| | | The Everyday Educator
December 2013
In This Issue
- Letter from Janice
- Article: Alternatives to Writing a Literary Analysis
- New! 1857 McGuffey Readers
- Holiday Sale at Everyday Education
- New context resources posted at Excellence-in-Literature.com
- Join Janice for a Beat-the-Clock Essay Workshop in Winchester, VA
- Contests and awards for students
- Subscription information: Make changes here!
| | | Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love!
~Hamilton Wright Mabie |
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Dear Friend,
It's our last issue of the year–can you believe it? I hope your school year has gone well so far, and you are looking forward to the new year with anticipation. It's gotten cold early in Virginia, but the wood stove is keeping us warm. Perhaps we'll have a winter as pretty as the "American Homestead Winter" painting by Currier and Ives you see at left!
There are just a few things to share this time–news about the first three volumes of the 1857 McGuffey Readers (they are finally available!), a short post on alternatives to writing an analytical essay, and a few other things. Enjoy!
On another note, I'm very sorry to report that my friend and colleague Connie Schenkelberg has finished her race in this life, and stepped over the threshold into eternity. I know she has touched many lives through her teaching and books ( Grammar Made Easy and Spelling Made Easy), and we will miss her. Remember, the most important thing you will do each day is to love your husband and your children. Nothing else comes close! We wish you a joyous holiday season and a happy new year. Blessings, Janice CampbellMcGuffey Readers: 1857McGuffey.comTaking Time for Things that Matter blog: www.Janice-Campbell.comEntrepreneurship blog: www. DoingWhatMatters.comP.S. We've heard that the links don't show up as underlined in some browsers, so if you see something you think is a link, just mouse over it, and you should be able to click it. If there's an asterisk near a resource, that means it's an affiliate link. You may read more about those in the information at the end of this newsletter. |
| Alternatives to Writing a Literary Analysis
There are many ways to approach literary analysis, but the default method is usually writing an analytical essay. There are good reasons for this– writing an analytical essay causes students to think critically, organize thoughts, sequence ideas, and compose an acceptable piece of writing. It’s an excellent way to prepare for college writing or a debate team, and it’s good for boosting general literacy and understanding.
However, essay writing is not the only tool for studying literature.
Students can benefit from the occasional opportunity to approach the
great books in a fresh way, so here are a few alternatives to writing a
literary analysis: Continue reading at Taking Time For Things That Matter
Other recent posts include: |
| New Resources and Holiday Specials
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| The first three volumes of the 1857 McGuffey Readers are here!
Want an easy way to teach language arts using stories, poems, essays, and speeches that reinforce virtues such as courage, honor, diligence, stewardship, independence, frugality, perseverance, and kindness?
- Complete original text from McGuffey's 1857 edition
- Phonics-based reading instruction
- Vocabulary and spelling taught and reinforced in context
- Age-appropriate instructions on elocution (art of speaking)
- Increasingly challenging literature selections for grades K-12
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| Holiday Special
I was planning to have a
Thanksgiving sale, but went unexpectedly out of town in November and
didn't post this before I went, so I'm extending the deadline;-). Enjoy!
We are offering 6 specials on different product combinations now through Dec. 31, 2013. Visit Everyday Education to see what great deals are waiting for you.
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The average pencil is seven inches long, with just a half-inch eraser - in case you thought optimism was dead. ~Robert Brault |
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we aren't able to screen all the contests that come across our desks, we are
sharing them here so you'll be able to check them out yourself. Contests can be
a useful motivational tool, so be sure to check them out! |
| Janice will be presenting a
Beat-the-Clock Essay Workshop
in Winchester, VA Saturday, February 8th, 2014.
This workshop is being sponsored by the Classical Cottage School and you may contact Cindy Leahy if you are
interested in attending. Spaces are limited. Please contact Cindy at this email: tceleahy@visuallink.com
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| | | Writing Lessons at Schoolhouse Teachers
Don't forget that I offer a monthly classics-based writing lesson at Schoolhouse Teachers! December's lesson features writing exercises based on Leo Tolstoy's short story, "Three Questions." There are a lot of other great classes at Schoolhouse teachers, so be sure to visit. |
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If you haven't yet seen the Excellence in Literature resource website, I think you'll enjoy it. If you're using the curriculum, you'll find that we've hosted many of the context resources on the site, organized by level so you can easily find them. Even if you're not using EIL, you'll find good resources for literature and history study, including source documents, poetry, and more. I hope the new site makes using EIL even simpler!
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