Unlocking Literature: A Socratic Approach to Teaching Great
"The best way to learn to read even adult literature properly is to notice how children's literature matches adult literature in terms of its shape and its content and its form." — Adam Andrews
Unlock the world of literature as Adam Andrews, Director of CenterForLit, joins Yvette Hampton for a journey through the fascinating realm of literary education. The creator of the Teaching the Classics seminar shares the tools needed for meaningful discussions about literature with children of all ages. Delve into the power of the Socratic method and discover strategies to analyze any book, from children's stories like 'A Bargain for Francis' to classics like 'Hamlet.' Gain valuable insights into understanding the minds of authors and the importance of reading classics in homeschooling. Tune in now to ignite your literary adventure!
Recommended Resources:
More from Missy Andrews (Adam’s wife) on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
Center for Lit - Teaching the Classics Basic Seminar
The Lost Tools of Learning, by Dorothy Sayers
Center for Lit - Teaching the Classics Basic Seminar
Reading Roadmaps, by Missy Andrews
My Divine Comedy: A Mother's Homeschooling Journey, by Missy Andrews
Wild Bells: A Literary Advent, by Missy Andrews
Hop, Skip, and a Rhyme: Literary Devices for Young Writers, by Megan Andrews
Adam’s Favorite Books:
All the Places to Love, by Patricia Maclachlan
Straw into Gold, by Gary D. Schmidt
Little Dorrit, by Charles Dickens
Til We Have Faces: A Myth Retold, by C.S. Lewis
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