Posts on Fridays (Grades 9-12)

Course Objective: To introduce a new form of analytical writing which evaluates an author’s style and devices to determine overall success of a piece of academic writing.

Course Description: Students will learn to analyze primary source writings to decipher the techniques the author uses to present information. Using the SOAPSTone technique, students will determine success in informing, entertaining, or persuading. In addition, they will analyze logos, pathos, and ethos appeals to formally critique the primary source. Critical analysis of a piece of writing is an
important bridge to collegiate writing and assumes an existing understanding of the 5-paragraph paper format and strong grammar skills. Also included is Latin and Greek root vocabulary to improve comprehension and facilitate a growing personal vocabulary.