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IEW Writing Contest

3/16/2019

 
     I love contests and I am very excited to spread the word about IEW's writing contest.  Check out all the details here and then let me tell you why your child should enter it.
     1) You could win!  That would be exciting, of course.
     2)  You could win money!  See #1 above.  Who couldn't use some money to 
           stash away for college?
     3) Writing is easier when you have a purpose.
     4)  It will be good practice and we only get good at what we practice.
     5)  Current students receive my editing and feedback free!
     Do note that it is not a requirement to know or use the IEW methods to enter the contest.  

What Should you do with Old School Work?

3/16/2019

 
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     Over the years I have heard different mothers tell what they do with their kids' school work.  One mom told me that she doesn't keep any and that she throws all of their work out at the end of the year!  I was horrified (and still am, a little) but her rationale was that it was the learning that was important and that is something they carry with them in their head.
     Nevertheless, I am one for keeping records so I have kept a good deal of my kids' school work.  Now, I only have some of our treasures, a report or two, a special picture or fun lapbook.  Homeschooling was our life and these treasures are imbued with fond memories.
     But here's the kicker.  On one of my de-clutter missions, I came across three boxes of student writing papers.  Not my children's!  Yours!  I know I have a couple more boxes somewhere AND I have already gotten rid of a couple boxes.  Why on earth do I keep so many?  I like to have lots of example student papers to help new students with, but truly I don't need three boxes! It's hard for me to get rid of them because they really were good!  So...if you were a former writing student and got rid of something you really wish you had now, just contact me; I probably have a copy!

New Classes 2019-2020!

3/2/2019

 
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I have been carefully considering the class offerings and schedule for weeks!  It is not something I undertake lightly, so after much thought you can now check out the class link below and also the new website!
​Classes 2019-2020

Why Literary Analysis Should be a Part of Your High School English Studies

3/1/2019

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The study of English includes both the study of literature and writing.  In the elementary grades, English includes reading, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and writing.  By the time a child is high school age, they should have a pretty firm grasp on grammar and spelling, but they continue to acquire new vocabulary, read more challenging texts, and to develop their writing skills.

At the high school level, it is important that students learn to write a variety of essays and to learn to write a research paper.  One of those types of essays is the literary analysis essay.  This is the type of writing that every college student encounters in their English 101 classes.  It doesn’t matter whether they are majoring in engineering, biology, computers, theater, or basket-weaving!  Everyone takes English 101.

Literary analysis requires a student to closely read and examine a story and to develop his own insights.  Next, students learn strategies for writing about a story or a poem and to express those insights.  So, although “literary analysis” per se, is not required on a high school transcript, it should be a part of a student’s high school English studies.
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The Inspired Scholar offers one-semester course in literary analysis. We recommend students take it after they have taken the one-semester course in essay writing. 
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    • Travel Writing of the Southeast U.S.
    • Classic English Literature & Composition 1
    • Intro. to Essay Writing
    • Intro. to Literary Analysis
    • College Prep Writing
    • American Literature & Composition
    • American History
  • Dance
    • Scottish Dancing Lessons
    • English & Scottish Dance >
      • May I Have This Dance?
      • Historical Clothing
    • Ballet Classes
  • Living the Inspired Life