“The easiest place to start in teaching children writing is with something immediate that already exists in words.” ~ Andrew Pudewa

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Andrew Pudewa joins Yvette Hampton to dive deep into teaching Language Arts at home in our Homeschooling Every Subject series. Andrew shares effective writing strategies that help students overcome the common challenges of starting and finishing their writing projects, and shares his insights on how to cultivate young writers by breaking down complex writing tasks into manageable steps. Understand the importance of source texts, keyword outlines, and how to navigate the overwhelm of creative writing assignments. Perfect for homeschool parents looking to improve their children’s writing skills! ✨✏️

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Recommended Resources

Institute for Excellence in Writing

Free Lessons from IEW

Phonetic Zoo

IEW Spelling

Fix-It Grammar

Introduction to Public Speaking

First Form Latin from Memoria Press

Latin for Children from Classical Academic Press

Speech and Debate - NCFCA

 

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Discussion Questions:

Andrew Pudewa discusses the importance of finding an idea before writing. How do you think this initial step affects the overall writing process for children?

Yvette Hampton mentions her experience with her daughters using IEW curriculum. How do personal experiences and interests influence a child's motivation to write?

Andrew Pudewa explains the concept of breaking the writing process into smaller, manageable steps. How can this approach help children who feel overwhelmed by writing tasks?

The episode highlights the use of keyword outlines and text reconstruction. Why might this method be effective in teaching children to write?

Andrew Pudewa talks about the importance of separating the complexities of spelling, grammar, and composition. How can this separation improve a child's writing skills?

Inherent, applied, and analytical grammar are three areas mentioned by Andrew. Can you discuss the differences between these areas and their roles in language arts education?

The concept of creation versus invention in writing is discussed in the context of finding ideas. How does this distinction impact the way students approach writing assignments?

Why does Andrew Pudewa believe that learning foreign languages, such as Latin, can improve a child's understanding of grammar, and how might this apply to other subjects?

Andrew Pudewa and Yvette Hampton touch on the connection between literature exposure and a student's inherent understanding of grammar. How can parents and educators effectively incorporate high-quality literature into language arts education?

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