The Right Tool Matters
Imagine a hammer on Jell-O®, a screwdriver for surgery, or a round peg in a square hole. The wrong tool at the wrong time can impair what we’re doing. That’s bad enough when we’re... read more
Starting Strong in September, Structure and Style Units 1 & 2: Part 2: Podcast Episode 108b
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... read more
Jill’s Gems: There is Value in the (Brain)storm
As we seek to teach stylistic techniques to our students, it is easy to search for ways to streamline the process. One of these temptations is the worksheet. Filled with practice sentences and... read more
Jill’s Gems: There is Value in the (Brain)storm
As we seek to teach stylistic techniques to our students, it is easy to search for ways to streamline the process. One of these temptations is the worksheet. Filled with practice sentences and... read more
Experience Unit 3 with People and Places in Our Community and World History-Based Writing Lessons
September is nearly over, but before you switch from retelling stories in Unit 3 to funneling facts in Unit 4, check out these story samples pulled from two of our latest theme-based books.... read more
A Brief Tour through the IEW Writing Units
When you teach writing with IEW®, you are constructing a solid writing foundation for your students. IEW’s writing structure is based upon nine units or structural models. But what are those models? A... read more
Mastery Matters
“Every child can learn. Everyone can do well. You just have to create the right conditions." – Andrew Pudewa Every student is capable of taking a journey toward becoming a confident, competent communicator. This confidence and... read more
However Imperfectly, Part 3: Podcast Episode 106
In this final installment of "However Imperfectly," Andrew shares the last three of the seven important lessons he has learned in almost thirty years of teaching to help teachers and students alike excel in... read more
Jill’s Gems: Key Word Outline Worries
Now that it’s back-to-school time, many parents and teachers will be introducing Unit 1 to their students: Note Making and Outlines. This unit along with Unit 2 lays the foundation for the entire... read more
Flying Solo with Teaching Writing: Structure and Style: Part 2
In our last blog post, we described the initial steps you need to take in order to plan for a successful year utilizing our flagship course, Teaching Writing: Structure and Style, as the... read more
Flying Solo with Teaching Writing: Structure and Style: Part 1
Once upon a time, IEW offered a single product—Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS). Since then the TWSS has undergone a few updates with the most recent one occurring in 2015 (TWSS2). Additionally... read more
The Right Tool Matters
Imagine a hammer on Jell-O®, a screwdriver for surgery, or a round peg in a square hole. The wrong tool at the... read more
Starting Strong in September, Structure and Style Units 1 & 2: Part 2: Podcast Episode 108b
As you begin this new school year, be encouraged to make a great start in public speaking and writing. Andrew reviews... read more
Jill’s Gems: There is Value in the (Brain)storm
As we seek to teach stylistic techniques to our students, it is easy to search for ways to streamline the process.... read more
Jill’s Gems: There is Value in the (Brain)storm
As we seek to teach stylistic techniques to our students, it is easy to search for ways to streamline the process.... read more
Experience Unit 3 with People and Places in Our Community and World History-Based Writing Lessons
September is nearly over, but before you switch from retelling stories in Unit 3 to funneling facts in Unit 4, check... read more
A Brief Tour through the IEW Writing Units
When you teach writing with IEW®, you are constructing a solid writing foundation for your students. IEW’s writing structure is based... read more
Mastery Matters
“Every child can learn. Everyone can do well. You just have to create the right conditions." – Andrew Pudewa Every student is capable of... read more
However Imperfectly, Part 3: Podcast Episode 106
In this final installment of "However Imperfectly," Andrew shares the last three of the seven important lessons he has learned in almost... read more
Jill’s Gems: Key Word Outline Worries
Now that it’s back-to-school time, many parents and teachers will be introducing Unit 1 to their students: Note Making and Outlines.... read more
Flying Solo with Teaching Writing: Structure and Style: Part 2
In our last blog post, we described the initial steps you need to take in order to plan for a successful... read more
Flying Solo with Teaching Writing: Structure and Style: Part 1
Once upon a time, IEW offered a single product—Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS). Since then the TWSS has undergone a... read more
