The Arts of Language Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Episode 219: Entrepreneurship — A Conversation with Mark Baker May 13, 2020

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With summer just around the corner, it's a great time for young people to look for entrepreneurial opportunities. Join us this week as Andrew and Julie welcome entrepreneur and co-founder of Christian Homeschool Entrepreneurship, Mark Baker, to the mic. Join us in this insightful episode as Mark shares the value of entrepreneurship from character development to a creative outlet.

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

Christian Homeschool Entrepreneurship
Christian Homeschool Entrepreneurship Course
- Free Lessons: Lesson 1 | Lesson 2
Lemonade to Leadership
The Underground History of American Education by John Taylor Gatto
"Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Spirit in Kids"

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Episode 218: Things My Mother Did Right May 06, 2020

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With Mother's Day approaching, Andrew reflects on his childhood and on things his mother did right. Join us in this gratifying episode where Andrew shares what he really appreciated about his mother, from her gift of music to her lessons about cooking.

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

"Things My Mother Did Right"
Nurturing Competent Communicators by Andrew Pudewa

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Episode 217: Confessions of a Homeschooler — A Conversation with Erica Arndt Apr 28, 2020

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Join us in this enjoyable episode as Andrew and Julie welcome homeschool mom, blogger, and our top affiliate, Erica Arndt. In today's episode Erica describes her life as a homeschooling mom, tells the story of how her blog grew, and provides insight on how to juggle the many responsibilities of teaching your students at home.

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Episode 216: The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing, Part 4 — Over-Expectation Apr 22, 2020

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In most learning experiences, there is typically a period of awkwardness when the new skill is attempted. Wrap up the series with Andrew and Julie as they discuss the fourth deadly error of teaching writing: over-expectation. Learn the importance of being aware of the natural learning process, and be inspired by Andrew's expectation of his students.

GO TO: PART 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

"The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing"
- Audio Talk
- Article
Structure and Style for Students
Portable Walls for the Essayist (Discontinued)
Dr. James B. Webster
Magnum Opus Magazine
IEW Blog

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Episode 215: The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing, Part 3 — Unclear Assignments Apr 15, 2020

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Picking up where they left off, Andrew and Julie hone in on the third of the four deadly errors of teaching writing: unclear assignments. Many of us have experience with the frustration of an unclear assignment and the confusion it can bring. Join Andrew as he discusses what makes for an unclear assignment and provides practical ways to ensure the assignments you give your students are clear and helpful.

GO TO: PART 1 | Part 2

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

"The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing"
- Audio Talk
- Article
Structure and Style® for Students
Portable Walls for the Essayist (Discontinued)
Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day by Andrew Pudewa
Dr. James B. Webster
Magnum Opus Magazine

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Episode 214: A Crash Course for Accidental Homeschooling Apr 08, 2020

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Amidst the closing of schools nationwide, many parents are now taking on the task of educating their children at home. In this webinar recording, Andrew and Julie provide suggestions on cultivating a learning environment at home, share insights on the benefits of reading aloud, and explain the free language arts lessons IEW is offering to help families finish out the year.

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original webinar recording.
Humor in Teaching and Speaking by Andrew Pudewa
Homeschool Help Facebook Group
Why We Sleep by Dr. Matthew Walker
Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Education by Andrew Pudewa
Khan Academy
Nature Deficit Disorder by Andrew Pudewa
Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv (Amazon Affiliate Link)
"The Four Language Arts"
- Article
- Audio talk
- Listening | Speaking | Reading | Writing
Anna Ingham
Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization
Read-Aloud Revival
"Surprised by Homeschooling" by Jennifer Mauser
Free Language Arts Lessons from IEW
"The Vulture" by Hilaire Belloc
"Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll
Marco Polo
Trashy Town by Andrea Zimmerman
Structure and Style® for Students
Toy Story
The Jungle Book
Beauty and the Beast
Swiss Family Robinson
Akeelah and the Bee
Dead Poets Society
The Scarlet and the Black
The Sound of Music
The Greatest Showman
The Princess Bride
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Secondhand Lions
Little Women
The Indian in the Cupboard
National Velvet
Sergeant York
Joe Versus the Volcano
CenterForLit
Homeschool Basics: How to Get Started, Keep Motivated, and Bring Out the Best in Your Kids by Tricia Goyer and Kristi Clover
- Enter drawing here
Classical Conferences
IEW Magalog

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Episode 213: A Special Announcement from Classical Conversations' CEO, Robert Bortins Apr 01, 2020

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This week, Andrew and Julie welcome the CEO of Classical Conversations, Robert Bortins. Tune in as Robert announces a great opportunity for homeschooling parents associated with Classical Conversations: a Master of Arts in Classical Studies!

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

"The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing"
- Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2
Robert Bortins
Classical Conversations
Classical Conversations — COVID
Classical Conversations — MA Program
CC Plus Program
Teaching Writing: Structure and Style

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Episode 212: The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing, Part 2 — Withholding Help Mar 25, 2020

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"Sink or swim!" While we all may use the phrase in a comical sense, it simply isn't true. Today, Andrew and Julie turn to the second of the four deadly errors: withholding help. Join the conversation as Andrew and Julie discuss how committing this error actually impedes the development of your student, and learn why students must prove their independence in a skill before a teacher leaves them on their own.

GO TO: PART 1

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

"The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing"
- Audio Talk
- Article
Dr. James B. Webster
IEW Blog

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Episode 211: The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing, Part 1 — Overcorrecting Mar 18, 2020

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Beginning the series on "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing," Andrew and Julie address the first error: overcorrecting. Listen as Andrew and Julie discuss the negative effect of overcorrecting your student's writing, and stay tuned as Andrew elaborates on how a student's editor should take a "minimalist" approach.

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

"The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing"
- Audio Talk
- Article
Reaching the Reluctant Writer by Andrew Pudewa
Nurturing Competent Communicators by Andrew Pudewa
Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day by Andrew Pudewa
Hire an Editor!
Letter to My Student's Editor
"But it's so ... so ... awkward!" by Andrew Pudewa
Caught'ya! Grammar with a Giggle by Jane Bell Kiester
Fix It! Grammar
Structure and Style for Students
"Process versus Product" by Andrew Pudewa
Online Classes

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Episode 210: Ask Andrew Anything Mar 11, 2020

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The time has come again when Julie tries to stump Andrew with questions submitted from our listeners. From inquiries on literature to a question regarding Andrew's tie count in Structure and Style for Students (SSS), Andrew provides answers with insight, suggestions, and a little bit of humor.

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