This is the fourth 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 IV: Refutation & Confirmation, the children have well move on from recreating stories like the did in CC1 & CC2, and will now begin two sets of exercises (refuting a story and then confirming it). 

These two exercises (Refutation and Confirmation) would correspond to the modern argumentative essay.

The students will learn how to structure their thoughts and communication while working though individual categories of development (or paragraphs). 

Three to four weeks are spent on each lesson. In the beginning, we work on all parts of the lesson together, and towards the end of the year, students will do some parts on their own. At the end of each lesson, the students read their final drafts in class (on rotation), which also helps them become more comfortable with oral presentations and speaking.

Note: We will not be able to offer final draft grading this 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.)