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To define the terms of the issue precisely
Definition
An acronym for Classical Conversations, ad group of homeschoolers working together to fulfill the mission: To Know God and Make Him Known.
CC
A grammar focused program for children ages 4-12 (with parent) that models memorization and classical learning in a fun, interactive environment. Meets for 24 weeks.
Foundations
The words we learn whenever we learn something new.
Grammar
Goodness, a mode of persuasion which appeals to character or ethics in order to gain trust and respect.
Ethos
To Determine whether the issue is probably of possible. To determine whether actions elsewhere contributed to the action.
Circumstance
A low cost, optional, online hub of multimedia learning resources designed to support families who homeschool through high school with confidence.
CCConnected
Our wonderful campus director who spends tremendous amounts of time and care-filled energy behind the scenes making sure that your experience at Lighthouse CC campus is good, true, and beautiful.
Laura Van Hofwegan
Acronym for Lost Tools of Writing, a writing program for youth and a ninja-thinking program for parents of teems, disguised as a writing program.
LTW
Beauty, a mode of persuasion which appeals to emotion.
Pathos
To consider similartities and differences of terms within the issue
Comparison
A partnership that allows parents and students to earn college credit for Challenge work while upholding their vision and homeschooling lifestyle.
CC Plus
A dialectic focused program for children ages 9-11 with a parent, that guides students in the English grammar, writing and math drills. Meets weekly for 24 weeks.
Essentials
A beginning or introduction to a discourse or composition.
Exordium
Truth, a mode of persuasion which appeals to reason or understanding.
Logos
Cause and Effect, to determine the relationship between terms in the issue.
Relationship
Focusing on the arts of grammar, dialectic, and rhetoric, students participate in 6 seminars spanning subjects like math, latin, luterature, history, science, logic and more.
Challenge
A homeschooling parent who agrees to be the lead learner for a Challenge program, which consists of up to 12 students, who meet weekly for 30 weeks. This person leads group discussions/activities, and provides accountability and support to other parents. AKA tutor or mentor.
Challenge Director
Exposition
The Latin word for "three ways," which refers to the three ways knowledge is acquired through the arts of grammar, dialectic, and rhetoric. The Heart of the classical model and the way we naturally learn.
Trivium
To determine what witnesses and experts say about the issue in order to lend support to an argument.
Testimony/Authority.
An acronym for Consulting and Integrated Resources in Classical Education, a leading provider of inspirational information and insight into classical educators.
CiRCE Institute
The best educator for your child
Parent (You!)
The first novel to be complete before the first Challenge B seminar
The Phantom Tollbooth
The culminating project in Challenge B which brings together all the skills from the challenge program and is the "ultimate" rhetorical assignment for students and parents.
Mock Trial