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"Write an essay on The Great Gatsby." "Pick a character to analyze.""Write an essay on the theme of the book." What do all of these "prompts" have in common? No direction. Which, you may think giving them broad, open ended questions is helpful, but it is more often than not, the opposite. Often times, students… Continue reading Why Students Usually Hate Essays: And Why It’s Not Their Fault
Every summer, before I pull out curriculum or print lesson plans, I find myself dreaming about the kind of homeschool year I want us to have. Of course I want my girls to grow as readers, writers, and thinkers, but I'm working hard to make sure that our homeschool is more than that. I'm praying… Continue reading Let Your Light Shine: Our 2026-2027 Homeschool Theme
34 Jesus spoke all these things to the crowd in parables; he did not say anything to them without using a parable. 35So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: “I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter things hidden since the creation of the world.”-Matthew 13:34-35 Last year was my first year teaching… Continue reading The Power of Stories: Analyzing Literature and the Bible
This post is for everyone with a student. College? Great. Back in school yourself? Congratulations. Public school? Wonderful. Homeschooling? Here for it. If you or someone you know has to write essays for anything, this is the post to save. 5 things I wish all of my students did before they turn in an essay… Continue reading The 5 Questions Every Student Should Ask Before Turning In an Essay
This year at Brave 2026, I spoke on the importance of reading Whole Books in a Fragmented World. A popular request during my workshop, and even before then, was a list of recommended Medieval reading. As always- be judicial and use your noodle. Old literature does not mean it will be age appropriate for your… Continue reading Exploring Medieval Literature: Must-Read Titles
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