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Quest 3 - 11th grade
Reasoning
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Principles of Persuasion by Alyssan Barnes is a classical rhetoric course designed for grades 10–12 that teaches persuasive communication through Aristotle’s Rhetoric. It is structured as a one‑semester or year‑long program, blending theory, analysis, and practice around three pillars of Aristotelian rhetoric:
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Ethos – establishing the speaker’s credibility
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Pathos – appealing to the audience’s emotions
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Logos – using logical reasoning
Lit/Comp
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Five Canons of Rhetoric: Students study invention, arrangement, style, memory, and delivery
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Common Topics of Invention: Definition, comparison, relationship, circumstances, and testimony
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Speech Genres:
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Judicial – closing argument in a court case.
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Ceremonial – eulogy at a funeral.
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Political – proposal of a law in a legislative body
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Model Speeches, read and analyze works by Cicero, Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan, John F. Kennedy, and Malala Yousafzai
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Science
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Scope: In‑depth study of human anatomy and physiology, including all major body systems
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Approach: Christ‑centered, conversational tone with engaging illustrations and a focus on God’s design in the human body
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Format: Self‑paced or live‑class options; includes lectures, readings, labs, and assessments
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Lab Component: Over 30 labs, including multiple dissections, blood typing, and other hands‑on experiments
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Skills Developed: Technical writing, formal lab report preparation, and precise anatomical terminology
Foreign Language
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Primer B emphasizes grammar and parts of speech as essential tools for speaking and understanding Spanish correctly
History
Western Civilization: Ideas, Politics, and Society, Volume I: To 1789 presents a survey of the West from the ancient Near East through the Enlightenment, intertwining political milestones with shifting philosophies, religious traditions, and cultural achievements across Europe and the Mediterranean.
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Enrichment
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The Dave Ransey Foundations in Personal Finance Homeschool Edition focuses more on microeconomics than macroeconomics, which covers topics such as monetary policies and supply and demand. It covers a wide range of valuable content that is practical and relevant to students.