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Classical Dialectic Courses

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Based on the award-winning Tapestry of Grace ​classical homeschool curriculum, Lucerna Academy provides a classical Christian education using an integrated unit study approach, with the history of the world as the core organizational theme. Rather than studying subjects independently, students study the literature, geography, fine art, philosophy, and worldview of a people as they also study the history of that people, making rich connections and achieving a deeper understanding.

Because we believe in the power of the Socratic method to give hungry minds the opportunity for real, substantive discussions, we limit our discussion classes to an average of ten students. Students learn from whole, living books--written by authors who are passionate about their subjects--then gather to discuss what they are learning.

Note: if you are new to classical education, you are welcome to jump in with any of our four year plans. 

YEAR 1: The Ancient World


YEAR 1 DIALECTIC HISTORY
Year 1 Dialectic History explores the Ancient World from Creation to the Fall of Rome. This Socratic discussion course is based on the Tapestry of Grace Year 1 History discussion script but also may include review games, student presentations, geography, debates, quizzes, forum participation, etc.   
 
Age: Minimum age 12. Recommended for 7th - 9th graders.

Required Resources:
Tapestry of Grace Year 1 or Tapestry of Grace Year 1 Dialectic History Spool 
Recommended Book List HERE.
 
Optional Resources
Year 1 Map Aids 
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YEAR 1 DIALECTIC LITERATURE
Year 1 Dialectic Literature explores historical fiction set in the Ancient World, from Creation to the Fall of Rome. This Socratic discussion course is based on the Tapestry of Grace Year 1 Literature discussion script but also may include review games, student presentations, debates, quizzes, forum participation, etc.

Age: Minimum age 12. Recommended for 7th & 8th graders.

Required Resources
Tapestry of Grace Year 1 or Tapestry of Grace Year 1 Dialectic Literature Spool 
Recommended Book List HERE.
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YEAR 1 DIALECTIC WRITING
Students will begin the school year reviewing how to write strong sentences and paragraphs with vivid words and appropriate mechanics, followed by a variety of genres that will focus on crafting well-written reports. For each genre covered, students will receive instruction, collaborate with classmates online, submit drafts to their instructor, and receive personalized feedback on ways to improve their writing. Because students will be required to use assigned writing prompts with topics from the Tapestry history component, students are required to either be enrolled in one of our Year 1 History classes, or studying Tapestry Year 1 History at home in order to participate in this writing class.
 
Typical genres covered in this course include: Parts of Speech, the Writing Process, Graphic Organizers, Sentences and Paragraphs, Reports, Descriptive Writing, Persuasive Writing, Compare/Contrast Writing, Informal Outlines, Short Stories, Poetry, Research Reports, Book Reports, Multi-Media Presentations.
 
Note: Assignments for this class are typically due Tuesday at 5:00 PM ET.
 
Age: Minimum age 12. Recommended for 7th - 9th graders.
 
Required Resources
Writing Aids
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​YEAR 2: Medieval to Modern


YEAR 2 DIALECTIC HISTORY
Year 2 Dialectic History explores the Middle Ages from Byzantium to the New World. This Socratic discussion course is based on the Tapestry of Grace Year 2 History discussion script but also may include review games, student presentations, geography, debates, quizzes, forum participation, etc.
 
Age: Minimum age 12. Recommended for 7th - 9th graders.
 
Required Resources
Tapestry of Grace Year 2 or Tapestry of Grace Year 2 Dialectic History Spool 
Recommended Book List HERE.
 
Optional Resources
Year 2 Map Aids 
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YEAR 2 DIALECTIC LITERATURE
Year 2 Dialectic Literature explores historical fiction or abridged works written in or set during the span from Middle Ages to the New World. This Socratic discussion course is based on the Tapestry of Grace Year 2 Literature discussion script but also may include review games, student presentations, debates, quizzes, forum participation, etc.

Age: Minimum age 12. Recommended for 7th - 9th graders.

​Required Resources
Tapestry of Grace Year 2 or Tapestry of Grace Year 2 Dialectic Literature Spool 
Recommended Book List HERE.
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YEAR 2 DIALECTIC WRITING
Students will begin the school year reviewing how to write strong sentences and paragraphs with vivid words and appropriate mechanics, followed by a variety of genres that will focus on crafting well-written reports. For each genre covered, students will receive instruction, collaborate with classmates online, submit drafts to their instructor, and receive personalized feedback on ways to improve their writing.
 
Because students will be required to use assigned writing prompts with topics from the Tapestry history component, students are required to either be enrolled in one of our Year 2 History classes, or studying Year 2 Tapestry History at home in order to participate in this writing class.
 
Typical genres covered in this course include: Parts of Speech, the Writing Process, Graphic Organizers, Sentences & Paragraphs, Reports, Descriptive Writing, Persuasive Writing, Expository Writing, Informal Outlines, Research Reports, Newspaper Writing, Book Reports, Multi-Media Presentations.
 
Note: Assignments for this class are typically due Monday at 5:00 PM ET.
 
Age: Minimum age 12. Recommended for 7th - 9th graders
 
Required Resources:
Writing Aids
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YEAR 3: The Nineteenth Century


YEAR 3 DIALECTIC HISTORY
Year 3 Dialectic History explores the nineteenth century from Napoleon to Teddy Roosevelt. This Socratic discussion course is based on the Tapestry of Grace Year 3 History discussion script but also may include review games, student presentations, geography, debates, quizzes, forum participation, etc.
 
Age: Minimum age 12. Recommended for 7th - 9th graders
 
Required Resources
Tapestry of Grace Year 3 or Tapestry of Grace Year 3 Dialectic History Spool 
Recommended Book List HERE.
 
Optional Resources
Year 3 Map Aids 
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YEAR 3 DIALECTIC LITERATURE
Year 3 Dialectic Literature explores nineteenth century literature, as well as historical fiction set during this time period. This Socratic discussion course is based on the Tapestry of Grace Year 3 literature discussion script but also may include review games, student presentations, quizzes, forum participation, etc. Advanced dialectic students may opt to read full versions of the abridged selections.
 
Age: Minimum age 12. Recommended for 7th & 8th graders.
 
Required Resources:
Tapestry of Grace Year 3 or Tapestry of Grace Year 3 Dialectic Literature Spool 
Recommended Book List ​HERE.
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YEAR 3 DIALECTIC WRITING
Students will begin the school year reviewing how to write strong sentences and paragraphs with vivid words and appropriate mechanics, followed by a variety of genres that will focus on crafting well-written reports. For each genre covered, students will receive instruction, collaborate with classmates online, submit drafts to their instructor, and receive personalized feedback on ways to improve their writing.
Because students will be required to use assigned writing prompts with topics from the Tapestry history component, students are required to either be enrolled in one of our Year 3 History classes, or studying Year 3 Tapestry History at home in order to participate in this writing class.
 
Typical genres covered in this course include: Parts of Speech, the Writing Process, Graphic Organizers, Sentences & Paragraphs, Reports, Descriptive Writing, Persuasive Writing, Compare/Contrast Writing, Informal Outlines, Short Stories, Poetry, Research Reports, Book Reports, Multi-Media Presentations.
 
Note: Assignments for this class are typically due Tuesday 5:00 PM ET
 
Age: Minimum age 12. Recommended for 7th - 9th graders.
 
Required Resources:
Writing Aids
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YEAR 4: The Twentieth Century & Beyond


YEAR 4 DIALECTIC HISTORY
Year 4 Dialectic History explores the twentieth century from the turn of the century to the present day. This Socratic discussion course is based on the Tapestry of Grace Year 4 History discussion script but also may include review games, student presentations, geography, debates, quizzes, forum participation, etc.

​Age: Minimum age 12. Recommended for 7th - 9th graders.
 
Required Resources:
Tapestry of Grace Year 4 or Tapestry of Grace Year 4 Dialectic History Spool
Recommended Book List HERE.
 
Optional Resources:
Year 4 Map Aids
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YEAR 4 DIALECTIC LITERATURE
 Year 4 Dialectic Literature explores twentieth century literature, as well as historical fiction set during this time period. This Socratic discussion course is based on the Tapestry of Grace Year 4 Literature discussion script but also may include review games, student presentations, debates, quizzes, forum participation, etc.
 
Age: Minimum age 12. Recommended for 7th & 8th graders.
 
Required Resources:
Tapestry of Grace Year 4 or Tapestry of Grace Year 4 Dialectic Literature Spool 
Recommended Book List ​HERE.


YEAR 4 DIALECTIC WRITING
Students will begin the school year reviewing how to write strong sentences and paragraphs with vivid words and appropriate mechanics, followed by a variety of genres that will focus on crafting well-written reports. For each genre covered, students will receive instruction, collaborate with classmates online, submit drafts to their instructor, and receive personalized feedback on ways to improve their writing.
 
Because students will be required to use assigned writing prompts with topics from the Tapestry history component, students are required to either be enrolled in one of our Year 4 History classes, or studying Year 4 Tapestry History at home in order to participate in this writing class.
 
Typical genres covered in the Year 4 Writing Course: Parts of Speech, the Writing Process, Graphic Organizers, Sentences & Paragraphs, Reports, Descriptive Writing, Persuasive Writing, Expository Writing, Informal Outlines, Research Reports, Newspaper Writing, Book Reports, Multi-Media Presentations.
 
Note: Assignments for this class are typically due Monday 5 PM ET.
 
Age: Minimum age 12. Recommended for 7th - 9th graders.
 
Required Resources:
Writing Aids
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