How Do You Write Good?

Poem: “An Unstamped Letter on our Rural Letter Box” by Robert Frost 

Statement of the Whole:  Any art can be taught, but it is not taught in the same way that information is imparted.  Jason and Steve share various experiences and teaching ideas about the mystical art of teaching writing.  Join in the conversation and red-line their ideas. 

Resources: Some helpful websites for good programs of composition 

Circe’s Lost Tools of Writing 

Institute for Excellence in Writing 

Coronavirus Contagion

Poem: “Stay Home” by Wendell Berry  

Statement of the Whole: Our world is in a state of quarantine with the Coronavirus, and the boys on the podcast want to share a few ideas for those having to figure out educational questions during this unique time.  Join Jason and Steve as they discuss sane advice for this unusual time in our history.  Take a deep breath, and jump in. 

Here is a link to a board game Jason mentions in the podcast: 

Agricola: https://www.amazon.com/Mayfair-Games-MFG3515-Agricola/dp/B01DREMT68 

Another great place for ideas while the kids are at home: 

Ambleside Online 

Have You Met: Buck Holler?

An interview on teaching Latin. 

Statement of the Whole: One of the more important aspects of a great education is forming a mind that can handle language, and that can interact with the primary sources of our educational heritage.  In this interview, Steve talks with Latin teacher Buck Holler about his journey into teaching the Latin language, why it is important, and encouragement for others wanting to get into it. Beatus marialis. 

Resources:  Below are some of the resources mentioned in the interview: 

Accademia Vivarium novum, Luigi Miraglia, Tusculum Italy 

Schola Latina, Roberto Carfagni, Montella Italy 

University of Kentucky, Terence Tunberg 

Conventiculum Lexingtoniensis 

Conventiculum Dickinsoniensis