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Stylistic Techniques: the Because Clause
This week’s featured stylistic technique is the because clause dress-up. After learning the -ly adverb, who/which clause, and strong verb dress-ups, it is the next to be introduced. A clause must contain both... read more
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Stylistic Techniques: the -ly Adverb
In the stylistic techniques progression, the -ly adverb is the first dress-up that students encounter. An adverb modifies either a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. These words answer the questions how, when,... read more
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Dancing to the Imperfect Beat of Life
I’ve sometimes wondered if I should begin a Perfectionists Anonymous group. It isn’t uncommon for me to put off projects because I don’t have the time to do them perfectly, whether the project... read more
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All about Accreditation: Podcast Episode 258
Did you know that IEW has an accreditation process? It’s true! It was introduced the summer of 2008, and since that time many people have applied to become IEW accredited instructors. In podcast... read more
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Stylistic Techniques: The Who/Which Clause
After students learn how to insert a -ly adverb, the next stylistic technique they learn to construct is a who/which clause, a type of adjective clause. In grammar, a clause has two parts:... read more
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The Power of Imitation: Crafting a Key Word Outline
Imitation. It’s one of the earliest and most impactful ways that humans learn. A very young baby learns to smile at her parents by watching them smiling back at her. Later, as an... read more
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More about Overcoming Obstacles in Teaching Reading and Writing: Podcast Episode 256
During last week’s Arts of Language Podcast episode, Andrew and Julie discussed effective ways to overcome obstacles in teaching reading and writing. One of the techniques they mentioned was implementing copywork. But rather... read more
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The Edifying Flame of Candlelight: A Unit 4 Opportunity
Have you ever tuned in to hear Andrew Pudewa speak at a Classical Consortium event? If so, you've probably also enjoyed hearing Professor Carol. Each year she offers a free online Advent calendar.... read more
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Share the Joy!
There’s a reason that December is our favorite time of the year at IEW, and it’s because of the annual Twelve Days of Christmas Giving event. As we look forward to another year... read more
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Considering the Possibilities of Unit 3: Podcast Episode 246
Andrew and Julie invited Nathan King to join them in the recording studio for podcast Episode 246. Nathan, a Project Manager for IEW, also enjoys writing fiction. Because November is National Novel Writing... read more
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Additional Source Material to Teach Structure and Style
We recently received a request from a parent who just completed Structure and Style for Students Year 1 Level A and is waiting patiently for Year 2 Level A to launch in January.... read more
![](https://storage.googleapis.com/iew-public-production/files/images/Blog-The%20Because%20Clause.jpg)
Stylistic Techniques: the Because Clause
This week’s featured stylistic technique is the because clause dress-up. After learning the -ly adverb, who/which clause, and strong verb dress-ups,... read more
![](https://storage.googleapis.com/iew-public-production/files/images/Blog-The%20-ly%20Adverb_0.jpg)
Stylistic Techniques: the -ly Adverb
In the stylistic techniques progression, the -ly adverb is the first dress-up that students encounter. An adverb modifies either a verb,... read more
![](https://storage.googleapis.com/iew-public-production/files/images/Blog-Dancing%20to%20the%20Imperfect%20Beat.jpg)
Dancing to the Imperfect Beat of Life
I’ve sometimes wondered if I should begin a Perfectionists Anonymous group. It isn’t uncommon for me to put off projects because... read more
![](https://storage.googleapis.com/iew-public-production/files/images/Blog-Podcast%20Episode%20258.jpg)
All about Accreditation: Podcast Episode 258
Did you know that IEW has an accreditation process? It’s true! It was introduced the summer of 2008, and since that... read more
![](https://storage.googleapis.com/iew-public-production/files/images/Blog-Stylistic%20Techniquespsd.jpg)
Stylistic Techniques: The Who/Which Clause
After students learn how to insert a -ly adverb, the next stylistic technique they learn to construct is a who/which clause,... read more
![](https://storage.googleapis.com/iew-public-production/files/images/blog_power_imitation_0.jpg)
The Power of Imitation: Crafting a Key Word Outline
Imitation. It’s one of the earliest and most impactful ways that humans learn. A very young baby learns to smile at... read more
![](https://storage.googleapis.com/iew-public-production/files/images/Blog-Podcast%20Episode%20256.jpg)
More about Overcoming Obstacles in Teaching Reading and Writing: Podcast Episode 256
During last week’s Arts of Language Podcast episode, Andrew and Julie discussed effective ways to overcome obstacles in teaching reading and... read more
![](https://storage.googleapis.com/iew-public-production/files/images/Blog-The%20Edifying%20Flame%20of%20Candlelight.jpg)
The Edifying Flame of Candlelight: A Unit 4 Opportunity
Have you ever tuned in to hear Andrew Pudewa speak at a Classical Consortium event? If so, you've probably also enjoyed... read more
![](https://storage.googleapis.com/iew-public-production/files/images/blog_share_the_joy.jpg)
Share the Joy!
There’s a reason that December is our favorite time of the year at IEW, and it’s because of the annual Twelve... read more
![](https://storage.googleapis.com/iew-public-production/files/images/Blog-podcast%20246.jpg)
Considering the Possibilities of Unit 3: Podcast Episode 246
Andrew and Julie invited Nathan King to join them in the recording studio for podcast Episode 246. Nathan, a Project Manager... read more
![](https://storage.googleapis.com/iew-public-production/files/images/Blog-Additional%20Source%20Material.jpg)
Additional Source Material to Teach Structure and Style
We recently received a request from a parent who just completed Structure and Style for Students Year 1 Level A and... read more