Write to think.

Unit 1 · Context

Rhetorical situation

Audience, purpose, genre, stance. The rhetorical triangle.

1 demo lesson · 8 cards Unit 2 · Claim

Thesis & argument

Forming a defensible claim. Classical and Rogerian argument.

1 demo lesson · 8 cards Unit 3 · Support

Evidence & analysis

Using sources, integrating quotes, the "so what?" move.

1 demo lesson · 8 cards Unit 4 · Shape

Structure

Paragraphs, transitions, signposting, reverse outlines.

1 demo lesson · 8 cards Unit 5 · Voice

Style

Sentence variety, diction, concision, active vs passive.

1 demo lesson · 8 cards Unit 6 · Polish

Revision

Macro vs micro edits. Peer review, self-editing checklists.

1 demo lesson · 8 cards Unit 7 · Sources

Research

Library databases, source evaluation, lateral reading.

1 demo lesson · 8 cards Unit 8 · Credit

Citation

MLA, APA, Chicago. Avoiding plagiarism, quoting vs paraphrasing.

1 demo lesson · 8 cards Unit 9 · Genre

Genres

Literary analysis, research paper, personal essay, technical writing.

1 demo lesson · 8 cards