Growing Young Readers and Writers
Why are the Primary Posters necessary in a K–2 classroom? One of the questions we hear frequently from teachers and principals concerns our Primary Posters for Kindergarten, Grade One and Grade Two: “Is this... read more
Pursuing College in a Whole New Way – A Conversation with Dr. Nicholas Ellis: Podcast Episode 331
Recently Dr. Nicholas Ellis paid a visit to IEW’s campus in Bixby, Oklahoma. Dr. Ellis is the founder and CEO of Christian Halls International (CHI), and Andrew and Julie were honored to welcome... 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
Assimilate!
If you are a logophile and the thought of digging into the technicalities of the English language energizes you, then today’s blog is for you! In the blog post “Meet the Mighty Morpheme,”... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 330
IEW’s customer service and schools division teams offer support to parents and teachers as they answer questions through emails, chats, and phone calls. Occasionally, however, Andrew addresses customers’ questions himself. This is one... read more
Celebrate the Checklist
Oh, checklist, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. True, loving the IEW checklist is probably going too far, but when used properly, it can be a lovely thing. From... read more
IEW’s Checklist: Supporting Student Success
IEW’s Checklist: Supporting Student Success* One question we hear often regards the checklist. Many teachers wonder if they really have to hold their students to the checklist of dress-ups and sentence openers, mostly... read more
Where It All Began – IEW’s Founding and Mission: Podcast Episode 329
Andrew Pudewa is the founder and director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing and has been teaching writing for over thirty years. What some people might not know, however, is that Andrew’s... read more
Dual Enrollment with IEW
We are thrilled to share with you this fabulous news: High school students can now earn dual credit for both Comp I and Comp II (a total of six credit hours) when they... read more
Receive dual enrollment credit for Comp I and Comp II with IEW!
We are thrilled to share with you this fabulous news: High school students can now earn dual credit for both Comp I and Comp II (a total of six credit hours) when they... read more
Learn about IEW’s Online Classes: Podcast Episode 328
While Andrew was out of the office this past week, Julie invited Denise Kelley into the podcast recording studio. Because Denise serves as IEW’s senior project manager, The Arts of Language Podcast has... read more
Explore and Write with WORLD Magazines!✝
Over the long summer it is tempting to push pause on writing. Rather than do that, however, we suggest you inject a bit of excitement into your schedule. Continue to write, but incorporate... 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
Customer Service Answers: How do I teach Structure and Style to multiple ages?
“How do I use one writing course for my kids who are all different ages?” We often receive this question in customer service. Whether your reasons are because of time limits, money constraints, or... read more
Premium Membership: Meaningful Support for Busy Educators
Whether during summertime or school time, teachers and parents are busy. Inevitably, there’s always another errand to run, room to tidy, or event to attend. With all of the activities vying for our... 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
Homeschool 101 – A Conversation with Brandy Ferrell: Podcast Episode 325
As many of our customers are homeschooling families, Andrew and Julie sit down every ten episodes with the intention of offering insight to homeschoolers through our Homeschool 101 series. In Episode 325 the... read more
Training Method Options, Part 4A – Live On-Site Professional Development: Launching Young Writers with Primary Writing with Structure and Style Two-Day Seminar
Primary Writing with Structure and Style was designed specifically with primary teachers in mind. Providing a bridge between Anna Ingham's Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning and the Structure and Style method, this seminar... read more
Taking a Look at IEW’s 2022 Online Class Offerings
With the arrival of June, many parents are beginning to plan in earnest for the upcoming school year. If you have thought about having your students participate in an online class, we would... read more
Sharpening the Saw – Maintaining Your Edge as a Teacher: Podcast Episode 324
The school year is winding down, the days are warming, and the summer season approaches. The summer is a time of rest and relaxation. While certainly important, it also provides the opportunity for... read more
Following “Flat Andrew”
During podcast Episode 323, Andrew and Julie discussed ways to prevent losing skills gained during the year, a term they described as “summer evaporation.” One of the ideas mentioned was inspired by the... read more
Growing Young Readers and Writers
Why are the Primary Posters necessary in a K–2 classroom? One of the questions we hear frequently from teachers and principals concerns... read more
Pursuing College in a Whole New Way – A Conversation with Dr. Nicholas Ellis: Podcast Episode 331
Recently Dr. Nicholas Ellis paid a visit to IEW’s campus in Bixby, Oklahoma. Dr. Ellis is the founder and CEO 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:... read more
Assimilate!
If you are a logophile and the thought of digging into the technicalities of the English language energizes you, then today’s... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 330
IEW’s customer service and schools division teams offer support to parents and teachers as they answer questions through emails, chats, and... read more
Celebrate the Checklist
Oh, checklist, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. True, loving the IEW checklist is probably going too... read more
IEW’s Checklist: Supporting Student Success
IEW’s Checklist: Supporting Student Success* One question we hear often regards the checklist. Many teachers wonder if they really have to... read more
Where It All Began – IEW’s Founding and Mission: Podcast Episode 329
Andrew Pudewa is the founder and director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing and has been teaching writing for over... read more
Dual Enrollment with IEW
We are thrilled to share with you this fabulous news: High school students can now earn dual credit for both Comp... read more
Receive dual enrollment credit for Comp I and Comp II with IEW!
We are thrilled to share with you this fabulous news: High school students can now earn dual credit for both Comp... read more
Learn about IEW’s Online Classes: Podcast Episode 328
While Andrew was out of the office this past week, Julie invited Denise Kelley into the podcast recording studio. Because Denise... read more
Explore and Write with WORLD Magazines!✝
Over the long summer it is tempting to push pause on writing. Rather than do that, however, we suggest you inject... 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
Customer Service Answers: How do I teach Structure and Style to multiple ages?
“How do I use one writing course for my kids who are all different ages?” We often receive this question in customer... read more
Premium Membership: Meaningful Support for Busy Educators
Whether during summertime or school time, teachers and parents are busy. Inevitably, there’s always another errand to run, room to tidy,... 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
Homeschool 101 – A Conversation with Brandy Ferrell: Podcast Episode 325
As many of our customers are homeschooling families, Andrew and Julie sit down every ten episodes with the intention of offering... read more
Training Method Options, Part 4A – Live On-Site Professional Development: Launching Young Writers with Primary Writing with Structure and Style Two-Day Seminar
Primary Writing with Structure and Style was designed specifically with primary teachers in mind. Providing a bridge between Anna Ingham's Blended... read more
Taking a Look at IEW’s 2022 Online Class Offerings
With the arrival of June, many parents are beginning to plan in earnest for the upcoming school year. If you have... read more
Sharpening the Saw – Maintaining Your Edge as a Teacher: Podcast Episode 324
The school year is winding down, the days are warming, and the summer season approaches. The summer is a time of... read more
Following “Flat Andrew”
During podcast Episode 323, Andrew and Julie discussed ways to prevent losing skills gained during the year, a term they described... read more
