A Visit with Sarah Mackenzie: Podcast Episode 337
Listen. Speak. Read. Write. Think! In addition to writing, reading is an important language art. Andrew often speaks about the role that reading aloud plays in building sophisticated language patterns and nurturing competent communicators.... read more
Literary Devices: Examining Anaphora and Epistrophe
Proficient writers are able to delve into a deep toolbox of literary devices to help them convey their ideas in an artistic and engaging manner. Prior blog posts have described a few of... read more
National Dog Day: Celebrating the Special Relationship between People and Their Pooches
It’s been said that the dog is man’s best friend. This aphorism has certainly been born out in classic literature. August 26 marks National Dog Day, a day to celebrate our special relationships... read more
Literary Devices: Exploring Onomatopoeia
Among the tools available for writers is a broad array of literary devices, including alliteration, foreshadowing, and onomatopoeia, just to name a few. In today’s blog post we would like to highlight one... read more
Becoming a Book Eater: On the Value of Annotation
One of my most favorite high school classes to teach is literary analysis. Partly the reason is because I hold an English degree and focused most of my own studies in literary analysis.... read more
“Just You and Me and Socrates”
One of my most treasured experiences as an educator is discussing literature with my students. When I have the opportunity to sit down with a single student to talk about books, well, I... read more
Who was Mother Goose?
On my shelf is a much-loved and dog-eared book. Inscribed on the flyleaf is this: Merry Christmas, Jennifer, from Mommy and Daddy, 12/1971. Whenever I pull it off the shelf, happy memories flood... read more
A Bookish Discussion, Part 3: Podcast Episode 285
With podcast Episode 285 Andrew Pudewa concludes recounting the accumulated twenty-year tally of his “Best Book of the Year List.” To listen to the first two episodes, visit the links here for Episode... read more
A Bookish Discussion, Part 2: Podcast Episode 284
Picking up where they left off last week, Andrew and Julie continue working their way through the list of books that Andrew has coined his “Best Book of the Year.” To catch up... read more
A Bookish Discussion, Part 1: Podcast Episode 283
One of the questions Andrew Pudewa frequently receives while he’s at various conferences is, “What are you reading?” In this episode Andrew and Julie begin to talk about exactly that! Over the past... read more
Taking a Peek into Windows to the World
IEW’s pathway features a great progression of coursework to help your students develop their writing skills, but those are not the only courses IEW has. Additionally IEW offers materials that support all components... read more
A Visit with Sarah Mackenzie: Podcast Episode 337
Listen. Speak. Read. Write. Think! In addition to writing, reading is an important language art. Andrew often speaks about the role that... read more
Literary Devices: Examining Anaphora and Epistrophe
Proficient writers are able to delve into a deep toolbox of literary devices to help them convey their ideas in an... read more
National Dog Day: Celebrating the Special Relationship between People and Their Pooches
It’s been said that the dog is man’s best friend. This aphorism has certainly been born out in classic literature. August... read more
Literary Devices: Exploring Onomatopoeia
Among the tools available for writers is a broad array of literary devices, including alliteration, foreshadowing, and onomatopoeia, just to name... read more
Becoming a Book Eater: On the Value of Annotation
One of my most favorite high school classes to teach is literary analysis. Partly the reason is because I hold an... read more
“Just You and Me and Socrates”
One of my most treasured experiences as an educator is discussing literature with my students. When I have the opportunity to... read more
Who was Mother Goose?
On my shelf is a much-loved and dog-eared book. Inscribed on the flyleaf is this: Merry Christmas, Jennifer, from Mommy and... read more
A Bookish Discussion, Part 3: Podcast Episode 285
With podcast Episode 285 Andrew Pudewa concludes recounting the accumulated twenty-year tally of his “Best Book of the Year List.” To... read more
A Bookish Discussion, Part 2: Podcast Episode 284
Picking up where they left off last week, Andrew and Julie continue working their way through the list of books that... read more
A Bookish Discussion, Part 1: Podcast Episode 283
One of the questions Andrew Pudewa frequently receives while he’s at various conferences is, “What are you reading?” In this episode... read more
Taking a Peek into Windows to the World
IEW’s pathway features a great progression of coursework to help your students develop their writing skills, but those are not the... read more
