{"product_id":"writing-rhetoric-book-6-commonplace-student-edition","title":"Writing \u0026 Rhetoric Book 6: Commonplace, Student Edition","description":"Writing \u0026amp; Rhetoric Book 6: Commonplace is a one semester course for grades 5 or 6 and up. It is the sixth of twelve one-semester books in the Writing \u0026amp; Rhetoric series, a creative approach to the classical progymnasmata. This level continues the development of the art of persuasive writing and oration. Students will learn to create six-paragraph essays that are arguments against the common vices of people and arguments in favor of common virtues. For example, cowardice and boasting are criticized while courage and humility are commended.\nIn addition to practicing skills they learned in earlier books, students will learn to:\nWrite six-paragraph essays\nSupport a thesis statement\nArgue against certain vices\nArgue for certain virtues\nUse comparison and contrast\nIntroduce and conclude an essay\nUse a rhetorical device known as the contrary\nInvent soliloquies to support an argument\nDeliver writing orally\nRevise writing\nWhat is the progymnasmata? Think of it as a step-by-step apprenticeship in the art of writing and rhetoric. In the Writing \u0026amp; Rhetoric series, author Paul Kortepeter has recovered this proven method of teaching writing in conjunction with critical thinking and speaking.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1600512771\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1600512771.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Paul Kortepeter|Christine Perrin|Jason Rayner\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Perfect\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43743800819773,"sku":"BVV.1600512771.G","price":12.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1600512771-0.jpg?v=1790802731","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/writing-rhetoric-book-6-commonplace-student-edition","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}