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  • Portable Walls™ for Academic Writing [10 Copies]

    Grades:
    • 9-12

    Purchase ten Portable Walls for Academic Writing and save $30!

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  • Portable Walls™ for Structure and Style® Students

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

    With Portable Walls for Structure and Style Students, students can create a writing station right at their desks. This newly revised tri-fold reference is packed with updated unit models, style illustrations, extensive word lists, and a critique thesaurus.

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  • Portable Walls™ for the Public Speaker [10 Copies]

    Grades:
    • 6-8
    • 9-12

    Purchase ten Portable Walls for the Public Speaker and save $30! Use Portable Walls for the Public Speaker to write and deliver your next speech! This colorful tri-fold guides students as they write, practice, memorize, and critique speeches. Use it as a stand-alone product or as a companion to Andrew Pudewa’s Introduction to Public Speaking course.

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  • Portable Walls™ for Structure and Style® Students [10 Copies]

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

    With Portable Walls for Structure and Style Students, students can create a writing station right at their desks. This newly revised tri-fold reference is packed with updated unit models, style illustrations, extensive word lists, and a critique thesaurus.

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  • Portable Walls™ Grammar on the Go [10 Copies]

    Grades:
    • 6-8
    • 9-12

    Purchase ten Portable Walls Grammar on the Go and save $30! Are you looking for a convenient way to keep grammar rules organized? Then what you need is a Portable Walls Grammar on the Go! Providing grammar terminology and tips for the IEW dress-ups and sentence openers, punctuation rules with a focus on commas, basic parts of speech rules, and advanced grammar concepts, this tri-fold resource organizes everything you need to know about grammar in an "at your fingertips" format. Keeping grammar concepts straight has never been so easy!

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  • Portable Walls™ for the Public Speaker

    Grades:
    • 6-8
    • 9-12

    Portable Walls for the Public Speaker is a quick-reference guide that aids students as they plan, write, memorize, deliver, and evaluate speeches. Use it as a stand-alone product or as a companion to Andrew Pudewa’s Introduction to Public Speaking course.

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  • Portable Walls™ for the Public Speaker [CLEARANCE]

    Grades:
    • 6-8
    • 9-12

    Portable Walls for the Public Speaker is a quick-reference guide that aids students as they plan, write, memorize, deliver, and evaluate speeches. Use it as a stand-alone product or as a companion to Andrew Pudewa’s Introduction to Public Speaking course.

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  • Portable Walls™ for Structure and Style® Students [OLDER EDITION, CLEARANCE]

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

    With Portable Walls for Structure and Style Students, students can create a writing station right at their desks. This newly revised tri-fold reference is packed with updated unit models, style illustrations, extensive word lists, and a critique thesaurus.

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  • Portable Walls™ for Academic Writing

    Grades:
    • 9-12
    • Col

    Portable Walls for Academic Writing is a quick-reference guide that aids students as they plan to write précis (summaries) and essays of varying lengths. It includes a clear explanation of the TRIAC model–a template for organized, logical paragraphs. It also provides examples of note-taking methods for written sources and oral presentations. Use it as a stand-alone product or as a companion to Andrew Pudewa’s University-Ready Writing course.

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  • Portable Walls™ Grammar on the Go

    Grades:
    • 6-8
    • 9-12

    Are you looking for a convenient way to keep grammar rules organized? Then what you need is a Portable Walls Grammar on the Go! Providing grammar terminology and tips for the IEW dress-ups and sentence openers, punctuation rules with a focus on commas, basic parts of speech rules, and advanced grammar concepts, this tri-fold resource organizes everything you need to know about grammar in an "at your fingertips" format. Keeping grammar concepts straight has never been so easy!

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  • Portable Walls™ for Academic Writing [CLEARANCE]

    Grades:
    • 9-12
    • Col

    Portable Walls for Academic Writing is a quick-reference guide that aids students as they plan to write précis (summaries) and essays of varying lengths. It includes a clear explanation of the TRIAC model–a template for organized, logical paragraphs. It also provides examples of note-taking methods for written sources and oral presentations. Use it as a stand-alone product or as a companion to Andrew Pudewa’s University-Ready Writing course.

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  • University-Ready Writing [Forever Streaming or DVD]

    Grades:
    • 9-12
    • Col

    In this twelve-week video course, high school and college students learn effective note-taking strategies as they write précis (summaries) and essays, tackling assignments of varying lengths from one paragraph to several pages. With tips and tools for writing an abstract, creating and arranging content, citing sources, applying various style guides, using literary devices, and writing on-demand essays, this curriculum will prepare your students for university writing assignments.

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  • Introduction to Public Speaking [Forever Streaming or DVD]

    Grades:
    • 6-8
    • 9-12

    In this twelve-week course, middle- and high-school students learn memory and delivery techniques as they write and present five speeches: self-introductory, narrative, expository, persuasive, and impromptu. Students evaluate recorded speeches in preparation for self-evaluation. This self-explanatory program empowers teachers to help students become competent and confident public speakers.

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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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  • 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]

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

    Grades:
    • 6-8
    • ELL

    Experience the adventures of the ancient world!

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Blended Structure and Style in Composition

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

    Grades:
    • 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]

    Grades:
    • 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]

    Grades:
    • 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]

    Grades:
    • 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]

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • 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.]

    Grades:
    • 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:
    • 9-12
    • 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:
    • 3-5
    • 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]

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

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  • Nurturing Competent Communicators [Andrew Pudewa]

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • 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]

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • 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:
    • 3-5
    • 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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  • 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'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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons [Teacher/Student Combo] [CLEARANCE]

    Grades:
    • 6-8
    • ELL

    Experience the adventures of the ancient world!

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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]

    Grades:
    • Tchr

    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]

    Grades:
    • 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 specifically for K–2nd grade teachers.

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

    Grades:
    • 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 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]

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

    Grades:
    • 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 [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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  • Tools for Young Writers

    Grades:
    • K-2

    As students learn a writing tool, they add that information to their “portable wall” and create an instant writing station on their desk.

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  • Printing with Letter Stories [Blackline Masters]

    Grades:
    • K-2
    • ELL

    Students learn each letter with a story—how it sounds and how to form. Includes practice pages and illustrated letter story cards.

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  • Classroom Posters

    Grades:
    • Tchr

    Internalize ideas through frequency, intensity, and duration.

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  • Writing Source Packet

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

    If you’re looking for the perfect source texts for supplemental assignments or new lessons, this resource is for you! Includes reproducible texts for Units 1–6.

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  • Structure and Style® Overview [Audio Download]

    Grades:
    • Tchr

    Co-op teachers and IEW Instructors, we made this talk for the parents of your students! This two-hour talk will answer the questions your parents may be asking: “Why are you teaching with the IEW method? Who developed these materials? What do I need to know to help you teach my child?” Buy one to show on Parents' Night, or buy many, so each parent can have his or her own. Also available as a DVD.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Mini Posters [UNAVAILABLE]

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

    These are our popular Classroom Posters, reduced to a convenient 8.5" x 11” table size.

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  • Teaching Writing: Structure and Style®, Second Edition [Seminar Workbook]

    Grades:
    • Col
    • Tchr

    An essential component of the TWSS seminar, this syllabus will serve as a reference for you for many years to come. Purchase a copy for each participant.

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  • Teaching Writing: Structure and Style®, Second Edition [Forever Streaming or DVD Video Seminar, Workbook, Premium Membership]

    Grades:
    • Col
    • Tchr

    This powerful and inspiring seminar will transform the way you teach writing to children (and perhaps your own writing as well)! You'll learn how to incrementally teach students to write with clear structure and compelling style. Begin with the basics—rewriting a paragraph—and continue all the way into advanced creative and essay writing. Learn how to nurture excellence in writing and thinking in students of any age.

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  • Phonetic Zoo Spelling Level A [Audio Only]

    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 CDs allow students to work independently much of the time, while allowing for the repetition needed for mastery.

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  • Phonetic Zoo Spelling Level B [Audio Only]

    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 CDs allow students to work independently much of the time, while allowing for the repetition needed for mastery.

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  • Phonetic Zoo Spelling Level C [Audio Only]

    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 CDs allow students to work independently much of the time, while allowing for the repetition needed for mastery.

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  • A Classical Approach in a Modern World [Andrew Pudewa]

    Grades:
    • Tchr

    What is a classical education? Studying Latin? Learning logic? Reading The Iliad? Although Andrew Pudewa does not claim to be the expert extraordinaire on the subject, he has been exploring this idea of classical education for the past twenty years and has witnessed the frenzy, the skeptics, and various views of what actually defines a classical education. In this talk, Andrew shares his personal journey, some observations, and his conclusions that have enriched his own teaching at home and in many communities across North America.

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  • Paper and Pen [Andrew Pudewa]

    Grades:
    • Tchr

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  • Reading Strategies for the Struggling or Non-Reader [Andrew Pudewa]

    Grades:
    • Tchr

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Feb 17, 2024

Product Spotlight – Portable Walls: Desktop Writing Stations for Information at Your Fingertips>

  “You Are There” was a popular television show in the 1950s. Aired on CBS and hosted by Walker Cronkite, the program featured events in world and United States history such as the death of Socrates, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and the crash of the Hindenburg. Each episode featured modern-day news reporters who interviewed the historical figures and reported on the events in dramatic reenactments.... read more

Getting Started with a Surprise Gift!>

It is Day 12, and we are excited to announce the surprise gift that closes out IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving celebration! This year, IEW is giving you not one but two Portable Walls products! Be sure you are registered for the event to receive the email with links to the gifts and the free shipping code. Today’s gift is our Portable Walls for Structure... read more

the IEW Blog Team Jan 06, 2024

Grammar on the Go>

If you missed the gifts given for Day 12, you can still access the digital 2023 edition of the Magnum Opus Magazine.   On the twelfth and final day of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving, IEW wraps up the festivities by shipping right to your door the newly updated Portable Walls Grammar on the Go. This tri-fold resource contains grammar concepts taught in Fix It! Grammar... read more

the IEW Blog Team Jan 06, 2023

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

Customer Service Answers: A Little Help Along the Way—Additional IEW Resources>

  At IEW, we want the courses we provide to be ones that will excite and engage both you and your student. We definitely don’t want to overwhelm anyone! In order to help support you as you teach your children, we offer a number of additional resources that will strengthen you both for the writing road ahead of you. Occasionally our Customer Service Team receives some... read more

the IEW Blog Team May 03, 2017

Episode 374: IEW’s New Introduction to Public Speaking>

It’s here! After many months we are proud to introduce our newest video product, Introduction to Public Speaking! In this program middle- and high-school students learn memory and delivery techniques for five different types of speeches, tips on where to stand and where to look, and other valuable skills for becoming confident verbal communicators. Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker as they elaborate on the new... read more

Maria May 24, 2023

Customer Service Answers: A Little Help along the Way>

At IEW we want the courses we provide to be ones that will excite and engage both you and your student. In order to help support you as you teach your children, we offer a number of additional resources that will strengthen you both for the writing road ahead of you. Occasionally our Customer Service Team receives some questions about these resources. In this post... read more

the IEW Blog Team Oct 18, 2021

Episode 79a: Sailing through Style, Part 1>

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 2 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Sailing Through Style webinar. Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Anna... read more

Maria Jan 31, 2017

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

Reinforcing Grammar Concepts in Students’ Writing>

As a homeschooling mom, co-op teacher, and now a classroom teacher, I have found that Fix It!™ Grammar is the most practical and painless way to teach and learn grammar. In Andrew Pudewa’s talk Nurturing Competent Communicators, he emphasizes the importance of encoding “reliably correct and sophisticated English language patterns” in children’s minds. Fix It! Grammar does this. It also aids in developing writing fluency... read more

the IEW Blog Team Sep 14, 2023

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas IEW Gave to Me…>

Two of four free hard copy IEW products of your choice! Free shipping*     From IEW to You—Our Warmest Holiday Wishes and One More Free Gift! Well, this is it. The last day of the Twelve Days of IEW Christmas Giving. Similar to the song, where there’s a great sense of accomplishment felt in flawlessly reciting from “twelve drummers” to the “partridge in a pear tree,” so, too, each... read more

the IEW Blog Team Jan 06, 2017

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

  The first three lessons of your choice of level (A, B, or C) of Structure and Style for Students (SSS) One Portable Walls for Structure and Style Students A chance to win one of twelve Structure and Style for Students packages Free shipping Welcome to the twelfth and final day of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas! We hope you have enjoyed the gifts we have shared with you so... read more

Jennifer Jan 06, 2020

Episode 95: High School Essay Intensive>

Text analysis, organization, and essay prompts are some of the challenges students strive to overcome when writing essays. In this podcast Andrew and Julie provide suggestions for tackling these challenges. Additionally, Ella Martin and Maria Buscemi, students who participated in the High School Essay Intensive, share their stories and insights about the course. Referenced Materials: High School Essay Intensive by Andrew Pudewa Portable Walls for the Essayist  An Interview... read more

Maria May 24, 2017

Preparing for College and Career>

In the 1970s Dr. James B. Webster began each of his university history classes with lessons from his program Blended Structure and Style in Composition because his students could not write well enough to explain the history they were studying. Today, college professors continue to express concern about the deficient writing and speaking abilities of incoming students. In an effort to enhance student preparation for college,... read more

the IEW Blog Team Jan 18, 2024

IEW's New Introduction to Public Speaking: Podcast 374>

It’s here! After many months we are proud to introduce our newest video product, Introduction to Public Speaking! In this program middle- and high-school students learn memory and delivery techniques for five different types of speeches, tips on where to stand and where to look, and other valuable skills for becoming confident verbal communicators. Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker as they elaborate on the... read more

the IEW Blog Team May 24, 2023

Episode 83a: Summarizing Multiple References, Structure and Style Unit 6, Part 1>

Is your student overwhelmed by having too many sources to write from? Join Andrew as he discusses Unit 6 and provides tips and suggestions for collecting, organizing, and summarizing facts from multiple references. Go To Part 2 Referenced Materials: Click Here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 6 webinar. Teaching Writing: Structure and Style All Things Fun & Fascinating by Lori Verstegen Fables, Myths, and Fairy... read more

Maria Feb 28, 2017

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

Does the checklist stiffen creativity in students? With this being a common concern, Andrew and Julie address it and continue their conversation regarding misunderstandings about IEW's stylistic techniques. Whether your student is in grade school, middle school, or high school, learn how the checklist provides students with the opportunity to explore and understand language.   GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Addressing Misunderstandings about the Stylistic Techniques, Part 2" "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Audio Talk Article Linguistic... read more

Maria Jul 21, 2021

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 127a: Summarizing Multiple References, Structure and Style Unit 6, Part 1>

Is your student overwhelmed by having too many sources to write from? Join Andrew as he discusses Unit 6 and provides tips and suggestions for collecting, organizing, and summarizing facts from multiple references. Go To Part 2 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 6 webinar. Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Bible Heroes Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen All Things Fun & Fascinating by... read more

Maria Feb 08, 2018

Episode 400: Live Ask Andrew Anything>

On November 13, 2023, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker celebrated the 400th episode of the Arts of Language podcast by hosting a live event with nearly 400 guests listening. Andrew answered questions from the live audience on topics such as AI, college preparation, and the long-lasting legacy of IEW. He even told a joke. Listen to this extended podcast and hear about new products that IEW... read more

the IEW Blog Team Nov 22, 2023

Episode 115: National Novel Writing Month - Special Interview with Taylor Bennett>

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

Maria Nov 21, 2017

Episode 79b: Sailing through Style, Part 2>

Are you teaching through Unit 5, Writing from Pictures, and interested to know the ins and outs of the unit? Join Andrew Pudewa in part two of this webinar recording as he discusses the how-to of Unit 5, explaining both the process and purpose of the unit. GO TO PART 1 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Sailing Through Style webinar. Webinar Archive Teaching Writing: Structure... read more

Maria Feb 02, 2017

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas IEW Gave to Me…>

  A free Portable Walls A free Structure and Style Overview DVD (new edition) Free shipping*       Have you ever wanted to know what IEW is all about but felt a bit overwhelmed thinking it’s all too much to take in? Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a quick overview and insightful guide to our core curriculum without having to purchase it first? Here is your answer! On the twelfth... read more

the IEW Blog Team Jan 06, 2016

Back to School: Advice from a College Junior>

  by Jacob Mauser Do you have a student heading off to college this year for the first time? Share this blog post with him! Jacob Mauser, a former homeschooled student who grew up using IEW, shares some valuable lessons he learned during his first year living in the dorm. And while you’re at it, consider including a Portable Walls for the Essayist and IEW’s Writing Tools... read more

the IEW Blog Team Aug 11, 2017

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

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 25a: Sailing through Style: An Overview of Stylistic Techniques, Part 1>

Join Andrew Pudewa as he shares some salient points on this important topic and answers your questions on writing, thinking, and speaking. Go to Part 2 Referenced Materials:  Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Sailing through Style webinar Webinar Archive Classroom Posters Mini Posters Portable Walls IEW Writing Tools App A Word Write Now Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade Send us your questions! (AAA: Ask Andrew Anything) Podcast@IEW.com read more

Mikael Jan 12, 2016

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 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 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

On the 12th Day of Christmas IEW Gave to Me…>

[NOTE: While the 12 Days event has ended and the items listed are no longer free, you can still purchase them by following the links below.] Portable Walls Structure and Style Overview DVD Free shipping* What works well in teaching writing? Educators who are teaching their students to write spend many millions of dollars, perhaps even billions of dollars, each year on writing curriculum. What are they hoping for? They... read more

Julie Walker Jan 06, 2015

Episode 34a: Structure and Style Unit 7: Cure for the Blank Brain/Blank Page Syndrome, Part 1>

Why is writing so easy for some kids, but not for others? Why do some students not enjoy writing? Join Andrew in our Unit 7 Webinar as he discusses the “Blank-Brain, Blank-Page Syndrome” and addresses a few of the roadblocks to winsome writing. Go to Part 2 Referenced Materials:  Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 7 webinar. Webinar Archive Mini posters Portable Walls Writing... read more

Mikael Mar 15, 2016

Episode 88b: Easy Essays and Beyond, Structure and Style Unit 8, 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, discussing the various essay types and their differences. To ensure maximum understanding, he will also guide you through a practicum assignment. Go to Part 1 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure... read more

Maria Apr 07, 2017

Episode 41a: 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

Mikael May 03, 2016

Episode 37a: Structure and Style Unit 8: Easy Essays and Beyond, 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 as well as discuss 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... read more

Mikael Apr 05, 2016

Episode 216: The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing, Part 4 — Over-Expectation>

In most learning experiences, there is typically a period of awkwardness when the new skill is attempted. Wrap up the series with Andrew and Julie as they discuss the fourth deadly error of teaching writing: over-expectation. Learn the importance of being aware of the natural learning process, and be inspired by Andrew's expectation of his students. GO TO: PART 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Four Deadly Errors... read more

Maria Apr 22, 2020

Back to School with IEW: Podcast Episode 334>

The new school year is rounding the corner. Perhaps you’ve been teaching writing with IEW's method for some time now, or maybe this is your first year. Either way, we at IEW want you to feel confident starting the year. In podcast Episode 334 Andrew and Julie offer suggestions for teachers to prepare themselves and their classrooms before students arrive on the first day of... read more

the IEW Blog Team Aug 11, 2022

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 215: The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing, Part 3 — Unclear Assignments>

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

Maria Apr 15, 2020

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

Structure and Style for Students: What’s in the Box?>

  By now you’ve likely heard the buzz about Structure and Style for Students, IEW’s new video-based student course. Every day, our customer service team receives calls from teachers considering which level of the SSS would be best for their students and wondering “What’s in each box?” For today’s post we thought it might be helpful to share this information with you. Although we hope the... read more

the IEW Blog Team Mar 27, 2020

IPS in the Classroom>

A word of warning from Dr. Webster. “A bad idea well presented can be more effective than a good idea poorly presented. History proved this.” Presentation matters, and IEW can help! Introduction to Public Speaking (IPS) is a twelve-week course best suited for middle- and high-school students. It is packed with processes and practices that will help students build confidence and competence in public speaking. In... read more

the IEW Blog Team Jul 27, 2023

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

Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 230>

  This week on the Arts of Language Podcast marks the release of Episode 230. Every tenth episode features an “Ask Andrew Anything,” where listeners send in all different kinds of queries. Listen to the episode to hear Andrew’s answers to these questions: What color is the blue of the walls in the new SSS videos?   Does the TWSS help with any other writing curriculum or just yours?   What... read more

the IEW Blog Team Jul 29, 2020

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

Nurture Communication—Build Vocabulary!>

  Every year, new words are added to the dictionary. In 2018, for instance, words like “bougie,” “bingeable,” and “predictive” were added by Merriam-Webster. But did you know that behind the scenes there is an even greater exodus of words silently leaving our language? Part of the reason this is occuring, researchers hypothesize, is that people are favoring shorter, easier words to type in texts and... read more

Jennifer Mar 15, 2019

Showing Style: Fun with Vivid Verbs!>

  Are you finding it a bit challenging to get back into the swing of things after the winter pause? Do you have a classroom of listless children you are struggling to re-engage? One of our certified instructors recently shared a fun and fruitful activity she did with her class that will help your students ban those boring verbs and still have fun to boot! To prepare,... read more

the IEW Blog Team Jan 19, 2018

Words at Your Fingertips—Download the Newest IEW App!>

Well, this is exciting news! Did you know that IEW’s newest app has just been released? What’s most exciting is that this new app will include the entire contents of one of my favorite IEW resources, A Word Write Now! This thematic thesaurus is based around character qualities (illustrated with different animals), the five senses, descriptive words for time, color, size, and much more. Maybe it’s because... read more

Genevieve Preist Feb 28, 2014

Schools: Meet the Team!>

  All over the globe, schools are implementing Structure and Style within their curricula. IEW has an entire team to support them as they teach their students. The Schools Division serves schoolteachers and administrators so that they can feel confident they are addressing their schools’ needs. Recently we reached out to the team members to learn what they love best about their jobs and which IEW... read more

the IEW Blog Team Mar 11, 2020

Save the date for IEW's 2015 Clearance Sale!>

  If you haven’t marked your calendars yet, you'll want to get out that red pen and draw an obvious circle around the Monday after Thanksgiving—also known as Cyber Monday—and the week following (Nov. 30–Dec. 4). This is the week of IEW’s annual Clearance Sale, and all our clearance products will be half off the clearance price! That’s right, my friends, 50 percent off the already discounted... read more

Kristin Patterson Nov 03, 2015

Announcing IEW’s 2021 Writing Contest!>

  As winter begins to wane, and the days slowly stretch out longer and longer, we at IEW grow excited because we know the annual IEW Writing Contest is nearly here. We look forward to receiving each student’s submission. It’s a rewarding way for students to show off their writing skills. Divided into three groups (Levels A, B, and C), the contest features a unique prompt... read more

the IEW Blog Team Mar 05, 2021

Announcing IEW’s 2022 Writing Contest!>

We are excited to announce the writing prompts for IEW’s 2022 Writing Contest and invite your students to submit their compositions for a chance to win a cash prize. Why should your students be involved? Writing contests are an engaging way to help students assume personal investment in their education and move beyond the four walls of the classroom. Doing this allows students to participate... read more

the IEW Blog Team Mar 03, 2022

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

Off to a Strong Start: Preparing for Writing Instruction with Structure and Style>

Arranging desks, unpacking new textbooks, and dusting off classroom libraries in a freshly cleaned classroom gives even the most seasoned veteran a happy feeling of anticipation for the year ahead. Making a new start each year is one of the great joys (and best-kept secrets) of being a teacher, isn’t it? But before you get too busy with these preparations, back-to-school meetings, and staff development... read more

the IEW Blog Team Feb 16, 2024

On Creating a Language-Rich Classroom Environment>

  It’s that time of the year again—back to school. Around the internet on places such as Pinterest and in teachers’ groups on Facebook, teachers and home educators are discussing how to set up and decorate their classroom walls to facilitate an environment that celebrates language and learning. Questions tossed about include Should I decorate the wall for the entire year all at once? My school won’t allow... read more

Jennifer Aug 30, 2019

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

Today's Focus — Classroom Teachers Gifts for Today a PDF of the Student Resource Packet a streaming video of However Imperfectly an introduction to Teaching Tips with Andrew Pudewa (TTAP) streaming video of Andrew Pudewa presenting Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing free shipping a chance to win one of three $50 IEW gift certificates Happy New Year and welcome to 2022! Today’s gifts will be enjoyed by all but are collected especially... read more

the IEW Blog Team Jan 01, 2022

IEW Tool #8: The IEW App>

  Each week we are releasing a descriptive post for one of the Top 10 IEW Tools, resources that we’ve put together to help you in your teaching. Be sure to subscribe to our blog to keep posted on these articles. We have a lot to offer, and we don’t want you to miss out! Did you know the Institute for Excellence in Writing offers an app for iPhones, Android, and... read more

Mikael Nov 06, 2015

Teacher Resources>

If you missed the gifts given for Day 5, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 104: However Imperfectly, Part 1 Podcast Episode 105: However Imperfectly, Part 2 Podcast Episode 106: However Imperfectly, Part 3 However Imperfectly: Lessons Learned from Thirty Years of Teaching (article)   On the fifth day of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving, the gifts specifically benefit teaching parents as well as classroom teachers in traditional... read more

the IEW Blog Team Dec 30, 2022

Episode 34b: Structure and Style Unit 7: Cure for the Blank Brain/Blank Page Syndrome, Part 2>

Why is writing so easy for some kids, but not for others? Why do some students not enjoy writing? Join Andrew in our Unit 7 Webinar as he discusses the “Blank-Brain, Blank-Page Syndrome” and addresses a few of the roadblocks to winsome writing. GO TO PART 1 Referenced Materials:  Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 7 webinar. Webinar Archive Mini Posters Portable Walls Writing Source Packet Unit... read more

Mikael Mar 17, 2016

The Rationale Behind “-ly” Adverbs>

Question: I'd like to know your rationale for teaching the "-ly" adverb concept. In the professional writing community, adding “-ly” words is a sign of weak writing, not strong. Answer: It was Mark Twain who famously said, “If you see an adverb, kill it.”[1] It is true that scholarly writing frowns on most uses of “-ly” words. However, for developing writers, the IEW method of encouraging “-ly” adverb... read more

the IEW Blog Team Feb 17, 2024

Happy Birthday, Hans!>

  On April 2 in 1805 in Odense, Denmark, a baby boy was born to a poor couple. Naming him Hans, their only child grew up to become one of the most famous writers in the world. His full name is Hans Christian Andersen. Beloved writer of fairy tales, Andersen is known for many famous stories, among them “The Little Mermaid,” “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” “The... read more

Jennifer Apr 02, 2020

Punctuation Marks: Colons and Semicolons>

Look closely at the title. Why is there a colon? How does a colon differ from a semicolon? Fix It! Grammar has the answers, and students who use the grammar program will not only know the answers but have plenty of opportunities to practice using these punctuation marks. Misuse of a colon or semicolon may not be as deadly as misuse of a comma as explained... read more

the IEW Blog Team Nov 02, 2023

Learning Styles—Overcoming the Writing Barrier>

Whether you are teaching two students or twenty, you have likely noticed that each of your students learns a bit differently. One child might happily read a book and remember what he’s read, while another needs to hear it said or see a visual representation in order to really retain the information. Much like personality, each individual’s learning style is a bit different from anyone... read more

the IEW Blog Team Oct 13, 2016

Imitation: the Greatest Form of Learning>

  It was an average weekday morning. I was preparing to leave for work, when my niece of just under two years old came scampering into my room full of her morning energy. She stopped in her tracks when she noticed the various makeup supplies found on my dresser. Of course, I always seize an opportunity to score some “auntie points,” so I handed her a... read more

the IEW Blog Team Nov 26, 2018

Why Poetry?>

  Why should your students memorize poetry? At first glance, poetry doesn’t seem to connect with our high-speed, high-tech digital world. Wouldn’t your educational time be better spent helping your students build their computer research skills or strengthening their keyboarding skills? Though it might seem so, there are a surprising number of benefits to be gained by engaging in the practice of poetry memorization. Students obtain... read more

Jennifer Mar 28, 2019

Stylistic Techniques: the Strong Verb>

  In the Structure and Style sequence, the strong verb is the third dress-up to be introduced, sandwiched between the who/which clause and the because clause. Strong verbs replace their more bland siblings and create stronger imagery in the reader’s mind. In Teaching Writing: Structure and Style, Andrew Pudewa describes verbs as the most powerful part of speech, writing that “the verb can make or break... read more

Jennifer Mar 26, 2021

Style Check: Learning about the -ly Adverb >

In IEW’s list of stylistic techniques, the first dress-up students learn and practice is the -ly adverb. One of the eight parts of speech, adverbs modify (add information to) verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs within a sentence. Adverbs answer the questions how, when, where, why, or to what extent. Although some adverbs do not end in -ly, the IEW checklist focuses specifically on adverbs that... read more

the IEW Blog Team Oct 05, 2023

Unboxing Your Deluxe Kit>

  As part of the customer service team, we talk to parents and instructors every day who receive their long-awaited IEW materials, open their bright and shiny package, and are instantly struck with a challenging conundrum of “Where do I even begin?” In this blog post, our goal is to break down the Deluxe Combo and help you confidently chart your course for your students. Inside your package,... read more

Jessica Walker Apr 16, 2019

Thank You for Participating in the 12 Days of Christmas Giving!>

Yesterday was the final day of our 12 Days of Christmas Giving, and for those who took part, you definitely received some awesome gifts! Though most of the fun is behind us, there are several freebies you can still redeem. And if you missed any of the blog posts by IEW staff and guest bloggers, you’ll definitely want to check them out, as they share... read more

the IEW Blog Team Jan 08, 2015

Literary Devices: Simile and Metaphor>

As was mentioned in a previous post, in their writing toolbox, poets and authors have a plethora of tools that they can use to create word pictures in the minds of their readers. Our first post that examined one of these tools featured onomatopoeia. Two more literary devices are similes and metaphors. Both of these devices have similar functions: to draw comparisons between two unlike... read more

Jennifer Jun 29, 2022

Getting Started with IEW>

  Customer Service FAQ of the Month: Do I need a Value Package or Deluxe Combo for each student? Are you considering getting started in the new year with IEW? If so, are you confused about which products you actually need to make a strong start? Take a deep breath, relax, and read through this blog post. This post will demystify things and help you choose your... read more

the IEW Blog Team Jan 16, 2017

Interrogative Thinking – Writing from Pictures>

When I first heard the phrase interrogative thinking, I was immediately drawn to follow this idea. What an interesting combination of words. Of course we want our children to think clearly, quickly, carefully, and even purposefully. But how can we teach them to think interrogatively? I love teaching IEW’s Unit Five—Writing from Pictures—because it encourages this.   Writing from Pictures allows the students to finally use some... read more

Sophie May 11, 2017

Interrogative Thinking – Writing from Pictures>

  When I first heard the phrase interrogative thinking, I was immediately drawn to follow this idea. What an interesting combination of words. Of course we want our children to think clearly, quickly, carefully, and even purposefully. But how can we teach them to think interrogatively? I love teaching IEW’s Unit Five—Writing from Pictures—because it encourages this. Writing from Pictures allows the students to finally use some... read more

the IEW Blog Team May 22, 2017

Teaching IEW in a Classical Homeschool Cooperative>

  Frederick East Classical, a relatively new homeschool cooperative, is taking central Maryland by storm. In its inaugural year alone, many families flocked to it, filling it to capacity. Structured using a classical approach, this popular cooperative incorporates IEW throughout all levels of its curriculum. Kim Jernigan, one of its original founders, oversees the writing department. We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Kim to learn... read more

the IEW Blog Team Mar 11, 2019

Stylistic Techniques: the -ly Adverb>

  In the stylistic techniques progression, the -ly adverb is the first dress-up that students encounter. An adverb modifies either a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. These words answer the questions how, when, where, why, how often, under what conditions, or to what extent. If you own Teaching Writing: Structure and Style, you can learn more about the stylistic techniques on Disc 2 (Video 02... read more

Jennifer Feb 24, 2021

Starting Strong — Tips for a New School Year>

It’s August, and a new school year is fast approaching. IEW’s Customer Service Team and Schools Division Educational Consultants have years of experience as homeschooling parents, IEW Online instructors, tutors, and classroom teachers. To assist parents, teachers, school administrators, and students to prepare, we have pooled our top recommendations for a successful year whether you are new to the Structure and Style® methodology or you... read more

the IEW Blog Team Jul 03, 2024

Motivation>

by Andrew Pudewa To accomplish difficult tasks, motivation is absolutely necessary. No one doubts the need for motivating students, and methods of inspiring them to accomplish a teacher’s goals are numerous. On one extreme, there is fear: “Do this or die,” while on another, huge reward: “Do this and you win a million dollars.” When motivating children to write, however, there are some significant principles that... read more

Andrew Pudewa Feb 17, 2023

In Retrospect: Heroes of Providence>

by Andrew Pudewa From the time I could talk, I was begging for a violin. Or so said my mother. I don’t remember, but the harangue must have been relentless because I began violin lessons at five years old with one of the few teachers in the area willing to experiment with Suzuki Method, newly arrived in America. Initially I learned by ear from recordings appropriately... read more

Andrew Pudewa Feb 17, 2023

Launching the Foundations of Literacy through Structure and Style in Grades K–2 Foundation #2: Building Grammar Skills with Poetry>

In Part 1 of this series on IEW’s primary materials, we discussed poetry as a powerful tool in language development, specifically in building language skills and boosting reading comprehension. Part 2 examines the way poetry lessons also teach grammar effectively—and enjoyably—to lay a strong foundation for a solid understanding of grammar before children move into the intermediate grades. Most people would agree that good grammar is... read more

the IEW Blog Team Feb 16, 2024

On the Ninth Day of Christmas IEW Gave to Me…>

[NOTE: While the 12 Days event has ended and some items listed are no longer free, you can still purchase them by following the links below.] A free download of the talk On Reading A free download of the talk Nurturing Competent Communicators [STILL FREE!] The IEW Reading List PDF [STILL FREE!] Free shipping* My List of Favorite Read-Aloud Books Reading is one of our favorite activities to do as a family.... read more

the IEW Blog Team Jan 03, 2015
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