Why and How Should We Teach Critical Thinking?
On June 23, 2025, Time Magazine published an article titled “ChatGPT May Be Eroding Critical Thinking Skills, According to a New MIT Study.” It is not unique. Recently there have been a spate... read more
Tales and Treasures: Writing about Your State
The Structure and Style® methodology provides a framework for incorporating writing into other subject areas. It is also flexible and easily adapted to specific situations. A state history project is one of these.... read more
Where are they now? Rebekah Goodrich: From Student to Professor
One of my greatest delights as a teacher is witnessing my students excel and move into the world with a powerful voice and readiness to meet the real world head-on. Meet Rebekah Goodrich,... read more
Does Marking Style Really Matter?
With IEW, writing assignments are not a mystery. Students are never left guessing what is expected of them. That is because every writing assignment includes a checklist. At the beginning of the year,... read more
Does the Order Really Matter?
From time to time our office receives calls from teachers and parents who have a question that runs something like this: “Last year I taught [insert IEW writing book name here], and my... read more
Writing across the Curriculum and Why It Matters
In her 1977 article “Writing as a Mode of Learning,” Janet Emig states, “Writing serves learning uniquely because writing as process-and-product possesses a cluster of attributes that correspond uniquely to certain powerful learning... read more
Teaching through a Theme-Based Book
“I hear and I forget; I see and I remember; I write and I understand.” This axiom is often quoted in the world of education. Writing within content areas helps students build understanding.... read more
Critiquing Literature with Unit 9
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout the year students progress through nine structural units. At this point in the... read more
Writing Essays with Unit 8
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout the year students progress through nine structural units. At this point in the... read more
Learning Together: Empowering Minds, Changing Lives
When I think about why I teach, one quote echoes in my mind: “Every child deserves a champion, an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection,... read more
Filling the Blank Page with Unit 7
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout the year students progress through nine structural units. At this point in the... read more
Why and How Should We Teach Critical Thinking?
On June 23, 2025, Time Magazine published an article titled “ChatGPT May Be Eroding Critical Thinking Skills, According to a New... read more
Tales and Treasures: Writing about Your State
The Structure and Style® methodology provides a framework for incorporating writing into other subject areas. It is also flexible and easily... read more
Where are they now? Rebekah Goodrich: From Student to Professor
One of my greatest delights as a teacher is witnessing my students excel and move into the world with a powerful... read more
Does Marking Style Really Matter?
With IEW, writing assignments are not a mystery. Students are never left guessing what is expected of them. That is because... read more
Does the Order Really Matter?
From time to time our office receives calls from teachers and parents who have a question that runs something like this:... read more
Writing across the Curriculum and Why It Matters
In her 1977 article “Writing as a Mode of Learning,” Janet Emig states, “Writing serves learning uniquely because writing as process-and-product... read more
Teaching through a Theme-Based Book
“I hear and I forget; I see and I remember; I write and I understand.” This axiom is often quoted in... read more
Critiquing Literature with Unit 9
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more
Writing Essays with Unit 8
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more
Learning Together: Empowering Minds, Changing Lives
When I think about why I teach, one quote echoes in my mind: “Every child deserves a champion, an adult who... read more
Filling the Blank Page with Unit 7
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more
