The Arts of Language Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Episode 311: Optimizing Instruction for Boys and Girls Mar 02, 2022

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If you have ever worked with children, you have probably noticed some differences between boys and girls. This week, Andrew and Julie hone in on the topic. Referencing research and recounting his own experience, Andrew provides informative insight on the learning differences between boys and girls and shares how awareness of the differences can be useful in a learning environment.

Referenced Materials:

"Optimizing Instruction for Boys and Girls"
Dr. Leonard Sax
Dr. Sax's Books
Podcast with Dr. Sax
Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Dayaudio talk by Andrew Pudewa
The Art and Science of Motivation
- Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2
- Article
The Boy Crisisby Warren Farrell Ph.D. and John Gray
Bringing Up Boys by James Dobson

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Episode 310: Ask Andrew Anything Feb 23, 2022

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If an episode number ends in zero, then that means it's time for another Ask Andrew Anything! Join us this week as Julie asks Andrew questions submitted by our listeners. Pulling from his experience, Andrew provides insightful and informative answers to questions ranging from how to know if you're expecting too much from your student, to how to help when the source text seems overwhelming.

Referenced Materials:

Structure and Style® for Students
Bible-Based Writing Lessons
Susan Barton
"Nurturing Competent Communicators"
Fix It!™ Grammar
Theme-Based Writing Lessons
Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
Paradise Lost by John Milton
Printing with Letter Stories [Blackline Masters]
- Card Game
- Classroom Cards
Cursive Knowledge
Paper and Pen: What the Research Saysaudio talk by Andrew Pudewa

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Episode 309: Pedagogy Lessons from Cinema, Part 2 Feb 16, 2022

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Picking up where he left off last week, Andrew continues to share pedagogical lessons that he has learned from movies over the years. As Andrew points out, not all movies are suitable for students, but the stories found in them have shaped him into a better teacher.

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Referenced Materials:

Lean on Me
Akeelah and the Bee
The Bells of St. Mary’s
Finding Forrester
Bridge to Terabithia
- book
A River Runs Through It
- book
Nature Deficit Disorder audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
The Browning Version
Goodbye Mr. Chips

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Episode 308: Pedagogy Lessons from Cinema, Part 1 Feb 10, 2022

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As a teacher himself, Andrew has given many talks on pedagogical lessons at conferences across the nation. This week, Andrew shares a few of his favorite movies that relate to some of those lessons. Join us for part one of this two-part series, and learn about the different insights Andrew has gleaned from movies over the years.

Referenced Materials:

Lean on Me
Principles of Motivation and Skills Development audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
Akeelah and the Bee
Spellbound
The Bells of St. Mary’s
Why Gender Mattersby Dr. Leonard Sax
- Podcast with Dr. Sax
Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writingaudio talk by Andrew Pudewa

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Episode 307: Changing Someone’s Mind – the Power of Persuasive Writing Feb 03, 2022

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In a world with many opinions, it's important to teach students how to take up an issue and write persuasively. In this episode Andrew and Julie walk through the pathway of developing an essayist and discuss how teachers can cultivate critical thinking. Additionally Andrew and Julie talk about the importance of acknowledging and respecting the opposing point of view when engaging in a discussion or writing persuasively.

Referenced Materials:

Dr. James B. Webster
Developing the Essayist audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
Structure and Style® for Students
Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
The Ultimate Questions audio talk by Maureen Richards

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Episode 306: Speaking of Spelling Jan 26, 2022

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It seems that many people are natural-born spellers while others are not. Either way, Andrew and Julie discuss the importance of mastery through repetition when it comes to the subject. Referring to The Phonetic Zoo, Andrew and Julie talk about the history of the program and share the benefits of an auditory-based spelling program.

Referenced Materials:

The Phonetic Zoo
Anna Ingham
Dr. James B. Webster
Laddie by Gene Stratton-Porter
Penrod by Booth Tarkington
Spelling and the Brain
- Audio talk
- Video talk
Why Great Grammar Doesn't Guarantee Great Writers

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Episode 305: Homeschool 101, An Interview with Sam Sorbo Jan 19, 2022

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For this special edition of the Homeschool 101 episodes, Andrew and Julie are honored to welcome actor, author, and homeschool mom Sam Sorbo. In this episode, Sam talks about her journey to homeschooling, or "self-teaching" as Sam calls it. Sam shares how important it is for students to be given the tools of learning so that they can take ownership of their education. Be encouraged as Sam discusses the most important things to focus on in your home: faith, family, and freedom.

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

Podcast with Yvette Hampton
Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution
Sam Sorbo
Kevin Sorbo
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
God's Not Dead
Let There Be Light
The Well-Trained Mind by Susan Wise Bauer
They're Your Kids by Sam Sorbo
Teach from Loveby Sam Sorbo
Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto
School's Out with Sam Sorbo

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Episode 304: Why Great Grammar Doesn't Guarantee Great Writers Jan 13, 2022

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Grammar is certainly important, but it doesn't guarantee a good writer. Why? This week, Andrew and Julie address the question. Andrew will tell you that grammar is most effective for better writing when taught in the right context and at the right time. Tune in to learn about the value of incorporating grammar instruction within writing assignments, and gain insight on when is a good time to begin teaching grammar. Andrew and Julie will also touch on how Fix It!™ Grammar fits into our methodology.

Referenced Materials:

Fix It! Grammar
Podcast with Denise Kelley
Enough about Grammar by Joe Floren
But, but, but ... What about Grammar?by Andrew Pudewa
The War Against Grammar by David Mulroy
Structure and Style® for Students

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Episode 303: Learn about the new Fix It! Grammar, Fourth Edition. Jan 05, 2022

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Recently IEW announced the release of the fourth edition of our award-winning Fix It! Grammar program. Because of the release, Julie welcomes Denise Kelley, a good friend and IEW's senior product manager. Join us as Denise shares a bit about her role at IEW, discusses her involvement in the fourth edition of the product, and talks about the improved changes that customers can expect to see in the new edition. You won't want to miss this episode as Julie and Denise even walk through a Fix It! Grammar sentence to show you what fixing sentences is like in the new edition.

Referenced Materials:

Denise Kelley
Fix It! Grammar
Online Classes
Structure and Style® for Students
Pamela White
Town Mouse and Country Mouse: Week 14, Day 1
Fix It! Grammar Cards
Click here to enter the Fix It! Grammar drawing.

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Episode 302: Talking about the Twelve Days of Christmas Giving Dec 27, 2021

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How many total gifts were given in the twelve days of Christmas song? Tune in to find out! In the spirit of Christmas, IEW gives away gifts on each of the days of Christmas, and this week Andrew and Julie share what some of those gifts are this year. We're on Day 3 now, so click the link in the show notes to receive notifications on the gifts each day!

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