2. Pro-gym what?
The word Progymnasmata is Greek for "preliminary exercises." These
exercises were taught in Ancient Greece to educate young men in
rhetoric, effective and persuasive public speaking and writing.
5. What is it?
Anecdote is defined as a short and
interesting story or an amusing
event often proposed to support or
demonstrate some point and make
readers and listeners laugh.
Anecdotes can include an
extensive range of tales and
stories. In fact, it is a short
description or an account of any
event that makes the readers
laugh or brood over the topic
presented for the purpose.
7. We all need people
in our Lives who
are willing to
stand up once in a
while and say, "I
think you are
wonderful. "
Difference between
a Teacher and an
Educator
8.
9. • A fable is a succinct fictional
story.
• features animals, mythical
creatures, plants, inanimate
objects or forces of nature
which are given human
qualities.
• Illustrates or leads to an
interpretation of a moral
lesson.
Fables
10. Moral Topics:
Do not gossip
Tell the truth
Do not vandalize property
Have courage
Do not have sex before marriage
Keep your promises
Do not cheat
Treat others as you want to be treated
Be trustworthy
Do not judge
Be dependable
Respect others
Be forgiving
Keep your self control
Have integrity
Be accountable and take responsibility
Have patience
Be loyal
Have respect for yourself
Let’s write one!
12. Narrative: A written account of
connected events; a story.
• Who did it?
• What was done?
• When it was done?
• Where it was done?
• How it was done?
• Why it was done?
Questions to consider:
13.
14. Progymnasmata #4
A short, easily remembered expression
of a basic principle, general truth, or
rule of conduct. Think of a maxim as a
nugget of wisdom--or at least of
apparent wisdom.
15. English is full of
dueling maxims:
"The bigger the better" "Good things
come in small packages."
"What's good for the goose is good for
the gander." "One man's meat is
another man's poison."
"Birds of a feather flock
together." "Opposites attract."
"Actions speak louder than
words." "The pen is mightier than the
sword."
