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
Tricky Words: Regimen and Regiment
Sometimes blog post inspiration suddenly falls into my lap. This post is one of those times. As I was driving back from an appointment the other day, I heard the radio news announcer... read more
It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint
American culture appreciates speed. So many people seem to be in a hurry. People fly down the interstate in their cars. Fast food lines move people through quickly so they can get on... read more
Advanced Style, Part 2: Podcast Episode 322
Last week, Andrew and Julie went beyond the sentence openers and dress-ups to discuss some advanced systlistic techniques. In that vein the duo continues the conversation by discussing paragraph models and author imitation. In... read more
Apostrophes and Their Applications
Apostrophes are important little punctuation marks. Most people know that they can be used in different ways. For example, one of their functions is to indicate that letters or numbers have been removed:... 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
Advanced Style, Part 1: Podcast Episode 321
On a recent Saturday morning, Andrew Pudewa presented a master class to IEW’s Premium Members. His focus was addressing IEW’s list of advanced stylistic techniques. During the roughly 90-minute presentation, Andrew described a... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 320
Because it’s been ten episodes since the last one, this week’s podcast is another Ask Andrew Anything! In Episode 320 Andrew continues the tradition and answers questions submitted by our podcast listeners. Offering... read more
Appreciating Our Educators
“I am not a teacher, but an awakener.” This quote, attributed to Robert Frost, reflects the vital importance of teachers in our lives and in society. Teachers are indeed awakeners. They not only... read more
Nurturing Success: Serving Schools of Every Kind: Podcast Episode 319
In 1990 Andrew along with other teachers traveled to Alberta, Canada, for a ten-day teacher-training seminar. It was there that Andrew learned Dr. Webster’s Blended Structure and Style in Composition method. In Episode... read more
Gleaning Wisdom from IEW’s Accredited Instructors
When parents are looking to find writing support for their students, then they regularly turn to IEW’s accredited instructor directory in order to locate a teacher or tutor. These parents choose to look... 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
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
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
Tricky Words: Regimen and Regiment
Sometimes blog post inspiration suddenly falls into my lap. This post is one of those times. As I was driving back... read more
It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint
American culture appreciates speed. So many people seem to be in a hurry. People fly down the interstate in their cars.... read more
Advanced Style, Part 2: Podcast Episode 322
Last week, Andrew and Julie went beyond the sentence openers and dress-ups to discuss some advanced systlistic techniques. In that vein... read more
Apostrophes and Their Applications
Apostrophes are important little punctuation marks. Most people know that they can be used in different ways. For example, one of... 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
Advanced Style, Part 1: Podcast Episode 321
On a recent Saturday morning, Andrew Pudewa presented a master class to IEW’s Premium Members. His focus was addressing IEW’s list... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 320
Because it’s been ten episodes since the last one, this week’s podcast is another Ask Andrew Anything! In Episode 320 Andrew... read more
Appreciating Our Educators
“I am not a teacher, but an awakener.” This quote, attributed to Robert Frost, reflects the vital importance of teachers in... read more
Nurturing Success: Serving Schools of Every Kind: Podcast Episode 319
In 1990 Andrew along with other teachers traveled to Alberta, Canada, for a ten-day teacher-training seminar. It was there that Andrew... read more
Gleaning Wisdom from IEW’s Accredited Instructors
When parents are looking to find writing support for their students, then they regularly turn to IEW’s accredited instructor directory in... 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
