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Progymnasmata-based rhetoric and composition method.
Updated September 2026 · 6 sources
| Grades | 6th–12th |
|---|---|
| Covers | writing |
| Approach | Classical rhetoric, progymnasmata-based composition |
| Who teaches | The parent teaches |
| Parent prep | Moderate (parent leads, or use the video add-on) |
| Screen time | Mostly offline (books and paper) |
| Video lessons | Available: optional video course lightens the teaching load |
| Faith | Christian content throughout |
| Cost | $85 per set; $120 for a two-level bundle; optional video add-on $55 (source) |
| Placement | No placement test: sequential by level |
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See my matchFamilies in classical circles describe this as a systematic, well-regarded way to teach rhetoric and composition through the ancient progymnasmata method, with an optional video course that lightens the teaching load for parents untrained in classical rhetoric. It's a niche program outside classical homeschooling, with less independent coverage than mainstream writing programs, and the rigor can feel intimidating to start.
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Classical Composition (Memoria Press) covers writing. It's described as classical rhetoric, progymnasmata-based composition.
Classical Composition (Memoria Press) covers grades 6th–12th.
$85 per set; $120 for a two-level bundle; optional video add-on $55. Prices were checked on publisher or retailer pages in September 2026; check current prices before buying.
Classical Composition (Memoria Press) includes Christian content throughout.
Mostly offline (books and paper). The parent teaches.
No.
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