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In this podcast Andrew and Julie interview the managing editor of the Magnum Opus Magazine, Megan Horst. Learn about the great student work Megan puts into the magazine and receive some background on the history of Magnum Opus Magazine.

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

• Megan Horst 
• Magnum Opus Magazine 
• Megan's Books
• The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom (Amazon Affiliate)
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Newsletter
• Digital Magazine
• Podcast with Taylor Bennett
• Porch Swing Girl by Taylor Bennett (Amazon Affiliate)

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In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss seven tools IEW provides to help teachers and teaching parents prepare for an excellent school year. Learn about the new support webinars and the history behind the Magnum Opus Magazine. Be equipped and encouraged to start the new school year!

Referenced Materials

• Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
• Webinar Archive
• Adventures in Writing
• Adventures in Writing Support Webinar
• Discoveries in Writing
• Discoveries in Writing Support Webinar
• IEW Blog
• Magnum Opus Magazine
• Newsletter
• Schools Division Newsletter
• Learning Differences? IEW can help!
• Instructor Accreditation
• Customer Service
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 436

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In this week’s episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss Unit 4, the linchpin of the structural units. As students summarize longer references, they learn important skills that they will use in subsequent units: dividing subjects into topics, limiting facts, and following the topic-clincher rule. Andrew and Julie explore how these important skills help students choose interesting, important, or relevant facts and write cohesive, thoughtful paragraphs.

Referenced Materials

• Structure and Style for Students
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Magnum Opus Magazine
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 396

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Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker as they bring to light the creative and imaginative aspects of Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories. They provide some history of how Unit 3 came about and how it became what it is today. Explore how students of all ages can retell, elaborate, and write variations of fables and short stories while expressing extraordinary creativity.

Referenced Materials

• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• NCFCA Christian Speech & Debate League
• Episode 364: Health and Wellness with Katie Wells
• Magnum Opus Magazine
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 392

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In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker announce the prompts for the 2025 IEW Writing Contest. Andrew talks about why students should participate in writing contests, and Julie shares a story from her past about the importance of following instructions. Be sure to listen for the special prizes for the tenth annual IEW Writing Contest!

Referenced Materials

• Writing Contests
• 2025 IEW Writing Contest
• “The Benefits of Entering Writing Contests”
• Magnum Opus Magazine
• Transcript of Episode 469

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In this podcast Andrew and Julie introduce and discuss our brand new product, However Imperfectly: Lessons learned from thirty years of teaching and other articles written by Andrew Pudewa. Learn how the book came to be and get a sneak peek of the great content imbedded in the pages of the book.

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

• However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa 
• The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential 
• Dr. James B. Webster 
• Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst (Amazon Affiliate)
• e-Newsletters
• Magnum Opus Magazine
• IEW's Facebook
• IEW's Instagram 

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While many writing programs begin with a blank page, IEW understands the importance of developing students' thinking skills before asking them to write creatively. In this episode Andrew talks through the ins and outs of Unit 7, Inventive Writing, while explaining the methodology behind it.

Go To Part 1

Referenced Materials:

• Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 7 webinar.
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style 
• Magnum Opus Magazine
• Blog
• IEW Families Forum
• IEW Teachers Forum
• Monthly e-Newsletter
• Andrew's Engagements  

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In most learning experiences, there is typically a period of awkwardness when the new skill is attempted. Wrap up the series with Andrew and Julie as they discuss the fourth deadly error of teaching writing: over-expectation. Learn the importance of being aware of the natural learning process, and be inspired by Andrew's expectation of his students.

GO TO: PART 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

• "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing"
  • Audio Talk
  • Article
• Structure and Style for Students
• Portable Walls for the Essayist (Discontinued)
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Magnum Opus Magazine 
• IEW Blog

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Why is writing so easy for some kids, but not for others? Why do some students not enjoy writing? Join Andrew in our Unit 7 Webinar as he discusses the “Blank-Brain, Blank-Page Syndrome” and addresses a few of the roadblocks to winsome writing.

GO TO PART 2

Referenced Materials: 

• Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 7 webinar.
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Dr. James B. Webster
• I Keep Six Honest Serving Men by Rudyard Kipling
• Aesop's Fables
• Webinar Archive
• Mini Posters
• Magnum Opus Magazine

Questions Asked

• 14:15-Jill asks "Is the Topic-Clincher rule connected with the dress-ups?"
• 15:26-Anne Marie asks "Is the who-which clause the hardest or does it just depend on the student?"

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In this episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss the importance of learning the basic essay model even when many say it is outdated or formulaic. Learn how to take the basic essay model and expand it to a super-essay. Andrew even discusses the name of the longest essay model that uses one of his favorite words.

Referenced Materials

• “De-Confusing Essays” article by Andrew Pudewa
• Unit 8: Easy Essays and Beyond webinar
• University-Ready Writing
• University-Ready Writing free lessons
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Seminar Workbook
• Magnum Opus Magazine Unit 8 samples
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 418

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If you have been following along all year, we have made it to the final episode in this year’s series on the unit models. Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker as they discuss Unit 9: Formal Critique. In some ways, it is the culmination of all the units. Explore the value of learning the skills of analysis and writing about literature even if students are not planning to pursue a literary career.

Referenced Materials

• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style®
• Seminar Workbook
• Magnum Opus Magazine Unit 9 Samples
• Formal Critiques: Going beyond the Boring Book Report webinar 
• Episode 417: Using IEW through the Years 
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 422

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In this week’s podcast, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker take a closer look at IEW’s Unit 5: Writing from Pictures. This unit teaches students to pull information from the brain by asking questions about a picture as a source for inspiration. Andrew points out that this same skill is applicable to looking at situations in the world and thinking about them. Join Andrew and Julie as they explain how Dr. Webster developed this unit and expound on the value of asking good questions in order to refine thinking.

Referenced Materials

• Magnum Opus Magazine
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Structure and Style for Students
• “Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing”
  • Audio talk
  • Article
• “I Keep Six Honest Serving Men” by Rudyard Kipling
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 401

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You can’t teach writing for long without people asking, “But what about grammar?” Most people have an extreme opinion about grammar: either start at a very early age and hammer it in year after year or believe that grammar just isn’t that important in our modern world. IEW believes that wisdom is found in the balance between the two. Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker in this week’s podcast as they discuss the importance of grammar and how much is enough.

Referenced Materials

• But, but, but ... What about Grammar? audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Structure and Style for Students
• NCFCA Christian Speech & Debate League
• Episode 364: Health and Wellness with Katie Wells
• Magnum Opus Magazine
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 389

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Picking up where they left off, Andrew and Julie hone in on the third of the four deadly errors of teaching writing: unclear assignments. Many of us have experience with the frustration of an unclear assignment and the confusion it can bring. Join Andrew as he discusses what makes for an unclear assignment and provides practical ways to ensure the assignments you give your students are clear and helpful.  

GO TO: PART 1 | Part 2

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

• "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing"
  • Audio Talk
  • Article
• Structure and Style® for Students
• Portable Walls for the Essayist (Discontinued)
• Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day by Andrew Pudewa
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Magnum Opus Magazine 

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Are there factors that make learning easier? As Andrew notes, “If something is relevant to you, if it is significant, meaningful, useful, interesting, helpful to you, then it is easy to study and learn.” This week Andrew and Julie discuss the four forms of relevancy: intrinsic, inspired, contrived, and enforced. Andrew and Julie dive into these ideas and share how they can be used to help both students and teachers!

Referenced Materials

• Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
• Episode 174: Why Gender Matters — An Interview with Dr. Leonard Sax
• "The Art and Science of Motivation"
• The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
• Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization
• Magnum Opus Magazine
• Daughters of the American Revolution Essay Contests
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 358

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Often students as well as parents struggle with moving forward on the checklist. In this two-part episode, Andrew provides salient points on the stylistic techniques and offers advice, from being strict with the checklist to not drowning your students with more than they can handle.

Go To Part 1

Referenced Materials:

• Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Sailing Through Style webinar.
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade
• But, but, but ... What about Grammar? Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
• Fix It! Grammar
• Fix It! Grammar: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by Pamela White
• Blog
• Monthly e-Newsletter
• IEW's YouTube Channel 
• Andrew's Joke of the Month
• Magnum Opus Magazine 
• High School Essay Intensive 
• Andrew's Engagements 

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Since Andrew is unable to make it to the mic, Julie sits down with Laura House, IEW's Marketing Manager, and asks Laura questions about her experience with the company. Laura shares how she came to know IEW and encourages parents and teachers to take that first step and give IEW a try.

Referenced Materials:

• Laura House
• Student Writing Intensive 
• Student Writing Intensive Continuation Course 
• IEW's Blog
• Webinar Archive
• IEW Schools Division
• IEW's Online Classes
• Magnum Opus Magazine
• Megan Horst
• IEW Families Forum
• IEW Teachers Forum
• Monthly e-Newsletter
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Click here to enter the Student Writing Continuation Course Level B giveaway

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Join Andrew Pudewa as he walks you through Unit 8, the daunting essay. Andrew will take you through the step-by-step process of crafting an essay so that you can understand the basic structure, discussing the various essay types and their differences. To ensure maximum understanding, he will also guide you through a practicum assignment.

Go To Part 2

Referenced Materials: 

• Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 8 webinar.
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Student Writing Intensive by Andrew Pudewa and Jill Pike
• Theme-Based Writing Lessons
• Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham
• Portable Walls for the Essayist
• Webinar Archive
• Mini Posters
• Magnum Opus Magazine

Questions Asked

• 18:40-Anne asks "My 11-year-old boy is writing his essay on 'medieval sports.' What would be a (good) question?"
• 21:21-Deborah asks "I'm not clear about the difference between the essay in unit 6 and 8. In both, we state our opinion in the conclusion. Can you explain?"

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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 2

Referenced Materials:

• Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 6 webinar.
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Bible Heroes Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen
• All Things Fun & Fascinating by Lori Verstegen
• Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales by Maria Gerber 
• Following Narnia by Laura Bettis
• Mini Posters
• Portable Walls
• Student Writing Intensive
• National History Day
• IEW Teacher's Forum
• Monthly e-Newsletter
• Magnum Opus Magazine

Questions Asked

• 7:30 - Debbie asks, "Why is unit 6 not attempted with 3rd graders?" 

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Often students as well as parents struggle with moving forward on the checklist. In this two-part episode, Andrew provides salient points on the stylistic techniques and offers advice, from being strict with the checklist to not drowning your students with more than they can handle.

Go To Part 2

Referenced Materials:

• Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Sailing Through Style webinar.
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Blended Structure & Style in Composition  by James B. Webster
• Theme-Based Writing Lessons
• Mini Posters
• Anna Ingham
• The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham
• Magnum Opus Magazine 
• Portable Walls
• Portable Walls for Essayist
• Tools for Young Writers
• Portable Walls: Grammar on the Go
• IEW Writing Tools
• A Word Write Now

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As you begin this new school year, be encouraged to make a great start in public speaking and writing. Andrew reviews Units 1 and 2 of the IEW syllabus, Note Making and Outlines and Writing from Notes, giving you tips and tricks for easy implementation. Learn how to lay a solid foundation for your students' coming year.

go to Part 2

Referenced Materials:

• Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Units 1 and 2 webinar.
• Webinar Archive
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade
• Premium Subscription
• Mini Posters
• Classroom Posters
• The Fox and the Grapes-An Aesop's Fable
• Free Aesop's Fables Online
• Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham
• Blended Structure and Style in Composition by Dr. James B. Webster, Ph.D
• Magnum Opus Magazine
• Monthly e-Newsletter

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Why is writing so easy for some kids, but not for others? Why do some students not enjoy writing? Join Andrew in our Unit 7 Webinar as he discusses the “Blank-Brain, Blank-Page Syndrome” and addresses a few of the roadblocks to winsome writing.

GO TO PART 1

Referenced Materials: 

• Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 7 webinar.
• Webinar Archive
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Lemonade to Leadership by Bonnie Drew
• Micro Business for Teens by Carol Topp
• I Keep Six Honest Serving Men by Rudyard Kipling 
• Magnum Opus
• Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing
  • Podcast: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
  • Audio Talk
  • Article
• Monthly e-Newsletter
• IEW's Teacher's Forum

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With November being National Novel Writing Month, Andrew and Julie discuss Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories. Because of his love for storytelling, Nathan King also joins the conversation and discusses the power of writing a story that creates imagery in the audience's mind through the use of vocabulary. Join us this week as the trio walks through Unit 3 and discusses how it has been used for novel writing.

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

• "Considering the Possibilities of Unit 3"
• NaNoWriMo
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Anna Ingham
• Aesop's Fables
• The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
• Nathan King
• Bible Quest™
• The Princess Bride
  • movie
  • book
• Structure and Style® for Students
• Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
• A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
• Moby-Dick by Herman Melville
• Magnum Opus Magazine

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Join Andrew and Julie as they welcome teen author Taylor Bennett for another podcast honoring National Novel Writing Month. As a lover of writing, Taylor enjoyed sitting down and writing her first novel: Porch Swing Girl. In this episode Taylor shares her experience with writing her book and offers tips from being responsible with your deadlines to staying focused on learning the craft of writing. 

Referenced Materials:

• National Novel Writing Month
• Taylor Bennett's Website
• Mountain Brook Ink
• A Name Unknown by Roseanna White 
• Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
• Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery 
• Mother-Daughter Book Club Collection by Heather Vogel Frederick
• Susan May Warren
• Oregon Christian Writers
• Portable Walls
• Featuring of Taylor Bennett on Go Teen Writers
• Magnum Opus Magazine
• Taylor's Instagram
• Taylor's Facebook Page

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Whether they are broad or technical, serious or humorous, Andrew enjoys receiving and answering questions. In this week's episode, Andrew enthusiastically addresses inquiries posed by teachers and teaching parents. From suggestions about motivation to advice on teaching a student with dysgraphia, Andrew responds to each question with experience and insight.

Referenced Materials:

• They're Rarely Too Young...and Never Too Old "To Twinkle" by Kay Collier Slone
• Shinichi Suzuki
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Structure and Style for Students
• Motivation
  • Article
  • Audio talk
  • Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2
• Magnum Opus Magazine
• Spelling and the Brain by Andrew Pudewa
• Teaching the Classics by Adam Andrews and Missy Andrews
• "The Colloquium Environment" by Andrew Pudewa
• Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
• A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 340

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The start of the school year is an exciting time—a time when energy and motivation are high in the classroom. With many returning to school this month, Andrew and Julie address teachers and teaching parents by discussing ways they can carry the energy from the beginning of the semester throughout the year. From challenging your students to incorporate all of the dress-ups in one sentence, to tracking your students' progress, you'll hear tried and true tips for supercharging creativity and motivation in your classroom!  

Referenced Materials:

• Goodbye, Mr. Chips by James Hilton
• Structure and Style for Students
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Instructor Accreditation Program
• Motivation
  • Article
  • Audio talk
  • Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2
• Humor in Teaching
  • Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2
• Magnum Opus Magazine
• National History Day
• "The Benefits of Entering Writing Contests" by Marci Harris
• Writing Contests
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 336

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Are you teaching through Unit 5, Writing from Pictures, and interested to know the ins and outs of the unit? Join Andrew Pudewa in part two of this webinar recording as he discusses the how-to of Unit 5, explaining both the process and purpose of the unit.

GO TO PART 1

Referenced Materials:

• Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Sailing Through Style webinar.
• Webinar Archive
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade
• Grammar
  • Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2
  • Article
• Fix It! Grammar
• Portable Walls
• Bible-Based Writing Lessons by Andrew Pudewa and Dr. James Webster
• Introduction to Fix It! Grammar Webinar
• Magnum Opus Magazine
• Premium Subscription
• Mini Posters
• IEW Teachers Forum
• Monthly e-Newsletter
• IEW Writing Tools Lite
• IEW Writing Tools
  • Questions from the Audience
  • 27:40- Anne asks "Would you have a child copy a poster?"
  • 29:10-Juella asks "Is it possible to teach multiple levels of writing without doing multiple curricula?"
  • 30:44-Kim asks "Where is the fix it grammar webinar?"

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In 1996 April was designated as National Poetry Month. In this episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker offer an assortment of ways to celebrate the occasion. As they explore the value of reading poetry, they also share tips and tricks for writing and memorizing poetry to cultivate your students’ enjoyment of poetry.

Referenced Materials

• National Poetry Month
• Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization
• Favorite Poems Old and New 
• The Goodness of Memory
  • Podcast series: Part 1 | Part 2
• "Annabel Lee" by Edgar Allan Poe
• "Horatius at the Bridge" by Thomas Babington Macaulay
• Poetry Out Loud
• Dr. James B. Webster
• "What to Do with Foxes- A Sonnet" by Andrew Pudewa
• Episode 314: Imitation as the Foundation for Innovation, Creativity, and Development
• "30 Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month in the Classroom"
• Writing Contests
• HSLDA Contents
• Magnum Opus Magazine
  • Poetry
  • Subscribe
• "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll
• "Trees" by Joyce Kilmer 
• FREE gifts from IEW!
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 368

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Renee Cook from the Everyday Homeschool Podcast joins Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker to talk about adding other creative writing assignments that build on Structure and Style® methods and ideas. Andrew and Julie also address diagramming sentences, motivating a reluctant student, and using Structure and Style for Students in a dual enrollment course. Be sure to listen for encouragement and ideas as you start a new school year.

Referenced Materials

• Everyday Homeschool Podcast
• Renee Cook
• Structure and Style for Students: Year 3 Level B
• How to Write a Story by Lee Roddy
• Where are they now? Taylor Bennett: Porch Swing Girl
• But . . . but . . . but . . . What about Grammar? audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
• Fix It!® Grammar
• Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Education audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
• "You Don’t Have to Like It" article by Andrew Pudewa
• Principles of Motivation audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
• Kumon Learning
• Facebook: Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Curriculum (official)
• Hacking High School: Rethinking the Teen Years audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
• Episode 385: Hacking High School, Part 1
• Structure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level C
• Dual Enrollment with Christian Halls International
• Magnum Opus Magazine
• Link to Episode 440 Video
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 440

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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 & Fascinating by Lori Verstegen
• Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen
• Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen
• Following Narnia by Laura Bettis
• Bible-Based Writing Lessons by Andrew Pudewa and James B. Webster, Ph.D.
• Rockets, Radar, and Robotics by Danielle and Nathaniel Olander
• Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales by Maria Gerber
• Portable Walls
• Mini Posters
• Magnum Opus Magazine

• Questions Asked
  • 23:07- Jenny asks, "I gave my 9th grader source text about Beowulf for a commentary analysis and he used that for his research. He is excited about it and is eager to add in an intro and conclusion and some transitions between paragraphs. Is there a reason why I should hold him back from that at this point if I haven't taught him these skills yet? Or, should I tell him to wait until unit 7 and 8 before adding those elements to make a complete essay?"

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As you begin this new school year, be encouraged to make a great start in public speaking and writing. Andrew reviews Units 1 and 2 of the IEW syllabus, Note Making and Outlines and Writing from Notes, giving you tips and tricks for easy implementation. Learn how to lay a solid foundation for your students' coming year.

Go to Part 1

Referenced Materials:

• Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Units 1 and 2 webinar.
• Webinar Archive
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade
• Premium Subscription
• Free Aesop Fables Online
• Theme-Based Writing Lessons 
• Student Writing Intensive
• Models for Imitation
• Handwriting versus typewriting: Effect on word recall  by Anne Mangen, Liss G. Anda, Gunn H. Oxborough, and Kolbjørn Brønnick
• Paper and Pen: What the Research Says
  • Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
  • Audio Talk
  • Article
• Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing:
  • Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
  • Audio Talk
  • Article
• Magnum Opus Magazine
• Writing Source Packet
• IEW Families Forum
• IEW Teachers Forum
• Monthly e-Newsletter
• Tips & Tricks for Teaching Through the Nine Units 

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Structure and Style is a trademark of the Institute for Excellence in Writing, L.L.C.

Join Andrew Pudewa as he shares some salient points on this important topic and answers your questions on writing, thinking, and speaking.

Many children (and some adults) have difficulty learning to spell, but the difficulty may not be with the student so much as with the method of presentation. Find out in this workshop how spelling information is most efficiently stored in the brain, and why. Parents and teachers, be well-equipped to meet the needs of all your children, not just the naturally good spellers. Bonus content: Learn best practices for using IEW’s Phonetic Zoo, our award-winning independent study spelling program!

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Referenced Materials:

• Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Spelling and the Brain webinar.
• Webinar Archive
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade
• High School Essay Intensive
• Classroom Poster
• Mini posters
• Theme-Based Writing Lessons
• Writing Source Packet
• Spelling and the Brain
  • Audio Talk
  • Video Talk
• The Phonetic Zoo
• IEW's Founders and History
• English from the Roots Up by Joegil K Lundquist
• Rummy Roots Card Game
• Memoria Press
• Akeelah and The Bee Movie
• Spell Bound Movie
• The Phonetic Zoo Placement Test
• Advanced Spelling & Vocabulary by James B. Webster, Ph.D., Andrew Pudewa, & Maria Gerber
• Primary Arts of Language
• Primary Arts of Language: Phonetic Farm by Jill Pike and Anna Ingham, C.M.
• Sound City Audiotalk by Shirley George
• E-Newsletters Archive
• Magnum Opus

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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 Excellence in Writing webinar. 
• Laura House
• Student Writing Intensive 
• Megan Horst 
• Magnum Opus Magazine
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Classroom Supplement and Lesson Plans
• Theme-Based Writing Lessons
• Student Writing Intensive Continuation Course 
• U.S History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen 
• World History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen 
• Following Narnia Volume 1: The Lion's Song by Laura Bettis 
• Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons Lori Verstegen 
• Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons Lori Verstegen 
• Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons by Maria Gerber 
• All Things Fun & Fascinating by Lori Verstegen 
• Bible Heroes Writing Lessons Lori Verstegen
• Portable Walls
• Fix-It! Grammar 
• The Phonetic Zoo
• All About Spelling
• Primary Arts of Language
• e-Newsletter
• Webinars 
• Forum 
• Blog 
• IEW's Facebook Page 
• Becoming an IEW Instructor
• Online Classes 

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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.

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Referenced Materials:

• Click Here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 6 webinar.
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• The Pudue Online Writing Lab (OWL)
• EasyBib
• Beowulf
• Writing Source Packet
• Theme-Based Writing
• All Things Fun & Fascinating by Lori Vertegen
• Classical Rhetoric through Structure and Style by Adam Muller, Ph.D.
• Rockets, Radar, and Robotics by Danielle and Nathaniel Olander
• Bible-Based Writing Lessons by Andrew Pudewa and James B. Webster, Ph.D.
• Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons
• Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen
• U.S History-Based Writing Lessons
• Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales by Maria Gerber
• Following Narnia by Laura Bettis
• Portable Walls
• Mini Posters
• Magnum Opus Magazine

• Questions Asked
  • 23:07- Jenny asks "I gave my 9th grader source text about beowulf for a commentary analysis and he used that for his research. He is excited about it and is eager to add in an intro and conclusion and some transitions between paragraphs. Is there a reason why I should hold him back from that at this point if I haven't taught him these skills yet? Or should I tell him to wait until unit 7 and 8 before adding those elements to make a complete essay?"

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In this Live Ask Andrew Anything episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker answer questions submitted by listeners. Listen as they discuss how to find the literature suggestions in IEW’s courses, how to decide what courses to use first with younger students, why the levels of some of the theme-based books have changed, what books Andrew is reading now, and more! 

Referenced Materials

• Structure and Style® for Students: Year 1 Level C
• Structure and Style for Students: Year 2 Level B
• The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting
• Investigations in Writing
• Structure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level A
• Fix It!® Grammar
• Wonders of Science Writing Lessons
• Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons
• The Betrothed by Alessandro Manzoni
• The Plague by Albert Camus
• 1984 by George Orwell
• Silence by Shūsaku Endō
• Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
• The End of the World Is Just the Beginning by Peter Zeihan
• We Who Wrestle with God by Jordan B. Peterson
• IEW Online Classes
• Structure and Style for Students: Year 3 Level B
• Writing Contests
• Magnum Opus Magazine
• Structure and Style for Students: Year 2 Level C
• Paper and Pen – What the Research Says audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
• Link to Episode 480 video
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 480

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In this two-part webinar recording, Andrew and old-time friend and mentor Dr. Webster walk you through Unit 8: Formal Essay Models. Join us as Andrew explains the elements of an essay and discusses what differentiates Unit 8 from the previous units. Additionally, Dr. Webster answers questions and provides suggestions for tackling essay assignments.

Go To PART 1

Referenced Materials:

• Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 8 webinar.
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Dr. James B. Webster 
• Magnum Opus Magazine
• The Four Deadly Errors
  • Article
  • Audio talk
  • Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 
• The Elegant Essay 
• Writing Contests
  • The 2018 IEW Writing Contest 
• IEW's Blog
• e-Newsletter
• IEW Families Forum
• IEW Teachers Forum

Questions Asked:

5:04 - Melissa asks, "I have a fourteen-year-old, an eleven-year-old, and a nine-year-old all doing the same Student Writing Intensive group B together this year. The nine-year-old loves to write and is keeping up great with the others. Would it be unheard of for all of them to do the Student Continuation Level B together?"

7:24 - Erica says, "My two daughters are struggling with writing the conclusion and introduction paragraphs. We would appreciate more specifics on how to create a great attention-grabbing intro and a thoughtful conclusion."

11:53 - Christi asks, "My oldest, twelve, is a naturally comfortable writer and is beginning to be very resistant to writing outlines in general. Any suggestions on how to continue to help her see why they are important?"

18:59 - Melissa asks, "Do students write them in this order on their first draft then the correct order on the formal draft? Will it be easy for those typing? I wasn't sure on handwritten."

20:19 - Terra asks, "My fifteen-year-old student has been assigned a ten page science paper. I would like to know if you still include the most important and why. Would you state your opinion as an expert without using "I"? How do you write it in a way that keeps it a factual report and not an essay?"

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In this two-part podcast, Andrew reviews the methodology behind and procedure for successfully teaching Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories. After a brief overview of the unit, Andrew will walk step-by-step through an assignment, demonstrating Unit 3 methods and concepts for both the teacher/parent and student.

Referenced Materials:

• Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Units 3 webinar.
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade
• Premium Subscription
• Free Aesop Fables Online
• Anna Ingham
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Blended Structure and Style in Composition by Dr. James B. Webster, Ph.D
• Mini Posters
• Classroom Posters
• Theme-Based Writing Lessons
• Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen
• Writing Source Packet
• Magnum Opus Magazine
• IEW Families Forum
• IEW Teachers Forum
• Monthly e-Newsletter
• Blog

QUESTIONS ASKED:

• 24:04 - Liz asks, "What are your recommendations for supporting a parent whose first language is not English?"
• 25:09 - Amy asks, "as the students use computers more and more, I'm finding that the rough draft is being typed on the computer, edited on the computer, and then printed as a final draft. Should I require my students to print the rough draft, mark it up, correct it, and then re-print it?"
• 27:12 - Tracy asks, "I have a fourth grader doing IEW along with two middle school students, still now working on the who/which and adding -ly next week. The two older are doing -ly, who/which, strong verb, and because clause. How do I catch him up and not make him feel we are going too fast?"
• 28:59 - Savina asks, "Regarding the source can you use a child's own story as a starting point?"
• 30:41 - Michelle asks, "When asking questions and you have more than 3 words to answer, can you add the additional info into a new number?"
• 31:26 - Christina asks, "I'm having a hard time getting my child to re-tell the story. He is eight."
• 32:39 - Janet asks, "Do you need to write a line in the outline for each sentence?"

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Structure and Style is a registered trademark of the Institute for Excellence in Writing, L.L.C.

As you near the end of the school year, get the information and motivation you need to finish strong with Unit 9: Formal Critiques. In this two-part webinar, Andrew explains the purpose of Unit 9 and how to teach it to your students, walks you through a Unit 9 sample composition, describes the difference between a fiction and a non-fiction critique, and much more. 

GO TO PART 1

Referenced Materials:

• "Book Report" from "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown!" 
• Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 9 webinar.
• Webinar Archive
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade
• Windows to the World by Lesha Myers 
• The Four Deadly Errors
  • Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
  • Audio talk
  • Article
• Theme-Based Writing Lessons
• High School Essay Intensive
• Aesop's Fables
• Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen
• Genghis Khan and His Hawk by James Baldwin
• The Story of Gelert 
• Micro Business for Teens by Carol Topp
• Classroom Poster
• Mini Posters
• Writing Source Packet
• Forums
• Newsletters
• Magnum Opus Magazine
• Blog

QUESTIONS ASKED:

• 6:03 - Jennifer asks "How do you know a high schooler is ready for literary analysis? What should I be looking for in his essays to know he's proficient? How many times do they need to go through the different units before they're ready to go onto something like Windows to the World"
• 11:31 - Heather asks "Do IEW's material ever teach a three level outline?"
• 12:57 - Sherry asks "Any tips for students to write in the present tense when writing about the story?"
• 14:55 - Anne-Marie asks "In Genghis Khan and his Hawk, my son felt that the death of the hawk was needless. He felt that loyalty is usually rewarded but not in this story. Is his opinion valid because it seems the death of the hawk makes  the story so emotional?"

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As you near the end of the school year, get the information and motivation you need to finish strong with Unit 9: Formal Critique. In this two-part webinar recording, Andrew takes you through Unit 9, discusses its purpose, and explains the power of the critique thesaurus.

Referenced Materials:

• Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 9 webinar.
• Webinar Archive
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade
• Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien 
• The Wizard of Oz
• Teaching the Classics by Adam Andrews and Missy Andrews 
  • Podcast with Adam Andrews 
• Student Writing Intensive Level B [Discontinued: Replaced with Structure and Style for Students]
• However Imperfectly 
  • Audio talk
  • Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
• "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing"
  • Audio talk
  • Article
  • Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
• Writing Contests 
• IEW's YouTube Channel 
  • "Andrew's Joke of the Month" Youtube Playlist
• Blog
• Forums
• Newsletters
• Magnum Opus Magazine
• WORLD magazine
• Touchstone magazine 
• Les Misérables by Victor Hugo 

QUESTIONS ASKED:

11:36 - Melissa asks, "First year IEW users and my 8th grader is doing SWI- B and EIL's English I both this year. At this section in Unit 9, should I pick and choose assignments or still try to do all of both?"

12:41 - Bonnie asks, “How do we encourage dyslexics to really read the material deeply for meaningful critique after struggling to understand the complexities of the text?”

16:44 - Joanne asks, "Can you please give some ways that Unit 9 is used in real life?"

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Join Andrew Pudewa as he walks you through Unit 8, the daunting essay. Andrew will take you through the step-by-step process of crafting an essay so that you can understand the basic structure, discussing the various essay types and their differences. To ensure maximum understanding, he will also guide you through a practicum assignment.

Go to Part 1

Referenced Materials:

• Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 8 webinar.
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Portable Walls for the Essayist
• High School Essay Intensive
• The Four Deadly Errors
  • Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 
  • Article 
  • Audio Talk
• Pen and Paper
  • Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
  • Article
• Process versus Product
  • Podcast
  • Article
• The Elegant Essay by Lesha Myers
• Writing Research Papers: The Essential Tools by Lesha Myers
• A Writer's Guide to Powerful Paragraphs by Victor C. Pellegrino
• IEW's Blog
• e-Newsletter
• Magnum Opus Magazine

Questions Asked

• 1:32-Marcy asks "What is the difference between unit 7 and unit 8? Is the difference in the weight of the topic?"

• 3:18-Cathleen asks "Do we model the type of questions to ask?"

• 6:52-Deborah asks "Are we not asking questions to define the topics in unit 6?"

• 10:54-Deborah asks "Will the High School Essay Intensive help me understand how to guide my kids in writing the intro and conclusion?"

• 12:59-Sherry asks "How do you approach the expository essay? If a true essay must have an opinion, what do we do with an essay that explains something or one that describes something? Should I avoid these types of essays?"

• 16:55-Deborah asks "It is so hard for me to judge what is good enough for a 12-year-old. I want to edit to death."

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In this two-part podcast, Andrew reviews the methodology behind and procedure for successfully teaching Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories. After a brief overview of the unit, Andrew will walk step-by-step through an assignment, demonstrating Unit 3 methods and concepts for both the teacher/parent and student.

GO TO PART 1

Referenced Materials:

• Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Units 3 webinar.
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade
• Premium Subscription
• Free Aesop Fables Online
• Mini Posters
• Classroom Posters
• The Arts of Language:
  • Podcast: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
  • DVD Seminar
  • Article
• Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing
  • Podcast: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 
  • Audio Talk
  • Article
• Writing Source Packet
• Teaching the Classics by Adam and Missy Andrews
• Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons by Maria Gerber
• Theme-Based Writing Lessons
• The Boy Who Cried Alien by Marilyn Singer
• How to Write a Story by Lee Roddy
• A Guide to Writing Your Novel by Lee Roddy
• Magnum Opus Magazine
• IEW Families Forum
• IEW Teachers Forum
• Monthly e-Newsletter
• Blog

QUESTIONS ASKED: 

• 1:35 - Diane asks, "How long should each lesson take and how often should the lesson be taught?"
• 2:26 - Lynn asks, "How long till a ten-year-old boy can write on his own without parent help?"
• 4:19 - Judy asks, "First-year students are struggling with first drafts, dress -ups, and complete sentences all at the same time."
• 20:14 - Danielle asks, "How many sentences do you have in the key-word outline? 
• 22:06 - Angela asks, "I have a very hesitant writer. Can we do a lot of this orally or should he write it out?"
• 24:11 - Jennifer asks, "For high school students, is a chapter of the hobbit too long of a source text?"
• 25:54 - Judy asks, "Students are also overwhelmed with the story sequence, sentence order, sequence, and making sense with their sentences."
• 27:06 - Lynette asks, "My daughter likes to have dialogue in her stories. As each character speaks she starts a new paragraph. What are your recommendations?"
• 28:16 -Deborah asks, "My kids are feeling overwhelmed with the dress ups but are doing well with the sentence openers. Can I back off on the other dress ups and focus on the sentence openers until they are easy?"
• 30:30 -Amery asks, "IEW seems to be teacher driven, which is fine, yet the school world seem to emphasize on independence for middle schoolers. So helping the students with IEW lessons was different but I'm glad I understand that I am to assist. I just assumed the child was to be more independent because of their age and grade level."

Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).

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Structure and Style is a trademark of the Institute for Excellence in Writing, L.L.C.

Are you teaching through Unit 5, Writing from Pictures, and interested to know the ins and outs of the unit? Join Andrew Pudewa in part two of this webinar recording as he discusses the how-to of Unit 5, explaining both the process and purpose of the unit.

Referenced Materials:

• Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Units 5 webinar.
• Webinar Archive
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade
• Magnus Opus Magazine
• Premium Subscription
• Mini Posters
• Dr. James B. Webster
• IEW Teachers Forum
• Monthly e-Newsletter

Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).

If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

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 2

Referenced Materials:

• Click Here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 6 webinar.
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• All Things Fun & Fascinating by Lori Verstegen
• Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales by Maria Gerber 
• Mini Posters
• Portable Walls
• National History Day
• IEW Teacher's Forum
• Monthly e-Newsletter
• Magnus Opus Magazine

Questions Asked

• 7:30 - Debbie asks "Why is unit 6 not attempted with 3rd graders?" 

Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).

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Are you teaching through Unit 5, Writing from Pictures, and interested to know the ins and outs of the unit? Join Andrew Pudewa in part one of this webinar recording as he discusses the how-to of Unit 5, explaining both the process and purpose of the unit.

Referenced Materials:

• Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Units 5 webinar.
• Webinar Archive
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade
• Mini Posters
• The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg
• Dr.James B. Webster
• Good Dog, Carl: A Classic Board Book by Alexandra Day
• Magnus Opus Magazine
• Premium Subscription
• IEW Families Forum
• IEW Teachers Forum
• Monthly e-Newsletter
• Questions from Audience
  • Kelly asks, "Do you think using pictures from actual historical events limit the student's creativity?"
  • Kim asks, "What is the pluperfect tense?"

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Are you teaching through Unit 4 and interested to know the ins and outs of the unit? Join Andrew in this two-part webinar recording, as he discusses Unit 4, the lynchpin unit, explaining both the process and purpose of the unit as well as the topic/clincher rule and how it is to be used.

GO TO PART 2

Referenced Materials:

• Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Units 4 webinar.
• Webinar Archive
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade
• Student Writing Intensive by Andrew Pudewa and Jill Pike
• Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
• Magnus Opus Magazine
• Writing Source Packet
• Premium Subscription
• U.S History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen
• Free Aesop Fables Online
• Mini Posters
• Classroom Posters
• Anna Ingham
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Blended Structure and Style in Composition by Dr. James B. Webster
• IEW Families Forum
• IEW Teachers Forum
• Monthly e-Newsletter

Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).

If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

Are you teaching through Unit 4 and interested to know the ins and outs of the unit? Join Andrew in this two-part webinar recording, as he discusses Unit 4, the lynchpin unit, explaining both the process and purpose of the unit as well as the topic/clincher rule and how it is to be used.

GO TO PART 1

Referenced Materials:

• Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Units 4 webinar.
• Webinar Archive
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade
• Rockets, Radar, and Robotics by Danielle Olander and Nathaniel Olander
• Magnus Opus Magazine
• Writing Source Packet
• Premium Subscription
• Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen
• U.S History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen
• Student Writing Intensive by Andrew Pudewa and Jill Pike
• Free Aesop Fables Online
• Mini Posters
• Classroom Posters
• Anna Ingham
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Blended Structure and Style in Composition by Dr. James B. Webster
• IEW Families Forum
• IEW Teachers Forum
• Monthly e-Newsletter

Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).

If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com