Lost Tools of Writing 1 with American Literature

Students will learn the tools of Invention, Arrangement, and Elocution as they are introduced to Lost Tools of Writing Level 1. They will practice generating ideas using the five common topics. Students will evaluate characters’ decisions from American Literature. They will also learn to form and articulate logical arguments, organize ideas, and how to effectively use schemes and tropes. 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
• The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane- (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels ISBN: 978-0486264653)
• The Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne- (Dover Thrift editions: Classic Novels ISBN:978-0486280486)
• To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee (ISBN: 978-0060935467)
• Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury (60th Anniversary Edition, ISBN: 978-1451673319)

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 (Small journal-type notebook dedicated to commonplace quotes.)