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Letter to the Editor: Podcast Episode 333

In Andrew’s classroom he requests that his students hire an editor to look over and mark up their rough drafts prior to turning them in. In fact, Andrew has even written a letter... read more

Aug 03, 2022

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

Aug 01, 2022

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

Jul 25, 2022

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

Jul 22, 2022

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

Jul 20, 2022

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

Jul 15, 2022

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

Jul 13, 2022

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

Jul 12, 2022

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

Jul 12, 2022

Training Method Options, Part 5: Live On-Site Professional Development – Demonstration and Coaching Day

  Over the course of my 34-year career as a classroom teacher, I participated in scores of staff development days, where my colleagues and I were trained in new instructional strategies or learned to... read more

Jul 08, 2022

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

Jul 06, 2022

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

Jul 05, 2022

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

Jul 05, 2022

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

Jul 01, 2022

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

Jun 30, 2022

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

Jun 29, 2022

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

Jun 24, 2022

Training Method Options, Part 4B – Live On-Site Professional Development of the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Two-Day Seminar

Introducing a new writing process to your school or school district can be a huge undertaking—a significant change in the way your students will learn a critical skill. This isn’t possible without your... read more

Jun 20, 2022

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

Jun 13, 2022

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

Jun 10, 2022

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

Jun 08, 2022

Letter to the Editor: Podcast Episode 333

In Andrew’s classroom he requests that his students hire an editor to look over and mark up their rough drafts prior... 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

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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

Training Method Options, Part 5: Live On-Site Professional Development – Demonstration and Coaching Day

  Over the course of my 34-year career as a classroom teacher, I participated in scores of staff development days, where my... 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

Training Method Options, Part 4B – Live On-Site Professional Development of the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Two-Day Seminar

Introducing a new writing process to your school or school district can be a huge undertaking—a significant change in the way... 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

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