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Teach Writing Step by Step, with Confidence

Writing & Rhetoric guides students from imitation to original expression using a time-tested method made simple for today's families.

A Simple Plan for Teaching Writing

Start at the right level

Follow the guided lessons

Watch your student become a confident writer

Where Should I Begin?

We'll guide you step-by-step from here. Younger students generally begin with Imitation and Narration but older students can start later in the series.

Writing & Rhetoric Book 1

Begin with Imitation and Narration

Grades 3/4

Writing & Rhetoric Book 4

Develop Persuasive Writing Skill

Grade 7+

A Complete Writing Journey (Grades 3-12)

Wherever you begin, Writing & Rhetoric leads your student step by step, from early composition to confident, compelling writing. Start anywhere; we'll guide you all the way through.

What's Included in Writing & Rhetoric

Everything you need to teach with clarity and confidence.

Student Text

Clear lessons that guide students step by step through imitation and practice, helping them develop strong, confident writing.

Teacher's Edition

Clear, step-by-step instruction, answers, and support so you can confidently guide your student in learning to write well.

Structured Lessons

A carefully sequenced approach that builds writing skills step by step through imitation, practice, and progression.

Practice & Reinforcement

Guided practice and reinforcement that help students internalize, retain, and confidently apply their writing skills.

Students Who Think Clearly and Write Well

  • Strong composition skills
  • Logical thinking
  • Confidence in expression

You Don't Have to Be a Writing Expert

  • Step-by-step guidance built in
  • Designed for homeschool parents
  • No prior training required
Mother and daughter working through a Writing & Rhetoric lesson
Boy reading a Writing & Rhetoric book in a chair

Why This Approach to Writing Works

  • The proven wisdom of classical writing pedagogy
  • Orderly and cumulative instruction and review
  • Superb and level-set examples to imitate

Just what you need to teach writing well

All You Need

Writing & Rhetoric gives you a clear, time-tested approach to teaching students how to write with structure, style, and confidence. Built on the classical pedagogy of imitation and guided practice, each lesson invites students to learn by studying excellent models and then practicing those patterns for themselves. As they progress, students move through a carefully sequenced series of skills, drawn from the tradition of the progymnasmata, that steadily build their ability to think, express, and persuade.

For students in grades 2–7

For Every Age

Writing & Rhetoric is designed to grow with your student from early composition to confident, mature writing. Each level builds on the last through a carefully sequenced progression of writing skills. Students begin by learning to express clear ideas and gradually develop the ability to craft thoughtful narratives, strong arguments, and persuasive essays.

A good writing curriculum should be clear and compelling

And Beautiful

Writing doesn't have to feel intimidating or abstract. Writing & Rhetoric guides students step by step through the classical progymnasmata, a time-tested sequence of exercises that builds real writing skill over time. Beautiful texts and engaging stories invite students into the work, while the structure ensures they grow steadily in confidence and ability.

Real Students. Real Results.

Watch Students Become Confident Writers

Watch a brief collage of testimonials from students who have enjoyed studying writing with Writing & Rhetoric. See how the program helps students grow in confidence, skill, and enjoyment as they learn to write well.

Testimonials

Dianna H.

“It used to be that teaching writing was a chore that my children resisted. Now it the subject they like most!”

Louisa N.

“I really like the way each book teaches as skill that move forward and incorporated into the next book, layering learning and skill”

Nora G.

“The books are very well done with the right blend of white space, attractive illustrations, and captivating master examples for students to study and imitate.”

Start Your Writing Journey Today

A clear path, simple lessons, and the support you need to begin.