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| The Rhetoric Stage |  The final phase of a classical education, the wisdom or "Rhetoric Stage" (Grades 9 – 12), builds on the first two.
Children have obtained knowledge of the facts – grammar and are able to order those facts into arguments – logic. They must develop the skill of communicating forcefully and persuasively – rhetoric.
Rhetoric is the art of communicating well. At this point, students learn to write and speak with originality. They may also begin to direct their studies in the areas of their interests and take part in extra-curricular training such as college courses, travel, and other specialized opportunities.
When the child is at this level, parents teach him or her skills of prudent judgment and efficient expression with the help of communication and practical request. Wisdom is passed on encouraging personality proposal and novelty, asking questions and beginning discussions.
A child expands a vocabulary of philosophical thoughts and principles. Now parents can begin to recombine the knowledge and abilities from some subjects.
The intensive wisdom period lasts about three years, after that it of course continues to develop, but together with knowledge and understanding which have been developing all along. |
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