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Using the Story Sequence Chart with Unit 3

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. After three to four weeks... read more

Nov 17, 2023

A Classic Resource

Which IEW product has been around nearly as long as the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS) seminar? The Writing Source Packet is one of the original resources that IEW produced for parents... read more

Sep 21, 2023

Building a Strong Foundation with Units 1 and 2

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. Each year they begin with Units... read more

Aug 24, 2023

Theme-Based or Video-Based? Either Is a Win-Win!

Whether you use one of IEW’s theme-based courses or a Structure and Style for Students video-based course, it is a win-win for your students. While both use a spiral method to teach the... read more

Aug 10, 2023

A Worthwhile Investment

One of the most frequent questions IEW’s customer service receives is “How much parent involvement does this program require?” This is understandable. Homeschool parents juggle multiple students at multiple levels, run a household,... read more

Aug 03, 2023

IEW Annual Educators’ Conference

On July 22, 2023, we warmly invite you to attend the IEW Annual Educators’ Conference. This special online and in-person event is a great way to invest in yourself as you transition towards summer and all... read more

Mar 20, 2023

A Case for Cursive

In today’s western world, children typically first learn to print before they learn cursive—if they even learn cursive at all. However, is teaching a child to print before teaching cursive really the best... read more

Mar 13, 2023

IEW Writing Contest 2023

Writing contests are a fabulous way for students to further develop their writing skills, reach a broader audience, and potentially win a prize. They also provide a novel way to insert a little... read more

Mar 03, 2023

Paper and Pen – What the Research Says: Podcast Episode 354

In an age of increased technology use, many students are reading on tablets and typing their work. This week Andrew Pudewa gathers his research to discuss the effects of technology in an educational... read more

Jan 04, 2023

Cultivating Confident Communicators

If you missed the gifts given for Day 10, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 204: The Four Language Arts Part 2: Speaking Podcast Episode 251: Nurturing Competent Communicators, Part 1 Podcast Episode 252:... read more

Jan 04, 2023

Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 340

Another ten episodes have been recorded and launched, which means it’s time for another “Ask Andrew Anything!” This series is an opportunity for Andrew to directly answer questions posed by our podcast listeners.... read more

Sep 21, 2022

Using the Story Sequence Chart with Unit 3

IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more

A Classic Resource

Which IEW product has been around nearly as long as the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS) seminar? The Writing Source... read more

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Building a Strong Foundation with Units 1 and 2

IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more

Theme-Based or Video-Based? Either Is a Win-Win!

Whether you use one of IEW’s theme-based courses or a Structure and Style for Students video-based course, it is a win-win... read more

A Worthwhile Investment

One of the most frequent questions IEW’s customer service receives is “How much parent involvement does this program require?” This is... read more

IEW Annual Educators’ Conference

On July 22, 2023, we warmly invite you to attend the IEW Annual Educators’ Conference. This special online and in-person event is a great... read more

A Case for Cursive

In today’s western world, children typically first learn to print before they learn cursive—if they even learn cursive at all. However,... read more

IEW Writing Contest 2023

Writing contests are a fabulous way for students to further develop their writing skills, reach a broader audience, and potentially win... read more

Paper and Pen – What the Research Says: Podcast Episode 354

In an age of increased technology use, many students are reading on tablets and typing their work. This week Andrew Pudewa... read more

Cultivating Confident Communicators

If you missed the gifts given for Day 10, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 204: The Four Language Arts... read more

Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 340

Another ten episodes have been recorded and launched, which means it’s time for another “Ask Andrew Anything!” This series is an... read more

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