarity, relevance, and purpose. There is a student book as well as a teachers edition i recommend both. The classical reader will also provide a handbook reference for tracking books read and adding newer recommendations, and will aid parents in choosing books to read aloud to their children. Even if you never take a course in formal logic, learning about informal fallacies is a good thing. Art of argument dvd lifelong learning resources and. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The art of argument program classical academic press. Fallacies are defined, explored, and practically applied to student life, ads, political speeches, and other types of debates. An introduction to formal logic, both published by classical academic press cap, and continues to support various editorial projects at. An introduction to formal logic, both published by classical academic press cap, and continues to support various editorial projects at cap, but her primary focus is on the growth and development of schole.

Now, dont let that big word scare you it caused me a bit of anxiety the first time i heard it it means preliminary exercises and was a system used in ancient times to prepare students for rhetoric writing and speaking persuasively. Dd14 is using the art of argument with an online class taught by the author via classical academic press. Classical academic press 2016 catalog by classical academic. She has coauthored two logic books, the art of argument. It is designed to equip and sharpen young minds as they live, play, and grow in this highly commercial culture. The art of argument was designed to teach the argumentative adolescent how to reason with clarity, relevance and purpose at a time when he has a penchant for the why and how. This course runs on the middleupperschool schedule. For more classical curriculum for the k through 12 markets, visit classical academic. The art of argument can be used as a semester or yearlong course. Mar 07, 2014 it is based on the ancient greek progymnasmata exercises, through which a student learned to gradually increase his communication and writing skills.

Classical academic press classical homeschool curriculum. We were given the students edition, teachers edition and disc 1 of the dvd series. We discovered classical academic press early in 2006, when we found their latin program recommended in the veritas catalog. Art of argument classical academic press 9781600510182.

Classical academic press page 12 classical education books. Classical academic press 2016 catalog by classical. The art of argument program by classical academic press has been a phenomenal addition to our daughters 8th grade homeschool year. After going through the art of argument, now we know exactly what those mean.