We’ve looked at ANI charts. We’ve started the procedure for systematically writing a great essay. What about math problems? Especially those pesky word problems? Working with a word problems is the unraveling of a great essay. Essentially, we take all of the information in the problem, filter it, draw it, organize it, and make conclusions […]
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If you’ve been in Amanda’s writer’s society for any length of time, you’ve definitely heard the term ANI chart. ANI is an acronym that stands for Affirmative, negative, and interesting information about a specific issue. The idea of creating an ANI chart around a thesis is from the writing program called The Lost Tools of
Have you ever thought about your family as a collection of great minds? As my children grow in stature, they reveal themselves as individuals. As a result, I start to see them less as little persons to be raised and more as humans to be mentored. At some point in this mentorship relationship I start
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I’d love to be able to start this post with a New Year’s resolution goal focused mentality. I’d say something like: The secret to homeschooling without stress is to pray often, describe God’s purpose for your family, write down your family’s goals, work hard, and trust God. For which, we have some great tools to
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If someone asked me what I wanted to do when I was a young adult I’d respond, “I want to change the world.” Not in a large way, and not like the pageant contestants want world peace. Rather, I want to do something for the kingdom of God. For the past 16 years I’ve struggled
