yvonne Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Anyone else get the notice about the classes WTM Academy will be offering?! (email below) Registration is supposed to open "in the next few days."Anyone know if there's a website for it with more information, specifically instructors and texts ? Or is the only info on Facebook? (I really dislike Facebook.) ETA: There is a website: WTMAcademy.com. Hope to see more info on it soon! Thanks, yvonne ************************************** Well, we have been working like busy bees here at the Well-Trained Mind Academy and I am happy to say we are almost ready for the launch! We have our courses in place and instructors are ready to go. All classes will be full-year courses. In the next few days we will be opening early registration at a discounted rate!If you have any thoughts or questions, please post them on our Facebook page at http://wtmacademy.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=57e6141281f70e7d244047769&id=3576953f2e&e=85b458a5f1. So without further ado I give you our course list: HISTORYAncient History: From the First Written Records to the Fall of Rome A survey of ancient cultures through 476 AD. Grades 9-11Medieval History: From the End of the Roman Empire through the Fall of Constantinople A survey of medieval nations from 476 through 1453. Grades 10-12American History: From the Colonial Revolution to the Present This course will explore the dynamic encounters between the competing cultural ideals, economic drives, political affiliations, and ethical dilemmas which form the foundation of American life. Students will learn to "do" history even as they gain a deeper appreciation for the crucial role that history plays in our contemporary world. Grades: 11-12----------------------LITERATUREAncient Literature: Covers ancient literature through c. 500 AD. Literature from the earliest written stories to the end of the Roman Empire, including such works and authors as Homer’s Iliad, Virgil’s Aeneid, and Augustine’s Confessions.Grades 9-12Medieval Literature: Medieval and Renaissance literature from c. 500 to c. 1600 AD. Literature from after the fall of Rome to the Elizabethan era in England, including such works and authors as Beowulf, Dante’s Divine Comedy, and Shakespeare. Grades 10-12American Literature: American and select world literature from c. 1600 to present. Literature from the early settling of America to the modern day, including such works and authors as John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress, Herman Melville’s Moby Dick, and Mark Twain. Grades 9-12----------------------WRITINGIntroduction to Expository Writing Remedial work for struggling students who need additional help in basic writing skills. Smaller classes, more individual attention in order to prepare students for Expository Writing I.Expository Writing I Building pre-rhetoric skills in organization, sentence structure, and research skills. Covers narrative summaries, chronological narratives, descriptions, biographical sketches, and sequences, plus beginning literary essays about both fiction and poetry; one- and two-level outlining; thesaurus use, note-taking, and documentation. Grades 6-9Expository Writing II More advanced skills in organization, sentence structure, essay construction, and research skills. Reviews Expository Writing I skills and adds explanation by comparison, explanation by definition, introductions and conclusions, brainstorming and choosing topics, writing comparative literary essays, and planning out longer papers. Grades 7-10Introduction to Rhetoric One-year “crash course†preparation for high school rhetoric. Designed for high schoolers who have missed the prerequisites (at the suggested middle school grades) and need additional training before beginning a formal rhetoric course. Grades 9-11Rhetoric I Introduction to the techniques of persuasive writing. Uses the progymnasmata exercises (narrative, description, fable, proverb, anecdote, refutation/confirmation, commonplace, praise and blame, comparison, speech-in-character) to teach thesis establishment, development, and support. Grades 9-12Rhetoric II Developing more advanced skills in persuasive writing: advanced sentence structure, diction, techniques for paragraph development, essay structure, point of view, tone, and proper use and citation of authorities. Grades 10-12---------------------MATH (SAXON BASED)Pre-Algebra Focuses on problem solving skills and engagement with numbers and terms to increase mathematical vocabulary and confidence. Topics include but are not limited to: review of arithmetic skills, single and multi-variable equations, data analysis, introduction to number theory, graphing, measurement, exponents, square roots, and introduction to geometry in preparation for Algebra I. Grades 6-9Algebra I Includes linear equations, graphing and functions, introduction to polynomials and quadratics, rational expressions, radicals. Grades 7-10Geometry Geometric figures and their properties. Grades 7-11Algebra II Includes but not limited to working with polynomials and quadratic equations; pre-trigonometry; statistics and probabilities. Grades 8-12---------------------SCIENCEChemistry: Includes but not limited to structure, properties, and behaviors of atoms and molecules, chemical reactions, acid-base chemistry, and oxidation-reduction reactions. Grades: 9-12Biology: Includes but not limited to the fundamental principles of biochemistry, cell structure & function, heredity, molecular genetics, ecology, and organism diversity. Grades: 9-12********************Finally, we will be offering limited private online tutoring for the writing courses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nansk Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I didn't see any more info on their FB page. I am eager to see the texts they will use and the course prices. Overall I am excited that this academy will be well tested by the time my dd is of high school age. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Um. They're offering a remedial writing class? Woot!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewLittleTime Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I'm still waiting on price, but I'm super interested in writing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2hunangirls Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 It says if you have thoughts or questions to ask them on the fb page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Is SWB involved with this academy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonne Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 Is SWB involved with this academy? I was wondering about the extent of her involvement, too. A writing class or a history class taught by her is probably too much to hope for, but still.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nansk Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I was wondering about the extent of her involvement, too. A writing class or a history class taught by her is probably too much to hope for, but still.... I hope she'll focus on her writing (HOTW) instead. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I hope she'll focus on her writing (HOTW) instead. :) Yes! And the promised WWS guidebook! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2boys Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I am eager to hear price, who the instructors are, and whether the classes will be asynchronous. We have a pretty full schedule already. If Expository Writing meets on a Thursday, we're out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Lava Mama Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Anyone know if there's a website for it with more information, specifically instructors and texts ? Or is the only info on Facebook? (I really dislike Facebook.) I second your vote for information on something "other than Facebook." I won't go there. SWB, please have another option for viewing the classes because we, too, are VERY interested in this! Hot Lava Mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 I read the bit on Facebook and noticed a post that said the website should be live soon. I expect the website will go live with the teacher and cost information :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 I read that too on Facebook; the website should have everything, especially given that we're supposed to register and pay for classes there. There's a WTM post that says Expository I will be based on WWS 1. Maybe Intro to Expository would be good for the older grammar kids/younger logic kids not fully prepared for WWS. I would be interested in this class if it fits our schedule - I've already signed up at Lukeion, G3, and Funclase not to mention our local language classes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 I'm curious about the "Intro to Rhetoric" course. I'd potentially be interested in something that condenses WWS 1-3 into a single year (actually WWS 2 & 3 into a single year since DD already did WWS 1 but it wouldn't hurt her to do a quick review of WWS 1). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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