Losing Oneself in Service Vol 1

(Ages 12 and up)

There are 5 sections in this volume:

• Reading and Writing Poetry
• Creating Short Stories
• Creating Outlines and Taking Notes
• Creating Research Reports
• Principles of Journalism

As in Volumes 1 and 2, the student has 3 Learning Exercises to complete each week, however the order is somewhat different. The basic pattern is continued with the use of scriptures, service projects, and practicing the principles.

Because students do so much texting and computer work (and games), many think that cursive writing is not important anymore. This is why most public schools are no longer teaching this skill, and replacing it with keyboarding.

Research is now finding that writing–especially cursive writing–is the key to proper brain function. Learning cursive writing skills will improve ALL learning!  Cursive writing enhances both sides of the brain — communication plus facts — thus creating a whole-brained learning experience.  Printing (manuscript writing) does not do this either.  The flow of the pen is the learning principle.