Rhetoric Writing Modules
These a la carte classes are offered throughout the year. Ranging from 2 week to 12 weeks in length, our mod courses allow you to customize your school year to fit your schedule and interests. Writing students come to class each week to collaborate with fellow students and learn new writing skills, then submit their papers later in the week and receive personal, written feedback from their teacher.
We have scheduled these mod courses to coincide with our year-long classes to insure that, as long as we have a full-year class in session, all registered mod students have a class to join. If interest in a module is high enough to host a separate class, we'll open a second section.
Many writing modules offer two options: enrolling in one of our four Tapestry of Grace (TOG) writing classes and writing about your history studies OR enrolling in our non-TOG Writing 9 class and using writing prompts not related to history studies. Mods offered at only one time are combined classes for both TOG & non-TOG students.
We have scheduled these mod courses to coincide with our year-long classes to insure that, as long as we have a full-year class in session, all registered mod students have a class to join. If interest in a module is high enough to host a separate class, we'll open a second section.
Many writing modules offer two options: enrolling in one of our four Tapestry of Grace (TOG) writing classes and writing about your history studies OR enrolling in our non-TOG Writing 9 class and using writing prompts not related to history studies. Mods offered at only one time are combined classes for both TOG & non-TOG students.
2020-2021 School Year (Spring Semester)
Persuasive Essay Writing
Students explore the unique challenges of writing a persuasive essay and complete the entire writing process--from organizing their thoughts in a graphic organizer to self-proofing their rough draft to editing and polishing their final draft based on the teacher's written feedback.
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 14.
Prerequisite: Analytical Essay Writing Module, Lucerna full-year rhetoric writing course, or permission
Optional Resources:
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 14.
Prerequisite: Analytical Essay Writing Module, Lucerna full-year rhetoric writing course, or permission
Optional Resources:
2 Weeks |
Level: Rhetoric |
Class size: 5-15 |
$44 Total |
Mondays |
Jan 25-Feb 1, 2021 |
TOG Year 1 & 3: 12:30-1:30 PM ET TOG Year 2 & 4: 2-3 PM ET Non-TOG: 9:30-10:30 AM ET |
60 Minutes |
Essay Test Writing (Timed Essays)
Students explore the unique challenges of writing timed essay tests. They will write two timed essays and receive written feedback from their teacher on their work.
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 14.
Prerequisite: Analytical Essay Writing Module, Lucerna full-year rhetoric writing course, or permission
Optional Resources:
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 14.
Prerequisite: Analytical Essay Writing Module, Lucerna full-year rhetoric writing course, or permission
Optional Resources:
2 Weeks |
Level: Rhetoric |
Class size: 5-15 |
$44 Total |
Mondays |
Feb 8-15, 2021 (no class Feb 15-testing at home that week) |
TOG Year 1 & 3: 12:30-1:30 PM ET TOG Year 2 & 4: 2-3 PM ET Non-TOG: 9:30-10:30 AM ET |
60 Minutes |
Research Paper Writing & Multi-Media Presentation
Students explore the unique challenges of writing a 10- to 12-page research paper and complete the entire writing process--from learning to take notes during research, to organizing their thoughts in detailed outlines, to self-proofing their rough draft and getting a peer review, to editing and polishing their final draft based on the teacher's written feedback. Students end this project by learning multi-media presentation techniques and presenting their research to their peers in class.
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 14.
Prerequisite: Analytical Essay Writing Module, Lucerna full-year rhetoric writing course, or permission
Optional Resources:
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 14.
Prerequisite: Analytical Essay Writing Module, Lucerna full-year rhetoric writing course, or permission
Optional Resources:
8 Weeks |
Level: Rhetoric |
Class size: 5-15 |
$176 Total |
Mondays |
Feb 22-Apr 19, 2021 (no class Mar 29) |
12:30-1:30 PM ET |
60 Minutes |
Playwriting
Students work together to plan, write, produce, market, and perform a "radio" drama. Students will serve in roles such as producer, writer, actor, graphic design, sound design, props, etc. and collaborate together to perform this drama live in class on the last week of the module.
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 14.
Prerequisite: None
Optional Resources:
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 14.
Prerequisite: None
Optional Resources:
4 Weeks |
Level: Rhetoric |
Class size: 5-15 |
$88 Total |
Mondays |
Apr 26-May 17, 2021 |
12:30-1:30 PM ET |
60 Minutes |
Poetry Writing
Students explore poetic concepts, such as rhyme scheme, meter, and scansion, and write several poems, including limericks, haikus, sonnets, and free-verse poetry.
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 14.
Prerequisite: None
Optional Resources:
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 14.
Prerequisite: None
Optional Resources:
4 Weeks |
Level: Rhetoric |
Class size: 5-15 |
$88 Total |
Mondays |
Apr 26-May 17, 2021 |
2-3 PM ET |
60 Minutes |
2021-2022 School Year
Analytical Essay Writing
This foundational course teaches students the basics of essay writing. Students will explore various graphic organizers and their uses, the elements of structure and content for a basic analytical essay, and how to edit and polish their work based on written feedback from their teacher. Since this module is a prerequisite for other modules, it is offered at the beginning of each semester.
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 14.
Prerequisite: students should be able to write a strong paragraph, comprised of varied, cohesive sentences, and be ready to handle the depth of analysis and synthesis required for high school-level essay writing.
Optional Resources:
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 14.
Prerequisite: students should be able to write a strong paragraph, comprised of varied, cohesive sentences, and be ready to handle the depth of analysis and synthesis required for high school-level essay writing.
Optional Resources:
3 Weeks |
Level: Rhetoric |
Class size: 5-15 |
$66 Total |
Mondays |
Sep 27-Oct 11, 2021 |
TOG Year 1 & 3: 11 AM-noon ET TOG Year 2 & 4: 12:30-1:30 PM ET Non-TOG: 2-3 PM ET |
60 Minutes |
Narrative Essay Writing
Students explore the unique challenges of writing a narrative essay and complete the entire writing process--from organizing their thoughts in a graphic organizer to self-proofing their rough draft to editing and polishing their final draft based on the teacher's written feedback.
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 14.
Prerequisite: Analytical Essay Writing Module, Lucerna full-year rhetoric writing course, or permission
Optional Resources:
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 14.
Prerequisite: Analytical Essay Writing Module, Lucerna full-year rhetoric writing course, or permission
Optional Resources:
3 Weeks |
Level: Rhetoric |
Class size: 5-15 |
$66 Total |
Mondays |
Oct 18-Nov 1, 2021 |
TOG Year 1 & 3: 11 AM-noon ET TOG Year 2 & 4: 12:30-1:30 PM ET Non-TOG: 2-3 PM ET |
60 Minutes |
Compare & Contrast Essay Writing
Students explore the unique challenges of writing a compare and contrast essay and complete the entire writing process--from organizing their thoughts in a graphic organizer to self-proofing their rough draft to editing and polishing their final draft based on the teacher's written feedback.
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 14.
Prerequisite: Analytical Essay Writing Module, Lucerna full-year rhetoric writing course, or permission
Optional Resources:
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 14.
Prerequisite: Analytical Essay Writing Module, Lucerna full-year rhetoric writing course, or permission
Optional Resources:
2 Weeks |
Level: Rhetoric |
Class size: 5-15 |
$44 Total |
Mondays |
Nov 8-15, 2021 |
TOG Year 1 & 3: 11 AM-noon ET TOG Year 2 & 4: 12:30-1:30 PM ET Non-TOG: 2-3 PM ET |
60 Minutes |
Poetry Analysis Essay Writing
Students choose a poem and explore the unique challenges of writing a poetry analysis essay by completing the entire writing process--from organizing their thoughts in a graphic organizer to self-proofing their rough draft to editing and polishing their final draft based on the teacher's written feedback. This course is designed for strong rhetoric-level writers, as students in this module will join our Advanced Writing 11 class for these weeks. Students analyze and respond to a poem of their choice, making this module the perfect pairing to your own literature studies at home.
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 15.
Prerequisite: Analytical Essay Writing Module, Lucerna full-year rhetoric writing course, or permission. Student should be familiar with poetry analysis, ideally after having studied literature at the high-school level.
Optional Resources:
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 15.
Prerequisite: Analytical Essay Writing Module, Lucerna full-year rhetoric writing course, or permission. Student should be familiar with poetry analysis, ideally after having studied literature at the high-school level.
Optional Resources:
2 Weeks |
Level: Rhetoric |
Class size: 5-15 |
$44 Total |
Mondays |
Nov 15-29, 2021 (no class Nov 22) |
2:30-3:30 PM ET |
60 Minutes |
Expository Essay Writing
This foundational course reminds students of the basics of essay writing. Students will explore the use of graphic organizers to organizers to organize their facts, the elements of structure and content for a basic expository essay, and how to edit and polish their work based on written feedback from their teacher. Since this module is a prerequisite for other modules, it is offered at the beginning of the semester.
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 14.
Prerequisite: students should be able to write a strong paragraph, comprised of varied, cohesive sentences, and be ready to handle the depth of analysis and synthesis required for high school-level essay writing.
Optional Resources:
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 14.
Prerequisite: students should be able to write a strong paragraph, comprised of varied, cohesive sentences, and be ready to handle the depth of analysis and synthesis required for high school-level essay writing.
Optional Resources:
3 Weeks |
Level: Rhetoric |
Class size: 5-15 |
$66 Total |
Mondays |
Jan 3-17, 2022 |
3:30-4:30 PM ET |
60 Minutes |
Personal Response to Literature Essay Writing
Students explore the unique challenges of writing a literary analysis essay and complete the entire writing process--from organizing their thoughts in a graphic organizer to self-proofing their rough draft to editing and polishing their final draft based on the teacher's written feedback. This course is designed for strong rhetoric-level writers, as students in this module will join our Advanced Writing 11 class for these weeks. Students analyze and respond to a book of their choice, making this module the perfect pairing to your own literature studies at home.
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 15.
Prerequisite: Students must either be recommended by a Lucerna writing teacher (preferably after successfully completing a previous Lucerna rhetoric writing course) or must have successfully completed the analytical essay or expository essay writing modules. Students must have previously studied or currently be studying literary analysis at a high school level—preferably with Lucerna. Students should be familiar with the study of form, literary devices, themes, and character analysis.
Optional Resources:
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 15.
Prerequisite: Students must either be recommended by a Lucerna writing teacher (preferably after successfully completing a previous Lucerna rhetoric writing course) or must have successfully completed the analytical essay or expository essay writing modules. Students must have previously studied or currently be studying literary analysis at a high school level—preferably with Lucerna. Students should be familiar with the study of form, literary devices, themes, and character analysis.
Optional Resources:
3 Weeks |
Level: Rhetoric |
Class size: 5-15 |
$66 Total |
Mondays |
Jan 3-17 |
2:30-3:30 PM ET |
60 Minutes |
Persuasive Essay Writing
Students explore the unique challenges of writing a persuasive essay and complete the entire writing process--from organizing their thoughts in a graphic organizer to self-proofing their rough draft to editing and polishing their final draft based on the teacher's written feedback.
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 14.
Prerequisite: Analytical Essay Writing Module, Expository Essay Module, Lucerna full-year rhetoric writing course, or permission
Optional Resources:
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 14.
Prerequisite: Analytical Essay Writing Module, Expository Essay Module, Lucerna full-year rhetoric writing course, or permission
Optional Resources:
2 Weeks |
Level: Rhetoric |
Class size: 5-15 |
$44 Total |
Mondays |
Jan 24-31, 2022 |
TOG Year 1 & 3: 11 AM-noon ET TOG Year 2 & 4: 12:30-1:30 PM ET Non-TOG: 2-3 PM ET |
60 Minutes |
Essay Test Writing (Timed Essays)
Students explore the unique challenges of writing timed essay tests. They will write two timed essays and receive written feedback from their teacher on their work.
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 14.
Prerequisite: Analytical Essay Writing Module, Expository Essay Module, Lucerna full-year rhetoric writing course, or permission
Optional Resources:
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 14.
Prerequisite: Analytical Essay Writing Module, Expository Essay Module, Lucerna full-year rhetoric writing course, or permission
Optional Resources:
2 Weeks |
Level: Rhetoric |
Class size: 5-15 |
$44 Total |
Mondays |
Feb 7-14, 2022 |
TOG Year 1 & 3: 11 AM-noon ET TOG Year 2 & 4: 12:30-1:30 PM ET Non-TOG: 2-3 PM ET |
60 Minutes |
Research Paper Writing & Multi-Media Presentation
Students explore the unique challenges of writing a 10- to 12-page research paper and complete the entire writing process--from learning to take notes during research, to organizing their thoughts in detailed outlines, to self-proofing their rough draft and getting a peer review, to editing and polishing their final draft based on the teacher's written feedback. Students end this project by learning multi-media presentation techniques and presenting their research to their peers in class.
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 14.
Prerequisite: Analytical Essay Writing Module, Expository Essay Module, Lucerna full-year rhetoric writing course, or permission
Optional Resources:
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 14.
Prerequisite: Analytical Essay Writing Module, Expository Essay Module, Lucerna full-year rhetoric writing course, or permission
Optional Resources:
8 Weeks |
Level: Rhetoric |
Class size: 5-15 |
$176 Total |
Mondays |
Feb 14-Apr 18, 2022 (no class Feb 21 & Apr 11) |
11 AM-noon ET |
60 Minutes |
Literary Analysis Research Paper and Multi-Media Presentation
Students explore the unique challenges of writing a literary analysis research paper and complete the entire writing process--from organizing their thoughts in a graphic organizer to self-proofing their rough draft to editing and polishing their final draft based on the teacher's written feedback. Students will first write a literary analysis essay and then expand this essay to a 10-12-page research paper, followed by a multi-media presentation of their analysis given in class. This course is designed for strong rhetoric-level writers, as students in this module will join our Advanced Writing 11 class for these weeks. Students analyze and respond to a book of their choice, making this module the perfect pairing to your own literature studies at home.
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 15.
Prerequisite: Students must either be recommended by a Lucerna writing teacher (preferably after successfully completing a previous Lucerna rhetoric writing course) or must have successfully completed the analytical essay or expository essay writing modules. Students must have previously studied or currently be studying literary analysis at a high school level—preferably with Lucerna. Students should be familiar with the study of form, literary devices, themes, and character analysis. Since this project will be a lengthy literary analysis paper, it is crucial that students be experienced in literature analysis.
Optional Resources:
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 15.
Prerequisite: Students must either be recommended by a Lucerna writing teacher (preferably after successfully completing a previous Lucerna rhetoric writing course) or must have successfully completed the analytical essay or expository essay writing modules. Students must have previously studied or currently be studying literary analysis at a high school level—preferably with Lucerna. Students should be familiar with the study of form, literary devices, themes, and character analysis. Since this project will be a lengthy literary analysis paper, it is crucial that students be experienced in literature analysis.
Optional Resources:
10 Weeks |
Level: Rhetoric |
Class size: 5-15 |
$220 Total |
Mondays |
Feb 28-May 9 (no class Apr 11) |
2:30-3:30 PM ET |
60 Minutes |
Playwriting
Students work together to plan, write, produce, market, and perform a "radio" drama. Students will serve in roles such as producer, writer, actor, graphic design, sound design, props, etc. and collaborate together to perform this drama live in class on the last week of the module.
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 14.
Prerequisite: None
Optional Resources:
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 14.
Prerequisite: None
Optional Resources:
4 Weeks |
Level: Rhetoric |
Class size: 5-15 |
$88 Total |
Mondays |
Apr 25-May 16, 2022 |
11 AM-Noon ET |
60 Minutes |
Poetry Writing
Students explore poetic concepts, such as rhyme scheme, meter, and scansion, and write several poems, including limericks, haikus, sonnets, and free-verse poetry.
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 14.
Prerequisite: None
Optional Resources:
Note: Assignments for this course are typically due Thursday 5:00 PM ET.
Age: Minimum age 14.
Prerequisite: None
Optional Resources:
4 Weeks |
Level: Rhetoric |
Class size: 5-15 |
$88 Total |
Mondays |
Apr 25-May 16, 2022 |
12:30-1:30 PM ET |
60 Minutes |
