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  • Canadian History-Based Writing Lessons [Student Book only]

    Grades:
    • 6-8

    Explore the history of the Great White North! This theme-based writing curriculum allows students to experience Canadian history through the study of famous people, wars, and political acts while learning to write with the Structure and Style® writing method. Offering a full year of instruction for students in grades 6–8, these lessons cover all nine IEW units. Vocabulary cards, literature suggestions, and access to helpful PDF downloads are also included.

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  • Modern World History-Based Writing Lessons [Teacher's Manual only]

    Grades:
    • 6-8
    • Tchr

    The world is at your fingertips! This theme-based writing curriculum allows students to experience world history through cultural literature and the study of famous people and events while learning to write with the Structure and Style® writing method. Offering a full year of instruction for students in grades 6–8, these lessons cover all nine IEW Units. Vocabulary cards, literature suggestions, and access to helpful PDF downloads are also included.

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  • Modern World History-Based Writing Lessons [Student Book only]

    Grades:
    • 6-8

    The world is at your fingertips! This theme-based writing curriculum allows students to experience world history through cultural literature and the study of famous people and events while learning to write with the Structure and Style® writing method. Offering a full year of instruction for students in grades 6–8, these lessons cover all nine IEW Units. Vocabulary cards, literature suggestions, and access to helpful PDF downloads are also included.

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  • U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons [Student Book only]

    Grades:
    • 6-8

    Travel back in time to early United States history! This theme-based writing curriculum allows students to delve into the excitement of explorers, battles, land expansion, famous ships, and founding fathers while learning to write with the Structure and Style® writing method. Offering a full year of instruction for students in grades 6–8, these lessons cover all nine IEW Units. Vocabulary cards, literature suggestions, and access to helpful PDF downloads are also included.

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  • Modern World History-Based Writing Lessons [Student Book only] [CLEARANCE]

    Grades:
    • 6-8

    The world is at your fingertips! This theme-based writing curriculum allows students to experience world history through cultural literature and the study of famous people and events while learning to write with the Structure and Style® writing method. Offering a full year of instruction for students in grades 6–8, these lessons cover all nine IEW Units. Vocabulary cards, literature suggestions, and access to helpful PDF downloads are also included.

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  • Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons [Student Book only]

    Grades:
    • 6-8
    • ELL

    Experience the adventures of the ancient world!

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  • Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons [Student Book only] [CLEARANCE]

    Grades:
    • 6-8
    • ELL

    Experience the adventures of the ancient world!

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  • Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons [Teacher/Student Combo]

    Grades:
    • 6-8
    • ELL

    Experience the adventures of the ancient world!

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  • Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons [Teacher/Student Combo] [CLEARANCE]

    Grades:
    • 6-8
    • ELL

    Experience the adventures of the ancient world!

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  • Canadian History-Based Writing Lessons [Teacher/Student Combo]

    Grades:
    • 6-8

    Explore the history of the Great White North! This theme-based writing curriculum allows students to experience Canadian history through the study of famous people, wars, and political acts while learning to write with the Structure and Style® writing method. Offering a full year of instruction for students in grades 6–8, these lessons cover all nine IEW units. Vocabulary cards, literature suggestions, and access to helpful PDF downloads are also included. Purchase the Teacher’s Manual and Student Book together and save!

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  • Modern World History-Based Writing Lessons [Teacher/Student Combo]

    Grades:
    • 6-8

    The world is at your fingertips! This theme-based writing curriculum allows students to experience world history through cultural literature and the study of famous people and events while learning to write with the Structure and Style® writing method. Offering a full year of instruction for students in grades 6–8, these lessons cover all nine IEW Units. Vocabulary cards, literature suggestions, and access to helpful PDF downloads are also included. Purchase the Teacher’s Manual and Student Book together and save!

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  • Modern World History-Based Writing Lessons [Teacher/Student Combo] [CLEARANCE]

    Grades:
    • 6-8

    The world is at your fingertips! This theme-based writing curriculum allows students to experience world history through cultural literature and the study of famous people and events while learning to write with the Structure and Style® writing method. Offering a full year of instruction for students in grades 6–8, these lessons cover all nine IEW Units. Vocabulary cards, literature suggestions, and access to helpful PDF downloads are also included. Purchase the Teacher’s Manual and Student Book together and save!

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  • U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons [Teacher/Student Combo]

    Grades:
    • 6-8

    Travel back in time to early United States history! This theme-based writing curriculum allows students to delve into the excitement of explorers, battles, land expansion, famous ships, and founding fathers while learning to write with the Structure and Style® writing method. Offering a full year of instruction for students in grades 6–8, these lessons cover all nine IEW Units. Vocabulary cards, literature suggestions, and access to helpful PDF downloads are also included. Purchase the Teacher’s Manual and Student Book together and save!

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  • Classical Rhetoric through Structure and Style [CLEARANCE]

    Grades:
    • 9-12
    • Col

    Compose essays and arguments based on the Progymnasmata while learning to write with structure and style.

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  • Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons [Teacher's Manual only]

    Grades:
    • 6-8
    • ELL
    • Tchr

    Purchase this Teacher's Manual if you already own the accompanying Student Book and need to complete the set.

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  • Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons [Teacher's Manual only] [CLEARANCE]

    Grades:
    • 6-8
    • ELL
    • Tchr

    Purchase this Teacher's Manual if you already own the accompanying Student Book and need to complete the set.

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  • Wonders of Science Writing Lessons [Teacher's Manual only]

    Grades:
    • 6-8
    • Tchr

    Students will write about science-themed topics such as insects, inventions, and famous scientists while they learn to write with Structure and Style.

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  • Wonders of Science Writing Lessons [Student Book only]

    Grades:
    • 6-8

    Students will write about science-themed topics such as insects, inventions, and famous scientists while they learn to write with Structure and Style.

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  • Wonders of Science Writing Lessons [Student Book only] [CLEARANCE]

    Grades:
    • 6-8

    Students will write about science-themed topics such as insects, inventions, and famous scientists while they learn to write with Structure and Style.

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  • Bible Heroes Writing Lessons [Teacher's Manual]

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • ELL
    • Tchr

    Let us print out the Teacher Book for you!

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  • Investigations in Writing [Teacher/Student Combo]

    Grades:
    • 6-8

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  • Investigations in Writing [Student Book only]

    Grades:
    • 6-8

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  • Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons [Teacher/Student Combo]

    Grades:
    • 3-5
    • ELL

    Let your students’ imaginations soar while enjoying classic children’s tales and learning to write with structure and style!

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  • Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons [Student Book only]

    Grades:
    • 6-8

    Knights, Vikings, kings, and famous men of the Middle Ages come to life as students learn to write with structure and style.

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  • Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons [Teacher's Manual only]

    Grades:
    • 6-8
    • Tchr

    Knights, Vikings, kings, and famous men of the Middle Ages come to life as students learn to write with structure and style.

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  • Adventures in Writing [Teacher/Student Combo]

    Grades:
    • 3-5

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  • Adventures in Writing [Student Book only]

    Grades:
    • 3-5

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  • Discoveries in Writing [Student Book only]

    Grades:
    • 3-5

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  • Frontiers in Writing [Teacher/Student Combo]

    Grades:
    • 3-5

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  • Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons [Teacher/Student Combo]

    Grades:
    • 6-8

    Knights, Vikings, kings, and famous men of the Middle Ages come to life as students learn to write with structure and style.

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  • Bible-Based Writing Lessons [Teacher/Student Combo]

    Grades:
    • 9-12

    Delve into Bible stories and themes while learning to write with structure and style.

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  • Bible-Based Writing Lessons [Student Book only]

    Grades:
    • 9-12

    Delve into Bible stories and themes while learning to write with structure and style.

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  • Discoveries in Writing [Teacher/Student Combo]

    Grades:
    • 3-5

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  • Frontiers in Writing [Student Book only]

    Grades:
    • 3-5

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  • Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons [Teacher's Manual only]

    Grades:
    • 3-5
    • ELL
    • Tchr

    Let your students’ imaginations soar while enjoying classic children’s tales and learning to write with structure and style!

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  • Primary Arts of Language: Phonetic Farm [Folder with Stickers]

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • ELL

    Each child will want a copy of this delightful farm scene with phonetic stickers. Purchase if you need an extra for a second student.

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  • Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons [Student Book only]

    Grades:
    • 3-5
    • ELL

    Let your students’ imaginations soar while enjoying classic children’s tales and learning to write with structure and style!

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  • Bible-Based Writing Lessons [Teacher's Manual only]

    Grades:
    • 9-12
    • Tchr

    Delve into Bible stories and themes while learning to write with structure and style.

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  • Canadian History-Based Writing Lessons [Teacher's Manual only]

    Grades:
    • 6-8
    • Tchr

    Purchase this Teacher's Manual if you already own the accompanying Student Book and need to complete the set.

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  • U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons [Teacher's Manual only]

    Grades:
    • 6-8
    • Tchr

    Purchase this Teacher's Manual if you already own the accompanying Student Book and need to complete the set.

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  • U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons [Teacher's Manual only] [CLEARANCE]

    Grades:
    • 6-8
    • Tchr

    Purchase this Teacher's Manual if you already own the accompanying Student Book and need to complete the set.

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  • Following Narnia® Volume 1: The Lion's Song [Student Book only]

    Grades:
    • 6-8

    Experience the enchanted land of Narnia while learning to write with structure and style.

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  • Bible Heroes Writing Lessons

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • ELL

    Get to know the heroes of the Bible while learning to write with structure and style.

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  • Advanced U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons [Teacher's Manual only]

    Grades:
    • 9-12
    • Tchr

    Purchase this Teacher's Manual if you already own the accompanying Student Book and need to complete the set.

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  • Following Narnia® Volume 2: Aslan's Country [Student Book only]

    Grades:
    • 6-8
    • 9-12

    Learn advanced writing skills while exploring the enchanted land of Narnia through the Structure and Style® writing method.

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  • Following Narnia® Volume 1: The Lion's Song [Teacher/Student Combo]

    Grades:
    • 6-8

    Experience the enchanted land of Narnia while learning to write with structure and style.

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  • Following Narnia® Volume 1: The Lion's Song [Teacher's Manual only]

    Grades:
    • 6-8
    • Tchr

    Purchase this Teacher's Manual if you already own the accompanying Student Book and need to complete the set.

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  • Advanced U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons [Student Book only]

    Grades:
    • 9-12

    Follow the course of U.S. history from Explorers to Modern Times while learning to write with structure and style.

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  • Classical Rhetoric through Structure and Style®

    Grades:
    • 9-12
    • Col

    Compose essays and arguments based on the Progymnasmata while learning to write with structure and style.

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  • Wonders of Science Writing Lessons [Teacher/Student Combo]

    Grades:
    • 6-8

    Students will write about science-themed topics such as insects, inventions, and famous scientists while they learn to write with Structure and Style.

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  • Following Narnia® Volume 2: Aslan's Country [Teacher/Student Combo]

    Grades:
    • 6-8
    • 9-12

    Learn advanced writing skills while exploring the enchanted land of Narnia through the Structure and Style® writing method.

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  • Following Narnia® Volume 2: Aslan's Country [Teacher's Manual only]

    Grades:
    • 6-8
    • 9-12
    • Tchr

    Teach advanced writing skills while exploring the enchanted land of Narnia through the Structure and Style® writing method.

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  • Advanced U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons [Teacher/Student Combo]

    Grades:
    • 9-12

    Follow the course of U.S. history from Explorers to Modern Times while learning to write with structure and style.

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  • Windows to the World [Teacher/Student Combo]

    Grades:
    • 9-12

    Wondering how to teach high school students to dig into books? With this course they will learn to annotate, analyze, and appreciate literature.

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  • Phonetic Zoo Spelling Level A [Starter Set]

    Grades:
    • 3-5
    • 6-8
    • ELL

    Looking for a new approach to spelling? This phonics-based program uses auditory input to ensure that the correct spelling of each word is absorbed by the brain. The audio allows students to work independently much of the time, while allowing for the repetition needed for mastery. The audio portion of the program can be purchased as CDs or as an MP3 download. If you choose the MP3 download, the study cards will be shipped and a regular shipping fee will be applied.

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  • Advanced Spelling & Vocabulary [Audio Download]

    Grades:
    • 9-12
    • Col

    Advanced spellers will work independently to learn the spelling and definitions of hundreds of new words across nine different disciplines.

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  • Conquering Corrupt Culture [Andrew Pudewa]

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    • Tchr

    Be inspired to rethink your educational perspective in light of the heroic decisions that may soon be required of your children in this volatile era.

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  • Developing the Essayist [Andrew Pudewa]

    Grades:
    • 9-12
    • Col
    • Tchr

    With several different essay models and a gradual method of building the analytical writer, you can feel confident in training your student to be an excellent essay writer. Come and get the plan right now—you can even start the process at the elementary level!

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  • Phonetic Zoo Spelling Level B [Starter Set]

    Grades:
    • 3-5
    • 6-8
    • ELL

    Looking for a new approach to spelling? This phonics-based program uses auditory input to ensure that the correct spelling of each word is absorbed by the brain. The audio allows students to work independently much of the time, while allowing for the repetition needed for mastery. The audio portion of the program can be purchased as CDs or as an MP3 download. If you choose the MP3 download, the study cards will be shipped and a regular shipping fee will be applied.

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  • Phonetic Zoo Spelling Level C [Starter Set]

    Grades:
    • 6-8
    • 9-12
    • ELL

    Looking for a new approach to spelling? This phonics-based program uses auditory input to ensure that the correct spelling of each word is absorbed by the brain. The audio allows students to work independently much of the time, while allowing for the repetition needed for mastery. The audio portion of the program can be purchased as CDs or as an MP3 download. If you choose the MP3 download, the study cards will be shipped and a regular shipping fee will be applied.

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  • Primary Arts of Language: Reading Complete Package

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • ELL
    • Tchr

    Discover the blended sound-sight approach to teaching your child to read! By combining phonics with some sight words, your child can begin to read quickly and with ease while building a solid foundation for the future. Games, activities, and stickers add interest for the child, and you'll love the clear directions and thorough explanations. Use concurrently with the PAL: Writing program.

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  • Primary Arts of Language: Writing Complete Package

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • ELL
    • Tchr

    Bring your child from learning to print to writing one- to three-paragraph compositions with structure and style! This complete package includes everything you need to teach your young child to write, from printing practice and sentence formation to early grammar, story sequence analysis, and writing paragraphs.

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  • Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization [Teacher's Manual, Student Book, & CDs]

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • 3-5
    • 6-8
    • 9-12
    • ELL
    • Tchr

    Introduce your students to the beauty of literature through the doorway of poetry. Enrich vocabulary while infusing reliably correct and sophisticated English language patterns into students' minds. How? By listening to and memorizing these classic poems and speeches, which are read with flair and finesse!

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  • The Elegant Essay [Teacher/Student Combo]

    Grades:
    • 9-12
    • Col

    Help your students become confident essay writers as they delve into the details of the essay-writing process. From thesis statements to transitions, introductions, and conclusions, students will learn the building blocks of a well-crafted essay.

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  • A Word Write Now

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • 3-5
    • 6-8
    • 9-12
    • ELL

    This thematic thesaurus contains a treasure trove of fascinating words to spice up your student's—and your own—writing! From character qualities to behavior traits to the five senses, you'll find a host of descriptive words to add interest and flair to any composition.

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  • Blended Structure and Style in Composition

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    • Tchr

    Experienced IEW instructors will find abundant student samples, charts, and explanations in this definitive reference.

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  • The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • 3-5
    • ELL
    • Tchr

    This reference details the history of the Blended Sound-Sight Program along with instructions for classroom implementation.

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  • Phonetic Zoo Budget Package [No Audio CDs Included]

    Grades:
    • 3-5
    • 6-8
    • 9-12
    • ELL

    Homeschooling on a budget? While requiring a bit more parental involvement, this package will allow you to make use of the Phonetic Zoo program for less. (No audio CDs are included.)

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  • Phonetic Zoo Lesson Cards

    Grades:
    • 3-5
    • 6-8
    • 9-12
    • ELL

    These Lesson Cards contain spelling words and jingles for all three levels. Purchase if you would like an extra set or have misplaced your own.

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  • Phonetic Zoo: Personal Spelling Cards

    Grades:
    • 3-5
    • 6-8
    • 9-12
    • ELL

    These Personal Spelling Cards keep track of your student’s common misspellings. Purchase this extra set for an additional student.

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  • Phonetic Zoo: Teacher’s Notes

    Grades:
    • 3-5
    • 6-8
    • 9-12
    • ELL
    • Tchr

    Purchase if you need a replacement copy.

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  • Phonetic Zoo: Zoo Cards

    Grades:
    • 3-5
    • 6-8
    • 9-12
    • ELL

    Reward your child with Zoo Cards! Sized to fit into baseball card collector sleeves, they display the zoo animals on the front and the rule, jingle, or hint on the back. Purchase this extra set for an additional student.

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  • Primary Arts of Language: Reading DVD-ROM

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • ELL
    • Tchr

    Includes an instructional video for the parent, printable student books, and four audio talks.

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  • Primary Arts of Language: Phonetic Games

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • ELL
    • Tchr

    Includes all the phonetic games from the PAL: Reading program. Purchase if you need a replacement set.

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  • Primary Arts of Language: Reading Student Book

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • ELL

    Would you like us to print and bind your PAL: Reading Student Books and Readers for you? Save ink and purchase this pre-printed set.

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  • Primary Arts of Language: Reading Teacher’s Manual

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • ELL
    • Tchr

    The PAL: Reading Teacher's Manual gives daily lesson plans for the poetry, phonetic rules, and games.

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  • Primary Arts of Language: Writing DVD-ROM

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • ELL
    • Tchr

    Includes an instructional video for the parent, printable student books, and six audio talks.

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  • Primary Arts of Language: Writing Student Book

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • ELL

    Would you like us to print and bind your PAL: Writing Student Books for you? Save ink and purchase this pre-printed set.

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  • Primary Arts of Language: Writing Teacher’s Manual

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • ELL
    • Tchr

    If you already own All About Spelling, you can purchase just this Teacher's Manual and the PAL: Writing DVD-ROM to complete your set.

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  • Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization [Teacher's Manual only]

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • 3-5
    • 6-8
    • 9-12
    • ELL
    • Tchr

    Introduce your students to the beauty of literature through the doorway of poetry. Enrich vocabulary while infusing reliably correct and sophisticated English language patterns into students' minds.

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  • Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day [Audio Download]

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • 3-5
    • 6-8
    • 9-12
    • ELL
    • Tchr

    The title says it all! Learn how to motivate boys and other active learners by creating relevancy and respecting each child's individual needs.

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  • The Elegant Essay [Student Book only]

    Grades:
    • 9-12
    • Col

    Purchase extra Student Books to instruct additional students in the essay-writing process.

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  • The Elegant Essay [Teacher's Manual only]

    Grades:
    • 9-12
    • Col
    • Tchr

    Purchase this Teacher's Manual if you already own the accompanying Student Book and need to complete the set.

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  • Windows to the World [Student Book only]

    Grades:
    • 9-12

    Purchase extra Student Books to teach additional high school level students to annotate, analyze, and appreciate literature.

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  • Windows to the World [Teacher's Manual only]

    Grades:
    • 9-12
    • Tchr

    Purchase this Teacher's Manual if you already own the accompanying Student Book and need to complete the set.

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  • Teaching Writing: Structure and Style® Day 1 [Live On-Site Workshop]

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    • PD

    This product is intended for use by five-day-a-week schools. A qualified implementation coach presents Day 1 of the interactive basic workshop.

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  • Teaching Writing: Structure and Style® Day 2 [Live On-Site Workshop]

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    • PD

    This product is intended for use by five-day-a-week schools. A qualified implementation coach presents Day 2 of the interactive basic workshop.

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  • Demonstration and Coaching Day [Live On-Site Workshop]

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    • PD

    This product is intended for use by five-day-a-week schools. A qualified implementation coach demonstrates a lesson at different grade levels.

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  • Observation and Coaching Day [Live On-Site Workshop]

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    • PD

    This product is intended for use by five-day-a-week schools. A qualified implementation coach observes and coaches your teachers.

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  • Poetry as an Integrator [Anna Ingham, C.M.]

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • 3-5
    • ELL
    • Tchr

    Anna Ingham explains how poetry is used to integrate the many pieces of the Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning. Recorded at the 2004 Tacoma Teacher's Conference

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  • Origins of Structure & Style® [James B. Webster, Ph.D.]

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • 3-5
    • 6-8
    • 9-12
    • ELL
    • Tchr

    Recorded at the 2004 Tacoma Teacher's Conference

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  • Dictation and Narration [Andrew Pudewa]

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • 3-5
    • Tchr

    Narration and dictation are the core of Charlotte Mason and Ruth Beechick methods. Andrew Pudewa provides practical strategies for how to make them work in real practice.Recorded at the 2004 Tacoma Teacher's Conference

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  • Making Learning Come Alive [Anna Ingham, C.M.]

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • 3-5
    • Tchr

    Recorded at the 2004 Tacoma Teacher's Conference

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  • The K–2 Writing Environment [Richelle Palmer]

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    • Tchr

    This is a must-listen for any primary teacher! Richelle Palmer provides many creative examples and methodologies for teaching writing in the primary classroom. Recorded at the 2004 Tacoma Teacher's Conference

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  • Essay Review [James B. Webster, Ph.D.]

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    • 6-8
    • 9-12
    • Tchr

    Recorded at the 2004 Tacoma Teacher's Conference

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  • Grammar and Editing Skills [Andrew Pudewa]

    Grades:
    • 3-5
    • 6-8
    • Tchr

    Recorded at the 2004 Tacoma Teacher's Conference

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  • College Application Personal Essays [Gail Kruschke]

    Grades:
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    • Tchr

    Recorded at the 2004 Tacoma Teacher's Conference

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  • Advanced Essay Models [James B. Webster, Ph.D.]

    Grades:
    • 6-8
    • 9-12
    • Tchr

    Recorded at the 2004 Tacoma Teacher's Conference

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  • Teaching and Evaluating Writing [Andrew Pudewa]

    Grades:
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    • 6-8
    • 9-12
    • Tchr

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  • Reaching the Reluctant Writer [Andrew Pudewa]

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • 3-5
    • ELL
    • Tchr

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  • Nature Deficit Disorder: Causes, Consequences, & Cures [Andrew Pudewa]

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    • 3-5
    • 6-8
    • 9-12
    • ELL
    • Tchr

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  • Nurturing Competent Communicators [Andrew Pudewa]

    Grades:
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    • 3-5
    • 6-8
    • 9-12
    • ELL
    • Tchr

    Many teachers and parents think that good readers will naturally become good writers. Others think that writing talent is just that—a natural ability—some have it, others don’t. Both are myths. History and modern research show very clearly how good writers develop and demonstrate the two most critical things needed for a high level of aptitude in writing. With humor and insight, Andrew will share the two easy but unbelievably powerful things you can do to build language patterns and nurture competent communicators in your classroom or family.

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  • Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Education [Andrew Pudewa]

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    • 3-5
    • 6-8
    • 9-12
    • ELL
    • Tchr

    What is "mastery learning" and how does it relate to home education? Andrew will explain the methods, goals, and benefits of the ability development model as developed by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, and applications to disciplines other than music, along with potential obstacles to successful implementation. Come and hear how, as Dr. Suzuki puts it, "Every child can learn,” and you can create success in areas where you or your children have struggled in the past.

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  • Fairy Tales and the Moral Imagination [Andrew Pudewa]

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • 3-5
    • 6-8
    • Tchr

    Are fairy tales good, even important for Christian students? Where did they come from, what can they teach our children, and should we spend our valuable time reading them? In this session we will discuss several basic themes in fairy tales and traditional children’s literature (goodness, truth, beauty, hope, honesty, wishes, etc.) as well as key archetypes of literature and their importance to the moral imagination. With the confusion surrounding modern fantasy writing, many parents feel uncertain in discerning the good and important literature from misleading and confusing books, stories, and movies.

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  • Freedomship Education Paradigm [Andrew Pudewa]

    Grades:
    • 3-5
    • 6-8
    • 9-12
    • Tchr

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  • Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing [Andrew Pudewa]

    Grades:
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    • 6-8
    • 9-12
    • ELL
    • Tchr

    After years of teaching, Andrew Pudewa realized that students’ frustrations were often caused by teaching mistakes. Have you committed one of these errors in your teaching? Overcorrecting, holding back help, unclear assignments, and over-expectation can frustrate your students and hamper your best efforts. Join Andrew Pudewa to learn how to overcome and avoid these four deadly errors of teaching writing.

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  • Phonetic Zoo: Lesson Cards [CLEARANCE]

    Grades:
    • 3-5
    • 6-8
    • 9-12
    • ELL

    These Lesson Cards contain spelling words and jingles for all three levels. Purchase if you would like an extra set or have misplaced your own.

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  • Phonetic Zoo: Teacher’s Notes [CLEARANCE]

    Grades:
    • 3-5
    • 6-8
    • 9-12
    • ELL
    • Tchr

    Purchase if you need a replacement copy.

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  • Phonetic Zoo: Zoo Cards [CLEARANCE]

    Grades:
    • 3-5
    • 6-8
    • 9-12

    Reward your child with Zoo Cards! Sized to fit into baseball card collector sleeves, they display the zoo animals on the front and the rule, jingle, or hint on the back. Purchase this extra set for an additional student.

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  • Primary Arts of Language: Reading Complete Package [CLEARANCE]

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • ELL
    • Tchr

    Discover the blended sound-sight approach to teaching your child to read! By combining phonics with some sight words, your child can begin to read quickly and with ease, while building a solid foundation for the future. Games, activities, and stickers add interest for the child, and you'll love the clear directions and thorough explanations. Use concurrently with the PAL: Writing program.

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  • Primary Arts of Language: Phonetic Games [CLEARANCE]

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • ELL
    • Tchr

    Includes all the phonetic games from the PAL: Reading program. Purchase if you need a replacement set.

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  • Primary Arts of Language: Reading Student Book [CLEARANCE]

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • ELL

    Would you like us to print and bind your PAL: Reading Student Books and Readers for you? Save ink and purchase this pre-printed set.

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  • Primary Arts of Language: Writing Complete Package [CLEARANCE]

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • ELL

    Bring your child from learning to print to writing one- to three-paragraph compositions with structure and style! This complete package includes everything you need to teach your young child to write, from printing practice and sentence formation to early grammar, story sequence analysis, and writing paragraphs.

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  • Timeline of Classics [CLEARANCE]

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • 3-5
    • 6-8
    • 9-12
    • ELL
    • Col
    • Tchr

    Discover a resource that will become a treasure to your family! Created to save planning time and research, this chronological index of classic world literature reveals a panoramic view of world history.

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  • Phonetic Zoo Budget Package [No Audio CDs Included] [CLEARANCE]

    Grades:
    • 3-5
    • 6-8
    • 9-12
    • ELL

    Homeschooling on a budget? While requiring a bit more parental involvement, this package will allow you to make use of the Phonetic Zoo program for less. (No audio CDs are included.)

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  • But . . . but . . . but . . . What about Grammar? [Andrew Pudewa]

    Grades:
    • Tchr

    Knowing how to teach grammar is especially challenging for the parent who doesn’t feel confident in his or her own grammar proficiency. Grammar programs often consist of piles of workbooks, wasted dollars, and way too much time spent trying to fulfill that subject. Often what is taught in those workbook pages doesn’t translate into success in writing. The results are poor mechanics and a less than stellar understanding of "What is a verb?" or perhaps more importantly, “How do verb choices enhance writing?” If you are asking, “But what about grammar?” Andrew Pudewa has answers to your dilemma.

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  • Principles of Motivation [Andrew Pudewa]

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    A life-long student of motivation, Andrew Pudewa has organized fundamental ideas of motivation into categories: four forms of relevancy, three laws of motivation, and two secret weapons. This expansion of Andrew’s previous talk Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Be Making Forts All Day includes new and updated stories, tips, and information.

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  • Spelling and the Brain [Audio Download]

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • 3-5
    • 6-8
    • 9-12
    • ELL
    • Tchr

    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. In this workshop, find out how spelling information is most efficiently stored in the brain, and why. With the greater insight into the nature of spelling and neurological function presented in this workshop, the parent/teacher will be well-equipped to meet the needs of all their children, not just the “naturally” good spellers.

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  • Primary Writing with Structure and Style® Day 1 [Live On-Site Workshop]

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    This product is intended for use by five-day-a-week schools. A qualified implementation coach presents Day 1 of the interactive basic workshop specifically for K–2nd grade teachers.

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  • Primary Writing with Structure and Style® Day 2 [Live On-Site Workshop]

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    This product is intended for use by five-day-a-week schools. A qualified implementation coach presents Day 2 of the interactive basic workshop specifically for K–2nd grade teachers.

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  • Classroom Supplement and Lesson Plans Kindergarten

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • ELL
    • Tchr

    This product is intended for use by five-day-a-week schools. Incorporating poetry, letter formation, phonics, and grammar into daily lesson plans, this manual makes it easy for you to implement the Structure and Style® methodology.

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  • Classroom Supplement and Lesson Plans Grade 1

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • ELL
    • Tchr

    This product is intended for use by five-day-a-week schools. Incorporating poetry, phonics, grammar, and printing practice into daily lesson plans, this manual makes it easy for you to implement the Structure and Style® methodology.

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  • Classroom Supplement and Lesson Plans Grade 2

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • ELL
    • Tchr

    This product is intended for use by five-day-a-week schools. Incorporating poetry, phonics, grammar, and printing practice into daily lesson plans, this manual makes it easy for you to implement the Structure and Style® methodology.

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  • Primary Posters Kindergarten

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • Tchr

    These 24" x 35" visually appealing posters provide illustrated poetry, structural models, and source texts and are an essential companion to the Kindergarten Classroom Supplement and Lesson Plans.

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  • Primary Posters Grade 1 [UNAVAILABLE]

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • Tchr

    This product is intended for use by five-day-a-week schools. These 24" x 35" visually appealing posters provide illustrated poetry, structural models, and source texts and are an essential companion to the Grade 1 Classroom Supplement and Lesson Plans.

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  • Primary Posters Grade 2

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • Tchr

    This product is intended for use by five-day-a-week schools. These 24" x 35" visually appealing posters provide illustrated poetry, structural models, and source texts and are an essential companion to the Grade 2 Classroom Supplement and Lesson Plans.

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  • Student Writing Portfolio Kindergarten [Packet]

    Grades:
    • K-2

    This product is intended for use by five-day-a-week schools. These handouts aid students in building a portfolio of their written work.

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  • However Imperfectly [Book/Streaming Combo] [CLEARANCE]

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    • Tchr

    As IEW’s founder and principal speaker, Andrew Pudewa has spent the last three decades speaking and writing about issues related to teaching, writing, thinking, spelling, and music with clarity, insight, practical experience, and humor. These 50+ articles define not only the lessons learned, but exemplify wisdom gained from readings, mentors, and adventures while teaching and traveling the globe.

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  • By Heart: The Goodness of Memory [Andrew Pudewa]

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    • Tchr

    Join Andrew Pudewa in a contemplation of the fundamental human faculty of memory, examining some of the history and biology of memory and its impacts on language, imagination, joy, and virtue.

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  • Structure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level A Basic [Forever Streaming or DVD]

    Grades:
    • 3-5

    Join Andrew Pudewa as he leads students on a 24-week writing journey using IEW’s Structure and Style approach. Students reading at a 3rd–5th grade level who are new to the Structure and Style for Students video course will take delight in Mr. Pudewa’s humorous, incremental, and effective writing lessons. The curriculum provides clear daily assignments and includes vocabulary words, literature suggestions, and lesson plans for teachers. Easy to use and affordable, Structure and Style for Students brings a successful solution to your writing lessons—guaranteed!

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  • Structure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level B Basic [Forever Streaming or DVD]

    Grades:
    • 6-8

    In this new course, join Andrew Pudewa as he leads students on a 24-week writing journey using IEW’s Structure and Style approach. Students reading at a 6th–8th grade level will take delight in Mr. Pudewa’s humorous, incremental, and effective writing lessons. The curriculum provides clear daily assignments and includes vocabulary words, literature suggestions, and lesson plans for teachers. Easy to use and affordable, Structure and Style for Students brings a successful solution to your writing lessons—guaranteed!

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  • Structure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level C Basic [Forever Streaming or DVD]

    Grades:
    • 9-12
    • Col

    In this new course, join Andrew Pudewa as he leads students on a 24-week writing journey using IEW’s Structure and Style approach. Students reading at a 9th grade level or higher will take delight in Mr. Pudewa’s humorous, incremental, and effective writing lessons. The curriculum provides clear daily assignments and includes vocabulary words, literature suggestions, and lesson plans for teachers. Easy to use and affordable, Structure and Style for Students brings a successful solution to your writing lessons—guaranteed!

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  • Structure and Style for Students: Year 2 Level A Basic [Forever Streaming or DVD]

    Grades:
    • 3-5

    Take your 4th–6th-grade-students to the next level in their Structure and Style® writing journey! Twenty-four more weeks of incredible writing instruction await with the humorous and engaging Andrew Pudewa. Students who have completed Year 1 Level A and are ready for their second year of the Structure and Style for Students video course will enjoy reviewing and refining the seven previously learned IEW units, then pressing on to Units 8 and 9, Essays and Formal Critiques. The curriculum provides clear daily assignments and includes vocabulary words, literature suggestions, and lesson plans for teachers. Easy to use and affordable, the second year of Structure and Style for Students builds on the skills learned in the previous video course and brings a successful solution to your writing lessons—guaranteed!

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  • Structure and Style for Students: Year 2 Level B Basic [Forever Streaming or DVD]

    Grades:
    • 6-8

    Take your 7th–9th-grade students to the next level in their Structure and Style® writing journey! Twenty-four more weeks of incredible writing instruction await with the humorous and engaging Andrew Pudewa. Students who have completed Year 1 Level B and are ready for their second year of the Structure and Style for Students video course will enjoy reviewing and refining the nine previously learned IEW units, then pressing on into writing responses to literature. The curriculum provides clear daily assignments and includes vocabulary words, literature suggestions, and lesson plans for teachers. Easy to use and affordable, the second year of Structure and Style for Students builds on the skills learned in the previous video course and brings a successful solution to your writing lessons—guaranteed!

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  • Structure and Style for Students: Year 2 Level C Basic [Forever Streaming or DVD]

    Grades:
    • 9-12
    • Col

    Take students to the next level in their Structure and Style® writing journey! Twenty-four more weeks of incredible writing instruction await with the humorous and engaging Andrew Pudewa. Students who have completed Year 1 Level C and are ready for their second year of the Structure and Style for Students video course will enjoy reviewing and refining the nine previously learned IEW units and response to literature, then pressing on into full literary analysis. The curriculum provides clear daily assignments and includes vocabulary words, literature suggestions, and lesson plans for teachers. Easy to use and affordable, the second year of Structure and Style for Students builds on the skills learned in the previous video course and brings a successful solution to your writing lessons—guaranteed!

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  • Structure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level A Basic Plus [Forever Streaming or DVD]

    Grades:
    • 3-5

    Join Andrew Pudewa as he leads students on a 24-week writing journey using IEW’s Structure and Style approach. Students reading at a 3rd–5th grade level who are new to the Structure and Style for Students video course will take delight in Mr. Pudewa’s humorous, incremental, and effective writing lessons. The curriculum provides clear daily assignments and includes vocabulary words, literature suggestions, and lesson plans for teachers. Easy to use and affordable, Structure and Style for Students plus Fix It! Grammar bring a successful solution to your writing and grammar lessons—guaranteed!

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  • Structure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level B Basic Plus [Forever Streaming or DVD]

    Grades:
    • 6-8

    In this new course, join Andrew Pudewa as he leads students on a 24-week writing journey using IEW’s Structure and Style approach. Students reading at a 6th–8th grade level will take delight in Mr. Pudewa’s humorous, incremental, and effective writing lessons. The curriculum provides clear daily assignments and includes vocabulary words, literature suggestions, and lesson plans for teachers. Easy to use and affordable, Structure and Style for Students plus Fix It! Grammar bring a successful solution to your writing and grammar lessons—guaranteed!

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  • Structure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level C Basic Plus [Forever Streaming or DVD]

    Grades:
    • 9-12
    • Col

    In this new course, join Andrew Pudewa as he leads students on a 24-week writing journey using IEW’s Structure and Style approach. Students reading at 9th grade level or higher will take delight in Mr. Pudewa’s humorous, incremental, and effective writing lessons. The curriculum provides clear daily assignments and includes vocabulary words, literature suggestions, and lesson plans for teachers. Easy to use and affordable, Structure and Style for Students plus Fix It! Grammar bring a successful solution to your writing and grammar lessons—guaranteed!

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  • Structure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level A Premier [Forever Streaming]

    Grades:
    • 3-5

    This is our best recommendation of where to start for teachers and parents of Level A students new to IEW.Join Andrew Pudewa as he leads students on a 24-week writing journey using IEW’s Structure and Style approach. Students reading at a 3rd–5th grade level who are new to the Structure and Style for Students video course will take delight in Mr. Pudewa’s humorous, incremental, and effective writing lessons. The curriculum provides clear daily assignments and includes vocabulary words, literature suggestions, and lesson plans for teachers. In addition to the student writing course, teachers learn IEW methodology from their training course, Teaching Writing: Structure and Style. Easy to use and affordable, Structure and Style for Students plus Fix It! Grammar bring a successful solution to your writing and grammar lessons—guaranteed!

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  • Structure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level B Premier [Forever Streaming]

    Grades:
    • 6-8

    In this new course, join Andrew Pudewa as he leads students on a 24-week writing journey using IEW’s Structure and Style approach. Students reading at a 6th–8th grade level will take delight in Mr. Pudewa’s humorous, incremental, and effective writing lessons. The curriculum provides clear daily assignments and includes vocabulary words, literature suggestions, and lesson plans for teachers. In addition to the student writing course, teachers learn IEW methodology from their training course, Teaching Writing: Structure and Style. Easy to use and affordable, Structure and Style for Students plus Fix It! Grammar bring a successful solution to your writing and grammar lessons—guaranteed!

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  • Structure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level C Premier [Forever Streaming]

    Grades:
    • 9-12
    • Col

    In this new course, join Andrew Pudewa as he leads students on a 24-week writing journey using IEW’s Structure and Style approach. Students reading at 9th grade level or higher will take delight in Mr. Pudewa’s humorous, incremental, and effective writing lessons. The curriculum provides clear daily assignments and includes vocabulary words, literature suggestions, and lesson plans for teachers. In addition to the student writing course, teachers learn IEW methodology from their training course, Teaching Writing: Structure and Style. Easy to use and affordable, Structure and Style for Students plus Fix It! Grammar bring a successful solution to your writing and grammar lessons—guaranteed!

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  • Structure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level A [Binder & Student Packet]

    Grades:
    • 3-5

    EXTRA STUDENT MATERIALS ONLY—NOT A COMPLETE COURSE. Purchase this binder and student packet if you already own the necessary Teacher’s Manual and have access to the accompanying SSS-1A video course. This product contains a complete set of student materials for extra students who are watching the ALL-NEW Structure and Style® for Students video course in a group or classroom. The binder and student packet includes a 3-ring student binder with eight tabs for organizing student work and a packet of handouts with source texts, checklists, and more!

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  • Structure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level B [Binder & Student Packet]

    Grades:
    • 6-8

    EXTRA STUDENT MATERIALS ONLY—NOT A COMPLETE COURSE. Purchase this binder and student packet if you already own the necessary Teacher’s Manual and have access to the accompanying SSS-1B video course. This product contains a complete set of student materials for extra students who are watching the ALL-NEW Structure and Style® for Students video course in a group or classroom. The binder and student packet includes a 3-ring student binder with eight tabs for organizing student work and a packet of handouts with source texts, checklists, and more!

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  • Structure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level C [Binder & Student Packet]

    Grades:
    • 9-12

    EXTRA STUDENT MATERIALS ONLY—NOT A COMPLETE COURSE. Purchase this binder and student packet if you already own the necessary Teacher’s Manual and have access to the accompanying SSS-1C video course. This product contains a complete set of student materials for extra students who are watching the ALL-NEW Structure and Style® for Students video course in a group or classroom. The binder and student packet includes a 3-ring student binder with eight tabs for organizing student work and a packet of handouts with source texts, checklists, and more!

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  • Structure and Style for Students: Year 2 Level A [Binder & Student Packet]

    Grades:
    • 3-5

    EXTRA STUDENT MATERIALS ONLY—NOT A COMPLETE COURSE. Purchase this binder and student packet if you already own the necessary Teacher’s Manual and have access to the accompanying SSS-2A video course. This product contains a complete set of student materials for extra students who are watching the ALL-NEW Structure and Style® for Students video course in a group or classroom. The binder and student packet includes a 3-ring student binder with eight tabs for organizing student work and a packet of handouts with source texts, checklists, and more!

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  • Structure and Style for Students: Year 2 Level B [Binder & Student Packet]

    Grades:
    • 6-8

    EXTRA STUDENT MATERIALS ONLY—NOT A COMPLETE COURSE. Purchase this binder and student packet if you already own the necessary Teacher’s Manual and have access to the accompanying SSS-2B video course. This product contains a complete set of student materials for extra students who are watching the ALL-NEW Structure and Style® for Students video course in a group or classroom. The binder and student packet includes a 3-ring student binder with eight tabs for organizing student work and a packet of handouts with source texts, checklists, and more!

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  • Structure and Style for Students: Year 2 Level C [Binder & Student Packet]

    Grades:
    • 9-12

    EXTRA STUDENT MATERIALS ONLY—NOT A COMPLETE COURSE. Purchase this binder and student packet if you already own the necessary Teacher’s Manual and have access to the accompanying SSS-2C video course. This product contains a complete set of student materials for extra students who are watching the ALL-NEW Structure and Style® for Students video course in a group or classroom. The binder and student packet includes a 3-ring student binder with eight tabs for organizing student work and a packet of handouts with source texts, checklists, and more!

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  • Student Writing Portfolio Primary [Binder]

    Grades:
    • K-2

    This product is intended for use by five-day-a-week schools. Purchase a binder for each student to use in building his own Student Writing Portfolio.

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  • Student Writing Portfolio Grade 1 [Packet]

    Grades:
    • K-2

    These handouts aid students in building a portfolio of their written work.

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  • Student Writing Portfolio Grade 2 [Packet]

    Grades:
    • K-2

    This product is intended for use by five-day-a-week schools. These handouts aid students in building a portfolio of their written work.

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Feb 08, 2019

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. In this blog post we take a closer look at our theme-based writing lessons and shine a spotlight on some of their features. It is our hope that this post will help you determine if using a theme-based book is a path you wish... read more

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

the IEW Blog Team Dec 28, 2023

A Boy's Idea Becomes an IEW Theme-Based Book>

Danielle Olander, long-time IEW Accomplished Instructor and mom of five, also serves as an IEW exhibitor. While helping set up the theme-based book rack at a convention, her eleven-year-old son emphatically observed, "Mom, you really need some good topics for boys my age." In the following weeks, this comment kept returning to Danielle's thoughts. She and Nathanael began brainstorming for ideas. Nathanael had always been a... read more

the IEW Blog Team Oct 09, 2014

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

the IEW Blog Team Apr 03, 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

the IEW Blog Team Apr 05, 2017

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

the IEW Blog Team Aug 10, 2023

Episode 377: Wonders of Science and Other Theme-Based Books>

Wonders of Science Writing Lessons joined the theme-based writing series in March 2023. In this podcast Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker bring clarity to the IEW theme-based product line and give recommendations on where to start and where to continue. They also explore the reason why these are the most frequently asked questions from our customers. Listen in as they praise the benefits and wonders... read more

Maria Jun 14, 2023

Wonders of Science and Other Theme-Based Books: Podcast 377>

Wonders of Science Writing Lessons joined the theme-based writing series in March 2023. In this podcast Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker bring clarity to the IEW theme-based product line and give recommendations on where to start and where to continue. They also explore the reason why these are the most frequently asked questions from our customers. IEW offers fifteen different theme-based writing lessons, which are not... read more

the IEW Blog Team Jun 14, 2023

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

the IEW Blog Team Sep 03, 2021

A Buffet of Options>

"Which should I choose?" is a common question from parents and teachers exploring IEW's two main options for teaching the Structure and Style® methodology. While some create their own lessons, most prefer ready-made lessons in the Structure and Style for Students video courses or theme-based writing lessons. Although both options follow the concepts taught in Teaching Writing: Structure and Style, student and teacher materials offer... read more

the IEW Blog Team Nov 19, 2024

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Maria May 14, 2019

Episode 29a: Structure and Style Unit 6: Summarizing Multiple References, Part 1>

Made it all the way to Unit 6? Join Andrew Pudewa in this two-part webinar recording as he discusses Unit 6: 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. Webinar Archive Mini posters Portable Walls for Structure and Style Students Writing Source Packet Unit 4 Webinar Part 1|Part 2 Theme-Based Books  Classroom Supplements Teaching Writing:... read more

Mikael Feb 09, 2016

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

Maria Jun 19, 2019

A Worthwhile Investment>

One of the most frequent questions IEW’s customer service receives is “How much parent involvement does this program require?” This is understandable. Homeschool parents juggle multiple students at multiple levels, run a household, and sometimes hold a job outside the home. Like other subjects, IEW methodology requires varying levels of involvement from parents. By enrolling their students in an IEW Online class, a co-op class, or... read more

the IEW Blog Team Aug 03, 2023

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

the IEW Blog Team Dec 30, 2017

Episode 20: Ask Andrew Anything>

If you've ever wished you could sit down with Andrew and ask him all your questions, this episode is for you. In this podcast, IEW’s homeschool exhibitors Ask Andrew Anything, focusing on questions they often hear in the booth, like "How can I encourage my high school student to apply himself in writing?” and "How is IEW writing different from other curriculums?" plus a few... read more

Mikael Dec 08, 2015

Learning about the Third Edition of Bible-Based Writing Lessons: Podcast Episode 196✝>

  Once upon a time, there was only one IEW product—Teaching Writing: Structure and Style. It empowered, and continues to empower, teachers and parents to take the methodology back into their classrooms and homes and teach their students how to write using their own source texts. But educators and parents are busy people. Recognizing this fact, Andrew Pudewa, in conjunction with Dr. James Webster, created IEW’s... read more

the IEW Blog Team Jun 27, 2019

Episode 132: Writing Across the Curriculum >

Want to create your own lesson plan after theme-based writing lessons? Receive some inspiration and direction from Andrew and Julie as they discuss the four basic elements of successfully implementing self-designed lessons in your classroom or home. Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Theme-Based Writing Lessons  Episode 75: Writing Across the Curriculum  Dr. James B. Webster  Anna Ingham  Blended Structure and Style in Composition by Dr. James B. Webster   The Blended Sound-Sight... read more

Maria Mar 14, 2018

Episode 370: Ask Andrew Anything>

Many of IEW’s podcast episodes in 2023 follow this year’s theme of exploring how IEW can help students with learning differences. Every tenth episode features questions submitted by our podcast listeners. Join us as Julie Walker presents Andrew Pudewa with questions from parents regarding their struggling students. Offering practical tips, he helps equip parents to assist their students in improving their writing and spelling skills. Referenced... read more

Maria Apr 26, 2023

Episode 167: Writing from Pictures, Structure and Style Unit 5>

As you head into the busyness of December, listen to Andrew and Julie walk through Unit 5: Writing from Pictures. Gain confidence moving forward as Andrew and Julie explain the vital role Unit 5 plays in unlocking students' imagination and in developing their thinking skills. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Webinar Archive Unit 5: Writing from Pictures Teaching Writing: Structure and Style  Theme-Based Writing Lessons Dr. James B. Webster Remember to send your questions to... read more

Maria Nov 28, 2018

Episode 178: Summarizing Multiple References, Structure and Style Unit 6>

As a student or even a teacher, it can be overwhelming to navigate the amount of sources available for a research paper. In this podcast Andrew and Julie discuss Unit 6: Summarizing Multiple References. Join us as Andrew provides tips and suggestions for collecting, organizing, and summarizing facts from multiple references. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style National History Day LexisNexis Theme-Based Writing Lessons Becoming an IEW Instructor Remember to send your... read more

Maria Feb 13, 2019

Episode 209: IEW is Not Just for Homeschoolers! A Conversation with Sharyn Staggers from Our Schools Division>

Andrew and Julie welcome our Lead Educational Consultant, Sharyn Staggers, to the mic this week. Learn how Sharyn came to know IEW, appreciate her role in aiding teachers and schools, and be inspired by her message about the power of the teacher training. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Sharyn Staggers IEW Schools Division Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Theme-Based Writing Lessons Classroom Supplement and Lesson Plans Berwyn School District Study Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com,... read more

Maria Mar 04, 2020

Episode 294: Writing across the Curriculum>

Should writing be confined to a singular subject? Andrew and Julie address the question by discussing writing across the curriculum. Whether it be learning about history or studying science, learn how the incorporation of writing across these subjects allows for students to be more engaged with the content they're learning and gives them the opportunity for application of their skills in a variety of assignments. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Dr.... read more

Maria Nov 03, 2021

Episode 294: Writing across the Curriculum>

Should writing be confined to a singular subject? Andrew and Julie address the question by discussing writing across the curriculum. Whether it be learning about history or studying science, learn how the incorporation of writing across these subjects allows for students to be more engaged with the content they're learning and gives them the opportunity for application of their skills in a variety of assignments. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Dr.... read more

Maria Nov 03, 2021

Episode 294: Writing across the Curriculum>

Should writing be confined to a single subject? Andrew and Julie address the question by discussing writing across the curriculum. Whether it be learning about history or studying science, learn how the incorporation of writing across multiple subjects allows for students to be more engaged with the content they're learning and gives them the opportunity for the application of their skills in a variety of ways. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Dr. James... read more

Maria Nov 03, 2021

Continuing the Tradition: Twelve Days of Giving>

Traditions bring joy and fond memories. They may be the same ornaments placed carefully on the tree each year or the beloved Christmas stories you read. Do you have recipes that you prepare only for Christmas? The anticipation builds as the lights are strung on the house and mysterious packages begin to arrive. Here at IEW, we cannot wait to start our annual tradition—IEW’s Twelve Days... read more

the IEW Blog Team Dec 04, 2023

Motivation and the Four Forms of Relevancy: Podcast Episode 358>

Are there factors that make learning easier? As Andrew notes, “If something is relevant to you, if it is significant, meaningful, useful, interesting, and 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... read more

the IEW Blog Team Feb 01, 2023

Episode 295: Homeschool 101>

It's another Homeschooling 101 episode, but this time Andrew and Julie welcome Yvette Hampton to the mic. Yvette is a homeschool mom and producer of the movie Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution, which releases November 12.  Yvette shares the behind the scenes in making the movie, talks about some of the incredible cast (including Andrew), and also provides insight on the value of homeschooling. Check out the link in the show notes to... read more

Maria Nov 10, 2021

An Interview with Judy Sarden: Practical Help for Homeschoolers>

  Author, blogger, small business consultant, and homeschool speaker Judy Sarden has a heart for homeschooling families. Out of this love she has written a book called Sarden’s Practical Guide: How to Start Homeschooling. In between her speaking engagements, we recently had the opportunity to interview Judy, and she shared a little about her background and how her family entered the homeschooling world. Read on to... read more

the IEW Blog Team Jul 11, 2018

An Enchanted Wardrobe, Talking Beasts, and the Great Lion Himself>

Narnia is a familiar world to many, but how did it become the topic of an IEW theme-based book? Laura Bettis, a homeschooling mom of three, discovered Andrew Pudewa and the Structure and Style methodology when she observed a Classical Conversations class and heard students reading their papers. She remembers, "I was so impressed! It's what I wanted for my boys, but I didn't know... read more

the IEW Blog Team Oct 21, 2014

Episode 114: National Novel Writing Month - Special Interview with Jemma & Elise Swift>

In honor of National Novel Writing Month, Andrew and Julie interview the young author of Forever Riders, Jemma Swift, and her mother and sister. Since using IEW's materials at a young age, Jemma has cultivated a love and special interest in writing. Learn about Jemma's journey in producing the book and gain some insight on her simple yet vital advice to young writers: never give up! Referenced... read more

Maria Nov 14, 2017

Episode 230: Ask Andrew Anything>

Has Andrew ever written a formal complaint letter to a restaurant? Tune into this Ask Andrew Anything to find out! From a question about key word outlines to an inquiry about the most valuable thing a writing student should know, Andrew provides answers with clarity, advice, and, of course, some humor. Referenced Materials: "Ask Andrew Anything" Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Theme-Based Writing Lessons Structure and Style for Students Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing... read more

Maria Jul 29, 2020

Episode 266: Considering Conventions and Curriculum Creation>

Having participated in countless conventions, Andrew and Julie reminisce about past events in IEW's history. Andrew also offers teachers and teaching parents ways to skillfully generate their own lesson plans. Join us this week to hear about the growth of IEW's products, and listen for the questions that Andrew asks himself before imagining lesson plans for his students. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Considering Conventions and Curriculum Creation" However Imperfectly by Andrew... read more

Maria Apr 14, 2021

Episode 278: Addressing Misunderstandings about the Stylistic Techniques, Part 1>

Is using "said" never allowed? Not at all! In this podcast Andrew and Julie address this and other misunderstandings about implementing IEW's stylistic techniques. Tune in to the first episode of this two-part series as Andrew provides insight about our methodology and explains the powerful purposes of the checklist and banned word lists.  REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Addressing Misunderstandings about the Stylistic Techniques, Part 1" Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Theme-Based Writing Lessons Structure and Style for Students Anna Ingham Aesop... read more

Maria Jul 14, 2021

Episode 347: A Citation Pathway – A Conversation with Denise Kelley>

When writers gather information from outside sources, it is important to give credit where credit is due and to cite the sources. Although this is important, learning to cite sources in various formats can be overwhelming, especially for younger students. This week, Andrew and Julie welcome IEW's Senior Product Manager, Denise Kelley, to speak about documentation. In this episode Denise discusses how IEW's products utilize the EZ+1... read more

Maria Nov 14, 2022

Episode 373: Summer Writing Ideas>

As the school year winds down and summer approaches, parents may be pondering strategies to enrich their students’ writing. Summer is a great time to take a break from regularly scheduled academics and embrace new activities to retain or expand writing skills. In this week’s podcast Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker suggest some creative ways to do just that. Referenced Materials "Summer Writing Ideas" Theme-Based Writing Lessons Structure and... read more

Maria May 17, 2023

Episode 217: Confessions of a Homeschooler — A Conversation with Erica Arndt >

Join us in this enjoyable episode as Andrew and Julie welcome homeschool mom, blogger, and our top affiliate, Erica Arndt. In today's episode Erica describes her life as a homeschooling mom, tells the story of how her blog grew, and provides insight on how to juggle the many responsibilities of teaching your students at home.  REFERENCED MATERIALS: IEW Affiliate Program Confessions of a Homeschooler Erica's YouTube Channel Heidi St. John Fix It!... read more

Maria Apr 28, 2020

Episode 323: Preventing Evaporation — Strategies for Summer Writing>

Summer is a great time for relaxing, spending time outdoors, and taking a break from the long school year. It can also be a time when students forgot the skills they've learned. This week, Andrew and Julie suggest ways to keep your students writing throughout the summer season. From writing postcards to crafting commentary on recipes, the duo encourages some fun application of writing skills. Referenced Materials: Structure... read more

Maria May 25, 2022

Episode 324: Sharpening the Saw>

Summer is a great time for relaxing, spending time outdoors, and taking a break from the long school year. It can also be a time when students forgot the skills they've learned. This week, Andrew and Julie suggest ways to keep your students writing throughout the summer season. From writing postcards to crafting commentary on recipes, the duo encourages some fun application of writing skills. Referenced Materials: Structure... read more

Maria May 31, 2022

Episode 362: ADHD – Strategies for Success >

What do Michael Phelps, Terry Bradshaw, and Michael Jordan have in common? In this episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Although students with ADHD face some challenges, there are also advantages! As a mother to two sons diagnosed with ADHD, Julie shares helpful research, advice, and personal experiences. Referenced Materials DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for ADHD How to Read a Book by Mortimer J. Adler Nurturing Competent Communicators audio... read more

Maria Mar 01, 2023

Episode 380: Ask Andrew Anything>

It is time for another Ask Andrew Anything episode! Join us this week as Julie Walker asks Andrew Pudewa questions submitted by our listeners. Along with helpful tips and insightful suggestions on helping students with spelling and poetry writing, Andrew addresses artificial intelligence (AI) writing technology and what parents and teachers need to be aware of. Referenced Materials “Ask Andrew Anything” Teaching Writing: Structure and Style The Phonetic Zoo Spelling... read more

Maria Jul 05, 2023

Announcing IEW’s Partnership with Hillsdale College! Podcast 382>

Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office has partnered with IEW to provide the recommended writing curriculum for their member and curriculum schools. IEW will produce a brand new curriculum aligned with Hillsdale’s K-12 Program Guides for third to eighth grades. Join Andrew Pudewa, Julie Walker, and their special guest Dr. Kathleen O’Toole, Assistant Provost for K-12 Education, as they discuss the partnership and the new writing... read more

the IEW Blog Team Jul 19, 2023

Episode 403: Behind the Scenes with Denise Kelley>

Motivated by a desire to set teachers up for success, Denise Kelley, IEW Manager of Product Development, works tirelessly to ensure all IEW products and services are aligned with the company’s cornerstone product, Teaching Writing: Structure and Style. Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker as they discuss with Denise how her over two decades of experience at IEW have shaped her philosophy of product development. Referenced... read more

the IEW Blog Team Dec 13, 2023

Episode 92a: Structure and Style Unit 9 - Formal Critiques - Going Beyond the Boring Book Report, Part 1>

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 2 Referenced Materials: "Book Report" from... read more

Maria May 04, 2017

Episode 210: Ask Andrew Anything>

The time has come again when Julie tries to stump Andrew with questions submitted from our listeners. From inquiries on literature to a question regarding Andrew's tie count in Structure and Style for Students (SSS), Andrew provides answers with insight, suggestions, and a little bit of humor. Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style The Phonetic Zoo Akeelah and the Bee Theme-Based Writing Lessons Portable Walls for the Essayist (Discontinued) Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls  Structure and Style... read more

Maria Mar 11, 2020

Episode 239: IEW and the English Language Learner, Part 2>

Last week, Andrew and Julie discussed creating the right listening and speaking environment for English language learners. Continuing the discussion, the duo turn their attention to reading and writing. Discover how reading the studied language helps the learner with organization, learn how key word outlines help to better understand the text, and understand how the checklist enables the learner to recognize parts of speech and style techniques.  GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "IEW... read more

Maria Oct 01, 2020

Episode 268: Motivation and Classroom Management, Part 2>

Last week, Andrew and Julie discussed the four forms of relevancy when it comes to motivation. Sharing with you their knowledge based on experience, Andrew and Julie discuss how motivation relates to classroom management. From establishing connections with your students to minimizing distractions for them, Andrew provides strategies to help you in managing the classroom.   GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Motivation and Classroom Management, Part 2" However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa Teaching Writing: Structure... read more

Maria Apr 29, 2021

Episode 382: Announcing IEW’s Partnership with Hillsdale College!>

Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office has partnered with IEW to provide the recommended writing curriculum for their member and curriculum schools. IEW will produce a brand new curriculum aligned with Hillsdale’s K-12 Program Guides for third to eighth grades. Join Andrew Pudewa, Julie Walker, and their special guest Dr. Kathleen O’Toole, Assistant Provost for K-12 Education, as they discuss the partnership and the new writing... read more

Maria Jul 19, 2023

Episode 153: Back to School with IEW>

Join us in this podcast as Andrew and Julie sit down and have a conversation about the upcoming school year. Whether you're a full-time schoolteacher or a homeschooling parent, be invigorated in your quest for this new school year as Andrew provides advice on preparing your classroom and encourages you to keep moving forward. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Classroom Posters  Primary Arts of Language Portable Walls for Structure and Style Students Tools... read more

Maria Aug 22, 2018

Episode 191: Unit 8.9 - Response to Literature & Literary Analysis>

After walking the pathway of all nine units, your student can begin to delve deeper into writing about literature. Join us as Andrew and Julie discuss IEW's Response to Literature and Literary Analysis models. Learn the difference between the two models and gain insight on how to help your student make a personal connection with literature in their writing. Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Student Resource... read more

Maria May 15, 2019

Episode 29b: Structure and Style Unit 6: Summarizing Multiple References, Part 2>

Made it all the way to Unit 6? Join Andrew Pudewa in this two-part webinar recording as he discusses Unit 6: 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. Webinar Archive Mini posters Portable Walls Writing Source Packet Kangaroo Rats Mini-Books Free Resource  Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing Podcast: Part 1 | Part... read more

Mikael Feb 11, 2016

Addressing Misunderstandings about the Stylistic Techniques, Part 1: Podcast Episode 278>

The Institute for Excellence in Writing is known by many to be the “Structure and Style®” writing company. But what does “Structure and Style” really mean? If we break the two terms apart, “structure” refers to the sequencing of details. “Style,” on the other hand, focuses on the arrangement, or how the details are expressed. In podcast Episode 278, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker examine... read more

the IEW Blog Team Jul 14, 2021

Episode 330: Ask Andrew Anything>

Keeping up with tradition, Andrew responds to inquiries submitted by our podcast listeners in another "Ask Andrew Anything." This week, Andrew addresses questions about the checklist, grading, teaching in a classroom, and much more! Whether you're a parent, a co-op tutor, or a full-time school teacher, you'll glean much from Andrew's insightful answers. Also, Andrew reads a sweet letter he received in the mail from an IEW student!  Referenced Materials: Structure and... read more

Maria Jul 13, 2022

Seeking Student Authors and Artists: An Exciting Magnum Opus Magazine Opportunity>

Magnum Opus Magazine, IEW’s premier showcase of work from students around the world, is publishing a print edition in 2023 and is actively soliciting submissions from students. Before you jump into the school year, take a look over your students’ past year’s writing and artistic achievements to see if there are any pieces you could submit. The loose theme for the edition is appreciation; however,... read more

the IEW Blog Team Aug 15, 2022

Why IEW Works for Students with Learning Differences: Podcast Episode 356>

Why is IEW a good fit for students with special needs? This week Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker read through testimonials from teaching parents to help answer the question. Tune in to this inspiring episode and learn how IEW's Structure and Style methodology breaks the complex task of writing into small, manageable steps that teach students the process and give them the confidence to succeed. Essentially,... read more

the IEW Blog Team Jan 18, 2023

Lori Verstegen: Homeschool Mom and Superhero>

Hi! My name is Lori Verstegen. I am a pastor’s wife and a former homeschooling mom of four boys, now ages 20-32. After 25 years of schooling my own boys, I have not left the homeschooling community. Currently I teach 10-12 IEW classes each week to homeschooled children in second grade through high school, and I have the privilege of writing theme-based lessons (and other... read more

the IEW Blog Team Aug 26, 2014

The 2021 IEW Online Writing Conference: Recorded and Ready to Watch!>

The 2021 IEW Online Writing Conference: Recorded and Ready to Watch! It’s a wrap! This past Saturday marked IEW’s second annual Online Writing Conference. Did you participate? It was a fabulous day featuring workshops tailored for teachers, parents, and students new and experienced. Participants tuned in from all over the world with registrants from seventy-three countries! The students loved the bingo game, and everyone enjoyed the... read more

the IEW Blog Team Jun 30, 2021

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

Mikael Jan 03, 2017

Episode 319: Nurturing Success - Serving Schools of Every Kind>

Is IEW for homeschoolers? Or is it for full-time classroom teachers? Does it work well in a hybrid-school model? The short answer is yes! This week, Andrew and Julie unpack how IEW's Structure and Style methodology came to be and discuss how the method of teaching writing is successful in any educational setting. Referenced Materials: Learn to Write and THINK with IEW Blended Structure and Style in Composition by Dr. James... read more

Maria Apr 27, 2022

Episode 359: Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing>

Have you committed one of these four errors in your teaching? Overcorrecting, holding back help, unclear assignments, and over-expectation can frustrate your students and hamper your best efforts. Andrew Pudewa refers to these as the “Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing.” Join the Arts of Language podcast as Andrew and Julie Walker discuss these errors along with practical ways to overcome them. Referenced Materials "The Four Deadly... read more

Maria Feb 08, 2023

Episode 387: Spotlight on IEW’s Schools Division>

The leading area of growth in IEW is the Schools Division. New Educational Consultants have been added to keep up with the growing number of schools that are excited to implement Structure and Style in their classrooms. Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker in this week’s podcast as they converse with Sharyn Staggers, IEW Schools Division Director. Sharyn shares how she became involved with IEW... read more

Maria Aug 23, 2023

Episode 116: National Novel Writing Month - Special Interview with Cecelia and Solomon Schmidt>

For this final episode honoring National Novel Writing Month, Andrew and Julie interview teen authors Cecelia and Solomon Schmidt. Having taken IEW's online classes, Cecelia and Solomon acquired the ability to structure paragraphs and write creatively. Gain some insight on both of their journeys in writing their novels, and learn how being read to aloud was key to their success.  Referenced Materials: National Novel Writing Month The War... read more

Maria Nov 30, 2017

Episode 103a: Spelling and the Brain, Part 1>

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... read more

Mikael Jul 27, 2017

Episode 126a: Sailing through Style, Part 1>

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.... read more

Maria Jan 30, 2018

Episode 88a: Easy Essays and Beyond, Structure and Style Unit 8, Part 1>

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... read more

Maria Apr 05, 2017

Episode 37b: Structure and Style Unit 8: Easy Essays and Beyond, Part 2>

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 as well as discuss the various essay types and their differences. To ensure maximum understanding, he will also guide you through a sample student essay and answer questions from listeners. Go TO Part 1. Referenced Materials:  Click... read more

Mikael Apr 07, 2016

Teaching Writing Can Be Easier Than You Think! Podcast Episode 277>

In June IEW presented its second annual Online Writing Conference. Attended by people from all around the world, the conference offered education and support for teachers, administrators, parents, and students. In this week’s podcast, Episode 277, we are sharing with you a portion of the conference that explains how IEW’s curriculum makes teaching writing easier than you think it can be. Andrew and Julie first share... read more

the IEW Blog Team Jul 09, 2021

Episode 344: Supporting Co-ops across the Country>

Many homeschool families find community by joining a homeschool co-op. Co-ops are an opportunity for teaching parents and students to seek encouragement and educational support. In this week's episode, Andrew and Julie discuss the different types of co-ops, share some of their benefits, and offer resources for those currently enrolled in or interested in joining a co-op.  REFERENCED MATERIALS Fatherhood and Family – A Dad Talk Podcast series:... read more

Maria Oct 26, 2022

Episode 356: Why IEW Works for Students with Learning Differences>

Why is IEW a good fit for students with special needs? This week, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker read through testimonials from teaching parents to help answer the question. Tune in to this inspiring episode and learn how IEW's Structure and Style methodology breaks the complex task of writing into small, manageable steps that teach students the process and give them the confidence to succeed.  Referenced Materials Learning Differences? IEW can help!  Teaching... read more

Maria Jan 18, 2023

How to Progress: Structure and Style for Students>

Structure and Style® for Students (SSS) video-based courses build on each other. Although many begin at Level A, older students who have used other curricula may begin at Year 1 of Level B or Level C. Below are some of our most common questions regarding how one moves through the SSS courses.  How do I determine where to start?IEW offers two pathways: video-based SSS courses and... read more

the IEW Blog Team May 16, 2024

Episode 94: Individualized Learning>

In this podcast Andrew and Julie address some of the elements of individualized learning. Discover how customizing your students' materials can enhance their learning abilities and motivate them to complete their tasks. Referenced Materials: Individualized Education Program Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Learning Audio Talk  The Science and Art of Motivation Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Article Theme-Based Writing Lessons All Things Fun and Fascinating by Lori Verstegen U.S History-Based Writing... read more

Maria May 18, 2017

R17: Suggestions for Gifted and Talented Students>

This is the seventeenth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on November 8, 2016, as Episode 68.  Branching off from last week's special education series, Andrew and Julie open up this conversation by discussing Gifted and Talented Education (GATE). Tune in to learn what it is, the challenges involved, and how IEW can be optimized so that students will have... read more

Maria Nov 06, 2019

Episode 329: Where It All Began – IEW's Founding and Mission>

Over the years, IEW has grown tremendously as its writing method is taught in various educational settings. The company offers an abundance of resources, from encouraging blog posts to effective curriculum. How did IEW get to where it is now? This week, Andrew and Julie go back to where it all began and unpack the story of how Andrew discovered the Structure and Style method of teaching writing. Give this episode a... read more

Maria Jul 06, 2022

Opening the GATE for Exceptional Children: Podcast 379>

A wide array of learning differences exists. While we often focus on those differences, such as dyslexia or ADHD, which cause our students to work below grade levels, students who fall into the GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) category may also struggle in the classroom. In this week’s podcast Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker look at definitions, myths, challenges, and strategies for teachers with gifted... read more

the IEW Blog Team Jun 28, 2023

Episode 118: Interview with Pam Barnhill>

In this podcast Andrew and Julie interview longtime friend and homeschool mom Pam Barnhill. Pam explains how she came to create her own podcast and shares her goal of fostering an environment of truth, goodness, and beauty. Referenced Materials: Pam Barnhill's Website Pam's Podcasts Your Morning Basket Homeschool Snapshots The Homeschool Solutions Show Pam's Podcast with Angelina Stanford Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day audio talk by Andrew... read more

Maria Dec 05, 2017

Episode 379: Opening the GATE for Exceptional Children>

A wide array of learning differences exists. While we often focus on those differences, such as dyslexia or ADHD, which cause our students to work below their grade levels, students who fall into the GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) category may also struggle in the classroom. In this week’s podcast Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker look at definitions, myths, challenges, and strategies for teachers with... read more

Maria Jun 28, 2023

Episode 410: Ask Andrew Anything Live!>

After the fun we had with our 400th episode live question and answer, we invited some of our affiliates to join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker for this live Q & A episode. This week Mandi Malz asked for Andrew’s advice for preparing a student for college. Alicia Brown asked which of Andrew’s articles in However Imperfectly is the most vital lesson in the book and... read more

the IEW Blog Team Jan 31, 2024

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

the IEW Blog Team Dec 01, 2016

Episode 310: Ask Andrew Anything>

If an episode number ends in zero, then that means it's time for another Ask Andrew Anything! Join us this week as Julie asks Andrew questions submitted by our listeners. Pulling from his experience, Andrew provides insightful and informative answers to questions ranging from how to know if you're expecting too much from your student, to how to help when the source text seems overwhelming. Referenced... read more

Maria Feb 23, 2022

Episode 11b: Structure and Style Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories, Part 2>

In this two-part podcast, Andrew reviews the methodology and procedure for successfully teaching Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories, the IEW unit for the month of October. Starting with a brief explanation and overview, he walks us through a practicum assignment to demonstrate what teaching Unit 3 can look like for you and your student. Go to Part 1 Referenced Materials:  Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original... read more

Mikael Oct 08, 2015

Customer Service Answers: How do I teach Structure and Style to multiple ages?>

“How do I use one writing course for my kids who are all different ages?” We often receive this question in customer service. Whether your reasons are because of time limits, money constraints, or simply the desire to have your children work together on the same course, we have options for combining your students. The Teaching Writing: Structure and Style course provides essential and practical instruction for... read more

the IEW Blog Team Jun 24, 2022

R09: Individualized Learning>

This is the ninth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on May 18, 2017, as Episode 94. In this podcast Andrew and Julie address some of the elements of individualized learning. Discover how customizing your students' materials can enhance their learning abilities and motivate them to complete their tasks. Referenced Materials: Individualized Education Program Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized... read more

Maria Sep 09, 2019

Talking about the Twelve Days of Christmas Giving: Podcast Episode 302>

For those of you who have participated in prior Twelve Days of Christmas Giving events, you know that each day is a surprise, much like the gifts wrapped and placed beneath the Christmas tree. You don’t know what you will receive, but you know it will be good. This year for podcast Episode 302, Andrew and Julie provide a figurative peek into the gift closet... read more

the IEW Blog Team Dec 28, 2021

Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: The Four Forms of Relevancy: Inspired Relevancy Part 2>

  This week we continue the theme of relevancy by revisiting the second part of the 3-part podcast series on relevancy. The topic of this week’s classic is inspired relevancy. Listen again—or for your first time—as Andrew explains how inspiration can lead to motivation. read more

the IEW Blog Team Jul 31, 2019

Wonders of Science Writing Lessons>

How are astronauts protected from space dust traveling at the speed of a bullet? How do ants know when another ant has died? Which woman scientist was called the Sun Queen and why? All these questions and many more are answered in the Wonders of Science Writing Lessons. Wonders of Science Writing Lessons is IEW’s newest theme-based lesson book and covers all nine units of IEW’s... read more

the IEW Blog Team Apr 07, 2023

Episode 41b: Structure and Style Unit 9: Formal Critiques - Going Beyond the Boring Book Report, Part 2>

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... read more

Mikael May 05, 2016

Episode 233: Teaching and Evaluating Writing, Part 1>

With the school year rolling around, Andrew and Julie turn their attention to teaching and evaluating writing. Join us in this two-part series where the duo hones in on teaching writing. Andrew goes through a series of decisions that need to be made when teaching writing and emphasizes the importance of providing length to your student's assignments as it dictates structure. Go to Part 2 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "On Teaching and Evaluating... read more

Maria Aug 18, 2020

IEW’s Promise: Satisfaction Guaranteed>

  At IEW we are very committed to our mission. In fact, we are so confident you will love our products, we stand behind everything we sell with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. We even put it in writing: “We offer a 100% satisfaction, no time limit guarantee on everything we sell.” If you aren’t satisfied, we aren’t either.                 ... read more

the IEW Blog Team Oct 03, 2019

Episode 334: Back to School with IEW>

For many, August is a month of anticipation as the start of the school year approaches. In this week's episode, Andrew and Julie address teachers who will be using IEW's method in the classroom. From tips on decorating the classroom to suggestions on equipping yourself, you’ll learn some practical and effective preparations for a successful year of teaching with Structure and Style! Referenced Materials: "Back to School with... read more

Maria Aug 11, 2022

IEW Tools for the Journey: Webinars>

As part of IEW’s continued commitment to providing parents and teachers with help for the journey of training students to be confident and competent communicators and thinkers, we are presenting a series of blog posts highlighting ten free tools IEW offers. In the first installment, we looked at the various newsletters available from IEW. This is the second installment, which features our webinars. Every month IEW... read more

the IEW Blog Team Jul 17, 2024

FREE Thanksgiving Source Text>

  As you prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, perhaps you’ll be taking some time to study the history of this day with your students. This can make for a perfect Unit 4 assignment, summarizing a longer text into one paragraph about the Pilgrims and the Indians who helped them. We’d like to share a free source text with you about the first Thanksgiving (from the U.S.... read more

the IEW Blog Team Nov 09, 2015

Flying Solo with Teaching Writing: Structure and Style: Part 2>

  In our last blog post, we described the initial steps you need to take in order to plan for a successful year utilizing our flagship course, Teaching Writing: Structure and Style, as the foundation. In this continuing post we will proceed to lay out the steps, focusing on what types of source material work best for each unit as well as how to design an... read more

the IEW Blog Team Aug 25, 2017

IEW Tools for the Journey: Arts of Language Podcast>

As part of IEW’s continued commitment to providing parents and teachers with help for the journey of training students to be confident and competent communicators and thinkers, we are presenting a series of blog posts highlighting free tools we offer to that end. In the first several installments, we have looked at the various newsletters and webinars available from IEW, our social media accounts, and... read more

the IEW Blog Team Sep 09, 2024

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

Maria Feb 09, 2018

Episode 108b: Starting Strong in September, Structure and Style Units 1 & 2 - Part 2>

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... read more

Maria Sep 29, 2017

A Classic Resource>

Which IEW product has been around nearly as long as the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS) seminar? The Writing Source Packet is one of the original resources that IEW produced for parents and teachers using the Structure and Style method. In the TWSS, Andrew Pudewa talks about creating a collection of source texts to have on hand. Comprising a single collection of over three... read more

the IEW Blog Team Sep 21, 2023

IEW Tools for the Journey: Newsletters>

It is August. Many schools and homeschools have already begun the new school year. Within a few weeks schools of all types will be in session. Here at IEW, our mission is to equip teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Most are familiar with our video-based courses,... read more

the IEW Blog Team Jul 17, 2024

Teaching Documentation with Confidence>

  For those of you who have an older version of the Student Resource Packet (SRP) and have updated to the most recent edition, you may have noticed that we no longer include bibliography information in it. In addition to discussing the change, this post will hopefully help you feel more confident about various ways students can document their research. A bibliography (sometimes called a “Works Consulted”... read more

Jennifer May 17, 2021

Episode 103b: Spelling and the Brain, Part 2>

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... read more

Mikael Jul 28, 2017

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

Maria Mar 02, 2017

Episode 277: Teaching Writing Can Be Easier Than You Think!>

With seventy-four countries participating, IEW held a virtual writing conference last month. This week, we are posting one of the recordings from that conference. In this recording Andrew and Julie discuss the different ways to teach writing using Structure and Style. Stay tuned until the end, where Andrew provides insightful answers to questions that were submitted live from the audience!  REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Teaching Writing Can Be Easier... read more

Maria Jul 08, 2021

Episode 279: Addressing Misunderstandings about the Stylistic Techniques, Part 2>

With seventy-four countries participating, IEW held a virtual writing conference last month. This week, we are posting one of the recordings from that conference. In this recording Andrew and Julie discuss the different ways to teach writing using Structure and Style. Stay tuned until the end, where Andrew provides insightful answers to questions that were submitted live from the audience!  REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Teaching Writing Can Be Easier... read more

Maria Jul 21, 2021

Episode 279: Addressing Misunderstandings about the Stylistic Techniques, Part 2>

With seventy-four countries participating, IEW held a virtual writing conference last month. This week, we are posting one of the recordings from that conference. In this recording Andrew and Julie discuss the different ways to teach writing using Structure and Style. Stay tuned until the end, where Andrew provides insightful answers to questions that were submitted live from the audience!  REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Teaching Writing Can Be Easier... read more

Maria Jul 21, 2021

Episode 279: Addressing Misunderstandings about the Stylistic Techniques, Part 2>

With seventy-four countries participating, IEW held a virtual writing conference last month. This week, we are posting one of the recordings from that conference. In this recording Andrew and Julie discuss the different ways to teach writing using Structure and Style. Stay tuned until the end, where Andrew provides insightful answers to questions that were submitted live from the audience!  REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Teaching Writing Can Be Easier... read more

Maria Jul 21, 2021

Episode 279: Addressing Misunderstandings about the Stylistic Techniques, Part 2>

With seventy-four countries participating, IEW held a virtual writing conference last month. This week, we are posting one of the recordings from that conference. In this recording Andrew and Julie discuss the different ways to teach writing using Structure and Style. Stay tuned until the end, where Andrew provides insightful answers to questions that were submitted live from the audience!  REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Teaching Writing Can Be Easier... read more

Maria Jul 21, 2021

Author Interview: Laura Bettis—Inspired by the Tales of Narnia>

Aslan, Reepicheep, Mr. Tumnus, High King Peter, King Edmund, Queens Lucy and Susan, and the White Witch. If you don’t yet know these characters, you’ll be in for a huge treat as you encounter them for the first time while working through IEW’s Following Narnia theme-based books. The Chronicles of Narnia is one of the most beloved literary series ever written. C.S. Lewis’ riveting tales... read more

the IEW Blog Team Dec 05, 2016

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

Jennifer Jan 08, 2019

IEW Accreditation: The Secret Key to Success>

Throughout the years, Institute for Excellence in Writing has continued to make its programs easier to implement. When IEW was founded over twenty-five years ago, teachers could only learn the Structure and Style methodology taught live or on video by Andrew Pudewa, Founder and Director, and then it would be up to the teachers to create their own lesson plans. Although that is still a fine... read more

Evan Feb 03, 2023

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

Maria Aug 14, 2018

Episode 104: However Imperfectly, Part 1>

In Part 1 of this new three part series, Andrew shares two of the seven important lessons he has learned in almost thirty years of teaching to help teachers and students alike excel in their skills. With characteristic wisdom and insight, Andrew offers valuable tips for teaching any subject from music to writing with confidence.  GO TO Part 2 | Part 3 Referenced Materials: Webinar Archive The Institutes for the Achievement... read more

Maria Aug 01, 2017

Building a Strong Foundation with Units 1 and 2>

IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout the year, students progress through nine structural units. Each year they begin with Units 1 and 2. Unit 1: Notemaking and Outlines is the cornerstone of all IEW writing units. Unit 2: Writing from Notes builds a foundation for writing on that cornerstone. In any project, a... read more

the IEW Blog Team Aug 24, 2023

Episode 111a: Retelling a Narrative Story, Structure and Style Unit 3, Part 1>

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... read more

Maria Oct 18, 2017

Episode 150: Ask Andrew Anything>

Join us in this episode of "Ask Andrew Anything" as Andrew responds to questions submitted by our podcast listeners. Offering helpful tips and humorous insight, Andrew explains ways to motivate students and where to get started with IEW. Referenced Materials: Humor in Teaching Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Theme-Based Writing Lessons  Following Narnia Volume 1: The Lion's Song by Laura Bettis  U.S History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen  Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons... read more

Maria Aug 01, 2018

Episode 170: Ask Andrew Anything>

In this podcast Andrew answers questions from our listeners as well as questions our Customer Service Team frequently receives. Join us for another round of inquiries where Andrew offers helpful insight on a variety of topics from how to implement Suzuki method when teaching piano, to how to choose appropriate pieces for copywork. Referenced Materials: IEW and Dyslexia The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain (Amazon Affiliate) Pamela White Fix... read more

Maria Dec 19, 2018

Episode 92b: Structure and Style Unit 9 - Formal Critiques - Going Beyond the Boring Book Report, Part 2>

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... read more

Maria May 05, 2017

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

the IEW Blog Team Feb 20, 2016

Episode 325: Homeschool 101 – A Conversation with Brandy Ferrell†>

For this Homeschool 101 episode, Andrew and Julie welcome Brandy Ferrell to the mic. Brandy is a homeschool mom of four, an IEW affiliate, and the founder of Half-a-Hundred Acre Wood. In the episode Brandy shares her story of homeschooling, talks about her experience with IEW materials, and speaks on the curriculum and resources she offers to other homeschoolers.  Referenced Materials: "Homeschool 101 – A Conversation with Brandy Ferrell†" IEW’s 2022 Summer Conference [Live and... read more

Maria Jun 08, 2022

On the Eighth Day of Christmas, IEW Gave to Me…>

  A PDF Sample of Lemonade to Leadership The audio talk “Freedomship and Entrepreneurial Education” Free Shipping IEW isn’t only about writing. We also strongly believe in and support students who have an entrepreneurial spirit. We offer a range of products that are designed to encourage and foster this ideal. Today’s gifts are centered around that theme. First up, we would like to offer you a PDF sample of our... read more

the IEW Blog Team Jan 02, 2018

Reaching the Reluctant Writer, Part 1: Podcast Episode 288>

When the Institute for Excellence in Writing was in its infancy, Andrew Pudewa crafted a conference talk he named “Reaching the Reluctant Writer.” A few years later in 2002, he wrote an article called “Writing without Tears.” This article appears in the book However Imperfectly. The theme for both of these resources centered around how parents and teachers can help their reluctant writers develop confidence... read more

the IEW Blog Team Sep 23, 2021

Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast 370>

Many of IEW’s podcast episodes in 2023 follow this year’s theme of exploring how IEW can help students with learning differences. Every tenth episode features questions submitted by our podcast listeners. Join us as Julie Walker presents Andrew Pudewa with questions from parents regarding their struggling students. Offering practical tips, he helps equip them to assist their students in improving their writing and spelling skills. Here... read more

the IEW Blog Team Apr 26, 2023

Sharing Students’ Finest Work—Magnum Opus Magazine>

  “If I had a dime/dollar for every time I’ve done __________...” How often do we moms and teachers think (or say) something like this? Repeated or mundane tasks sometimes feel as if they are never-ending, even though in our heads we know that grading the math papers or doing the dishes have a reward of their own. Yet sometimes, having someone recognize your simple efforts... read more

the IEW Blog Team Jun 18, 2019

Episode 139b: Structure and Style Unit 9: Formal Critiques - Going Beyond the Boring Book Report, Part 2>

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... read more

Maria May 03, 2018

Episode 105: However Imperfectly, Part 2>

As teachers and parents it can be challenging to acknowledge that not all children can be taught the same way. In Part 2 of "However Imperfectly," Andrew addresses the importance of adaptability by teaching at the point of need.  GO TO Part 1 | Part 3 Referenced Materials: Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling by John Taylor Gatto (Amazon Affiliate) The Underground History of American Education: A School... read more

Maria Aug 22, 2017

Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 210>

  It’s that time again! Every tenth podcast is set aside so that listeners can “ask Andrew anything.” In podcast Episode 210 listeners asked the following questions: Do I really need the teacher-training course, Teaching Writing: Structure and Style, if my students are using video-based instruction? Do I need to teach spelling every year through high school if I have a natural speller? Why do each of your new... read more

the IEW Blog Team Mar 19, 2020

Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 350>

Since 2015 Andrew and Julie have been adding to the “Ask Andrew Anything” series. The series is an opportunity for Andrew to respond directly to questions asked by our podcast listeners. This week Andrew offers insight and advice as he answers questions on topics like motivating older students and helping students with learning challenges. Almost all of Andrew’s answers have a common theme: the importance... read more

the IEW Blog Team Dec 07, 2022

Summer Boot Camps with IEW>

If you are like me, school is out, your kids have been to and returned from camp, and “I don’t know what to do” syndrome has set in. Our county 4-H fair isn’t for another six weeks, so how to fill those long, sunny hours? Don’t get me wrong. I am all for a lazy, bored summer. We live in Michigan, and summer is what... read more

Danielle Olander Jul 08, 2016

The Journey’s End: Written Communication>

  Which IEW courses will help prepare your students for writing at the collegiate level? Most colleges expect students to be able to write proficiently. Across academia, professors often assign essays to gauge their students’ level of mastery. This blog post contains a variety of IEW course suggestions that will help equip your student to step foot on campus with confidence. In an earlier post I made... read more

Jennifer Jun 15, 2020

Starting Strong in September, Structure and Style Units 1 & 2: Part 2: Podcast Episode 108b>

  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... read more

the IEW Blog Team Oct 06, 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

Maria Jan 08, 2020

Why the Same Nine IEW Units Year after Year?>

When students complete their first year of an IEW Structure and Style course whether it is one of our theme-based courses or Structure and Style for Students video-based courses, parents often ask, “What is next?” Sometimes parents question, “Isn’t this the same thing that they did last year? Won’t my student be bored doing the same thing again? Don’t you have something different for my... read more

the IEW Blog Team Aug 17, 2023

Planning an IEW Lesson for Multiple Grades>

We live in a time where there are many options for educating our students. Since the pandemic more and more families have chosen to educate their children in nontraditional settings. Many of these settings include teaching children of multiple ages and abilities together, which can be overwhelming for the instructor. However, IEW’s methodology is excellent in reaching out to all spectrums of students’ aptitudes. With... read more

the IEW Blog Team Nov 30, 2023

Taking Notes with Unit 1>

IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout the year, students progress through nine structural units. Every paper a student writes begins with skills learned in Unit 1: Note Making and Outlines. For this reason, the first year of IEW instruction begins by learning Unit 1, and each subsequent year begins by... read more

the IEW Blog Team May 24, 2024

Checking the Boxes for High School Credit>

Many of our customers reach out to customer service as their student approaches high school. They want to be sure that our materials will count for a language arts credit. Perhaps, a new customer may find us during this season as they want to be sure their student is prepared for college-level writing and friends recommend IEW. It is understandable that parents need to know... read more

the IEW Blog Team Jun 27, 2024

Share the Joy!>

  There’s a reason that December is our favorite time of the year at IEW, and it’s because of the annual Twelve Days of Christmas Giving event. As we look forward to another year of celebrating teachers and teaching parents by showering them with gifts, we hope you will help us spread the word about this special time and share the joy with others in your... read more

the IEW Blog Team Dec 01, 2020

IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving: Podcast Episode 352>

Continuing the tradition set in 2010, IEW will once again celebrate Twelve Days of Christmas Giving. Starting on December 26, 2022, and ending on January 6, 2023, IEW will give away gifts on each of the twelve days that follow Christmas. In this week's episode, Andrew and Julie share a little bit about the history of the twelve days of Christmas, talk about the types... read more

the IEW Blog Team Dec 21, 2022

YSN! An Acronym That Elevates Gratitude: Podcast Episode 297>

With Thanksgiving week upon us in the United States, Andrew and Julie dedicated podcast Episode 297 to the theme of gratitude. How can we inculcate gratitude within our children and students? For that matter, as a company how can we spread gratitude to our customers? Andrew mentions that there are two ways that children can navigate life. They can complain, or they can not complain. Learning... read more

the IEW Blog Team Nov 24, 2021

Is it worth the time?>

Why watch IEW's parent/teacher training course? Have you ever wondered why IEW’s core product is a parent/teacher training course? Busy homeschoolers often ask, “Couldn’t I just watch the student DVD courses with my children and learn along with them? I’ve heard that it takes a lot of time to go through the teacher DVDs—is it really worth it?” Although it might be tempting to skip the... read more

the IEW Blog Team Aug 26, 2016

Where Are They Now? Oliver Mauser: College, Construction, and Effective Communication >

From time to time we enjoy highlighting former structure and style students to showcase their achievements both academically and professionally. Students who learn this writing method are able to confidently use the skills they have gained and apply them to virtually any type of academic and work communication experiences. Today’s interviewee, Oliver Mauser, certainly demonstrates this. Learning how to write with structure and style beginning... read more

the IEW Blog Team Sep 06, 2022

Assessing Student Growth with Fix It! Grammar>

Teachers in school classrooms need opportunities for assessing student growth whether by traditional tests or by some other assessment. Educational assessments are methods of measuring students' learning and progress. They are essential tools for classroom teachers and students to monitor, evaluate, and improve learning. Thoughtfully using information gained from assessments, teachers can help guide and engage their students in mastering concepts. There are different types... read more

the IEW Blog Team Nov 16, 2023

Adjust the Checklist to Sharpen Students’ Saws>

The school year is nearing the end, and summer is close at hand. Teachers and families alike eagerly anticipate a chance to slow down a bit to relax and renew. A recent IEW® blog described summer as the ideal time for teachers to Sharpen the Saw® through rest, renewal, and reflecting on the previous school year to explore ways to improve instruction. For teachers and... read more

the IEW Blog Team May 01, 2024

Be Equipped, Be Encouraged, Be Inspired>

  We live in the Digital Age. It seems that no matter what information you seek, you can find it at the touch of a few keys. Not only that, but with the prevalence of online forums, chat rooms, blogs, and other social media, we are able to easily connect with each other for support and guidance from the comfort of our own couch. So why... read more

the IEW Blog Team Feb 23, 2018

Writing Across the Curriculum: Podcast 132>

  So you’ve watched your copy of Teaching Writing: Structure and Style, completed the practicum, and together with your students you’ve moved through a Student Writing Intensive as well as a few IEW theme-based courses. But you may be yearning to apply some of that learning to other parts of your curriculum. Can you do that? The answer is a resounding yes! IEW makes teaching writing across the... read more

the IEW Blog Team Mar 28, 2018

Understanding Topic-Clincher Sentences with Unit 4>

IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout the year, students progress through nine structural units. After building a strong foundation with Unit 1 and Unit 2 and then retelling narrative stories by using the Story Sequence Chart with Unit 3, students advance to Unit 4. In this unit students write reports by summarizing... read more

the IEW Blog Team Dec 14, 2023

‘Tis the Season for Fun and Games!>

Now that we are in the holiday season and are rapidly approaching the mid-point in our school year, it’s a great time to throw a party—an IEW party, that is! Over in our co-op forums, there has been a lot of sharing of ideas about how to include fun and games in co-op classes. Have fun reading through these suggestions. Who knows? Maybe you will... read more

the IEW Blog Team Dec 12, 2016

Episode 143: Jill Pike - Struggling Learners/Special Education—Answers to Difficult Questions>

Sit back and receive inspiration from Andrew and veteran homeschool mom and Primary Arts of Language author Jill Pike as they discuss their experience and provide suggestions for parents of struggling learners. Whether your child is dyslexic or has comprehension difficulties, Jill encourages parents to work with their student in all that they do, emphasizing her life-long motto: you can never help your child too much! REFERENCED MATERIALS: Jill... read more

Maria Jun 06, 2018

Episode 101: Ask Andrew Anything >

Answering technical IEW questions ranging from topic/clincher sentences to crash writing courses before college, Andrew provides helpful insight and information about where to start and where to go during this Ask Andrew Anything episode. Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Episode 100: Four-Wheelers and Make-up: A Radio Drama Online Classes Theme-Based Writing Lessons Fix it! Grammar Placement Test Student Writing Intensive Following Narnia Volume 1: The Lion's Song Laura Bettis IEW Forum Student Writing Intensive Level C by... read more

Maria Jul 12, 2017

Episode 70: Ask Andrew Anything>

In this episode of "Ask Andrew Anything," IEW's ingenious leader answers questions from our latest Facebook Party, such as "Do you recommend the use of a thesaurus?" and "Is there any creative writing course with IEW?". What would your question be if you could ask Andrew anything? REFERENCED MATERIALS: IEW Facebook Page Theme-Based Writing Lessons Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen  Teaching Writing: Structure and Style A Word Write Now by Loranna Schwacofer U.S History-Based... read more

Maria Nov 22, 2016

Poetry Festivals and Language Fairs>

April’s theme of “Furnishing the Mind with Poetry” reminds me of my teaching days at Parker Whitney Elementary School in Rocklin, California, and our annual Oral Language Fairs. The events began in our classrooms. Students in grades four, five, and six each chose a poem to memorize and recite. After weeks of preparation and individual classroom recitals to select students to represent their grade level,... read more

the IEW Blog Team Mar 25, 2024

Simplifying Literary Analysis>

Imagine a living room filled with teens excitedly talking over each other and debating the merits of this character or that plot. This scene has occurred monthly at my house for the past seven years as I have facilitated a teen book club for my children and their friends. You can read more about that in this blog post, but I would not have been... read more

the IEW Blog Team Feb 15, 2024

Sharing Fairy Tales: Time Well Spent and Much Enjoyed>

  If you ask a child what his favorite part of the school day is, he’s likely to blurt out, “Recess!” But if he stops and considers for a moment longer, he will likely add to that, “Storytime.” Almost universally children enjoy being told a good story. And of the different types of tales told to children, fairy tales have perhaps been shared the most throughout... read more

the IEW Blog Team Sep 09, 2019
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