The Arts of Language Podcast

Join us as Andrew and Julie interview Kaitlyn Butts, NCFCA's national speech champion.In this podcast, Kaitlyn shares her experience in the league, gives suggestions for those beginning NCFCA, and shows how her skills she has acquired from speech and debate has helped her in other areas of life. Referenced Materials: National Christian Forensics and Communications Association Podcast 69: Interview with Teresa Hudson, Former NCFCA President Kaitlyn's Website Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

As you begin this new school year, be encouraged to make a great start in public speaking and writing. Andrew reviews Units 1 and 2 of the IEW syllabus, Note Making and Outlines and Writing from Notes, giving you tips and tricks for easy implementation. Learn how to lay a solid foundation for your students' coming year. Go to Part 1 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Units 1 and 2 webinar. Webinar Archive Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade Premium Subscription Free Aesop Fables Online Theme-Based Writing Lessons Student Writing Intensive Models for Imitation Handwriting versus typewriting: Effect on word recall by Anne Mangen, Liss G. Anda, Gunn H. Oxborough, and Kolbjørn Brønnick Paper and Pen: What the Research Says Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Audio Talk Article Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing: Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Audio Talk Article Magnum Opus Magazine Writing Source Packet IEW Families Forum IEW Teachers Forum Monthly e-Newsletter Tips & Tricks for Teaching Through the Nine Units Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected] Structure and Style is a trademark of the Institute for Excellence in Writing, L.L.C.

As you begin this new school year, be encouraged to make a great start in public speaking and writing. Andrew reviews Units 1 and 2 of the IEW syllabus, Note Making and Outlines and Writing from Notes, giving you tips and tricks for easy implementation. Learn how to lay a solid foundation for your students' coming year. go to Part 2 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Units 1 and 2 webinar. Webinar Archive Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade Premium Subscription Mini Posters Classroom Posters The Fox and the Grapes-An Aesop's Fable Free Aesop's Fables Online Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham Blended Structure and Style in Composition by Dr. James B. Webster, Ph.D Magnum Opus Magazine Monthly e-Newsletter Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected] Structure and Style is a trademark of the Institute for Excellence in Writing, L.L.C.

While Andrew is away, Julie interviews Nathan King, IEW’s Customer Marketing Manager. Learn about Nathan’s journey to IEW and his goal to help communicate IEW’s method with clarity and simplicity. Referenced Materials: Classical Conversations Nathan King Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Mothers Matter YouTube Video Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

In this final installment of "However Imperfectly," Andrew shares the last three of the seven important lessons he has learned in almost thirty years of teaching to help teachers and students alike excel in their skills, including recommendations for college and career readiness, the importance of cultivating wisdom and virtue in students, and the all-important key to teaching: love. GO TO PART 1 | Part 2 Referenced Materials: Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling by John Taylor Gatto (Amazon Affiliate) Process Versus Product Podcast Article A River Runs Through It and Other Stories by Norman Maclean (Amazon Affiliate) 1895 Exam Hidden Figures Movie Test Specifications for the Redesigned SAT® Les Miserables by Victor Hugo Anna Ingham Freedomship Education Paradigm Audio Talk The Seven Keys of Great Teaching Article by Oliver and Rachel DeMille Seven Keys of Great Teaching Audio Talk Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day Audio Talk Nurtured by Love by Shinichi Suzuki Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

As teachers and parents it can be challenging to acknowledge that not all children can be taught the same way. In Part 2 of "However Imperfectly," Andrew addresses the importance of adaptability by teaching at the point of need. GO TO Part 1 | Part 3 Referenced Materials: Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling by John Taylor Gatto (Amazon Affiliate) The Underground History of American Education: A School Teacher's Intimate Investigation Into the Problem of Modern Schooling by John Taylor Gatto (Amazon Affiliate) The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential Process Versus Product Podcast Article Understanding Child Brain Development by Matthew and Carol Newell Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 SPED Struggles and Suggestions Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Article Theme-Based Writing Lessons Student Writing Intensive Dr. James B. Webster Why Johnny Can't Write: How to Improve Writing Skills by Myra J. Linden and Arthur Whimbey (Amazon Affiliate) Why Kids Can't Write Article by Dana Goldstein The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (Amazon Affiliate) The Flickering Mind: Saving Education from the False Promise of Technology by Todd Oppenheimer (Amazon Affiliate) Pen and Paper Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Audio Talk Article Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

In Part 1 of this new three part series, Andrew shares two of the seven important lessons he has learned in almost thirty years of teaching to help teachers and students alike excel in their skills. With characteristic wisdom and insight, Andrew offers valuable tips for teaching any subject from music to writing with confidence. GO TO Part 2 | Part 3 Referenced Materials: Webinar Archive The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling by John Taylor Gatto (Amazon Affiliate) The Underground History of American Education: A School Teacher's Intimate Investigation Into the Problem of Modern Schooling by John Taylor Gatto (Amazon Affiliate) Process Versus Product Podcast Article A River Runs Through It and Other Stories by Norman Maclean (Amazon Affiliate) Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes (Amazon Affiliate) Principles of Motivation and Skills Development Audio Talk by Andrew Pudewa Dr. James B. Webster U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen Theme-Based Writing Lessons The Aeneid by Virgil (Amazon Affiliate) The Illiad by Homer (Amazon Affiliate) The Odyssey of Homer by Homer (Amazon Affiliate) Andrew Kern Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Join Andrew Pudewa as he shares some salient points on this important topic and answers your questions on writing, thinking, and speaking. Many children (and some adults) have difficulty learning to spell, but the difficulty may not be with the student so much as with the method of presentation. Find out in this workshop how spelling information is most efficiently stored in the brain, and why. Parents and teachers, be well-equipped to meet the needs of all your children, not just the naturally good spellers. Bonus content: Learn best practices for using IEW’s Phonetic Zoo, our award-winning independent study spelling program! Go to Part 1 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Spelling and the Brain webinar. Webinar Archive Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade High School Essay Intensive Classroom Poster Mini posters Theme-Based Writing Lessons Writing Source Packet Spelling and the Brain Audio Talk Video Talk The Phonetic Zoo IEW's Founders and History English from the Roots Up by Joegil K Lundquist Rummy Roots Card Game Memoria Press Akeelah and The Bee Movie Spell Bound Movie The Phonetic Zoo Placement Test Advanced Spelling & Vocabulary by James B. Webster, Ph.D., Andrew Pudewa, & Maria Gerber Primary Arts of Language Primary Arts of Language: Phonetic Farm by Jill Pike and Anna Ingham, C.M. Sound City Audiotalk by Shirley George E-Newsletters Archive Magnum Opus Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Join Andrew Pudewa as he shares some salient points on this important topic and answers your questions on writing, thinking, and speaking. Many children (and some adults) have difficulty learning to spell, but the difficulty may not be with the student so much as with the method of presentation. Find out in this workshop how spelling information is most efficiently stored in the brain, and why. Parents and teachers, be well-equipped to meet the needs of all your children, not just the naturally good spellers. Bonus content: Learn best practices for using IEW’s Phonetic Zoo, our award-winning independent study spelling program! Go to Part 2 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Spelling and the Brain webinar. Webinar Archive Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade High School Essay Intensive [Discontinued] Classroom Posters Mini Posters Theme-Based Writing Lessons Writing Source Packet Spelling and the Brain Audio Talk Video Talk The Phonetic Zoo Anna Ingham Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Join us as Julie chats with Kristin Boutross, IEW's ebullient Customer Service Manager. With her many years of experience working for IEW, Kristin describes the goal of the customer service team and shares a special message with those starting on their educational journey. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style All Things Fun & Fascinating by Lori Verstegen A Classical Approach in a Modern World Audio Talk by Andrew Pudewa Process Versus Product Podcast Article Kristin Boutross Support Team Click here to enter the Teaching Writing Structure and Style giveaway [Drawing Ended] Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Answering technical IEW questions ranging from topic/clincher sentences to crash writing courses before college, Andrew provides helpful insight and information about where to start and where to go during this Ask Andrew Anything episode. Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Episode 100: Four-Wheelers and Make-up: A Radio Drama Online Classes Theme-Based Writing Lessons Fix it! Grammar Placement Test Student Writing Intensive Following Narnia Volume 1: The Lion's Song Laura Bettis IEW Forum Student Writing Intensive Level C by Andrew Pudewa and Jill Pike Four Day Schedule High School Essay Intensive by Andrew Pudewa Advanced Communication Series by Andrew Pudewa and Danielle Olander Phonetic Zoo Advanced Spelling & Vocabulary by James B. Webster, Andrew Pudewa, and Maria Gerber The Elegant Essay by Lesha Myers A Guide to Writing Your Novel by Lee Roddy How to Write a Story by Lee Roddy Pathway Magalog Online One Year Adventure Novel Integrity College Solutions Questions Asked: 1:50 - Bethany asks, "If a paragraph starts with a #6 Very Short Sentence, does the clincher reflect the Very Short Sentence? Or does the clincher reflect the next sentence?" 3:50 - Kathy asks, "My question is related to a sentence my boy wrote which we couldn't decide if it fits one of the openers. The sentence was along the lines of: 'Found around the North Pole, Beluga whales...'" 8:30 - Cindy asks, "We feel our 6th grade, almost 12-year-old son has had weak writing instruction to this point. He's a voracious reader with great vocabulary and great grades to date, but he has Aspergers and ADHD. We are familiar with your work and are very interested in your online classes as a good way to meet his needs and receive great instruction. I was wondering if you had a good way of determining if we should select Level A or Level B for an online class?" 12:32 - Heidi asks, "I don't think my daughter can handle both Fix It! and the Student Writing Intensive Level A. What should I do first? She is nine and will be in the 4th grade." 14:42 - John asks, "I'm trying to determine the right course for my son, who will be in 9th grade this year. I see that Following Narnia Volume 1 is intended for grades 6–8. However, I believe someone mentioned on the IEW forum that Volume 1 can be adapted to make it appropriate for the High School level. Could you please provide some feedback?" 18:17 - Rebecca asks, "I'm trying to find a writing program for my daughter to use before she goes to college this fall. She has had some writing, but needs to have basic improvement and practice. What do you suggest?" 23:10 - Jacqueline asks, "My daughter is home-schooled and is entering the 9th grade. She writes very well and has not struggled in any area of the programs she has completed. She completed the Student Writing Intensive Level B and will be finishing the Continuation Course Level B in a couple of weeks. She would really like to complete a course geared more toward writing her own books this year. We are wondering if The Elegant Essay or Speech Boot Camp could be swapped out for A Guide to Writing Your Novel?" Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Andrew interacts with two students in a writing workshop. Dirk is sullen and reluctant while Penelope is verbose and eclectic. Will Andrew be able to rein in Penelope and motivate Dirk while encouraging both to be confident, competent communicators? Listen now to find out! REFERENCED MATERIALS: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Ode on a Grecian Urn by John Keats Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

With Father’s Day just around the corner, Andrew and Julie discuss the important role fathers have in the home including the tremendous benefits to be gained when dads read aloud to their children. Referenced Materials: Nurturing Competent Communicators Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Peter Pan by James Matthew Barrie Little Britches: Father and I Were Ranchers Encyclopedia Dad Article by Andrew Pudewa IEW Facebook Page Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

So many young people are intimidated when asked questions about their next steps in life following graduation. In this episode Andrew shares stories about his experience in high school and as an adult and encourages students to take ownership of their education. Referenced Materials: Caution and Craziness Audio Talk by Andrew Pudewa Dr. James B. Webster Advanced Communication Series by Andrew Pudewa and Danielle Olander Highschool Essay Intensive by Andrew Pudewa Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

So many young people are intimidated when asked questions about their next steps in life following graduation. In this episode Andrew shares stories about his experience in high school and as an adult and encourages students to take ownership of their education. Referenced Materials: Caution and Craziness Audio Talk by Andrew Pudewa Lemonade to Leadership by Bonnie Drew Freedomship and Entrepreneurial Education Audio Talk by Andrew Pudewa The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential The Four Deadly Errors Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Audio Talk Article Understanding Child Brain Development by Matthew and Carol Newell Dr. James B. Webster Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day Audio Talk Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

As you near the end of the school year, get the information and motivation you need to finish strong with Unit 9: Formal Critiques. In this two-part webinar, Andrew explains the purpose of Unit 9 and how to teach it to your students, walks you through a Unit 9 sample composition, describes the difference between a fiction and a non-fiction critique, and much more. GO TO PART 1 Referenced Materials: "Book Report" from "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown!" Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 9 webinar. Webinar Archive Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade Windows to the World by Lesha Myers The Four Deadly Errors Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Audio talk Article Theme-Based Writing Lessons High School Essay Intensive Aesop's Fables Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen Genghis Khan and His Hawk by James Baldwin The Story of Gelert Micro Business for Teens by Carol Topp Classroom Poster Mini Posters Writing Source Packet Forums Newsletters Magnum Opus Magazine Blog QUESTIONS ASKED: 6:03 - Jennifer asks "How do you know a high schooler is ready for literary analysis? What should I be looking for in his essays to know he's proficient? How many times do they need to go through the different units before they're ready to go onto something like Windows to the World" 11:31 - Heather asks "Do IEW's material ever teach a three level outline?" 12:57 - Sherry asks "Any tips for students to write in the present tense when writing about the story?" 14:55 - Anne-Marie asks "In Genghis Khan and his Hawk, my son felt that the death of the hawk was needless. He felt that loyalty is usually rewarded but not in this story. Is his opinion valid because it seems the death of the hawk makes the story so emotional?" Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

As you near the end of the school year, get the information and motivation you need to finish strong with Unit 9: Formal Critiques. In this two-part webinar, Andrew explains the purpose of Unit 9 and how to teach it to your students, walks you through a Unit 9 sample composition, describes the difference between a fiction and a non-fiction critique, and much more. GO TO PART 2 Referenced Materials: "Book Report" from "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown!" Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 9 webinar. Webinar Archive Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade High School Essay Intensive Casey at the Bat by Ernest Lawrence Thayer Classroom Poster Mini posters Theme-Based Writing Lessons Writing Source Packet Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Join Andrew and Julie as they interview Susan Ison, the president of the Victus Study Skills System. Using both her experience and knowledge, Susan explains the process of her system, the value of learning basic study skills, and how they apply not only to young students but adults as well. Referenced Materials: Biola University The Victus Study Skills System Products Sample Page Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

In this edition of Ask Andrew Anything, Andrew answers questions from school teachers and parents such as "What can I do to avoid teacher's burnout?" and "Can you please discuss more on character study for reading comprehension and writing?". Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Phonetic Zoo Spelling Program Student Writing Intensive Online Classes The Four Deadly Errors Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Audio Talk Article Lindamood-Bell The Arts of Language Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Article DVD Seminar Latinam Discamus (Let's Learn Latin) Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Fix It! Grammar A Word Write Now Teaching the Classics by Adam Andrews and Missy Andrews A Guide to Writing Your Novel by Lee Roddy Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Questions Asked: 1:33-Anne-Marie asks "Can Mr. Pudewa also expand on why the Kindergarten – Second grade class used the word “fox” both in the title and the KWO, but he desired for the students in the 3rd – 5th grade class to not use the word “grasshopper” in the KWO at first since the word “grasshopper” was in the title." 3:31-Courtney asks "Andrew mentioned Suzuki like math instruction and the value of drills in education. My question is: What math programs would you recommend that is in alignment with IEW type of instruction (for both K-2 learners and beyond)?" 8:56-Kate asks "A question about burnout (teacher's burnout), I teach Masters and Undergraduate students at the University, I homeschool my three kids (ages: 3, 8, 12), I'm a Girl Scout Leader, and I also Lead a Monthly 4H Co-Op Project. Some homeschool parents are even busier with more kids, additional volunteer work, and co-ops. Sometimes I feel I'm tired of "teaching," or better said, tired of the "traditional teacher delivery/image." Do you have any suggestions to avoid teacher's burnout? Or possible alternatives (activities, ideas) to the traditional delivery method?" 15:08-Julie asks "My question is this, while my son reads at a college level, he does occasionally come across words that he can't decode and seems to have lost the ability to decode unfamiliar words. I'm unsure if I should go back and focus on decoding (that seems labor intensive considering his reading level is so high and frankly I wouldn't know what method to use at his age), or should I focus on vocabulary building." 20:15-Kim asks "I am watching Unit 9 in TWSS. Andrew is really encouraging students to increase their vocabulary. Does he recommend workbooks like Wordly Wise, or are the word lists he provides enough? He only referred to word lists and Greek/Latin roots." 24:24-Kaye asks "Can you please discuss more on character study for reading comprehension and writing?" Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Join Andrew Pudewa as he walks you through Unit 8, the daunting essay. Andrew will take you through the step-by-step process of crafting an essay so that you can understand the basic structure, discussing the various essay types and their differences. To ensure maximum understanding, he will also guide you through a practicum assignment. Go to Part 1 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 8 webinar. Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Portable Walls for the Essayist High School Essay Intensive The Four Deadly Errors Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Article Audio Talk Pen and Paper Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Article Process versus Product Podcast Article The Elegant Essay by Lesha Myers Writing Research Papers: The Essential Tools by Lesha Myers A Writer's Guide to Powerful Paragraphs by Victor C. Pellegrino IEW's Blog e-Newsletter Magnum Opus Magazine Questions Asked 1:32-Marcy asks "What is the difference between unit 7 and unit 8? Is the difference in the weight of the topic?" 3:18-Cathleen asks "Do we model the type of questions to ask?" 6:52-Deborah asks "Are we not asking questions to define the topics in unit 6?" 10:54-Deborah asks "Will the High School Essay Intensive help me understand how to guide my kids in writing the intro and conclusion?" 12:59-Sherry asks "How do you approach the expository essay? If a true essay must have an opinion, what do we do with an essay that explains something or one that describes something? Should I avoid these types of essays?" 16:55-Deborah asks "It is so hard for me to judge what is good enough for a 12-year-old. I want to edit to death." Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Join Andrew Pudewa as he walks you through Unit 8, the daunting essay. Andrew will take you through the step-by-step process of crafting an essay so that you can understand the basic structure, discussing the various essay types and their differences. To ensure maximum understanding, he will also guide you through a practicum assignment. Go To Part 2 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 8 webinar. Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Student Writing Intensive by Andrew Pudewa and Jill Pike Theme-Based Writing Lessons Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham Portable Walls for the Essayist Webinar Archive Mini Posters Magnum Opus Magazine Questions Asked 18:40-Anne asks "My 11-year-old boy is writing his essay on 'medieval sports.' What would be a (good) question?" 21:21-Deborah asks "I'm not clear about the difference between the essay in unit 6 and 8. In both, we state our opinion in the conclusion. Can you explain?" Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Why is writing so easy for some kids, but not for others? Why do some students not enjoy writing? Join Andrew in our Unit 7 Webinar as he discusses the “Blank-Brain, Blank-Page Syndrome” and addresses a few of the roadblocks to winsome writing. GO TO PART 1 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 7 webinar. Webinar Archive Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Lemonade to Leadership by Bonnie Drew Micro Business for Teens by Carol Topp I Keep Six Honest Serving Men by Rudyard Kipling Magnum Opus Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing Podcast: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Audio Talk Article Monthly e-Newsletter IEW's Teacher's Forum Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Why is writing so easy for some kids, but not for others? Why do some students not enjoy writing? Join Andrew in our Unit 7 Webinar as he discusses the “Blank-Brain, Blank-Page Syndrome” and addresses a few of the roadblocks to winsome writing. GO TO PART 2 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 7 webinar. Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Dr. James B. Webster I Keep Six Honest Serving Men by Rudyard Kipling Aesop's Fables Webinar Archive Mini Posters Magnum Opus Magazine Questions Asked 14:15-Jill asks "Is the Topic-Clincher rule connected with the dress-ups?" 15:26-Anne Marie asks "Is the who-which clause the hardest or does it just depend on the student?" Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

What's the purpose of the checklist? This question is often asked by students as well parents. Join Andrew Pudewa as he shares salient points about IEW's stylistic techniques and discusses the powerful benefits that come about when you require the checklist for your students' writing. Go to Part 1 Referenced Materials: Click Here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 6 webinar. Teaching Writing: Structure and Style The Pudue Online Writing Lab (OWL) EasyBib Beowulf Writing Source Packet Theme-Based Writing All Things Fun & Fascinating by Lori Vertegen Classical Rhetoric through Structure and Style by Adam Muller, Ph.D. Rockets, Radar, and Robotics by Danielle and Nathaniel Olander Bible-Based Writing Lessons by Andrew Pudewa and James B. Webster, Ph.D. Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen U.S History-Based Writing Lessons Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales by Maria Gerber Following Narnia by Laura Bettis Portable Walls Mini Posters Magnum Opus Magazine Questions Asked 23:07- Jenny asks "I gave my 9th grader source text about beowulf for a commentary analysis and he used that for his research. He is excited about it and is eager to add in an intro and conclusion and some transitions between paragraphs. Is there a reason why I should hold him back from that at this point if I haven't taught him these skills yet? Or should I tell him to wait until unit 7 and 8 before adding those elements to make a complete essay?" Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Is your student overwhelmed by having too many sources to write from? Join Andrew as he discusses Unit 6 and provides tips and suggestions for collecting, organizing, and summarizing facts from multiple references. Go To Part 2 Referenced Materials: Click Here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 6 webinar. Teaching Writing: Structure and Style All Things Fun & Fascinating by Lori Verstegen Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales by Maria Gerber  Mini Posters Portable Walls National History Day IEW Teacher's Forum Monthly e-Newsletter Magnus Opus Magazine Questions Asked 7:30 - Debbie asks "Why is unit 6 not attempted with 3rd graders?"  Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Join us as Andrew and Julie interview Sharon Ashford, an IEW instructor and Educational Consultant, to provide insight on Black History Month. Sharing little-known stories about African-American historical figures, Sharon will provide listeners with fascinating information about African-American history and share how she came to teach IEW's methodology. Referenced Materials: Sharon Ashford Anna Ingham Dr. James Webster Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Core Knowledge Grace Abounding by Robert D. Shepherd Hidden Figures Movie Katherine G. Johnson The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Oxford African American Studies Center The Great Debaters Movie C.J. Walker Martin Luther King Jr. I Have a Dream speech by Martin Luther King Jr. All the Way Movie The Butler Movie Marva Collins' Way by Marva Collins Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

As parents we do not want our children to just read a piece of literature—we want them to understand and discuss the meaning of it. Join Andrew and Julie as they interview Adam Andrews, the founder of the Center for Lit. Learn the goals and philosophy of Mr. Andrews' foundation, the methods for properly analyzing literature, and the importance of asking questions. Referenced Materials: Center For Lit Teaching the Classics Teaching Writing: Structure and Style University of Washington Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban (Amazon Affiliate Link) Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (Amazon Affiliate Link) Patrick Lencioni A Bargain for Frances by Russell Hoban (Amazon Affiliate Link) Ready Readers by Adam Andrews Reading Road Maps by Adam Andrews Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson (Amazon Affiliate Link) Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis (Amazon Affiliate Link) Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens (Amazon Affiliate Link) Center for Lit Online Classes Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Desiring to learn and understand IEW's methodology better, school teachers and parents ask Andrew questions about Structure and Style. Join Andrew as he answers questions such as "What can I do to prepare myself for the upcoming school year?" and "What are your favorite sources for historical fiction?" Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Online Classes Find an Accredited Instructor College Plus Classical Conversations G.A. Henty Books Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes Timeline of Classics by Gail Ledbetter Jim Hodges Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day The Power of Memorization Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Does IEW work with special needs children (SPED) by Jill Pike The Four Deadly Errors Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Audio Talk Article Questions: 1:28 - Amy asks "What advice would you give to a homeschool mom who is overwhelmed with the prospect of giving her high school student a quality education? 8:34 - Rory asks "I wondered if anyone had ever offered a class to public or private school students outside of school. I know several who would benefit that do not homeschool." 11:08 - Charity asks "My daughter will be participating in the IEW portion of essentials with Classical Conversations. As a first-time mom teaching IEW, what can I do now to start preparing myself for next year?" 13:28 - Loraine asks "What are your favorite sources for historical fiction?" 17:48 - Margaret asks "I'm tutoring a 9-year-old dyslexic student that is completely overwhelmed and discouraged. He says he is always a loser and will never do anything right. How do you stop the overwhelmed downwards spiral? It is sad to see a student without hope." 24:45 - Jennifer asks "How often should I do the program?" Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Are you teaching through Unit 5, Writing from Pictures, and interested to know the ins and outs of the unit? Join Andrew Pudewa in part two of this webinar recording as he discusses the how-to of Unit 5, explaining both the process and purpose of the unit. GO TO PART 1 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Sailing Through Style webinar. Webinar Archive Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade Grammar Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Article Fix It! Grammar Portable Walls Bible-Based Writing Lessons by Andrew Pudewa and Dr. James Webster Introduction to Fix It! Grammar Webinar Magnum Opus Magazine Premium Subscription Mini Posters IEW Teachers Forum Monthly e-Newsletter IEW Writing Tools Lite IEW Writing Tools Questions from the Audience 27:40- Anne asks "Would you have a child copy a poster?" 29:10-Juella asks "Is it possible to teach multiple levels of writing without doing multiple curricula?" 30:44-Kim asks "Where is the fix it grammar webinar?" Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

What's the purpose of the checklist? This question is often asked by students as well parents. Join Andrew Pudewa as he shares salient points about IEW's stylistic techniques and discusses the powerful benefits that come about when you require the checklist for your students' writing. Go to Part 2 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Sailing Through Style webinar. Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Anna Ingham The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham Portable Walls Portable Walls for Essayist Mini Posters IEW Writing Tools Lite IEW Writing Tools A Word Write Now Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

In this two-part series, Andrew and Julie discuss Reaching the Reluctant Writer (RRW), offer suggestions, and provide a step-by-step process to help your student excel in developing their writing skills. Go to part 1 Referenced Materials: Andrew Pudewa's Key-Word Outline Julie Walker's Key-Word Outline Key-Word Outline Handout Dysgraphia: Why Johnny Can't Write by Diane Cavey Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Aesop Fables Free Online The Fox and the Goat Fable Pen and Paper Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Article IEW Forum Webinar Archive Reaching the Reluctant Writer Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

In this two-part series, Andrew and Julie discuss Reaching the Reluctant Writer (RRW), offer suggestions, and provide a step-by-step process to help your student excel in developing their writing skills. Go to Part 2 Referenced Materials: Free Aesop Fables Online Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Reaching the Reluctant Writer Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Hagfish Article from Wikipedia Video from YouTube Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

In this episode of "Ask Andrew Anything," IEW's ingenious leader answers questions from our latest Facebook Party, such as "Do you recommend the use of a thesaurus?" and "Is there any creative writing course with IEW?". What would your question be if you could ask Andrew anything? REFERENCED MATERIALS: IEW Facebook Page Theme-Based Writing Lessons Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen Teaching Writing: Structure and Style A Word Write Now by Loranna Schwacofer U.S History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen Pen and Paper Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Article The Four Deadly Errors Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Article Audio Talk by Andrew Pudewa The Five Canons of Rhetoric Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2​​ Free Aesop Fables Online Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization by Andrew Pudewa Fix it! Grammar by Pamela White 24:01-"If you gathered methane gas from cows for two years, would all the gas be able to launch a rocket to space?" Answer at AAA Episode 30 Please Rate and Review our Podcast on iTunes Questions asked: 2:27 - Carrie Sue asks "I have four children. My eldest is 12 and writing has been a struggle so I have never taught it. Now he has improved and is about the same grade-level and is reading and writing as my 10 year old. Where would I begin to teach writing and could my 8 year old, who is an advance reader, join them too?" 7:04 - Ashley asks "Do you recommend the use of a thesaurus and at what age?" 9:57 - Leslie asks "I love all your products. My son is needing a vocabulary program. What do you suggest?" 13:22 - Clare asks "I have a 12 year old son who insists that he type his writing assignments. I am big fan of handwriting, as it seems to be a lost art. What do you think?" 16:36 - Courtney asks "How long is it okay to scribe for them? I've been following Jill's advice on scribing for them for as long as needed but sometimes it seems as though they will never learn to do it themselves. I am doing U.S History-Based Writing Lessons with my 13 year old dyslexic daughter, along with my 12 year old. Both of them need quite a bit of handholding." 18:19 - Lisa asks "On average how long would you expect it to take a 5th grader to do a key word outline and write there own rough draft from their key word outline? This is out first year with TWSS and it's taking a very long time. Do you ever have students try and write their rough draft from scratch because they can't remember what the key word outline means? What's the best thing to do in this case?" 22:04 - Brandy asks "Is there any creative writing course with IEW? " 29:06- Kristen asked "Our freshman son has some vision issues which delayed his reading and impacted his spelling and writing. We have some of your products. Am I right in thinking slow and steady wins the race or is there something specific I should be doing to help his written communication become easier? " Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Join Andrew and Julie as they interview Teresa Hudson, the President of the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA). Learn how speech and debate enhance students’ communication skills as well as foster an excellent learning environment. Referenced Materials: Teresa Hudson NCFCA An Introduction to Argumentation and Debate by Christy Shipe The NCFCA Comprehensive Guide to Speech[Competitor's Handbook] by NCFCA The NCFCA Comprehensive Guide to Speech[Coach's Manual] by NCFCA The NCFCA Comprehensive Guide to Speech[Parent's Guide] by NCFCA Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

In this edition of Ask Andrew Anything, school teachers and students from all over the country ask Andrew questions such as "How does IEW fit into the Classical Education paradigm?" and "When is it no longer required to use the checklist when writing?" Additionally, there is a fun lightning round of questions from IEW students, such as "What is your Starbucks order of choice?" and "In high school, did you ever participate in any team sports?" Referenced Materials: Does IEW work with special needs children? by Jill Pike Principles of Motivation and Skills Development Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Audio Talk Article Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Be Building Forts All Day Audio Talk Arms and Armor DK Eyewitness Books The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Audio Talk Article Is IEW Classical? The Five Canons of Rhetoric Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Article Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Teacher's Manual & CDs Videos of Student Recitations: The Little Man Who Wasn't There by William Hughes Mearns Celery by Ogden Nash Ooey Gooey by Author Unknown and Celery by Ogden Nash Ooey Gooey by Author Unknown, Celery by Ogden Nash, The Little Man Who Wasn't There by William Hughes Mearns, The Vulture by Hilaire Belloc, and After the Party by William Wise Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

In this podcast, Andrew and Julie uncover the powerful educational content in IEW's core product, Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS). Additionally, they discuss each one of the stylistic techniques as well as the supplemental contents of the Premium Subscription. GO TO PART 1 Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style, Second Edition Redwall by Brian Jacques (Amazon Affiliate Link) Mini Posters Student Resource Notebook IEW Audio Downloads Developing the Essayist Fairy Tales and the Moral Imagination Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing The Four Language Arts Freedomship Education Paradigm Humor in Teaching and Speaking Paper and Pen Poetry as an Integrator Seven Keys of Great Teaching Free Downloadable Content Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).

In this podcast, Andrew and Julie uncover the powerful educational content in IEW's core product, Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS). They also discuss how Andrew first discovered this methodology of writing and explain the purpose of each of the nine units. GO TO PART 2 Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style, Second Edition The Phonetic Zoo Level P (Primary) Resources for Grades K–2 Blended Structure and Style in Composition by James B. Webster, Ph.D. The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham, C.M. Order of Canada Biola Youth Academics Bible-Based Writing Lessons by Andrew Pudewa and James B. Webster, Ph.D. Experience Excellence in Writing Free Monthly Webinar Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).

Whether you have a young student just beginning to learn letters or an older student struggling with reading, Jill Pike's Primary Arts of Language (PAL) program is here to guide you through helping your student learn to read and write. Join Andrew and Julie as they interview Jill Pike about the background and methods of IEW’s PAL program. Referenced Materials: Jill Pike Dr. James B. Webster Anna Ingham, C.M. Teaching Writing: Structure and Style, Second Edition The Primary Arts of Language (PAL) by Jill Pike The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham, C.M. The Primary Arts of Language: Writing Complete Packet Primary Arts of Language: Phonetic Games Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).

In this episode, Andrew and Julie examine the work of IEW, review the problems with the current education system, and discuss IEW's goal in helping students become competent communicators and thinkers. Go To Part 1 Referenced Materials: Andrew Kern What Are We Really Doing Here? article by Andrew Pudewa Does IEW work with special needs children? by Jill Pike Where to Begin Teaching Writing: Structure and Style, Second Edition Testimonials On Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing DVD Seminar What? or That! by Andrew Pudewa Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).

In this episode, Andrew and Julie examine the work of IEW, review the problems with the current education system, and discuss IEW's goal in helping students become competent communicators and thinkers. GO TO PART 2 Referenced Materials: Arts of Language Podcasts mentioned in this Episode: Episode 2:The Four Language Arts, Part 1 – Listening​ Episode 19: The Science and Art of Motivation, Part 1 Episode 16: The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing, Part 4 - Over Expectations Episode 42: The Power of Memorization—Shaping Hearts and Minds, Part 1 Episode 45: Pen and Paper: What the Research Says, Part 1 Episode 8: Thinking! - The Quintessence of the Four Language Arts Episode 17: Interview with Sarah Mackenzie (Read Aloud Revival) Read Aloud Revival, Episode 1: Reading Aloud to Older Kids, a Conversation with Andrew Pudewa What Are We Really Doing Here? article by Andrew Pudewa Where to Begin Teaching Writing: Structure and Style, Second Edition Testimonials Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).