This is the third course in classical composition (progymnasmata). This is a method of how to teach writing that has been used for centuries until just recently. 

In Classical Composition II: Chreia & Maxim, the children will move on from recreating stories like the did in CC1 & CC2, and expand their writing abilities by learning the “Heads of Development” as they work through a chreia (a saying by a famous figure) or a maxim (a proverb). 

The 8 Heads of Development are Encomium, Paraphrase, Cause, Converse, Analogy, Example, Testimony, and Epilogue. 

This is the year, where you will see your child’s writing skyrocket as they begin to understand how to put together a strong paper. 

Three weeks are spent on each lesson. We work on the harder lessons in class, leaving the easier lessons for at home. At the end of each lesson, the children read their final re-writes in class which also helps them become more comfortable with oral presentations and speaking.

Note: We will not be able to offer final draft grading in the ’25-’26 year. Instead, we will offer a walk-through on how to grade your child’s paper. Additionally, the teacher does offer to grade one final draft (for a particular lesson. Details will be in lesson plans)