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Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker spend this episode sharing the legacy of Dr. James B. Webster. Hear the stories behind the unit models and a few personal anecdotes from Andrew’s long friendship with him. As Andrew said, “If you have benefitted from IEW in any way, you can be grateful for his brilliance, his vision that all children could learn to write well, and his decades-long friendship with me—without which IEW would not exist.”

Referenced Materials

• Dr. James B. Webster
• Anna Ingham
• IEW’s story
• Dr. Webster’s obituary
• Blended Structure and Style in Composition by Dr. James B. Webster
• Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 416

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

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Referenced Materials: 

• Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 8 webinar.
• Dr. James B. Webster 
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Mini Posters
• Instructor Accreditation Program 
• Blended Structure & Style in Composition by Dr. James B. Webster 
• High School Essay Intensive
• Andrew's Engagements 

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Feel confident moving from inventive writing into the capstone of our Structure and Style™ program: Formal Essay Models. In this podcast Andrew takes you through the process of Unit 8 and demonstrates the value in learning the five-paragraph model.

Referenced Materials:

• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Dr. James B. Webster

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January is National Mentoring Month. In this episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss what makes a good mentor and some mentors that they have had. Listen in as they talk about memorable experiences with mentors. Dr. Webster, Andrew’s mentor, encouraged students to mentor one another. How does that work? Does a mentor have to be older than you? This month is a perfect time to consider these questions and perhaps begin a mentoring relationship yourself.

Referenced Materials

• Dr. Shinichi Suzuki
• Glenn Doman
• Dr. James B. Webster
• The Odyssey by Homer
• Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 409

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Picking up where they left off last week, Andrew and Julie discuss Dr. Webster's paragraph models and author imitation as ways of challenging students stylistically. Learn how the different paragraphs can fit into a Unit 7: Inventive Writing essay, and gain insight on the benefits of author imitation in learning stylistic techniques. 

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Referenced Materials:

• "Advanced Style, Part 2"
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style [Premium Membership]
• "IEW's Premium Membership: Incredible Results, Digital Convenience" by Nathan King
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Politically Correct Bedtime Stories by James Finn Garner
• Slides from Advanced Stylistic Techniques Master Class
• Dress-Ups, Decorations, and Delightful Diversions by Lori Verstegen (discontinued)
• Advanced Decorations, Metaphorical, & Allegorical Writing by Dr. James B. Webster
• "However Imperfectly: Lessons learned from thirty years of teaching" by Andrew Pudewa

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"The teacher's primary job is to be an example." Beyond academics, a classroom is a place where students learn values, or as Anna Ingham called them, "the intangibles." In this insightful episode Andrew and Julie discuss the importance of modeling good character for your students and talk about some of the intangible lessons Andrew tries to instill when teaching writing. 

REFERENCED MATERIALS

• "Talking about the Intangibles"
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Anna Ingham
• Blended Structure & Style in Composition by Dr. James B. Webster
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Structure and Style for Students
• 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B. Peterson
• "Make Your Bed Speech" by Navy Seal, Admiral William McRaven

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How can teachers and parents teach literature to students without losing the joy and value of the subject? Join us in Part 1 of this series as Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker address the topic. Learn the impact good vocabulary has on critical thinking, understand the value of discussion before writing, and gain insight on the right time to have your students write about literature.

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REFERENCED MATERIALS:

• "Teaching Literature through Discussion"
• The Underground History of American Education by John Taylor Gatto
• Moby Dick by Herman Melville
• Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
• Structure and Style® for Students
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Teaching the Classics by Adam and Missy Andrews
• 1984 by George Orwell
• Torrey Honors
• Dr. John Mark Reynolds
• "The Devil and Daniel Webster" by Stephen Vincent Benet

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

Referenced Materials

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

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As you head into the busyness of December, listen to Andrew and Julie walk through Unit 5: Writing from Pictures. Gain confidence moving forward as Andrew and Julie explain the vital role Unit 5 plays in unlocking students' imagination and in developing their thinking skills.

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

• Webinar Archive
• Unit 5: Writing from Pictures
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style 
• Theme-Based Writing Lessons
• Dr. James B. Webster

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So many young people are intimidated when asked questions about their next steps in life following graduation. In this episode Andrew shares stories about his experience in high school and as an adult and encourages students to take ownership of their education.

Referenced Materials:

• Caution and Craziness Audio Talk by Andrew Pudewa
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Advanced Communication Series by Andrew Pudewa and Danielle Olander
• Highschool Essay Intensive by Andrew Pudewa

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This week, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker finish the series on teaching literature through discussion. Instead of simply talking about it, however, the duo actually goes through the short story "The Devil and Daniel Webster." Tune in and understand the value of discussing literature as Andrew and Julie discuss the characters, the conflict, and the resolution of the story. 

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REFERENCED MATERIALS:

• "Teaching Literature through Discussion"
• "The Devil and Daniel Webster" by Stephen Vincent Benet
• Teaching the Classics by Adam and Missy Andrews
• A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
• Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey
• A Bargain for Frances
• Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

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

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

• Dr. James B. Webster
• Anna Ingham
• The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning
• Structure and Style for Students®
• Theme-Based Writing Lessons

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As you welcome the May flowers, be encouraged to have a strong finish of your school year with Unit 9: Formal Critique. Go beyond the "boring book report" with Andrew as he explains the structural model of Unit 9 and shares the power of the critique thesaurus.

Referenced Materials:

• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Student Resource Packet
• U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen
• Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization by Andrew Pudewa
• e-Newsletters
• Dr. James B. Webster

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After learning the basic five-paragraph essay model, your student can begin to play with it and explore other types of essays. In this podcast Andrew and Julie introduce the advanced essay models. Tune in to hear Andrew walk through the various essay models and learn about the application they have in the real world.

Referenced Materials:

• Episode 185: Formal Essay Models, Structure and Style Unit 8
• Episode 186: An Interview with Marie Greenhalgh
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Dr. James B. Webster
• High School Essay Intensive (Discontinued)
• "Convert...to Pens!"

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Start out strongly this September as Andrew and Julie chat about Units 1 and 2 of the Structure and Style syllabus, laying the foundation for the year. Discover the power of note making and outlining and find out how it paves the path for the upcoming year of writing.

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

• Webinar Archive 
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Ask Andrew Anything 
• Dr. James B. Webster
• "Squirrely Students Inspire Structure and Style" by Andrew Pudewa

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

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Referenced Materials:

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

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

Referenced Materials

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

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"Sink or swim!" While we all may use the phrase in a comical sense, it simply isn't true. Today, Andrew and Julie turn to the second of the four deadly errors: withholding help. Join the conversation as Andrew and Julie discuss how committing this error actually impedes the development of your student, and learn why students must prove their independence in a skill before a teacher leaves them on their own.

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REFERENCED MATERIALS:

• "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing"
  • Audio Talk
  • Article
• Dr. James B. Webster
• IEW Blog

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In this podcast Andrew and Julie announce the third edition of Bible-Based Writing Lessons. Tune in as the duo walks through the theme-based book, discussing what's different in the new edition and explaining how the Bible stories are so beautifully woven into the units. 

Referenced Materials:

• Bible Based-Writing Lessons
• Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization by Andrew Pudewa
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Theme-Based Writing Lessons 
• Dr. James B. Webster
• U.S History-Based Writing Lessons
• Dante's Inferno by Dante Alighieri

† Contains distinctly Christian content

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"Poetry is the key to understanding language." While Andrew is out of the office, Julie welcomes IEW's lead implementation coach, Linda Mikottis, to the mic. In this insightful episode, Linda discusses Structure and Style® at the primary level and emphasizes the critical role poetry plays in understanding language. 

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

• "Structure and Style with Primary Students: A Conversation with Linda Mikottis"
• Linda Mikottis
• Anna Ingham
• The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Blended Structure and Style in Composition by Dr. James B. Webster
• Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization
• IEW School Website
• Schools: Level P (Primary) Resources
• Primary Arts of Language
• Structure and Style for Students
• "Miss Mary Mack"
• "The Crocodile" by Lewis Carroll
• "For Want of a Nail" by Anon
• "The Fox & the Goat" by Aesop
• Writing to Read: Evidence for How Writing Can Improve Reading

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In a world with many opinions, it's important to teach students how to take up an issue and write persuasively. In this episode Andrew and Julie walk through the pathway of developing an essayist and discuss how teachers can cultivate critical thinking. Additionally Andrew and Julie talk about the importance of acknowledging and respecting the opposing point of view when engaging in a discussion or writing persuasively.

Referenced Materials:

• Dr. James B. Webster
• Developing the Essayist audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
• Structure and Style® for Students
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• The Ultimate Questions audio talk by Maureen Richards

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Teaching writing to English language learners can present various challenges. This week, Andrew and Julie address the topic and discuss how IEW's Structure and Style methodology positively impacts these students because it separates complexity. Andrew shares encouraging stories from teachers and students about their progress, and gives strategies on creating a successful environment and building the language database.

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

• However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa
• "In Retrospect: Heroes of Providence"
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Structure and Style for Students
• Berwyn School District Study
• Magalog

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Conclude this podcast series with Andrew and Julie as they discuss evaluating writing. With the current mainstream grading system not being an effective motivator for students, the duo explores alternatives to providing good and insightful feedback on your student's writing and encourages teachers and teaching parents to nurture an environment of excellence. 

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REFERENCED MATERIALS:

• "On Teaching and Evaluating Writing, Part 2"
• "The Art and Science of Motivation"
  • Article
  • Audio talk 
  • Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2
• Blended Structure and Style in Composition by Dr. James B. Webster
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Structure and Style® for Students
• "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing"
  • Audio Talk
  • Article
  • Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4

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What do Michael Phelps, Terry Bradshaw, and Michael Jordan have in common? In this episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Although students with ADHD face some challenges, there are also advantages! As a mother to two sons diagnosed with ADHD, Julie shares helpful research, advice, and personal experiences.

Referenced Materials

• DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for ADHD
• How to Read a Book by Mortimer J. Adler
• Nurturing Competent Communicators audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Theme-Based Writing Lessons
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 362

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

Referenced Materials

• Denise Kelley
• Live Online Writing Classes from IEW
• EasyBib®
• Citation Machine®
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Purdue OWL®
• Theme-Based Writing Lessons
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 347

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

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

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

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

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

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

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

Referenced Materials:

• Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 9 webinar.
• Webinar Archive
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson 
• Moby-Dick by Herman Melville 
• "Casey at the Bat" by Ernest Lawrence Thayer
• High School Essay Intensive [Discontinued]

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In this podcast, Andrew and Julie uncover the powerful educational content in IEW's core product, Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS). They also discuss how Andrew first discovered this methodology of writing and explain the purpose of each of the nine units.

GO TO PART 2

Referenced Materials:

• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style, Second Edition
• The Phonetic Zoo
• Level P (Primary) Resources for Grades K–2
• Blended Structure and Style in Composition by James B. Webster, Ph.D.
• The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham, C.M.
• Order of Canada
• Biola Youth Academics
• Bible-Based Writing Lessons by Andrew Pudewa and James B. Webster, Ph.D.
• Experience Excellence in Writing Free Monthly Webinar

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

GO TO PART 2

Referenced Materials:

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

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

Go To PART 1

Referenced Materials:

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

Questions Asked:

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

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

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

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

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

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This week's podcast moves beyond sentence openers and dress-ups. Andrew and Julie discuss the advanced style techniques. Providing examples, Andrew goes through quite a few of them. To name some, he discusses dual -ly adverbs, alliteration, parallelism, metaphor, and more! Learn how the goal with these techniques is not to make better writing right now but to help form better writers.

Referenced Materials:

• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style [Premium Membership]
• A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
• "IEW's Premium Membership: Incredible Results, Digital Convenience" by Nathan King
• Dress-Ups, Decorations, and Delightful Diversions by Lori Verstegen (discontinued)
• Advanced Decorations, Metaphorical, & Allegorical Writing by Dr. James B. Webster
• "However Imperfectly: Lessons learned from thirty years of teaching" by Andrew Pudewa

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It seems that many people are natural-born spellers while others are not. Either way, Andrew and Julie discuss the importance of mastery through repetition when it comes to the subject. Referring to The Phonetic Zoo, Andrew and Julie talk about the history of the program and share the benefits of an auditory-based spelling program.

Referenced Materials:

• The Phonetic Zoo
• Anna Ingham
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Laddie by Gene Stratton-Porter
• Penrod by Booth Tarkington
• Spelling and the Brain
  • Audio talk
  • Video talk
• Why Great Grammar Doesn't Guarantee Great Writers

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At what point does content matter more than Structure and Style? This week Andrew and Julie delve into the topic and discuss the importance of being able to communicate effectively in order to express content successfully. Be inspired as Andrew shares the power that language holds, and learn the importance of expanding your students' capacity to think as it will enable them to use language in a way that will allow good ideas to be presented well.  

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Ideas Have Consequences by Richard M. Weaver
• Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery by Eric Metaxas
  • Movie
• Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass

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Have you ever heard of IEW's accreditation program? This week, Andrew and Julie walk down memory lane and discuss why and how the program began. Learn all about the steps to becoming accredited, and gain insight on the value of being an accredited instructor as it leads families to teachers who are endorsed by IEW because they have proven to know how to faithfully teach Structure and Style®.

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

• "All about Accreditation"
• Becoming an IEW® Instructor
• Find an Accredited Instructor
• Suzuki Association of America
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style®
  • Seminar Workbook
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Online Classes
• Structure and Style for Students

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

GO TO: PART 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

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

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Instead of Andrew interviewing the guest, the guest asks Andrew the questions! In this episode Andrew and Julie welcome Dr. Gary Hartenburg, the director of the Honors College at Houston Baptist University. Join us as Andrew and Gary have a conversation on grading and assessment and gain some insight on how to provide good feedback on your students' writing.

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Dr. James B. Webster 
• The Paideia Proposal by Mortimer J. Adler
• "Process versus Product" by Andrew Pudewa 
• "Ten Thousand Times and Then Begins Understanding" audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
• However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa
• HBU Honors College
• HBU Facebook
• HBU Instagram

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After training with Dr. Suzuki, Andrew set out to teach everything while integrating Suzuki's method. Whether it be piano or writing, learn how any child can learn when you apply the principles of Talent Education.

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

• Shinichi Suzuki
• Nurtured by Love by Shinichi Suzuki (Amazon Affiliate)
• Maria Montessori 
• The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential
• Dr. James B. Webster
• The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing
• • Article 
  • Audio talk
• Instructor Accreditation Program
• Berwyn School District Study
• Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization by Andrew Pudewa

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

Referenced Materials:

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

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

GO TO PART 2

Referenced Materials: 

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

Questions Asked

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

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

GO TO PART 1

Referenced Materials:

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

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In a recent study, a majority of students selected redoing assignments as their top motivation to work harder in school. Intrigued and inspired by the study’s results, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker engage in a delightful and wide-ranging conversation in this week’s podcast about the ways that the Structure and Style checklist approach provides a concrete method for teachers to motivate students to redo assignments.

Referenced Materials

• "What Would Motivate Teens to Work Harder in School? The Chance to Redo Assignments" by Arianna Prothero
• Structure and Style for Students
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Episode 281: Talking about the Intangibles
• IEW Schools Division
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 394

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In this week’s podcast episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker welcome Karen Cuellar, one of the stellar moms behind IEW’s Structure and Style for Students program. Karen had the unique experience of having one of her children in each of the three levels during the filming of Years 1 and 2 of the program. Karen reminisces about the project, shares some of the Cuellar family’s struggles and successes, and ultimately illustrates the power of IEW’s Structure and Style method.

Referenced Materials

• IEW Magalog
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Structure and Style for Students
• “Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing”
  • Audio talk
  • Article
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Episode 333: Letter to the Editor
• Aspire Academy
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 386

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

Referenced Materials:

• Structure and Style for Students
• #IEWFlatAndrew
• Preventing Evaporation — Strategies for Summer Writing
• Theme-Based Writing Lessons
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Structure and Style Overview DVD
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Anna Ingham
• IEW's Schools Division
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 330

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Continuing the Homeschool 101 series, Andrew and Julie welcome homeschool mom, YouTuber, and IEW affiliate Karla Canon. Homeschooling her three children, Karla has witnessed the benefits of home education and enjoys sharing her wisdom with others. In this episode Karla shares how homeschooling has allowed her to individualize education in a way that motivates her children to learn and discusses how IEW has impacted her children's ability to communicate effectively. 

Referenced Materials:

• "Homeschool 101 - A Conversation with Karla Canon"
• Karla Canon's YouTube Channel
• Classical Conversations®
• The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham
• Dr. James B. Webster
• "You Don't Have to Like It ..." by Andrew Pudewa
• Magalog
• Ellie Diaz
• Fix It!™ Grammar

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Last week, Andrew and Julie discussed the four forms of relevancy when it comes to motivation. Sharing with you their knowledge based on experience, Andrew and Julie discuss how motivation relates to classroom management. From establishing connections with your students to minimizing distractions for them, Andrew provides strategies to help you in managing the classroom.  

GO TO PART 1

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

• However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Anna Ingham 
• Dr. James B. Webster
• "Mixed-Age Classrooms" by Andrew Pudewa
• Theme-Based Writing Lessons
• Structure and Style for the Classroom Level 1A
• Structure and Style for Students

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

GO TO: PART 1 | Part 2

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

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

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In this engaging episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss the idea of writing across the curriculum with Dr. Kathleen O’Toole, Associate Vice President for K-12 Education at Hillsdale College. They discuss the exciting partnership IEW has formed with the Hillsdale K-12 program that provides guidance and partnership for classical schools as well as teacher training events. They also share the benefits for students and teachers when writing can be integrated with the overall curriculum. 

Referenced Materials

• Dr. James B. Webster
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style®
• Theme-Based Writing Lessons
• Hillsdale College
• Hillsdale K-12 Education
• Adventures in Writing
• Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence
• K-12 at Home
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 481

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To kick off National Gratitude Month, this podcast episode highlights Ron Clark’s book The Essential 55: An Award-Winning Educator’s Rules for Discovering the Successful Student in Every Child. Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker as they discuss how teaching students the concepts outlined in the book can help students express gratitude in a myriad of situations.

Referenced Materials

• The Essential 55: An Award-Winning Educator's Rules for Discovering the Successful Student in Every Child by Ron Clark
• The Ron Clark Story
• Humor in Teaching and Speaking audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
• Episode 312: Learning about Laughter
• "Give 'Em the Pickle by Bob Farrell – Customer Service Training"
• Dr. James B. Webster
• 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B. Peterson
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 397

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Is IEW for homeschoolers? Or is it for full-time classroom teachers? Does it work well in a hybrid-school model? The short answer is yes! This week, Andrew and Julie unpack how IEW's Structure and Style methodology came to be and discuss how the method of teaching writing is successful in any educational setting.

Referenced Materials:

• Learn to Write and THINK with IEW
• Blended Structure and Style in Composition by Dr. James B. Wesbter
• Dr. James B. Webster
• The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham
• Anna Ingham
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• The Great TWSS Adventure
• IEW's Schools Division
• Theme-Based Writing Lessons
• Magalog
• "Special needs? IEW can help!"

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 To change things up a bit, Andrew and Julie open some mail from our customers and podcast listeners who describe how IEW has helped them in their educational journey. Join Andrew and Julie as they read the letters and express their joy and gratitude.

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

• Dr. James B. Webster
• What Are We Really Doing Here?
  • Article
  • Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2
• However Imperfectly
  • Audio talk
  • Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
  • Book
• The Iliad by Homer (Amazon Affiliate) 
• Fix It! Grammar 
• Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization 

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Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker in this episode to find out if it is really necessary for students to write on paper in 2023. Learn why Andrew advocates for the writing process to include what he calls the “sloppy copy.” Discover how rubrics and checklists take the guesswork out of grading papers. Andrew and Julie offer tips and tricks for correcting and grading papers in a way that is truly helpful to students.

Referenced Materials

• “Marking and Grading” by Andrew Pudewa
• However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa 
• Fix It! Grammar
• “Convert...to Pens!” by Andrew Pudewa
• Paper and Pen audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Structure and Style for Students
• “Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing”
  • Audio talk 
  • Article
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Premium Membership
• Episode 281: Talking about the Intangibles

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With Julie being away this week, Andrew asked Evan Smith to join him for the podcast. Evan is one of our educational consultants and a member of the accreditation team. By tuning in you'll learn about Evan's experience with IEW, be introduced to the process of becoming an accredited instructor, and gain insight on the benefits of working through the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style teacher-training course. 

Referenced Materials:

• Structure and Style for Students
• IEW's Support Team
• Educational Consultant Team
• Instructor Accreditation Program
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style 
• Dr. James B. Webster 
• The Great TWSS Adventure
• Implementation Coaches
• Premium Membership 
• IEW's Structure and Style Writing Workshops in 2022
• Nurturing Success: Serving Schools of Every Kind
  • Podcast 
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 332

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Building on the previous two episodes, Andrew and Julie now turn to the third language art: reading. In this episode Andrew discusses the importance of developing an auditory database, while emphasizing the value of reading aloud, especially when your student is beginning to read independently. 

GO TO: PART 1 | Part 2

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

• "The Four Language Arts"
  • Article
  • Audio talk
• Anna Ingham
• The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Read-Aloud Revival
• The Read-Aloud Family by Sarah Mackenzie
• Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
• To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
• Maria Montessori
• A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
• Timeline of Classics by Gail Ledbetter
• Structure and Style for Students

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

Referenced Materials:

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

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

Referenced Materials

• Learning Differences? IEW can help!
• Council for Exceptional Children
• "Myths about Gifted Students" 
• National Association for Gifted Children
• However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa
• Structure and Style for Students
• Anna Ingham
• Dr. James B. Webster
• The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham
• Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Education audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
• "Types of Problems Gifted Children Face"
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Premium Membership
• Theme-Based Writing Lessons
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 379

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

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

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

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In this podcast Andrew and Julie interview Charlene Notgrass of Notgrass History. To Charlene, history is more about in-depth understanding as opposed to the memorization of facts, so she firmly believes in incorporating writing to develop historical knowledge. Learn about Charlene's journey to Notgrass History and gain some insight on how her history curriculum promotes writing.

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

• Notgrass History  
• Podcast with Solomon and Cecelia Schmidt 
• The War Wages On by Cecelia Schmidt (Amazon Affiliate) 
• The War Within by Cecelia Schmidt (Amazon Affiliate)
• U.S History Bites by Solomon Schmidt (Amazon Affiliate)
• Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (Amazon Affiliate)
• The Giver by Lois Lowry (Amazon Affiliate)
• Writing Across the Curriculum 
• Dr. James B. Webster 
• Outmatched: Ancient History  
• From Adam to Us Curriculum Package by Ray and Charlene Notgrass 
• Charlene's Blog

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So many young people are intimidated when asked questions about their next steps in life following graduation. In this episode Andrew shares stories about his experience in high school and as an adult and encourages students to take ownership of their education.

Referenced Materials:

• Caution and Craziness Audio Talk by Andrew Pudewa
• Lemonade to Leadership by Bonnie Drew
• Freedomship and Entrepreneurial Education Audio Talk by Andrew Pudewa
• The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential 
• The Four Deadly Errors
  • Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
  • Audio Talk
  • Article
• Understanding Child Brain Development by Matthew and Carol Newell
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day Audio Talk

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Join us as Andrew and Julie interview Sharon Ashford, an IEW instructor and Educational Consultant, to provide insight on Black History Month. Sharing little-known stories about African-American historical figures, Sharon will provide listeners with fascinating information about African-American history and share how she came to teach IEW's methodology. 

Referenced Materials:

• Sharon Ashford
• Anna Ingham
• Dr. James Webster
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Core Knowledge
• Grace Abounding by Robert D. Shepherd
• Hidden Figures Movie
• Katherine G. Johnson
• The National Aeronautics and Space Administration
• Oxford African American Studies Center
• The Great Debaters Movie
• C.J. Walker
• Martin Luther King Jr.
• I Have a Dream speech by Martin Luther King Jr.
• All the Way Movie
• The Butler Movie
• Marva Collins' Way by Marva Collins

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

Referenced Materials:

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

QUESTIONS ASKED:

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

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The time is here when Julie asks Andrew just about anything from questions submitted by our listeners. Have you ever wondered what book Andrew would grab off the shelf if the library were about to shut down? Tune in to find out! From questions about banned words to inquiries about finding voice, Andrew provides answers with insight and clarity. 

Referenced Materials:

• "Ask Andrew Anything" 
• Cooking with Structure and Style
  • Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2
• The Complete Works of William Shakespeare 
• Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy 
• The Complete Hans Christian Andersen Fairytales 
• Grimm's Complete Fairy Tales 
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Structure and Style for Students
• Fix It! Grammar
• Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
• Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling

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It's time to open the bag: the mailbag, that is. Wanting to share the love, Andrew and Julie open up letters from teachers and students. Tune in to this gratifying episode during which the duo reads letters in which teachers express how equipped they feel to teach writing after using IEW, and they learn how successful their students have been.

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

• "Sharing Gratitude" 
• "From the Mailbag: I Hate IEW!"
• Dr. James B. Webster
• The Phonetic Zoo
• IEW Facebook
• IEW Instagram 
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style®
• Free Language Arts Lessons from IEW
• Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization
• Writing Conference Resources
• Structure and Style® for Students
• Fix It! Grammar
• "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" 
  • Audio Talk
  • Article
  • Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4

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"I just can't think of what to write!" Why is it that students have a difficult time making a thought concrete? Tune in as Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker address this issue, highlight the power of asking questions, and explain the importance of good thinking as it relates to listening, speaking, reading, and writing. 

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

• "The Four Language Arts"
  • Article
  • Audio talk
  • Listening | Speaking | Reading | Writing
• "What Are We Really Doing Here?" by Andrew Pudewa
• Magalog
• The Profound Effects of Music on Life audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
• A Word Write Now
• Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style®
• High School Essay Intensive (Discontinued)
• "I Keep Six Honest Serving Men" by Rudyard Kipling
• Structure and Style for Students®

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

Referenced Materials

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

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This is the third episode of twenty-four in the podcast series, Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on November 21, 2018, as Episode 166.

To finish up this conversation on relevancy, Andrew and Julie discuss the last of the four forms of relevancy: contrived relevancy and enforced relevancy. Learn how creating a game can motivate your student to learn, and discover how enforced relevancy is the least effective motivator as it can lead to a dislike for learning.

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

• Episode 199: A Special Announcement
• Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day
• Why Gender Matters by Dr. Leonard Sax (Amazon Affiliate) 
• Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Education
• The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing
  • Article
  • Audio talk 
  • Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
• Dr. James B. Webster 
• Outmatched™: Ancient History
• U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen
• Fix-It! Grammar
• Motivation
  • Article
  • Audio talk
  • Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2

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To finish up this conversation on relevancy, Andrew and Julie discuss the last of the Four Forms of Relevancy: Contrived Relevancy and Enforced Relevancy. Learn how creating a game can motivate your student to learn, and discover how Enforced Relevancy is the least effective motivator as it can lead to a dislike for learning.

GO TO: Part 1 | Part 2

REFERENCED MATERIALS:

• Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day
• Why Gender Matters by Dr. Leonard Sax (Amazon Affiliate) 
• Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Education
• The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing
  • Article
  • Audio talk 
  • Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
• Dr. James B. Webster 
• Outmatched™: Ancient History
• U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen
• Fix-It! Grammar
• Motivation
  • Article
  • Audio talk
  • Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2

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

Referenced Materials:

• Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 7 webinar.
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Blended Structure and Style in Composition by James B. Webster, Ph.D.

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Last week, Andrew and Julie began to cover seven lessons that Andrew has learned over thirty years of teaching. These seven lessons are listed in his article, “However Imperfectly,” and in the first chapter of his book of the same title. Wrapping up the conversation in this week’s episode, Andrew and Julie address the last three lessons learned.

REFERENCED MATERIALS

• However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa 
  • Article
• Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
• Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto
• The Underground History of American Education by John Taylor Gatto
• "The Seven Keys of Great Teaching" by Oliver and Rachel DeMille
• The Death of Christian Culture by John Senior 
• The Restoration of Christian Culture by John Senior
• Culture, Curriculum, and Care
  • Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2
• Episode 281: Talking about the Intangibles
• Shinichi Suzuki
• Nurtured by Love by Shinichi Suzuki
• Ability Development from Age Zero by Shinichi Suzuki
• The Institutes for the Achievements of Human Potential
• Glenn Doman
• Anna Ingham
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Premium Membership
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 343

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Once Andrew finished the book, he immediately went back to page one and read it again. Which book was it? Tune in to this episode to find out! Starting from 2007, Andrew and Julie continue down the list of Andrew's top book of the year. Andrew will discuss books that helped shape some of his best known talks, and he will also discuss fictional books, emphasizing the value of the genre and the importance of children's literature. 

REFERENCED MATERIALS

• "A Bookish Discussion, Part 2"
• Boys Adrift by Dr. Leonard Sax
• Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day by Andrew Pudewa
• More of Dr. Sax's Work: 
  • Why Gender Matters 
  • Girls on the Edge
  • The Collapse of Parenting 
• Podcast Episode with Dr. Sax
• Mysteries of Life in Children's Literature by Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian
• "Nurturing Competent Communicators" audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
• A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket
• Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
• Chance or the Dance by Thomas Howard
• Why Johnny Can't Write by Myra J. Linden and Arthur Whimbey
• The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin 
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Dr. James B. Webster 
• The Book of the Dun Cow by Walter Wangerin Jr.
• Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
• Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

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In Part 1 of this new three part series, Andrew shares two of the seven important lessons he has learned in almost thirty years of teaching to help teachers and students alike excel in their skills. With characteristic wisdom and insight, Andrew offers valuable tips for teaching any subject from music to writing with confidence. 

GO TO Part 2 | Part 3

Referenced Materials:

• Webinar Archive
• The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential 
• Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling by John Taylor Gatto (Amazon Affiliate)
• The Underground History of American Education: A School Teacher's Intimate Investigation Into the Problem of Modern Schooling  by John Taylor Gatto (Amazon Affiliate)
• Process Versus Product
  • Podcast
  • Article
• A River Runs Through It and Other Stories by Norman Maclean (Amazon Affiliate)
• Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes (Amazon Affiliate)
• Principles of Motivation and Skills Development Audio Talk by Andrew Pudewa 
• Dr. James B. Webster
• U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen
• Theme-Based Writing Lessons
• The Aeneid by Virgil (Amazon Affiliate)
• The Illiad by Homer (Amazon Affiliate)
• The Odyssey of Homer by Homer (Amazon Affiliate)
• Andrew Kern

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For this special edition of "Ask Andrew Anything," Andrew is interviewed by one of his very own students, Savannah. Tune in for a fun conversation where Andrew responds to Savannah's questions on topics like his childhood hobbies, his experience with writing in school, and his favorite food. 

Referenced Materials:

• Savannah's Paper
• "Ask Andrew Anything" Episodes
• The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham
• Blended Structure and Style in Composition by Dr. Webster
• The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential
• Humor in Teaching
  • Audio talk 
  • Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2
• IEW's YouTube Channel 
  • "Andrew's Joke of the Month" YouTube Playlist

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Whether you have a young student just beginning to learn letters or an older student struggling with reading, Jill Pike's Primary Arts of Language (PAL) program is here to guide you through helping your student learn to read and write. Join Andrew and Julie as they interview Jill Pike about the background and methods of IEW’s PAL program.

Referenced Materials:

• Jill Pike
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Anna Ingham, C.M.
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style, Second Edition
• The Primary Arts of Language (PAL) by Jill Pike
• The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham, C.M.
• The Primary Arts of Language: Writing Complete Packet
• Primary Arts of Language: Phonetic Games

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As teachers and parents it can be challenging to acknowledge that not all children can be taught the same way. In Part 2 of "However Imperfectly," Andrew addresses the importance of adaptability by teaching at the point of need. 

GO TO Part 1 | Part 3

Referenced Materials:

• Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling by John Taylor Gatto (Amazon Affiliate)
• The Underground History of American Education: A School Teacher's Intimate Investigation Into the Problem of Modern Schooling  by John Taylor Gatto (Amazon Affiliate)
• The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential 
• Process Versus Product
  • Podcast
  • Article
• Understanding Child Brain Development by Matthew and Carol Newell
  • Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2
• SPED Struggles and Suggestions 
  • Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
  • Article
• Theme-Based Writing Lessons
• Student Writing Intensive 
• Dr. James B. Webster 
• Why Johnny Can't Write: How to Improve Writing Skills by Myra J. Linden and Arthur Whimbey (Amazon Affiliate)
• Why Kids Can't Write Article by Dana Goldstein 
• The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (Amazon Affiliate)
• The Flickering Mind: Saving Education from the False Promise of Technology by Todd Oppenheimer (Amazon Affiliate)
• Pen and Paper
  • Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
  • Audio Talk 
  • Article 

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Have you ever wondered where it all began? Tune into this twenty-fifth birthday celebration recording where Andrew takes you through the history of IEW and expresses his gratitude toward the people that helped him along his journey.

GO TO PART 2

Referenced Materials:

• Andrew Pudewa
• Dr. James B. Webster
• Anna Ingham
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style®
• The Phonetic Zoo
• Janet Spitler
• Julie Walker
• Bible-Based Writing Lessons 
• Theme-Based Writing Lessons
• Jill Pike
• Peter Buscemi
• Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization
• Cameron Covey
• Classical Conversations
• Leigh Bortins
• Laura House
• Danielle Olander
• Jan Miller
• The Old Schoolhouse®
• Practical Homeschooling Reader Awards
• Lori Verstegen
• U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons
• Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons
• World History-Based Writing Lessons
• Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons
• Advanced U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons
• All Things Fun & Fascinating
• High School Essay Intensive
• The Elegant Essay
• How to Write a Story by Lee Roddy
• Pamela White
• Fix It! Grammar
• A Word Write Now by Loranna Schwacofer
• CenterForLit
• Teaching the Classics by Adam and Missy Andrews
• Linda Mikottis
• Magalog
• Andrew Kern
• Circe Institute
• The Two Andrews: On Writing and Teaching Writing
• Martin Cothran
• "Laelius de Amicitia" by Cicero

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

Referenced Materials:

• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style 
• The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham
• Blended Structure and Style in Composition by Dr. James B. Webster
• Structure and Style for Students
• Theme-Based Writing Lessons
• Classical Conversations 
• University Model-Schools International
• Lead to Win Podcast
• Berwyn School District Study
• Rocklin School District Study
• Transcript of Podcast Episode 329

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

go to Part 2

Referenced Materials:

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

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

This is the ninth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on May 18, 2017, as Episode 94.

In this podcast Andrew and Julie address some of the elements of individualized learning. Discover how customizing your students' materials can enhance their learning abilities and motivate them to complete their tasks.

Referenced Materials:

• Individualized Education Program
• Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Learning Audio Talk 
• The Science and Art of Motivation
  • Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2
  • Article
• Theme-Based Writing Lessons
• All Things Fun and Fascinating by Lori Verstegen
• U.S History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen
• Writing Across the Curriculum 
• Following Narnia by Laura Bettis
• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Product versus Process
  • Podcast
  • Article
• Bible-Based Writing Lessons by Andrew Pudewa and Dr. James B. Webster
• "Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Learning" Audio talk 

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

GO TO PART 1

Referenced Materials:

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

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Is your student overwhelmed by having too many sources to write from? Join Andrew as he discusses Unit 6 and provides tips and suggestions for collecting, organizing, and summarizing facts from multiple references.

Go To Part 1

Referenced Materials:

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

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

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

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

Go To Part 1

Referenced Materials:

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

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

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

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Answering technical IEW questions ranging from topic/clincher sentences to crash writing courses before college, Andrew provides helpful insight and information about where to start and where to go during this Ask Andrew Anything episode.

Referenced Materials:

• Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
• Episode 100: Four-Wheelers and Make-up: A Radio Drama
• Online Classes
• Theme-Based Writing Lessons
• Fix it! Grammar
  • Placement Test
• Student Writing Intensive
• Following Narnia Volume 1: The Lion's Song Laura Bettis
• IEW Forum
• Student Writing Intensive Level C by Andrew Pudewa and Jill Pike
  • Four Day Schedule 
• High School Essay Intensive by Andrew Pudewa 
• Advanced Communication Series by Andrew Pudewa and Danielle Olander 
• Phonetic Zoo
• Advanced Spelling & Vocabulary by James B. Webster, Andrew Pudewa, and Maria Gerber
• The Elegant Essay by Lesha Myers 
• A Guide to Writing Your Novel by Lee Roddy 
• How to Write a Story by Lee Roddy 
• Pathway
  • Magalog
  • Online
• One Year Adventure Novel 
• Integrity College Solutions 

Questions Asked:

• 1:50 - Bethany asks, "If a paragraph starts with a #6 Very Short Sentence, does the clincher reflect the Very Short Sentence? Or does the clincher reflect the next sentence?"

• 3:50 - Kathy asks, "My question is related to a sentence my boy wrote which we couldn't decide if it fits one of the openers. The sentence was along the lines of: 'Found around the North Pole, Beluga whales...'"

• 8:30 - Cindy asks, "We feel our 6th grade, almost 12-year-old son has had weak writing instruction to this point. He's a voracious reader with great vocabulary and great grades to date, but he has Aspergers and ADHD. We are familiar with your work and are very interested in your online classes as a good way to meet his needs and receive great instruction. I was wondering if you had a good way of determining if we should select Level A or Level B for an online class?"

• 12:32 - Heidi asks, "I don't think my daughter can handle both Fix It! and the Student Writing Intensive Level A. What should I do first? She is nine and will be in the 4th grade."

• 14:42 - John asks, "I'm trying to determine the right course for my son, who will be in 9th grade this year. I see that Following Narnia Volume 1 is intended for grades 6–8. However, I believe someone mentioned on the IEW forum that Volume 1 can be adapted to make it appropriate for the High School level. Could you please provide some feedback?"

• 18:17 - Rebecca asks, "I'm trying to find a writing program for my daughter to use before she goes to college this fall. She has had some writing, but needs to have basic improvement and practice. What do you suggest?"

• 23:10 - Jacqueline asks, "My daughter is home-schooled and is entering the 9th grade. She writes very well and has not struggled in any area of the programs she has completed. She completed the Student Writing Intensive Level B and will be finishing the Continuation Course Level B in a couple of weeks. She would really like to complete a course geared more toward writing her own books this year. We are wondering if The Elegant Essay or Speech Boot Camp could be swapped out for A Guide to Writing Your Novel?"

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