Spring, 2026 - Writing and Rhetoric for Younger Kids - 12 class course
Meets: Spring, 2026 - Wednesdays from 5-6pm Pacific (8-9pm Eastern) - January 14 - April 1
Athena with her owl, Metropolitan Museum of Art
This class focuses on skills that are more important than ever: how to persuade, and how to understand if you should be persuaded by others. By reading the speeches of great writers and speakers from the classical and modern worlds, students will learn both to dissect and understand the arguments of others, and to write and persuasively argue their own points. Optional weekly exercises consist of recognizing and crafting particular arguments, fallacies, and strategies; an optional term paper allows students to practice writing on a larger scale.
Course Details:
Duration: 12 class series
Meeting times/schedule: Wednesdays from 5-6pm Pacific (8-9pm Eastern - January 14 - April 1
Frequency: Once a week (1-hour sessions)
Ages: 8-11
Teacher: Joshua
Enrollment: Continuing class from the fall semester. Open to returning and new students.
Cost: $420 per student for the full course (12 one-hour classes)
Location: Zoom - Classes will be recorded in case of student absences and for students choosing the asynchronous option.
Homework: Reading/writing assignments will be kept at approximately one hour max per week.
Registration: Fill out the form below to secure your child’s spot in class. Payment must be received to complete enrollment.
Asynchronous Option: All of our classes at Seven Hills have an asynchronous option that we offer at a discounted rate. If you are interested in this option, please inquire in the form below.
Questions: Contact us
Payments accepted via Zelle - preferred - (wesley.swing@gmail.com), credit card, or Venmo (@wesswing - sending to friends/family so we can avoid the fee).