Classical academic press art of argument book

If you prefer to move at a faster pace you could easily cover the art of argument and another of the logic programs from classical academic press the argument builder or the discovery of deduction. Art of argument classical academic press 9781600510182. The art of argument introduces students to informal fallacies, but at a slightly. For some programs, i just opened up one page of the book and knew that it wouldnt work for my kids. The art of argument teaches 28 common logical fallacies, which are simply examples of reasoning gone wrong. The art of argument from classical academic press the. The art of argument student edition features clear explanations and illustrations, along with dialogues, worksheets, and dialectic discussion questions, making this text easy to follow and engaging. High student followed by argument builder andor discovery of deduction, which can stand alone or be used together. Art of argument would be the starting place for a jr.

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. This publication may not be reproduced, stored in a. 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. Flora is an art historian and literature educator at covenant christian academy in harrisburg, pennsylvania. Sort by featured items newest items bestselling alphabetical. I bought the art of argument student book and teachers guide by classical academic press at the great homeschool convention in memphis in 2012. Rising 7th12th graders who are able to type and have had some experience writing academic papers including the following skills. Art of argument and the argument builder homeschool. The discovery of deduction from classical academic press. The art of argument, the argument builder, and the. The art of argument focuses on informal fallacies also called logical fallacies which are everyday language arguments as opposed to formal logic which focuses on abstract thought and arguments. We were given the students edition, teachers edition and disc 1 of the dvd series.

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 teachers manual is a copy of the student book with some. The art of argument, the argument builder, and the discovery of. An introduction to the informal fallacies from classical academic press and we are enjoying it. An introduction to the informal fallacies by joelle hodge and aaron larsen 2003, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The art of argument set i received free of charge for. Classical academic press describes this program as. The teachers edition for this course reprints the entire student book with. Classical education is like a very large museum with many beautiful, wonderfilled rooms that could be studied over a lifetime. Classical academic press is proud to release the art of argument dvd set. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. Classical academic press has a program called writing and rhetoric. An introduction to the informal fallacies writing intensive course yearlong 20192020 eligible students.

Middle and high school students will argue and sometimes quarrel, but they wont argue well without good training. Cap is a classical education curriculum, media, and consulting company with a touch of creativity. The art of argument student edition classical academic. Christopher is the publisher and ceo of classical academic press and a consultant to. The art of argument is an investigation of logical fallacies, how to identify and avoid them. I would highly recommend this product for your classical pursuits. For more classical curriculum for the k through 12 markets, visit classical academic. Classical academic press 2017 catalog by classical. After going through the art of argument, now we know exactly what those mean. 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 bundle edition january 10, 20 language. We used it this last semester of eighth grade as a study in logical argumentation. Classical academic press we discovered classical academic press early in 2006, when we found their latin program recommended in the veritas catalog.

The art of argument by classical academic press is a wonderful introduction to. I was very discouraged about writing and was planning to piece together a writing curriculum on my own. Classical academic press has been around for ten years putting together a fabulous plethora of resources. An introduction to the informal fallacies, student text, revised by. From classical academic press this text focuses on the inductive side of logic, helping students to identify both good and bad reasoning. The discovery of deduction in our homeschool im currently using the discovery of deduction with my 8thgrade daughter. The art of argument classical academic press, 2010 version 8. An introduction to the informal fallacies and the discovery of deduction. The art of argument an introduction to the informal fallacies from classical academic press, written by aaron larsen, and joelle hodge with christ perrin is the first in a threepart series of logic curriculum that began in 2003. A onesemester or yearlong course for grades 1012 it is not enough to win the argumentwe must win the person. There is a student book as well as a teachers edition i recommend both. Art of argument by classical academc press nothin 2 prove.

Essays, shortstories, and poems related to ancient history science. 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. The art of argument consumable student edition this book teaches 28informal fallacies such as begging the question, the straw man, ad hominem, etc. We are taking it slow because it is a little advanced for a 6th grader. The art of argument consumable student edition this book teaches 28 informal fallacies such as begging the question, the straw man, ad hominem, etc. Students will follow four students and three logic teachers as they discuss the 28 fallacies presented in the curriculum. Published april 19th 2006 by classical academic press first published june 1st 2003. The student book is a worktext a textbook and workbook in one. While the argument builder specializes in building good arguments, its companion text, the art of argument, specializes in detecting what is wrong in bad arguments. The first book in caps logic series, the art of argument. The art of argument student edition this book teaches twentyeight informal fallacies such as begging the question, the straw man, ad hominem, etc. Then, i discovered a new product from our 2014 sponsors website.

The book can easily be taught in one semester or less. Fallacies are defined, explored, and practically applied to student life, ads, political speeches, and other types of debates. Classical academic press acquires novare science to provide 7th12th grade students with academically robust science textbooks true to the christian faith. It is designed to equip and sharpen young minds as they live, play, and grow in this highly commercial culture. The art of argument program by classical academic press has been a phenomenal addition to our daughters 8th grade homeschool year. Classical academic press recommends that your students complete the art of argument before beginning the discovery of deduction. This dvd set accompanies classical academic press the art of argument curriculum. The mastery of informal logic the logical fallacies is a foundational subject by which other. Classical academic press publishes a series of three logic courses. Both the student and the teachers edition of the art of argument can be purchased from the classical academic press website.

Informal logic the art of argument formal logic the discovery of deduction middleschool history. The art of argument program classical academic press. 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. Classical academic press 2016 catalog by classical. The art of argument and the argument builder introduce informal logic. Junior high aged students will argue and sometimes quarrel, but they wont argue well without good training. Each student text is designed to be worked in with the student thinking through and writing out. The art of argument by aaron larsen and joelle hodge. Clear explanations and illustrations, along with dialogues, worksheets, and dialectic discussion questions, make this text easy to follow and make the fallacies fun to learn. Summer courses run on independent schedules between june 1 and august 28. An introduction to the informal fallacies, student text, revised 9781600510182 by dr. 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.

Classical academic press is an educational publishing company located near harrisburg, pennsylvania. The motto of classical academic press is classical subjects creatively taught. She is a published writer and a specialist in victorian literature. She has coauthored two logic books, the art of argument. To purchase the art of argument via classical academic press click here. Many classical educators have begun to implement the progymnasmata, the ancient classical exercises for teaching these skills. The art of the argument classical academic press composition. The art of argument student edition classical academic press.