Which Words Work? A Lot, Allot, or Alot?
When I review my students’ papers, the same words tend to be confused and misused. Among the most frequent errors I encounter are the words a lot, allot, and alot. If you have... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 310
It’s that time again! Every tenth podcast is set aside so that listeners can “ask Andrew anything.” In podcast Episode 310 listeners asked the following questions: How do I know if I’m expecting too... read more
Demystifying Verbals: Gaining Clarity on Infinitives, Participles, and Gerunds
One of the elements in the stylistic techniques list is the strong verb. A strong verb is a verb that works in place of a more mundane alternative. The strong verb provides a... 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
Why Great Grammar Doesn’t Guarantee Great Writers: Podcast Episode 304
In this week’s podcast, Episode 304, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss grammar and its role in the writing process. Relating the findings of research, Andrew shares that teaching grammar explicitly was not... read more
Learn about the New Fix It! Grammar, Fourth Edition: Podcast Episode 303
Happy New Year! For the first podcast of 2022, Julie Walker invited Denise Kelley into the recording studio to discuss the exciting launch of the fourth edition of Fix It! Grammar. As Senior... read more
Introducing the New Fix It! Grammar
Since 2007, teachers and students have delighted in Fix It! Grammar. One of the most appreciated outcomes from using the program has been the ability students have gained to apply their new grammar... read more
Exploring Homophones: Peek, Peak, and Pique
Some people collect stamps. Others search out rocks or spoons. I love to collect homophones. First off they’re free for the scooping up. Secondly they make me feel smarter. Finally they don’t need... read more
Stylistic Techniques: the #2 Prepositional Phrase Sentence Opener
In earlier blog posts we have discussed the basic dress-ups and how to introduce them to your students. For the next series of blog posts, we will turn our attention to the sentence... read more
Homophones, Homographs, and Homonyms: How do they differ?
In the very first lesson of the very first level of Fix It! Grammar: Level 1 Nose Tree, students are asked to select the correct word from among three homophones: there, their, and... read more
Stylistic Techniques: The www.asia Clause
Of the stylistic techniques, the last dress-up to be introduced to students is the www.asia clause. Like the because clause dress-up, the www.asia clause is a dependent (subordinate) clause. By definition, a clause... read more
Which Words Work? A Lot, Allot, or Alot?
When I review my students’ papers, the same words tend to be confused and misused. Among the most frequent errors I... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 310
It’s that time again! Every tenth podcast is set aside so that listeners can “ask Andrew anything.” In podcast Episode 310... read more
Demystifying Verbals: Gaining Clarity on Infinitives, Participles, and Gerunds
One of the elements in the stylistic techniques list is the strong verb. A strong verb is a verb that works... 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
Why Great Grammar Doesn’t Guarantee Great Writers: Podcast Episode 304
In this week’s podcast, Episode 304, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss grammar and its role in the writing process. Relating... read more
Learn about the New Fix It! Grammar, Fourth Edition: Podcast Episode 303
Happy New Year! For the first podcast of 2022, Julie Walker invited Denise Kelley into the recording studio to discuss the... read more
Introducing the New Fix It! Grammar
Since 2007, teachers and students have delighted in Fix It! Grammar. One of the most appreciated outcomes from using the program... read more
Exploring Homophones: Peek, Peak, and Pique
Some people collect stamps. Others search out rocks or spoons. I love to collect homophones. First off they’re free for the... read more
Stylistic Techniques: the #2 Prepositional Phrase Sentence Opener
In earlier blog posts we have discussed the basic dress-ups and how to introduce them to your students. For the next... read more
Homophones, Homographs, and Homonyms: How do they differ?
In the very first lesson of the very first level of Fix It! Grammar: Level 1 Nose Tree, students are asked... read more
Stylistic Techniques: The www.asia Clause
Of the stylistic techniques, the last dress-up to be introduced to students is the www.asia clause. Like the because clause dress-up,... read more
