Word Power Advanced Year 3

Welcome to Word Power Advanced, a comprehensive four-year high school program designed to develop skills in grammar, writing, literature, and speech. This engaging curriculum combines weekly Zoom classes, interactive discussions on a moderated Discord channel, and thoughtfully crafted assignments to foster academic growth and meaningful connections among students. Below is an overview of the program and details for the 2025-2026 academic year (Year 3).

Program Overview

Word Power Advanced spans four years, with each year focusing on a distinct writing style:

• Year 1: Essay Writing – 2023-2024

• Year 2: Creative Writing and Stories – 2024-2025

• Year 3: Non-Fiction Writing – 2025-2026

• Year 4: Novel Writing – 2026-2027

Students may join the program at any point in the cycle, so all students are welcome to join Year 3 (Non-Fiction Writing). The curriculum integrates classic literature—fiction, persuasive non-fiction, and poetry—analyzed from a Torah perspective and compared to Biblical literature. Through weekly assignments, students will hone their writing and speaking skills, preparing two research papers and delivering four persuasive speeches. These complementary activities build confidence and proficiency in communication.

2025-2026 Academic Year (Year 3: Non-Fiction Writing)

• Start Date: September 15, 2025

• End Date: May 24, 2026

• Weekly Classes: Mondays, 4:00–5:00 PM Eastern, via Zoom

• Instructor: Anne Elliott

• Homework: Weekly assignments in reading, writing, grammar, and speech, due each Sunday night

• Materials: All required texts and lesson materials are provided in weekly homework downloads, with grading suggestions for parents.

Literature Selections

This year’s reading list, included in the weekly downloads, features:

• Persuasion by Jane Austen

• Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss

• The Story of the Pony Express by Glenn D. Bradley

• Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington

• Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

• The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle

• Selected non-fiction essays and poetry

No additional book purchases are required.

Sample

Click Here for a Sample from Year 2

Key Topics

• Literature: Analysis of world, British, and American literature through a Torah lens, with connections to Biblical texts

• Writing: Development of essays, two research papers, and poetry

• Speech: Preparation and delivery of four persuasive speeches

• Grammar: Reinforcement through weekly assignments

Community and Technology

Students are invited to join our vibrant HomeschoolingTorah community through a moderated Discord channel, where they can discuss assignments, share ideas, and build friendships with like-minded peers. All discussions are supervised to ensure alignment with Torah principles. The program encourages students to use their communication talents to serve the Kingdom of YHVH and glorify Him.

No software purchases are needed, though a reliable internet connection is recommended for Zoom classes and Discord participation.

Why Join Word Power Advanced?

This program equips high school students with essential communication skills while fostering a love for literature and a commitment to Torah values. Weekly assignments start small and progressively build expertise, ensuring students grow steadily in their abilities. Parents receive comprehensive materials to support learning and assessment at home.

Class Schedule:

Class 1 – Class Introduction – September 15, 2025

Class 2 – The Need for Persuasion – September 22, 2025

Class 3 – The Ethics of Persuasion – September 29, 2025

Class 4 – Human Motivation – October 6, 2025

NO CLASS – October 13, 2025 (Sukkot Break)

Class 5 – The Speaker and His Audience – October 20, 2025

Class 6 – Overview of the Persuasive Process – October 27, 2025

Class 7 – Delivering the Persuasive Speech – November 3, 2025

Class 8 – How to Give a Speech to Convince – November 10, 2025

Class 9 – Speech 1 – Speech to Convince – November 17, 2025

Class 10 – Speech 1 – Speech to Convince – November 24, 2025

Class 11 – Attention – December 1, 2025

Class 12 – Suggestion – December 8, 2025

Class 13 – Identification – December 15, 2025

Class 14 – How to Give a Speech to Activate – December 22, 2025

Class 15 – Speech 2 – Speech to Activate – December 29, 2025

Class 16 – Speech 2 – Speech to Activate – January 5, 2026

Class 17 – Evidence and Authority – January 12, 2026

Class 18 – Dynamic Logic – January 19, 2026

(Paper #1 Due – January 25)

Class 19 – Emotion – January 26, 2026

NO CLASS – February 2, 2026 (Winter Break)

Class 20 – Rationalization – February 9, 2026

Class 21 – How to Give a Speech to Sell – February 16, 2026

Class 22 – Speech 3 – Speech to Sell – February 23, 2026

Class 23 – Speech 3 – Speech to Sell – March 2, 2026

Class 24 – The Platform Speech – March 9, 2026

Class 25 – The Persuasive Goal – March 16, 2026

Class 26 – Organizing a Persuasive Speech – March 23, 2026

Class 27 – Analyzing Evidence – March 30, 2026

NO CLASS – April 6, 2026 (Passover Break)

Class 28 – Delivering a Persuasive Speech – April 13, 2026

Class 29 – How to Give a Speech to Stimulate – April 20, 2026

Class 30 – Speech 4 – Speech to Simulate – April 27, 2026

Class 31 – Speech 4 – Speech to Simulate – May 4, 2026

NO CLASS – May 11, 2026 (Torah Sisters Break)

Class 32 – Finalizing Research Papers – May 18, 2026

(Paper #2 Due – May 24)

Class 33 – The Grand Finale – May 25, 2026