Teaching Language Arts - Andrew Pudewa, Part 3 (Homeschooling Every Subject)

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Discussion Questions:

1. Cursive Writing:

   • What are your thoughts on teaching cursive writing before print? Do you agree with Andrew Pudewa's suggestion to prioritize cursive for children?

2. Public Speaking:

   • How do you think public speaking skills can influence career advancement across various professions? Can you recall an instance where such skills played a crucial role in your own life?

3. Improving Speaking Skills:

   • What are some effective methods you have used or know of to help develop young children's public speaking skills, aside from the ones mentioned by Andrew Pudewa?

4. Impact of Speech and Debate:

   • Have you or your children participated in speech and debate leagues, or have you taught public speaking in your homeschool? What impact did it have on their confidence and communication skills?

5. Use of Language:

   • How do you encourage precise language use in your household or classroom? What strategies have worked best for reducing reliance on verbal crutches like "like"?

6. Learning Latin:

   • What are your experiences with learning or teaching Latin? Do you think it significantly enhances understanding of English and grammar?

7. Penmanship and Brain Stimulation:

   • Andrew Pudewa mentioned that cursive writing stimulates the artistic, intuitive part of the brain. Have you noticed any cognitive, artistic, or intellectual benefits in children who practice cursive writing? What is your own writing preference?

8. Historical Figures and Handwriting:

   • Considering historical figures like J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis preferred writing by hand, do you think the act of handwriting might have influenced their creativity? How do you view handwriting versus typing in the modern creative processes?

9. Vocabulary Acquisition:

   • Do you employ any specific strategies for teaching vocabulary in your homeschool or educational setting, such as the methods Andrew Pudewa suggested like reading aloud and memorizing poetry?

10. Integrating Language Arts into Daily Life:

    • Yvette Hampton shared that early on she didn't use a vocabulary curriculum but relied on daily interactions for her children's vocabulary development. How do you integrate language arts into your daily routines or family activities?

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