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Dr. Webster explains his approach to teaching descriptions, dialogue, and flashbacks to elementary school through university students. Recorded at the 2008 Writing Educator's Symposium.

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

Enter the world of the ancients from the stately halls of Rome to the mysterious pyramids of Egypt with Outmatched: Ancient History! Players choose which cards to play to test their opponents’ knowledge and gain points. Outwit, outlearn, and outmatch your adversaries to win and become a master of ancient history. Contains eight decks of cards including Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Greece: Classical and Archaic, Greco-Roman World, Israel and Judah, Mesopotamia, Rome, and Rome: Fall of the Republic. A perfect companion to Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons!

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

Recorded at the 2004 Tacoma Teacher's Conference

Recorded at the 2004 Tacoma Teacher's Conference

Recorded at the 2004 Tacoma Teacher's Conference

Recorded at the 2010 Writing Educator's Symposium

Recorded at the 2008 Writing Educator's Symposium

Recorded at the 2004 Tacoma Teacher's Conference

Recorded at the 2004 Tacoma Teacher's Conference

Recorded at the 2008 Writing Educator's Symposium

Recorded at the 2010 Writing Educator's Symposium

The Institute for Excellence in Writing started after Andrew Pudewa learned the Structure and Style® composition method from Dr. James B. Webster almost 20 years ago. As Andrew began teaching this method to parents and teachers across the United States, it became evident that what he was teaching was much more than just a writing curriculum. We are, he believes, now part of something much, much greater than "improving basic skills" or "preparing our children for college." We are engaged in the great work of empowering a wave of young people who will have the means and the motivation to boldly enter the war of ideas, knowing how to think and powerfully employ the spoken and written word.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Exploring the practical elements of the Thomas Jefferson education model, Andrew will explain the seven keys as well as the five learning environments as developed by DeMille and his colleagues. (There’s even an unofficial “eighth key.”) With humorous stories from his own family’s experience, Andrew will delight homeschooling moms looking for tips on how to escape the “conveyor belt” approach to doing “school” at home.

Recorded live in 2013, this audio talk includes wisdom and insight from Andrew Pudewa as he shares his research and stories on his journey of 25 years of studying the arts of language.

Recorded live in 2013, this audio talk includes wisdom and insight from Andrew Pudewa as he shares his research and stories on his journey of 25 years of studying the arts of language.

Recorded live in 2013, this audio talk includes wisdom and insight from Andrew Pudewa as he shares his research and stories on his journey of 25 years of studying the arts of language.

Recorded live in 2013, this audio talk includes wisdom and insight from Andrew Pudewa as he shares his research and stories on his journey of 25 years of studying the arts of language.

Young people asking themselves the big questions—Who am I? Why am I here? What am I supposed to do with this life?—will be inspired to begin finding their life mission and taking ownership of their own education.

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

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.

These adorable letter story cards for the classroom help students review letter formation and some phonetics.

How can we engender in ourselves and in our students a love of diligence that transforms the “daily grind” of study and repetition into a joyful pursuit of excellence?

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

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

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

If you don't wish to print the Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Student e-book, let us print and bind it for you.

A card game for you and your students.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.)

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.

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

Purchase if you need a replacement copy.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Experience the adventures of the ancient world!

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

Let us print out the Teacher Book for you!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Experience the adventures of the ancient world!

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

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

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

A 3-ring student binder with eight tabs for organizing student work. Student Packet not included.

A 3-ring student binder with eight tabs for organizing student work. Student Packet not included.

A 3-ring student binder with eight tabs for organizing student work. Student Packet not included.

All the handouts that a single student needs for watching the student videos and completing the coursework. Binder and tabs not included.

All the handouts that a single student needs for watching the student videos and completing the coursework. Binder and tabs not included.

All the handouts that a single student needs for watching the student videos and completing the coursework. Binder and tabs not included.

All the handouts that a single student needs for watching the student videos and completing the coursework. Binder and tabs not included.

All the handouts that a single student needs for watching the student videos and completing the coursework. Binder and tabs not included.

All the handouts that a single student needs for watching the student videos and completing the coursework. Binder and tabs not included.

This complete Teacher’s Manual contains embedded images of student pages, along with suggested answers, video board notes, teaching tips, and access to students’ sample essays that are read aloud on the video.

This complete Teacher’s Manual contains embedded images of student pages, along with suggested answers, video board notes, teaching tips, and access to students’ sample essays that are read aloud on the video.

This complete Teacher’s Manual contains embedded images of student pages, along with suggested answers, video board notes, teaching tips, and access to students’ sample essays that are read aloud on the video.

This complete Teacher’s Manual contains embedded images of student pages, along with suggested answers, video board notes, teaching tips, and access to students’ sample essays that are read aloud on the video.

This complete Teacher’s Manual contains embedded images of student pages, along with suggested answers, video board notes, teaching tips, and access to students’ sample essays that are read aloud on the video.

This complete Teacher’s Manual contains embedded images of student pages, along with suggested answers, video board notes, teaching tips, and access to students’ sample essays that are read aloud on the video.

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.

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.

Armed with a method and a plan, parents and teachers using the Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization course will provide students with a way to memorize poetry that will help them become excellent writers and speakers.

The Primary Arts of Language Reading and Writing materials are designed to go hand in hand. Start with the reading program, where students learn phonics and sight words while playing games and completing other engaging activities. Gradually add in the writing program, and students reinforce their reading skills with writing while learning to print letters, words, sentences, and stories using the Structure and Style® approach. Your child will learn to read and write, and will enjoy the process! Guaranteed.

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 in this package comes as MP3 downloads.

EXTRA STUDENT MATERIALS ONLY—NOT A COMPLETE COURSE. Purchase this package if you already own or have access to the accompanying SSS-1A video course. Includes a complete set of student materials for extra students who are watching the video course in a group or classroom, including a 3-ring student binder with eight tabs for organizing student work and a packet of handouts with source texts, checklists, and more! Plus a complete Teacher’s Manual containing embedded images of student pages, along with suggested answers, video board notes, teaching tips, and access to students’ sample essays that are read aloud on the video.

EXTRA STUDENT MATERIALS ONLY—NOT A COMPLETE COURSE. Purchase this package if you already own or have access to the accompanying SSS-1B video course. Includes a complete set of student materials for extra students who are watching the video course in a group or classroom, including a 3-ring student binder with eight tabs for organizing student work and a packet of handouts with source texts, checklists, and more! Plus a complete Teacher’s Manual containing embedded images of student pages, along with suggested answers, video board notes, teaching tips, and access to students’ sample essays that are read aloud on the video.

EXTRA STUDENT MATERIALS ONLY—NOT A COMPLETE COURSE. Purchase this package if you already own or have access to the accompanying SSS-1C video course. Includes a complete set of student materials for extra students who are watching the video course in a group or classroom, including a 3-ring student binder with eight tabs for organizing student work and a packet of handouts with source texts, checklists, and more! Plus a complete Teacher’s Manual containing embedded images of student pages, along with suggested answers, video board notes, teaching tips, and access to students’ sample essays that are read aloud on the video.

EXTRA STUDENT MATERIALS ONLY—NOT A COMPLETE COURSE. Purchase this package if you already own or have access to the accompanying SSS-2A video course. Includes a complete set of student materials for extra students who are watching the video course in a group or classroom, including a 3-ring student binder with eight tabs for organizing student work and a packet of handouts with source texts, checklists, and more! Plus a complete Teacher’s Manual containing embedded images of student pages, along with suggested answers, video board notes, teaching tips, and access to students’ sample essays that are read aloud on the video.

EXTRA STUDENT MATERIALS ONLY—NOT A COMPLETE COURSE. Purchase this package if you already own or have access to the accompanying SSS-2B video course. Includes a complete set of student materials for extra students who are watching the video course in a group or classroom, including a 3-ring student binder with eight tabs for organizing student work and a packet of handouts with source texts, checklists, and more! Plus a complete Teacher’s Manual containing embedded images of student pages, along with suggested answers, video board notes, teaching tips, and access to students’ sample essays that are read aloud on the video.

EXTRA STUDENT MATERIALS ONLY—NOT A COMPLETE COURSE. Purchase this package if you already own or have access to the accompanying SSS-2C video course. Includes a complete set of student materials for extra students who are watching the video course in a group or classroom, including a 3-ring student binder with eight tabs for organizing student work and a packet of handouts with source texts, checklists, and more! Plus a complete Teacher’s Manual containing embedded images of student pages, along with suggested answers, video board notes, teaching tips, and access to students’ sample essays that are read aloud on the video.

This complete Teacher’s Manual contains embedded images of student pages, along with suggested answers, video board notes, teaching tips, and access to students’ sample essays that are read aloud on the video.

A 3-ring student binder with eight tabs for organizing student work. Student Packet not included.

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!

This complete Teacher’s Manual contains embedded images of student pages, along with suggested answers, video board notes, teaching tips, and access to students’ sample essays that are read aloud on the video.

A 3-ring student binder with eight tabs for organizing student work. Student Packet not included.

This complete Teacher’s Manual contains embedded images of student pages, along with suggested answers, video board notes, teaching tips, and access to students’ sample essays that are read aloud on the video.

A 3-ring student binder with eight tabs for organizing student work. Student Packet not included.

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!

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.

Recorded at the 2004 Tacoma Teacher's Conference

Recorded at the 2004 Tacoma Teacher's Conference

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.

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.

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.

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.