Kris Cordell:  Homeschool Conference Speaker and Workshop Leader Details

• Language Arts: Spelling and Vocabulary
• Language Arts: Writing

WRITING: It Is a Hill Worth Dying On
Yes, it is a hill worth dying on, but you don’t have to climb Mt. Everest. Proper writing skills are essential to every student. Extensive "How to Write" curriculum is often overwhelming for both students and parents; therefore, writing becomes an unpleasant chore rather than a fun engaging opportunity. Students end up writing for the sake of completing an assignment: fill the paper with words and check off the "To Do" list. The areas I will be discussing include the importance of selecting a topic, the benefits of identifying specific guidelines, and the necessity of developing critical thinking in writing. When we simplify our goals for writing and focus on mastering the basics, our children no longer feel overwhelmed; they realize they can do it. And parents gain confidence; they realize they have the tools it takes to climb this mountain – they realize they don’t have to climb Mt. Everest.

Breathing Life Into your Language Arts
Great literature CAN provide the motivation to learn language arts. While your 3rd throught 12th grade student reads novels they love, they can develop stronger comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, writing and critical thinking skills. TLP can bring fresh air to your language arts program.
 

• Homeschooling mother for 18 years
• Representative for Total Language Plus
• Teaches writing classes for children
• Given seminars to teach parents how to teach their children to write