Premium Membership: Continually Adding Teacher Resources
Investing in IEW’s Premium Membership is an investment in yourself as well as your students. Several fabulous perks have been added to the already robust compendium of support for teachers of Structure and... 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
Launching the Foundations of Literacy through Structure and Style in Grades K–2 Foundation #2: Building Grammar Skills with Poetry
In Part 1 of this series on IEW’s primary materials, we discussed poetry as a powerful tool in language development, specifically in building language skills and boosting reading comprehension. Part 2 examines the... read more
A Poem: “Bed in Summer”
One of the hallmarks of spring for most of the United States is the annual shift to daylight saving time. This time switch also happens to run over the summer, when the daylight... read more
Launching the Foundations of Literacy through Structure and Style in Grades K–2 Foundation #1: Language Development through Poetry
IEW’s instructional materials for the primary grades are based on the proven methods of the Institute for Excellence in Writing’s Structure and Style approach and are inspired by the language development activities of... read more
Literary Devices: Examining Consonance, Alliteration, and Assonance
In prior posts we have examined onomatopoeia as well as similes and metaphors. Today we will investigate three more literary devices: consonance, alliteration, and assonance. In the sample poems, the devices are underlined... read more
Literary Devices: Simile and Metaphor
As was mentioned in a previous post, in their writing toolbox, poets and authors have a plethora of tools that they can use to create word pictures in the minds of their readers.... 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
Learning about Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization
What is a powerful vocabulary builder, stimulates the imagination, and is entertaining to do? Not only that, but it can easily be done with mixed age students? Oh, yes, and one more thing:... read more
“An Adieu”: A Poem by Florence Earle Coates
The month of April marks National Poetry Month. As the school year is beginning to wind down and summer nears, it is enjoyable for teachers and students alike to read, memorize, and enjoy... read more
Inspiring an Appreciation for Poetry
Instilling a love for literature and poetry is a top priority for many educators. In today’s interactive, social media-driven society, it can be difficult to achieve. Students are accustomed to viewing colorful, quick... read more
Premium Membership: Continually Adding Teacher Resources
Investing in IEW’s Premium Membership is an investment in yourself as well as your students. Several fabulous perks have been added... 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
Launching the Foundations of Literacy through Structure and Style in Grades K–2 Foundation #2: Building Grammar Skills with Poetry
In Part 1 of this series on IEW’s primary materials, we discussed poetry as a powerful tool in language development, specifically... read more
A Poem: “Bed in Summer”
One of the hallmarks of spring for most of the United States is the annual shift to daylight saving time. This... read more
Launching the Foundations of Literacy through Structure and Style in Grades K–2 Foundation #1: Language Development through Poetry
IEW’s instructional materials for the primary grades are based on the proven methods of the Institute for Excellence in Writing’s Structure... read more
Literary Devices: Examining Consonance, Alliteration, and Assonance
In prior posts we have examined onomatopoeia as well as similes and metaphors. Today we will investigate three more literary devices:... read more
Literary Devices: Simile and Metaphor
As was mentioned in a previous post, in their writing toolbox, poets and authors have a plethora of tools that they... 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
Learning about Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization
What is a powerful vocabulary builder, stimulates the imagination, and is entertaining to do? Not only that, but it can easily... read more
“An Adieu”: A Poem by Florence Earle Coates
The month of April marks National Poetry Month. As the school year is beginning to wind down and summer nears, it... read more
Inspiring an Appreciation for Poetry
Instilling a love for literature and poetry is a top priority for many educators. In today’s interactive, social media-driven society, it... read more
