The Curriculum below trains students to become good writers. Good writers are good thinkers, both logically and rhetorically, and good compositions must be driven by both the intellect and the imagination. The Progymnasmata or “Before Exercises” on which this curriculum is based begins to develop logical and rhetorical structures in the mind. Good writing, as well as good speaking, is logically correct and it is a pleasure to encounter. Our minds and imaginations are uplifted by a well-communicated encounter with truth. Such an experience lies at the heart of excellent communication. We rejoice in this type of quality and have taken as our task, as our goal, to ensure that every graduate is a good writer.
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I am teaching 2nd grade at Providence Classical Christian Academy in St. Louis. I would love to get some advice on writing assignments for the progym for this grade level from Charlotte’s Web. Thank you.
Julie McCarthy