High School Composition III

The course "Encomium, Invective & Comparison in Classical Composition" is a sequential English Language Arts or Writing class, designed for high school juniors or seniors (ages 16-18). It's the next stage in the 'Classical Composition' sequence, focusing on Western civilization's traditional 'progymnasmata' writing instruction. Students will review previous stages and explore new topics, such as Encomium, Invective & Comparison, Characterization, and Description. The course requires a daily time commitment of 45-60 minutes and is graded based on participation and weekly turned-in drafts, which are assessed by the instructor. It is worth 1 high school credit and mandates specific student guides and a USB headset microphone.