Cultural Artifacts with Mandi Gerth

The NativityLorenzo Monaco (Piero di Giovanni) Italianca. 1406–10https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/459007Adoration of the ShepherdsGuido Renica. 1642https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/guido-reni-the-adoration-of-the-shepherdsThe Holy NightAntonio da Correggioca. 1522 - 1530https://www.the-artinspector.com/post/correggio-the-holy-nightAdvent and Christmas Wisdom from G.K. ChestertonWinter Fire by Ryan Whitaker SmithChrist Child by G.K. ChestertonThe poem set to music Get full access to Mrs. Gerth Teaches at mrsgerthteaches.substack.com/subscribe

Pilgrims Going to Church - The New York Historicalhttps://www.nyhistory.org/blogs/pilgrims-going-to-church-thanksgiving-and-the-pilgrim-in-public-memoryAmazon Affiliate Links to Books Mentioned in Today’s Episode:The Boy Who Fell Off the Mayflower, or John Howland's Good Fortune by P. J. Lynchhttps://amzn.to/482SRrYThe Thanksgiving Story by Alice Dalglieshhttps://amzn.to/43keTDWThe Pilgrim Fathers by William Henry Bartletthttps://amzn.to/4oRKaHaResources Mentioned:Amanda J. Glesmann’s Scholarly Articlehttp://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/27300Mrs. Gerth Teaches Substackhttps://substack.com/@mrsgerthteachesMrs Gerth Teaches Teachers Pay Teachershttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/mrs-gerth-teaches-classicallyRepairing the Ruinshttps://classicalchristian.org/repairing-the-ruins/Thales College Certificate for Classical Education Philosophy https://www.thalescollege.org/academics/philosophy Get full access to Mrs. Gerth Teaches at mrsgerthteaches.substack.com/subscribe

“How to see the world truthfully and what to do about that truth does not come to students via assessments or book lists. Instead, it is embodied by adults in authority.”I wrote Thoroughness & Charm because I have a heart for the regular, normal teacher in the average classical school. I want that teacher to feel ennobled and enriched, inspired and encouraged to do this job every day even when it’s hard—even when you can’t read a chapter of “The Horse and His Boy” aloud to your class without crying. Some of that inspiration and encouragement comes from understanding more of the tradition you represent--its noble ideas and Biblical values. What I call getting off the tightrope and finding a wider path to walk on.I hope Cultural Artifacts helps widen the path for you. Here you’ll find a little bit of information for classical educators (including homeschoolers) about lots of good, true, and beautiful things—cultural artifacts from the Western Tradition. Things that could find their way into your classroom liturgies or into your homeschool’s “morning time.” But I also want you to enjoy these moments of glory with me—where we get to explore the intersection of time and timelessness together. Welcome. I’m so glad you’re here. Get full access to Mrs. Gerth Teaches at mrsgerthteaches.substack.com/subscribe

Most students struggle to keep their entire essay tethered to their thesis. Most parents have little idea how to help. Both student and parent experience frustration. Both know the writing could be better, but aren’t sure how to make it better. When I sit down to help a student one-on-one, I first make sure we have a solid thesis. Then, we work through each evidence paragraph. I look for ways in which the student isn’t completing their thoughts, or isn’t stating their opinion clearly enough. Both of which create ambiguity, which often looks to a teacher like a lack of understanding on behalf of the student. Finally, we work through the introduction and conclusion. Those two parts of the essay require the most eloquence and creativity, which is why they are the hardest for students to write well. Rather than experiencing frustration, please ask for help. Send an email requesting a writer’s workshop anytime. I am able to accommodate most requests with 24 hours notice. The relief students feel when they start to “get it” and the pride they feel when the paper is done bring me great joy. Get full access to Mrs. Gerth Teaches at mrsgerthteaches.substack.com/subscribe