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Language Arts 7: Persuasive Writing and Rhetoric

Language Arts 7: Persuasive Writing and Rhetoric

Builds a strong foundation in rhetoric for advanced 7th graders, exploring the art of persuasion through classical strategies and real-world writing. Students analyze how authors craft effective arguments and apply what they learn across four multi-week projects combining persuasive writing and speaking.

Previous Course:

Language Arts 6: Foundations in Middle School Language Arts

Next Course:

Language Arts 8: Nonfiction Writing and Exposition

Language Arts 7: Persuasive Writing and Rhetoric

Course Information

Prerequisites, who should enroll, topics covered, and books.

Ages12 – 14

Course Length36 weeks

In-class time1 – 2 hours / week

Homework1 – 2 hours / week

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In-Person

Teacher-led at one of our AoPS Academy campus locations

Billed per trimester.

Why choose In-Person:

Expert teachers at a campus near you
Small, collaborative classes with like-minded peers
Personalized assessment for every student
Auto-graded homework for immediate feedback
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Online (video)

Teacher-led live video classes

$945/half

Tuition $1,890, billed per half.

Why choose Online (video):

Live video instruction from expert teachers
Small, collaborative classes with like-minded peers
Learn from anywhere
Auto-graded homework for immediate feedback

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