“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
Copywork, Narration, and Dictation: Podcast Episode 318
Many teachers and parents hope that their students can communicate effectively, both in oral and written expression. But what can teachers and parents do to help instill these language skills throughout a student’s... read more
Where are they now? Lauren Oliver: Master’s Candidate in Communication
We love to hear from former students of Structure and Style. These young adults are forging unique pathways in the world, many of them heavily focused in writing and communication. Lauren Oliver is... read more
Managing Burnout: Podcast Episode 317
It’s almost the end of the school year. The finish line is in sight, and you may already be eagerly anticipating the upcoming break from school and days spent outside. Did your semester... read more
Investigating the Schwa (ə)
In a previous blog post, we introduced the International Phonetic Alphabet. Today we will dig a bit more deeply into one of those symbols: the schwa. If you are a linguist or a... read more
Catching Up on Conventions: Podcast Episode 316
For years Andrew Pudewa has traveled the globe, delivering presentations at homeschool conventions. While these conventions might have “homeschool” in the name, they are insightful events for any educator, whether a homeschool parent... 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
Homeschool 101 - A Conversation with Karla Canon: Podcast Episode 315
When an episode ends with the number 5, you can expect it to be another podcast that is part of the Homeschool 101 series. In Episode 315 Andrew and Julie welcome Karla Canon... read more
Announcing IEW’s 2022 Summer Conference
Spring is in the air. How can you tell? Birds are building nests, trees are beginning to bud, and conferences for teachers and parents are starting to occur all over the country. Andrew... read more
Get Ready for The Great TWSS Adventure!
While the summer months beckon students with the promise of a rest from the rigors of school assignments, for many educators the summer provides a different but equally welcome respite: the opportunity to... read more
Common Editing Marks
Early in the Structure and Style for Students courses, Andrew Pudewa exhorts his students to hire an editor. While a variety of editorial roles (content editors and copy editors, for example) exists, in... read more
Imitation as the Foundation for Innovation, Creativity, and Development: Podcast Episode 314
Whether it be ordering the same flavor of ice cream or wearing similar shoes, from a young age children imitate peers and adults. When children learn to walk or talk, they first observe... read more
Which Words Work? A Lot, Allot, or Alot?
When I review my students’ papers, the same words tend to be confused and misused. Among the most frequent errors I encounter are the words a lot, allot, and alot. If you have... read more
Announcing the 2022 Arts of Language Magalog: Podcast Episode 313
IEW’s Arts of Language Magalog is a portmanteau: a word that blends the sounds and meaning of other words. In this case it’s a combination of the words magazine and catalog. In IEW’s... read more
Getting to the Root of It
The English language is a challenging one to learn. This difficulty primarily stems from the fact that English is a melting pot of words that come from other languages. While there are influences... read more
Learning about Laughter: Podcast Episode 312
Over the years Andrew Pudewa has gained somewhat of a nickname. Kids frequently call him “the Funny Guy.” When a student mentions to Andrew that he enjoys the Structure and Style for Students... 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
Optimizing Instruction for Boys and Girls: Podcast Episode 311
If you ask pretty much any mother of both boys and girls, she will tell you that there are some notable differences in her boys’ behavior versus her girls’. She may comment that... read more
Announcing IEW’s 2022 Writing Contest!
We are excited to announce the writing prompts for IEW’s 2022 Writing Contest and invite your students to submit their compositions for a chance to win a cash prize. Why should your students... read more
Homeschool Conventions and Conferences: Gathering Goodness
Now that we are approaching the end of February, winter is finally waning, and a new season is on the horizon: homeschool convention season! This season stretches several months and offers homeschool parents... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 310
It’s that time again! Every tenth podcast is set aside so that listeners can “ask Andrew anything.” In podcast Episode 310 listeners asked the following questions: How do I know if I’m expecting too... 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
Copywork, Narration, and Dictation: Podcast Episode 318
Many teachers and parents hope that their students can communicate effectively, both in oral and written expression. But what can teachers... read more
Where are they now? Lauren Oliver: Master’s Candidate in Communication
We love to hear from former students of Structure and Style. These young adults are forging unique pathways in the world,... read more
Managing Burnout: Podcast Episode 317
It’s almost the end of the school year. The finish line is in sight, and you may already be eagerly anticipating... read more
Investigating the Schwa (ə)
In a previous blog post, we introduced the International Phonetic Alphabet. Today we will dig a bit more deeply into one... read more
Catching Up on Conventions: Podcast Episode 316
For years Andrew Pudewa has traveled the globe, delivering presentations at homeschool conventions. While these conventions might have “homeschool” in the... 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
Homeschool 101 - A Conversation with Karla Canon: Podcast Episode 315
When an episode ends with the number 5, you can expect it to be another podcast that is part of the... read more
Announcing IEW’s 2022 Summer Conference
Spring is in the air. How can you tell? Birds are building nests, trees are beginning to bud, and conferences for... read more
Get Ready for The Great TWSS Adventure!
While the summer months beckon students with the promise of a rest from the rigors of school assignments, for many educators... read more
Common Editing Marks
Early in the Structure and Style for Students courses, Andrew Pudewa exhorts his students to hire an editor. While a variety... read more
Imitation as the Foundation for Innovation, Creativity, and Development: Podcast Episode 314
Whether it be ordering the same flavor of ice cream or wearing similar shoes, from a young age children imitate peers... read more
Which Words Work? A Lot, Allot, or Alot?
When I review my students’ papers, the same words tend to be confused and misused. Among the most frequent errors I... read more
Announcing the 2022 Arts of Language Magalog: Podcast Episode 313
IEW’s Arts of Language Magalog is a portmanteau: a word that blends the sounds and meaning of other words. In this... read more
Getting to the Root of It
The English language is a challenging one to learn. This difficulty primarily stems from the fact that English is a melting... read more
Learning about Laughter: Podcast Episode 312
Over the years Andrew Pudewa has gained somewhat of a nickname. Kids frequently call him “the Funny Guy.” When a student... 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
Optimizing Instruction for Boys and Girls: Podcast Episode 311
If you ask pretty much any mother of both boys and girls, she will tell you that there are some notable... read more
Announcing IEW’s 2022 Writing Contest!
We are excited to announce the writing prompts for IEW’s 2022 Writing Contest and invite your students to submit their compositions... read more
Homeschool Conventions and Conferences: Gathering Goodness
Now that we are approaching the end of February, winter is finally waning, and a new season is on the horizon:... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 310
It’s that time again! Every tenth podcast is set aside so that listeners can “ask Andrew anything.” In podcast Episode 310... read more
