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Sep 03, 2021
Announcing IEW’s Theme-Based Book of the Year: Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons >
We are excited to share with you that we have declared Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons to be IEW’s theme-based book of the year. What does this mean for you? Every month Andrew Pudewa will present a webinar that introduces IEW’s units by exploring the first lesson of each structural unit in this theme-based book. During the webinar he will work through the lesson with attendees,... read more
Hot Off the Press! Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons (Fourth Edition)>
Have you had a chance to use one of our books of history-based writing lessons? Each of these enjoyable year-long courses guides you and your students through a period in history while helping you use IEW’s Structure and Style methodology to teach writing skills to your students. Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons, one of the most popular books in this series, has recently been revised and... read more
Feb 20, 2016
Experience Unit 3 with People and Places in Our Community and World History-Based Writing Lessons>
September is nearly over, but before you switch from retelling stories in Unit 3 to funneling facts in Unit 4, check out these story samples pulled from two of our latest theme-based books. People and Places in our Community is a pre-Level A theme-based book that is perfect for children in kindergarten through Grade 2. For older students check out the sample taken from World... read more
Sep 27, 2017
A Suzuki History: Podcast Episode 155>
“Ten thousand times, and then begins understanding.” Japanese saying That proverb reflects a philosophy that sounds foreign to Western minds, but it is reflective of the Suzuki methodology of instruction. In Podcast 155 Andrew Pudewa takes listeners on a stroll down memory lane as he recalls his experiences and insights gained as a student of Shinichi Suzuki, founder of the famous Suzuki Method. During the podcast, Andrew... read more
Sep 12, 2018
Theme-Based or Video-Based? Either Is a Win-Win!>
Whether you use one of IEW’s theme-based courses or a Structure and Style for Students video-based course, it is a win-win for your students. While both use a spiral method to teach the skills needed to become competent and confident communicators and are based around the nine structural units, there are some differences that make each program unique. Our theme-based courses provide a year of ready-made... read more
Aug 10, 2023
Black History Month: Celebrating Paul Laurence Dunbar>
Although I graduated from a large midwestern university with a degree in English and a focus in poetry, I knew next to nothing about this important African-American poet—Paul Laurence Dunbar. It was much later, after I moved to Dayton, Ohio, when I learned about how beloved he was in his hometown, located just north of the Ohio River. Paul Laurence Dunbar is one of the first... read more
Feb 17, 2017
Customer Service Answers: Theme-Based Writing Curriculum, Part 2>
We recently shared a blog post about some of the general questions we receive about our theme-based writing courses. We thought we would delve a little deeper and answer some of your questions about specific theme-based courses for this post. We hope this is helpful to you as you begin to plan which materials you will be using for your next school year. Is there a... read more
Apr 05, 2017
Episode 75: Writing Across the Curriculum>
Writing across the curriculum. This term has long been a point of discussion among educators, and it is certainly a topic worthy of careful consideration. Join Andrew and Julie as they discuss what this term really means, what the benefits of the practice are, and how you can implement it in your own classroom. Referenced Materials: Orthodoxy by G. K. Chesterton Online Writing Lab, Purdue University Dr. James B.... read more
Jan 03, 2017
Episode 201: Remembering the Past — Celebrating the Future! IEW's Twenty-Fifth Birthday Celebration, Part 1>
Have you ever wondered where it all began? Tune into this twenty-fifth birthday celebration recording where Andrew takes you through the history of IEW and expresses his gratitude toward the people that helped him along his journey. GO TO PART 2 Referenced Materials: Andrew Pudewa Dr. James B. Webster Anna Ingham Teaching Writing: Structure and Style® The Phonetic Zoo Janet Spitler Julie Walker Bible-Based Writing Lessons Theme-Based Writing Lessons Jill Pike Peter Buscemi Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Cameron Covey Classical Conversations Leigh Bortins Laura... read more
Jan 08, 2020
Product Spotlight: Theme-Based Writing Lessons>
IEW offers many excellent programs for language arts. Among them are products dedicated to written expression, speaking, literature, spelling, and handwriting. For 2019, we have decided to take a closer look at a few of these programs and shine a spotlight on some of their features. In January, we featured our flagship program, Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS). February’s product spotlight highlights our theme-based... read more
Feb 08, 2019
Episode 152: Experience Excellence in Writing>
Experience excellence in writing as Laura House, IEW's marketing manager, explains IEW's methodology and walks you through both the structure and style of the nine units. With her insightful knowledge and cheery attitude, Laura provides encouragement and demonstrates how you can apply IEW's method to anything you're learning at home or in the classroom. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Click here to download the slides that accompanied Laura in the Experience... read more
Aug 14, 2018
Episode 83b: Summarizing Multiple References, Structure and Style, Part 2>
What's the purpose of the checklist? This question is often asked by students as well parents. Join Andrew Pudewa as he shares salient points about IEW's stylistic techniques and discusses the powerful benefits that come about when you require the checklist for your students' writing. Go to Part 1 Referenced Materials: Click Here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 6 webinar. Teaching Writing: Structure and... read more
Mar 02, 2017
On the Fifth Day of Christmas, IEW Gave to Me…>
A PDF of the first four lessons of People and Places in Our Community A PDF of the first four lessons of Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons A PDF of the first four lessons of World History-Based Writing Lessons Streaming of the Structure and Style Overview Free Shipping The fifth day of Christmas is a big one—in the song it’s the day we get five gold rings, after all. We decided... read more
Dec 30, 2017
Empowered across the Curriculum>
Many years ago when I was a much younger, somewhat bewildered homeschool mom standing in front of the IEW® booth at a homeschool convention, I had one goal in mind—finding support to help me integrate writing across the subjects. I knew I needed some support and guidance to help pull it together, and I had heard that IEW was the company that could help me... read more
Jan 08, 2019
Episode 196: Announcing IEW's Bible-Based Writing Lessons, Third Edition †>
In this podcast Andrew and Julie announce the third edition of Bible-Based Writing Lessons. Tune in as the duo walks through the theme-based book, discussing what's different in the new edition and explaining how the Bible stories are so beautifully woven into the units. Referenced Materials: Bible Based-Writing Lessons Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization by Andrew Pudewa Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Theme-Based Writing Lessons Dr. James B. Webster U.S History-Based Writing Lessons Dante's... read more
Jun 19, 2019
The Mayflower Mishap (Free Thanksgiving Writing Lesson)>
Thanksgiving is just days away. Have you considered doing something educational? It isn’t too late to pull together some Thanksgiving-related lessons for your students, and we’ve got a quick and FREE idea. The following comes from Volume 1 of U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons Third Edition by Lori Verstegen. This fun activity applies the IEW Structure and Style method to reading and writing about the Pilgrims. If... read more
Nov 24, 2014
Getting Started with Theme-Based Writing Lessons>
On Day 3 of Twelve Days of Christmas Giving, IEW is giving you a three-week sample of three theme-based writing lessons. Be sure you are registered for the event to receive the email with links to the gifts and the free shipping code. Christmas can be a time of traditions but also a time of trying new things. Have you used our video courses but wondered... read more
Dec 28, 2023
Episode 127b: Summarizing Multiple References, Structure and Style Unit 6, Part 2>
Is your student overwhelmed by having too many sources to write from? Join Andrew as he discusses Unit 6 and provides tips and suggestions for collecting, organizing, and summarizing facts from multiple references. Go To Part 1 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 6 webinar. Teaching Writing: Structure and Style The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) EasyBib Beowulf Writing Source Packet Theme-Based Writing Lessons All Things Fun &... read more
Feb 09, 2018
Author Interview: Lori Verstegen—Helping Students Succeed>
There are many options available to teach IEW writing to your students. One of the most enjoyable and successful ways to begin is to use Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS2) and the Structure and Style for Students (SSS) program for the first year. for the first year. But for year two, what are the options? Some teachers create their own lessons using the TWSS, finding source... read more
Dec 01, 2016
Customer Service Answers: Theme-Based Writing Curriculum, Part 1>
At IEW we offer two potential writing pathways. One of these is our DVD-based path, and the other is our theme-based path. Both paths offer solid IEW writing solutions, and you may choose to stay on one or utilize both paths to meet your family’s needs. We want to focus this post on answering some of the general questions we regularly receive about our theme-based... read more
Apr 03, 2017
