The Classical Scholar

“The Scarlet Pimpernel” – podcast episode 2

diane@classicalscholar.com (Diane B. Lockman) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:11:32 +0000

The Scarlet Pimpernel, Baroness Orczy Genre: Historical fiction Appropriate for ages 13 and up * * * * * The year is 1792. The French Revolution has turned into a reign of terror as victims are led to the guillotine on a daily basis. Join Meredith Lockman for her audio book review of Baroness Orczy’s “The Scarlet Pimpernel.” Click [...]

Ultimate Homeschool Expo

diane@classicalscholar.com (Diane B. Lockman) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:35:48 +0000

Homeschool conventions are a lot of fun, but how many workshops can you realistically squeeze into the weekend? Inevitably, at least one of the speakers that I want to hear is scheduled to talk at the same time as another workshop that I want to attend. I have purchased the CDs of speakers [...]

“Classical Skills, not Stages” – podcast episode 1

diane@classicalscholar.com (Diane B. Lockman) — Fri, 29 May 2009 19:30:09 +0000

A brief explanation of the purpose of the classical trivium, content taught, and possible methods for accomplishing mastery. Click on the player below to listen now. (5:33) Related Homeschool Articles: "The Scarlet Pimpernel" - podcast episode 2Memory is the Treasury of InventionWhat is a Christian home education?

It’s Party Time!

diane@classicalscholar.com (Diane B. Lockman) — Wed, 27 May 2009 21:11:49 +0000

It’s homeschool party time, at least in the Lockman home! Have you ever had to postpone a celebration? Well, I have had BIG news that I’ve been wanting to share with you, but my semester has been so busy with “extreme education” and speech and debate tournaments that I haven’t had time to announce the [...]

Five Ways to Win Your Audience

diane@classicalscholar.com (Diane B. Lockman) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:00:21 +0000

Giving an effective homeschool speech requires a lot more than just preparing, memorizing, and delivering content. All across the country, home school teens are giving public speeches, but few are connecting with the audience. Reciting written content without incorporating techniques to foster two-way dialogue, the speaker comes away feeling like the speech just didn’t [...]