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Getting Started with The Phonetic Zoo
Spelling can be a challenging subject for many students. Perhaps students struggle because many spelling programs rely heavily on visual input. The Day 5 gifts for IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving help... read more
Customer Service Team FAQ of the Month: Spelling!
Have a question? We are ready for you! Our customer service team joyfully assists families by phone, chat, and email and receives a variety of questions. From time to time, we publish the... read more
Spelling That Sticks
If you missed the gifts given for Day 6, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 306: Speaking of Spelling Free Phonetic Zoo Spelling lesson samples for each level On the sixth day of IEW’s... read more
Life Lessons Learned through Spelling
by Ryan Weins Recently I had the privilege of completing a level of IEW’s spelling program, The Phonetic Zoo. Throughout my study, I found it enjoyable to finally experience how our approach to teaching... read more
Popular Questions at Our First Facebook Party
Last night we launched our first “Facebook Party,” an event that included over five hundred parents and educators. Andrew Pudewa and other IEW commentators were among the participants as they answered some challenging... read more
Spelling Inspiration from Akeelah
Have you seen Akeelah and the Bee? This is one of my favorite movies—funny, inspiring, and it manages to make spelling seem cool and interesting! If your kids are like most, they may not... read more
From Spelling Bee Flops to Confident Spellers
I’ll never forget the day that my children begged me to let them participate in the local fair’s spelling bee. My parents were with us enjoying the picnicking, pet show, and parade. I... read more
Speaking of Spelling: Podcast Episode 306
Over the years there have been many approaches to teaching students how to spell. Presently most students learn either by writing in a workbook or by learning to spell through using technology such... read more
Laying a Firm Foundation
My daughter and I have enjoyed venturing back into ancient history studies this past year. Of the four-year history cycle that we study, it has always been my favorite. And out of ancient... read more
Teaching Writing Can Be Easier Than You Think! Podcast Episode 277
In June IEW presented its second annual Online Writing Conference. Attended by people from all around the world, the conference offered education and support for teachers, administrators, parents, and students. In this week’s... read more
Spelling and the Brain: A Method of Instruction that Makes Sense
Do you have a student in your life who struggles with spelling? The odds are likely as spelling in our country has gotten progressively worse over the past fifty years. I certainly found... read more
The 2021 IEW Online Writing Conference: Recorded and Ready to Watch!
The 2021 IEW Online Writing Conference: Recorded and Ready to Watch! It’s a wrap! This past Saturday marked IEW’s second annual Online Writing Conference. Did you participate? It was a fabulous day featuring workshops... read more
It’s a Wrap!
With the final day of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving event only recently completed, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the days and to thank all of you who... read more
A Head Full of Hats: Life of a Homeschool Mom
Like Dr. Seuss’ beloved Bartholomew Cubbins, parents wear many hats. Unlike Bartholomew, who couldn’t seem to take off all his hats, we are able, at times, to lay aside a hat or two.... read more
Help for the Special Journey
The month of October is filled with special observances from the silly to the serious. For example, the month claims to be, among other things, National Positive Attitude Month. Other observances include Bullying... read more
Memorization: Strengthening the Heart and Spirit of the Child
Recently, I was trying to enroll my daughter in an online history class when the dreaded “time to change your password” warning popped up. This particular institution requires me to change my password... read more
Keeping the Writing Rolling
Summer has arrived! The slower pace of the season brings with it opportunities to read for perhaps hours on end, go swimming at the beach or pool, and enjoy your favorite grilled foods.... read more
The Littlest Learners
The back-to-school season is a special one. Students are sharpening their pencils and pulling out their notebooks in preparation for a full year of learning. Amidst the hubbub and the roar—at risk of... read more
Recognizing National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month
For some students, learning appears to be almost as natural as breathing. They easily master the alphabet, math facts pose no problem, and writing appears to be mostly effortless. For approximately 20% of... read more
Getting Started with The Phonetic Zoo
Spelling can be a challenging subject for many students. Perhaps students struggle because many spelling programs rely heavily on visual input.... read more
Customer Service Team FAQ of the Month: Spelling!
Have a question? We are ready for you! Our customer service team joyfully assists families by phone, chat, and email and... read more
Spelling That Sticks
If you missed the gifts given for Day 6, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 306: Speaking of Spelling Free Phonetic... read more
Life Lessons Learned through Spelling
by Ryan Weins Recently I had the privilege of completing a level of IEW’s spelling program, The Phonetic Zoo. Throughout my study,... read more
Popular Questions at Our First Facebook Party
Last night we launched our first “Facebook Party,” an event that included over five hundred parents and educators. Andrew Pudewa and... read more
Spelling Inspiration from Akeelah
Have you seen Akeelah and the Bee? This is one of my favorite movies—funny, inspiring, and it manages to make spelling seem... read more
From Spelling Bee Flops to Confident Spellers
I’ll never forget the day that my children begged me to let them participate in the local fair’s spelling bee. My... read more
Speaking of Spelling: Podcast Episode 306
Over the years there have been many approaches to teaching students how to spell. Presently most students learn either by writing... read more
Laying a Firm Foundation
My daughter and I have enjoyed venturing back into ancient history studies this past year. Of the four-year history cycle that... read more
Teaching Writing Can Be Easier Than You Think! Podcast Episode 277
In June IEW presented its second annual Online Writing Conference. Attended by people from all around the world, the conference offered... read more
Spelling and the Brain: A Method of Instruction that Makes Sense
Do you have a student in your life who struggles with spelling? The odds are likely as spelling in our country... read more
The 2021 IEW Online Writing Conference: Recorded and Ready to Watch!
The 2021 IEW Online Writing Conference: Recorded and Ready to Watch! It’s a wrap! This past Saturday marked IEW’s second annual Online... read more
It’s a Wrap!
With the final day of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving event only recently completed, we wanted to take a moment... read more
A Head Full of Hats: Life of a Homeschool Mom
Like Dr. Seuss’ beloved Bartholomew Cubbins, parents wear many hats. Unlike Bartholomew, who couldn’t seem to take off all his hats,... read more
Help for the Special Journey
The month of October is filled with special observances from the silly to the serious. For example, the month claims to... read more
Memorization: Strengthening the Heart and Spirit of the Child
Recently, I was trying to enroll my daughter in an online history class when the dreaded “time to change your password”... read more
Keeping the Writing Rolling
Summer has arrived! The slower pace of the season brings with it opportunities to read for perhaps hours on end, go... read more
The Littlest Learners
The back-to-school season is a special one. Students are sharpening their pencils and pulling out their notebooks in preparation for a... read more
Recognizing National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month
For some students, learning appears to be almost as natural as breathing. They easily master the alphabet, math facts pose no... read more
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
- Why Great Grammar Doesn't Guarantee Great Writers
Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com.
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
- 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
Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com
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 2
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 [Discontinued]
- Classroom Posters
- Mini Posters
- Theme-Based Writing Lessons
- Writing Source Packet
- Spelling and the Brain
- The Phonetic Zoo
- Anna Ingham
Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com
Picking up where they left off, Andrew and Julie delve more into the physical, sensory, and emotional pathways of the brain. Join us in this insightful episode as Andrew shares the importance of helping your students strive for excellence, and learn about some practical ways to aid children in developing their pathways, regardless of their aptitude.
GO TO PART 1
REFERENCED MATERIALS:
- The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential
- Glenn Doman
- The Family Hope Center
- The Phonetic Zoo
Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com
It’s time for another Live Ask Andrew Anything episode! Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker as they answer questions from listeners. They were joined by Nicki Truesdell, who asked “How much grammar and writing do you think is necessary throughout the years of K-12?” Andrew and Julie also answer questions about Structure and Style® for Students, The Phonetic Zoo, instructor accreditation, and many others. This episode covers all things IEW!
Referenced Materials
- Nicki Truesdell
- Structure and Style® for Students
- Fix It!™ Grammar
- U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons
- Episode 398: Think like Shakespeare, Part 1
- How to Think like Shakespeare: Lessons from a Renaissance Education by Scott Newstok
- Anyone Can Homeschool by Nicki Truesdell
- University-Ready Writing
- Free Fix It! Grammar lessons
- Structure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level B
- Find an Instructor
- Primary Arts of Language
- The Phonetic Zoo
- Spelling and the Brain audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
- All About Spelling
- From Composition to Copywork audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
- Apply for Accreditation
- Introduction to Public Speaking
- IEW Speech Contest
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 430
If you have questions for Andrew, send them to podcast@IEW.com
Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or info@IEW.com
Email, snail mail, mail bag! Once again Andrew and Julie open and read mail sent from students, teachers, and parents. In this delightful episode students share how confident they are since learning IEW's writing method, and teachers and parents express gratitude for the transformation they've witnessed in their students' writing ability. By the way, many of the students wrote their letters using the five-paragraph model!
REFERENCED MATERIALS:
- Structure and Style for Students
- Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
- IEW's 2021 Writing Conference
- IEW's School Site
- Fix It! Grammar
- Episode 280: Ask Andrew Anything
- Beth O'Connor
- The Phonetic Zoo
Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com
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
Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
It is time for another Ask Andrew Anything episode! Join us this week as Julie Walker asks Andrew Pudewa questions submitted by our listeners. Along with helpful tips and insightful suggestions on helping students with spelling and poetry writing, Andrew addresses artificial intelligence (AI) writing technology and what parents and teachers need to be aware of.
Referenced Materials
- Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
- The Phonetic Zoo
- Spelling and the Brain audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
- Structure and Style for Students
- Theme-Based Writing Lessons
- Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization
- Episode 376: A Necessary Conversation about Artificial Intelligence
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 380
If you have questions for Andrew, send them to podcast@IEW.com
Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or info@IEW.com
The time has come again when Julie tries to stump Andrew with questions submitted from our listeners. From inquiries on literature to a question regarding Andrew's tie count in Structure and Style for Students (SSS), Andrew provides answers with insight, suggestions, and a little bit of humor.
Referenced Materials:
- Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
- The Phonetic Zoo
- Akeelah and the Bee
- Theme-Based Writing Lessons
- Portable Walls for the Essayist (Discontinued)
- Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
- Structure and Style for Students
- Teaching the Classics by Adam and Missy Andrews
- The National Christian Forensics and Communications Association
- Writing Contests
- National History Day
- IEW's Blog
Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com
Being able to write and speak effectively are important language skills that many teachers and parents hope to instill in their students. This week, Andrew and Julie discuss copywork, narration, and dictation as practices to cultivate the arts of language in students. From increasing fluency in writing to exercising the memory, learn about the different benefits that each of these practices can have.
Referenced Materials:
- "Cultivating Language Arts: Preschool through High School"
- "The Goodness of Memory"
- Printing with Letter Stories
- Cursive Knowledge
- Anna Ingham
- Usborne Official Knight's Handbook by Sam Taplin
- The Phonetic Zoo
- An Essay Towards a Philosophy of Education: A Liberal Education by Charlotte Mason
Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com.
As a mom, it can be easy to get bogged down and overwhelmed with the busyness of schooling. In this episode Andrew and Julie chat with Kristi Clover, a homeschool mom of five whose goal is to inspire women with "simple solutions for a more joy-filled life." Join us as Kristi shares her tips on getting organized and offers advice on bringing joy to a mom's crazy, chaotic, but wonderful homeschool life.
Referenced Materials:
- Kristi Clover's Website
- Sanity Savers for Moms by Kristi Clover
- Primary Arts of Language
- The Ultimate Homeschool Organization eCourse by Kristi Clover
- Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
- Fix It! Grammar
- The Phonetic Zoo
- Kristi's Facebook Page
- Kristi's YouTube Channel
DISCOUNT CODE:
Enter coupon code IEW30 during checkout to get $30 off The Ultimate Homeschool Organization eCourse by Kristi Clover. Hurry! The offer ends December 31.
Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com
Why is IEW a good fit for students with special needs? This week, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker read through testimonials from teaching parents to help answer the question. Tune in to this inspiring episode and learn how IEW's Structure and Style methodology breaks the complex task of writing into small, manageable steps that teach students the process and give them the confidence to succeed.
Referenced Materials
- Learning Differences? IEW can help!
- Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
- Structure and Style for Students
- Barton Reading & Spelling System
- Podcast Episode with Susan Barton
- Podcast Episodes with Brock and Fernette Eide
- Theme-Based Writing Lessons
- Premium Membership
- The Phonetic Zoo
- Principles of Motivation and Skills Development audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
- Fix It! Grammar
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 356
If you have questions for Andrew, send them to podcast@IEW.com
Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or info@IEW.com
This is the twenty-third episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on December 5, 2018, as Episode 168.
In this podcast Andrew and Julie discuss a long-awaited topic: movies. Tune in to hear the duo explore some insights from a few of Andrew's favorite movies.
REFERENCED MATERIALS:
- The Greatest Showman
- "[This Is Me] A Mommy Parody"
- The Man Who Invented Christmas
- Inception
- High School Essay Intensive
- Goodbye, Mr. Chips
- Finding Forrester
- Akeelah and the Bee
- Spellbound
- The Phonetic Zoo
- "Spelling and the Brain" by Andrew Pudewa
- A River Runs through It
- "However Imperfectly" by Andrew Pudewa
Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com
In this podcast Andrew and Julie discuss a long-awaited topic: movies. Tune in to hear the duo explore some insights from a few of Andrew's favorite movies.
REFERENCED MATERIALS:
- The Greatest Showman
- "This is Me: A Greatest Showman Parody" and "[This Is Me] A Mommy Parody"
- The Man Who Invented Christmas
- Inception
- High School Essay Intensive (Discontinued)
- Goodbye, Mr. Chips
- Finding Forrester
- Akeelah and the Bee
- Spellbound
- The Phonetic Zoo
- "Spelling and the Brain" audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
- A River Runs through It
- "However Imperfectly" audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com
In this podcast Andrew and Julie interview longtime friend and homeschool mom Pam Barnhill. Pam explains how she came to create her own podcast and shares her goal of fostering an environment of truth, goodness, and beauty.
Referenced Materials:
- Pam Barnhill's Website
- Pam's Podcasts
- Pam's Podcast with Angelina Stanford
- Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
- Math-U-See
- Advent to Epiphany Morning Time Plans
- Your Morning Basket: "How to Transform Your Homeschool One Morning at a Time" by Pam Barnhill with Cindy Rollins
- Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization by Andrew Pudewa
- Theme-Based Writing Lessons
- Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons by Maria Gerber
- Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen
- The Phonetic Zoo
- All About Spelling
Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com
Many of IEW’s podcast episodes in 2023 follow this year’s theme of exploring how IEW can help students with learning differences. Every tenth episode features questions submitted by our podcast listeners. Join us as Julie Walker presents Andrew Pudewa with questions from parents regarding their struggling students. Offering practical tips, he helps equip parents to assist their students in improving their writing and spelling skills.
Referenced Materials
- Learning Differences? IEW can help!
- Episode 159: IEW and Dyslexia: A Conversation with Susan Barton
- The Dyslexic Advantage: A Conversation with Brock and Fernette Eide
- Episode 356: Why IEW Works for Students with Learning Differences
- Episode 363: IEW Helps Students with Dyslexia
- Episode 362: ADHD — Strategies for Success
- The Phonetic Zoo
- Structure and Style for Students
- Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
- Fix It! Grammar
- Theme-Based Writing Lessons
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 370
If you have questions for Andrew, send them to podcast@IEW.com
Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or info@IEW.com
How many total gifts were given in the twelve days of Christmas song? Tune in to find out! In the spirit of Christmas, IEW gives away gifts on each of the days of Christmas, and this week Andrew and Julie share what some of those gifts are this year. We're on Day 3 now, so click the link in the show notes to receive notifications on the gifts each day!
Referenced Materials:
- Twelve Days of Christmas Giving 2021
- Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization
- The Profound Power of Poetry
- Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing
- Pumpkin Spice Cake
- Humor in Teaching and Speaking
- IEW's YouTube Channel
- Spelling and the Brain
- The Phonetic Zoo
- Fix It! Grammar
- Cursive Knowledge
- Principles of Motivation and Skills Development
- Premium Membership
- The Profound Effects of Music on Life
Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com.
Every ten episodes, Andrew answers just about any question submitted by our listeners. This week, Andrew replies to inquires with clarity and insight—from what's the best stategy when editing papers to when is the right time to graduate your students from the checklist. Stay tuned until the end to hear Andrew's touching response to what brings him the most joy at IEW.
Referenced Materials:
- Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization
- Seven Keys of Great Teaching
- Principles of Motivation and Skills Development Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
- "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing"
- The Phonetic Zoo
- Glenn Doman
- The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential
- Online Classes
Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com.
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In this Live Ask Andrew Anything episode, Andrew Pudewa answers questions submitted by listeners. Andrew, along with Julie Walker, discusses how to implement IEW if the parent has learning differences, whether a formal spelling curriculum is needed, how to differentiate the roles of editor and grader, and other questions. Andrew shares anecdotes from the class he is teaching with his grandchildren and their friends and provides encouragement for new-to-IEW moms!
Referenced Materials
- Structure and Style® for Students
- Structure and Style for Students free lessons
- Accredited Instructors
- IEW® Gradebook
- Primary Arts of Language (PAL)
- The Phonetic Zoo
- “Why Hire an Editor?”
- Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
- Premium Membership
- Portable Walls™ for Structure and Style Students
- Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
- Fix It!® Grammar
- Fix It! Grammar free lessons
- Transcript of Podcast Episode 470
If you have questions for Andrew, send them to podcast@IEW.com
Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or info@IEW.com
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"
Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com
This is the fourteenth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on October 11, 2016, as Episode 64.
Since October is National Learning Disabilities Month, the Arts of Language Podcast brings to you our Special Education series. Join us as Andrew and Julie begin the series by talking about dyslexia. Drawing from his experience and training, Andrew provides insights on helping your dyslexic students. Andrew also discusses his mission of educating teachers so that they can best aid their students.
Referenced Materials:
- "Thoughts on Dyslexia" by Andrew Pudewa
- Barton Reading and Spelling System
- Lindamood-Bell
- The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham, C.M.
- Primary Arts of Language by Jill Pike
- Teaching Writing: Structure and Style, Second Edition
- "Special needs? IEW can help!" by Jill Pike
- The Phonetic Zoo
- Premium Membership
- "The Power of Memorization"
- Nurturing Competent Communicators by Andrew Pudewa
- Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization
- Student Writing Intensive (Discontinued)
Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com
In this "Ask Andrew Anything," Andrew answers questions asked by school teachers and parents. Gain some insight on the advanced dress-ups and learn the importance of mastery, especially in the area of spelling.
Referenced Materials:
- Episode 100: Four-Wheelers and Make-up: A Radio Drama
- The Four Language Arts
- Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
- Audio Talk
- Pen and Paper: What the Research Says
- Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day Audio Talk
- The Phonetic Zoo
- Spelling and the Brain
- Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2
- Audio Talk
- Video Talk
- Instructor Accreditation Program
- Student Writing Intensive
- Student Writing Intensive Continuation Courses
- Online Classes
- Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade
- Webinars
Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com
With seventy-four countries participating, IEW held a virtual writing conference last month. This week, we are posting one of the recordings from that conference. In this recording Andrew and Julie discuss the different ways to teach writing using Structure and Style. Stay tuned until the end, where Andrew provides insightful answers to questions that were submitted live from the audience!
REFERENCED MATERIALS:
- "Teaching Writing Can Be Easier Than You Think!"
- IEW's 2021 Writing Conference
- Writing Conference Resources
- Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
- Theme-Based Writing Lessons
- Bible-Based Writing Lessons
- Structure and Style for Students
- Online Classes
- Fix-It! Grammar
- Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization
- Nurturing Competent Communicators by Andrew Pudewa
- The Phonetic Zoo
- IEW's School Site
- Bible Heroes Writing Lessons
- Primary Arts of Language
- Cooking with Structure and Style
- IEW's Forum
- IEW's Blog
- e-Newsletters
- Michelle Robinson
- "Convert ... to Pens!" by Andrew Pudewa
- Wee Sing
- IEW's YouTube Channel
- Teaching the Classics by Adam and Missy Andrews
- CenterForLit
- "The Colloquium Environment" by Andrew Pudewa
Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com
Experience excellence in writing as Laura House, IEW's marketing manager, explains IEW's methodology and walks you through both the structure and style of the nine units. With her insightful knowledge and cheery attitude, Laura provides encouragement and demonstrates how you can apply IEW's method to anything you're learning at home or in the classroom.
REFERENCED MATERIALS:
- Click here to download the slides that accompanied Laura in the Experience Excellence in Writing webinar.
- Laura House
- Student Writing Intensive
- Megan Horst
- Magnum Opus Magazine
- Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
- Classroom Supplement and Lesson Plans
- Theme-Based Writing Lessons
- Student Writing Intensive Continuation Course
- U.S History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen
- World History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen
- Following Narnia Volume 1: The Lion's Song by Laura Bettis
- Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons Lori Verstegen
- Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons Lori Verstegen
- Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons by Maria Gerber
- All Things Fun & Fascinating by Lori Verstegen
- Bible Heroes Writing Lessons Lori Verstegen
- Portable Walls
- Fix-It! Grammar
- The Phonetic Zoo
- All About Spelling
- Primary Arts of Language
- e-Newsletter
- Webinars
- Forum
- Blog
- IEW's Facebook Page
- Becoming an IEW Instructor
- Online Classes
Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com
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.
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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
Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com
In this edition of Ask Andrew Anything, Andrew answers questions from school teachers and parents such as "What can I do to avoid teacher's burnout?" and "Can you please discuss more on character study for reading comprehension and writing?".
Referenced Materials:
- Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
- Phonetic Zoo Spelling Program
- Student Writing Intensive
- Online Classes
- The Four Deadly Errors
- Lindamood-Bell
- The Arts of Language
- Latinam Discamus (Let's Learn Latin)
- Fix It! Grammar
- A Word Write Now
- Teaching the Classics by Adam Andrews and Missy Andrews
- A Guide to Writing Your Novel by Lee Roddy
- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Questions Asked:
- 1:33-Anne-Marie asks "Can Mr. Pudewa also expand on why the Kindergarten – Second grade class used the word “fox” both in the title and the KWO, but he desired for the students in the 3rd – 5th grade class to not use the word “grasshopper” in the KWO at first since the word “grasshopper” was in the title."
- 3:31-Courtney asks "Andrew mentioned Suzuki like math instruction and the value of drills in education. My question is: What math programs would you recommend that is in alignment with IEW type of instruction (for both K-2 learners and beyond)?"
- 8:56-Kate asks "A question about burnout (teacher's burnout), I teach Masters and Undergraduate students at the University, I homeschool my three kids (ages: 3, 8, 12), I'm a Girl Scout Leader, and I also Lead a Monthly 4H Co-Op Project. Some homeschool parents are even busier with more kids, additional volunteer work, and co-ops. Sometimes I feel I'm tired of "teaching," or better said, tired of the "traditional teacher delivery/image." Do you have any suggestions to avoid teacher's burnout? Or possible alternatives (activities, ideas) to the traditional delivery method?"
- 15:08-Julie asks "My question is this, while my son reads at a college level, he does occasionally come across words that he can't decode and seems to have lost the ability to decode unfamiliar words. I'm unsure if I should go back and focus on decoding (that seems labor intensive considering his reading level is so high and frankly I wouldn't know what method to use at his age), or should I focus on vocabulary building."
- 20:15-Kim asks "I am watching Unit 9 in TWSS. Andrew is really encouraging students to increase their vocabulary. Does he recommend workbooks like Wordly Wise, or are the word lists he provides enough? He only referred to word lists and Greek/Latin roots."
- 24:24-Kaye asks "Can you please discuss more on character study for reading comprehension and writing?"
Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com
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
- 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
- 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
- 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?"
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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...'"
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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?"
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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."
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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?"
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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?"
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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?"
Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com
No webinars.
Grade levels are approximate, as each child's ability level will vary, regardless of grade level. In general, however, the following levels apply (for all products except the Phonetic Zoo):
Note: If a student is significantly behind in reading ability, you may wish to choose a level that corresponds with reading level rather than grade level.
For the Phonetic Zoo, the spelling placement test should be given to determine each student's starting level.
It's called "The Spelling Concerto" and was written by Dean Anderson.
The version on The Phonetic Zoo (PZ) was performed entirely with a keyboard and a Macintosh computer.
Listen to the full version here: The Spelling Concerto (Running time: 3 minutes)
The version on Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS2) was performed by Joel Walker (guitar) and Paige Stockley (cello).
The version on Structure and Style for Students (SSS) is a Spelling Concerto Variation recomposed and performed by Joel Walker (guitar), Durgan Maxey (piano), and Elisa Conklin (cello).
The version on Introduction to Public Speaking (IPS) is Paper Dreams (by Sounds Like Sander)
The version played before IEW Online Classes is Copland Hoe Down from Rodeo
