Today we culminated two week’s study of words and language by reviewing students’ own persuasive essays — they did great! Students were challenged to replace vague words and passive voice phrases with active sentences and charged words. They were amazed how a simple turn in word order or switch to another word empowered their ideas and expression. Our goal is to provide the highest quality, practical language arts classes, tutoring and academic support. We have been providing affordable and effective online learning since 2012. Review and Sign up for courses here: A+ Club Online Summer Classes and Academic Enrichment from School4Schools.com LLC, Arlington, VA Visit www.school4schools.com for more information or call (703) 271-5334

Today we looked into the great Roman politician and philosopher Cicero and his ideas on persuasion, or “rhetoric,” as he called it. While condemning empty emotional appeals, Cicero commended use of emotional words and sounds that advance an argument, from use of alliterative, rhythmic words like “little daggers” to “well-arranged” sentences. Students identified how word choice and sentence construction can make or break an argument. Our goal is to provide the highest quality, practical language arts classes, tutoring and academic support. We have been providing affordable and effective online learning since 2012. Review and Sign up for courses here: A+ Club Online Summer Classes and Academic Enrichment from School4Schools.com LLC, Arlington, VA Visit www.school4schools.com for more information or call (703) 271-5334