Practical Paideia

Making Pedagogy Palpable

The Art of Persuasion and Strong Rhetoric

How can we encourage persuasion in all courses and not just when writing a senior thesis?

July 12, 2023

What 1 Corinthians taught me about persuasion

by Lindsey Ralls Last week, my homegroup read through 1 Corinthians chapter 2, where Paul basically tells the church in Corinth that he doesn’t speak to them with impressive or persuasive speech and that his words are not polished or philosophical. As a result, it is obvious that the power behind his words are only a… Continue reading

Catechisms, Integrating the Bible Well, Teachers Need Encouragement Too!, The Art of Persuasion and Strong Rhetoric

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June 30, 2023

Practical Ideas for Incorporating Argument by Example into the classroom

Lindsey Ralls (Summit Christian Academy) General Ideas that work across all subjects Continue reading

Practical Ideas for Grammar School Teachers, Practical Ideas for Humanities Teachers, Student Engagement, The Art of Argument, The Art of Persuasion and Strong Rhetoric
June 30, 2023

Sample Lesson Plan – Speech

Lindsey Ralls (Summit Christian Academy) Lesson Overview Homework Objectives/Standards Organizing a speech-the six parts of speech organization according to Cicero Read Chapter 8 in textbook for Monday SPCH 1.6 – Establish credibility and build rapport with the audience Enduring Understanding: Effective communicators must establish trust, rapport, and credibility with their audience. Unit Essential Questions: How does skill in… Continue reading

Integrating the Bible Well, Lesson Plan Examples, Practical Ideas for Humanities Teachers, The Art of Persuasion and Strong Rhetoric
July 24, 2021

Narratio seen in Acts 22

Students in speech class learn more about narratio through Paul’s speech in Acts 22. Continue reading

Integrating the Bible Well, The Art of Persuasion and Strong Rhetoric

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June 15, 2021

Jesus and the Five Common Topics

Lindsey Ralls (Summit Christian Academy) “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Essentially, Jesus is asking a question of definition. Define me Peter. Who am I? The point wasn’t to have Peter regurgitate the right answer, but for him to wrestle with the concept of who Jesus was, in order… Continue reading

Five Common Topics, Integrating the Bible Well, Practical Ideas for Humanities Teachers, The Art of Argument, The Art of Persuasion and Strong Rhetoric

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Pai·deia (noun) – The upbringing of a child

Prac·ti·cal (adjective) – Concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with simply theory and ideas

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Gazing…and Aristotle’s Five Common Topics

The Art of Persuasion and Strong Rhetoric

What 1 Corinthians taught me about persuasion

Practical Ideas for Incorporating Argument by Example into the classroom

Sample Lesson Plan – Speech

Narratio seen in Acts 22

Jesus and the Five Common Topics

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What We’re All About

Pai·deia (noun) – The upbringing of a child

Prac·ti·cal (adjective) – Concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with simply theory and ideas

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