Lost Tools of Writing 1B with Legends of the Round Table

Students will learn the tools of Invention, Arrangement, and Elocution as they Focus on essays 5-8 (with a review of essay 4) from Lost Tools of Writing Level 1. They will practice generating ideas using the five common topics. Students will evaluate characters’ decisions from Legends of The Round Table. They will also learn to form and articulate logical arguments, organize ideas, and effectively and accurately use schemes and tropes in their writing. In addition, students will develop the habit of organizing their work and keeping a commonplace book.

Objectives###

• Think systematically and thoroughly about an issue
• Organize the parts of an argument
• Create every section of a persuasive essay
• Practice advanced schemes and tropes
• Practice the skills of material logic
• Choose a sound thesis about the right thing to do
• Edit his or her own work
• Learn to read texts closely
• Learn to organize completed work

Texts and Supplies###

• The Lost Tools of Writing I Student Workbook
• Legends of the Round Table

* Students must have the ability to print worksheets and short stories

• 3 Ring binder with 3 Tabs
• Pack of highlighters (pink, green, yellow, blue, orange colors are required, purple is optional)
• Commonplace book