Grammar
The first stage:
Early elementary school years
Mastery of the first stage is typically accomplished by younger children
because of their natural love of learning and relative ease by which they
memorize new information.
Veritas Classical Grammar school will emphasize student exposure to and
comprehension of core knowledge in literature, language, history, geography,
cultural literacy, critical thinking, and the fine arts.
In addition, the curriculum will incorporate methods developed by Charlotte
Mason, including narration, picture study, and nature sketching. |
Dialectic
The second stage:
Upper elementary / middle school years
In this stage of childhood development many children begin to challenge
authority and question what they have been taught. The Dialectic takes
advantage of this natural inclination by teaching the student the laws of logic
and the rules of proper argumentation as applied to the study of all subjects.
Students learn how the truths they are discovering apply to God’s creation and
how to think clearly about what they are learning, allowing them to argue for
their positions on a plethora of topics. Students learn that disagreement need
not be disagreeable and that their opinions must be seasoned with respect
rather than rebellion. |
Rhetoric
The third stage:
High school years
During the final stage of the Trivium, students focus on learning the science
of communication and the art of expression. Students focus on mastering
language as they learn to present their thoughts in an articulate,
well-reasoned, and convincing fashion. Students express their knowledge of
subjects through both written compositions and oral presentations.
This stage is especially helpful for students studying the SAT and/or ACT. |
