The Arts of Language Podcast

In this week’s podcast, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker take a closer look at IEW’s Unit 5: Writing from Pictures. This unit teaches students to pull information from the brain by asking questions about a picture as a source for inspiration. Andrew points out that this same skill is applicable to looking at situations in the world and thinking about them. Join Andrew and Julie as they explain how Dr. Webster developed this unit and expound on the value of asking good questions in order to refine thinking. Referenced Materials Magnum Opus Magazine Dr. James B. Webster Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Structure and Style for Students “Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing” Audio talk Article “I Keep Six Honest Serving Men” by Rudyard Kipling Transcript of Podcast Episode 401 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

On November 13, 2023, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker celebrated the 400th episode of the Arts of Language podcast by hosting a live event with nearly 400 guests listening. Andrew answered questions from the live audience on topics such as AI, college preparation, and the long-lasting legacy of IEW. He even told a joke. Listen to this extended podcast and hear about new products that IEW will release soon. Referenced Materials Structure and Style for Students Portable Walls Grammar on the Go Portable Walls for Structure and Style Students Introduction to Public Speaking University-Ready Writing However Imperfectly Premium Membership Episode 364: Health and Wellness with Katie Wells Cultivating Language Arts — Preschool through High School audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Episode 382: Announcing IEW's Partnership with Hillsdale College Adventures in Writing Discoveries in Writing How to Think like Shakespeare: Lessons from a Renaissance Education by Scott Newstock Episode 398: Think Like Shakespeare, Part 1 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker continue their conversation with Dr. Scott Newstok, author of How to Think like Shakespeare: Lessons from a Renaissance Education. In this episode they discuss additional chapters. These fundamental habits of mind embody IEW’s mission “to equip teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers.” GO TO PART 1 Referenced Materials   Scott Newstok How to Think like Shakespeare: Lessons from a Renaissance Education by Scott Newstok Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization “Why I Stopped Hating Shakespeare” by James Baldwin Transcript of Podcast Episode 399 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker welcome Dr. Scott Newstok, a professor of English and founding director of the Pearce Shakespeare Endowment at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. In this podcast they discuss his book How to Think like Shakespeare: Lessons from a Renaissance Education. The discussion centers around how the habits of the mind that shaped the writers, inventors, and thinkers of Shakespeare’s era can apply to education today. GO TO PART 2 Referenced Materials Scott Newstok How to Think like Shakespeare: Lessons from a Renaissance Education by Scott Newstok The War Against Grammar by David Mulroy A Bookish Discussion Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Episode 314: Imitation as the Foundation for Innovation, Creativity, and Development Transcript of Podcast Episode 398 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

To kick off National Gratitude Month, this podcast episode highlights Ron Clark’s book The Essential 55: An Award-Winning Educator’s Rules for Discovering the Successful Student in Every Child. Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker as they discuss how teaching students the concepts outlined in the book can help students express gratitude in a myriad of situations. Referenced Materials The Essential 55: An Award-Winning Educator's Rules for Discovering the Successful Student in Every Child by Ron Clark The Ron Clark Story Humor in Teaching and Speaking audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Episode 312: Learning about Laughter "Give 'Em the Pickle by Bob Farrell – Customer Service Training" Dr. James B. Webster 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B. Peterson Transcript of Podcast Episode 397 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

In this week’s episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss Unit 4, the linchpin of the structural units. As students summarize longer references, they learn important skills that they will use in subsequent units: dividing subjects into topics, limiting facts, and following the topic-clincher rule. Andrew and Julie explore how these important skills help students choose interesting, important, or relevant facts and write cohesive, thoughtful paragraphs. Referenced Materials Structure and Style for Students Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Dr. James B. Webster Magnum Opus Magazine Transcript of Podcast Episode 396 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

While our Homeschool 101 episodes are generally curated for people who are new to or are considering homeschooling, this episode offers wisdom for anyone who is impacting young lives, including teachers, grandparents, siblings, as well as parents. During this episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker explore what this wisdom entails. Andrew outlines two powerful measures to take to help students furnish their minds and cultivate their writing skills. REFERENCED MATERIALS Cultivating Language Arts – Preschool through High School Structure and Style for Students Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Fix It! Grammar "One Myth and Two Truths" by Andrew Pudewa However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa "Scintillate, Scintillate" Transcript of Podcast Episode 395 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

In a recent study, a majority of students selected redoing assignments as their top motivation to work harder in school. Intrigued and inspired by the study’s results, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker engage in a delightful and wide-ranging conversation in this week’s podcast about the ways that the Structure and Style checklist approach provides a concrete method for teachers to motivate students to redo assignments. Referenced Materials "What Would Motivate Teens to Work Harder in School? The Chance to Redo Assignments" by Arianna Prothero Structure and Style for Students Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Dr. James B. Webster Episode 281: Talking about the Intangibles IEW Schools Division Transcript of Podcast Episode 394 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker welcome Kathleen Ray and Drew Stafford to this special podcast edition of Where Are They Now? Kathleen and Drew were classmates in the filming of Structure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level C (SSS-1C), one of IEW’s high school video courses. They join Andrew and Julie in the studio to discuss their experiences with the production and what they have been doing since. Referenced Materials   IEW Blog Structure and Style for Students Drew Stafford Classical Conversations Episode 281: Talking about the Intangibles Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Episode 383: Dual Enrollment with Dr. Nicholas Ellis Transcript of Podcast Episode 393 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker as they bring to light the creative and imaginative aspects of Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories. They provide some history of how Unit 3 came about and how it became what it is today. Explore how students of all ages can retell, elaborate, and write variations of fables and short stories while expressing extraordinary creativity. Referenced Materials Teaching Writing: Structure and Style NCFCA Christian Speech & Debate League Episode 364: Health and Wellness with Katie Wells Magnum Opus Magazine Transcript of Podcast Episode 392 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

In this week’s podcast Julie Walker asks Andrew Pudewa how imitation applies to teaching writing along with other questions about his talk From Copywork to Composition. Imitation is the cornerstone of excellent writing. Just as no music teacher hands a new student a blank sheet of manuscript paper and expects an original composition, writing instructors should not expect students to write without a model to imitate when they are first learning. Referenced Materials “Imitation: A Common-Sense Approach” by Andrew Pudewa "One Myth and Two Truths” by Andrew Pudewa Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Structure and Style for Students “Cooking with Structure and Style” Podcast series: Part 1 | Part 2 From Copywork to Composition audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Transcript of Podcast Episode 391 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Every tenth episode features questions submitted to Andrew Pudewa by our podcast listeners. Julie Walker begins this podcast by asking Andrew to tackle a question regarding the emerging AI chat technology and its effects on writing. Listen in as Andrew and Julie continue with a question about using IEW while learning English and living in a non-English-speaking country. Finally, they wrap up this week’s discussion with questions pertaining to grading and editing as well as realistic expectations for a student’s final draft. Referenced Materials Episode 376: A Necessary Conversation about Artificial Intelligence NCFCA Christian Speech & Debate League Structure and Style for Students Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Introduction to Public Speaking Learning Differences? IEW can help! Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Paper and Pen audio talk by Andrew Pudewa 400th Episode Arts of Language Podcast Live Event Transcript of Podcast Episode 390 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

You can’t teach writing for long without people asking, “But what about grammar?” Most people have an extreme opinion about grammar: either start at a very early age and hammer it in year after year or believe that grammar just isn’t that important in our modern world. IEW believes that wisdom is found in the balance between the two. Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker in this week’s podcast as they discuss the importance of grammar and how much is enough. Referenced Materials But, but, but ... What about Grammar? audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Structure and Style for Students NCFCA Christian Speech & Debate League Episode 364: Health and Wellness with Katie Wells Magnum Opus Magazine Transcript of Podcast Episode 389 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

In this week’s podcast episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker talk with four guests who gave exemplar speeches in IEW’s Introduction to Public Speaking video course, released earlier this year. These exemplars are model speeches for students to aspire to as they write and deliver their own speeches. Andrew and Julie go behind the scenes, discussing concepts behind the course’s development and unearthing nuggets of wisdom for teachers of public speaking. Referenced Materials Introduction to Public Speaking Nathan King William Schlueter Episode 361: Raising Amazing Kids with Monica Swanson † Casey at the Bat by Ernest Lawrence Thayer Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization National Christian Forensics and Communications Association National Speech & Debate Association Stoa “Three Reasons Your Teen Should Do Public Speaking” by Michelle Buscemi Transcript of Podcast Episode 388 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]  † Contains distinctly Christian content

The leading area of growth in IEW is the Schools Division. New Educational Consultants have been added to keep up with the growing number of schools that are excited to implement Structure and Style in their classrooms. Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker in this week’s podcast as they converse with Sharyn Staggers, IEW Schools Division Director. Sharyn shares how she became involved with IEW and explains how schools can connect with an Educational Consultant. Referenced Materials Sharyn Staggers Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Structure and Style for Students Theme-Based Writing Lessons Learning Differences? IEW can help! IEW Research Episode 384: Back to the Beginning with Units 1 and 2 IEW's Professional Development Options View and Request School Samples Schools Magalog Transcript of Podcast Episode 387 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

In this week’s podcast episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker welcome Karen Cuellar, one of the stellar moms behind IEW’s Structure and Style for Students program. Karen had the unique experience of having one of her children in each of the three levels during the filming of Years 1 and 2 of the program. Karen reminisces about the project, shares some of the Cuellar family’s struggles and successes, and ultimately illustrates the power of IEW’s Structure and Style method. Referenced Materials IEW Magalog Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Structure and Style for Students “Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing” Audio talk Article Dr. James B. Webster Episode 333: Letter to the Editor Aspire Academy Transcript of Podcast Episode 386 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Part 1: Homeschooling through high school can be daunting to some parents. In this two-part podcast, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss a few tricks and tips on hacking high school. Andrew offers a smorgasbord of ideas but cautions listeners that “you can’t do it all.” Join Andrew and Julie as they explore these ideas as well as college credits and dual enrollment. GO TO PART 2 Referenced Materials Cultivating Language Arts Introduction to Public Speaking National Christian Forensics and Communications Association National Speech & Debate Association Stoa Traditional Logic 1 Traditional Logic 2 Material Logic Aristotle's Rhetoric The Fallacy Detective “Love is a Fallacy” by Max Shulman Structure and Style for Students Christian Halls International and the Institute for Excellence in Writing Episode 366: College Alternatives with Jonathan Brush† Unbound Transcript of Podcast Episode 385, Part 1 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected] † Contains distinctly Christian content

Part 2: Homeschooling through high school can be daunting to some parents. In this two-part podcast, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss a few tricks and tips on hacking high school. Andrew offers a smorgasbord of ideas but cautions listeners that “you can’t do it all.” Join Andrew and Julie as they explore these ideas as well as college credits and dual enrollment. GO TO PART 1 Referenced Materials Cultivating Language Arts National Christian Forensics and Communications Association National Speech & Debate Association Stoa Traditional Logic 1 Traditional Logic 2 Material Logic Aristotle's Rhetoric Teaching the Classics by Adam Andrews and Missy Andrews Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto The Underground History of American Education by John Taylor Gatto The HomeScholar Freedomship and Entrepreneurial Education audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Transcript of Podcast Episode 385, Part 2 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

It’s August, and a new school year will soon begin. For IEW teachers and parents, this means returning to the beginning. The Structure and Style method starts over each year with Units 1 and 2. What benefits do students receive by revisiting these foundational skills? In this week’s podcast, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss the importance of beginning the school year with review. Referenced Materials Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Structure and Style for Students “Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing” Audio talk Article “Convert . . . to Pens!” by Andrew Pudewa Paper and Pen audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Episode 379: Opening the GATE for Exceptional Children Episode 333: Letter to the Editor Transcript of Podcast Episode 384 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker welcome Dr. Nicholas Ellis to this episode. Dr. Ellis is the founder and CEO of Christian Halls International (CHI), an organization that organizes and nurtures local communities for students in higher education programs. In this week’s episode, he discusses the dual enrollment opportunities offered through the partnership between Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) and CHI. Referenced Materials Dr. Nicholas Ellis Christian Halls International Christian Halls International and the Institute for Excellence in Writing ”Learning from Dirty Jobs” by Mike Rowe Structure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level C Fix It! Grammar: Level 5 Frog Prince IEW Online classes Transcript of Podcast Episode 383 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office has partnered with IEW to provide the recommended writing curriculum for their member and curriculum schools. IEW will produce a brand new curriculum aligned with Hillsdale’s K-12 Program Guides for third to eighth grades. Join Andrew Pudewa, Julie Walker, and their special guest Dr. Kathleen O’Toole, Assistant Provost for K-12 Education, as they discuss the partnership and the new writing curriculum! Referenced Materials Dr. Kathleen O’Toole Hillsdale College K-12 Education Hillsdale Schools Locations Barney Family Foundation Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Theme-Based Writing Lessons Adventures in Writing IEW Schools Division Transcript of Podcast Episode 382 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker welcome Jim Weiss on this episode! For the past thirty-five years, Jim Weiss has been telling stories professionally around the world. This master storyteller grew up hearing his father retell great stories. In “Summer Writing” (Podcast 373), one of the suggested activities is story writing. In this podcast Jim Weiss explains the unbreakable rules of storytelling and offers helpful story writing tips. Referenced Materials   Jim Weiss Episode 373: Summer Writing Ideas Storytelling Recordings by Jim Weiss The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas The Black Count by Tom Reiss The Three Musketeers and Robin Hood as told by Jim Weiss Animal Tales as told by Jim Weiss Heroes in Mythology as told by Jim Weiss The Wonderful Wizard of Oz read unabridged by Jim Weiss Marathon as told by Jim Weiss [free download] Transcript of Podcast Episode 381 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

It is time for another Ask Andrew Anything episode! Join us this week as Julie Walker asks Andrew Pudewa questions submitted by our listeners. Along with helpful tips and insightful suggestions on helping students with spelling and poetry writing, Andrew addresses artificial intelligence (AI) writing technology and what parents and teachers need to be aware of. Referenced Materials   Teaching Writing: Structure and Style The Phonetic Zoo Spelling and the Brain audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Structure and Style for Students Theme-Based Writing Lessons Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Episode 376: A Necessary Conversation about Artificial Intelligence Transcript of Podcast Episode 380 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

A wide array of learning differences exists. While we often focus on those differences, such as dyslexia or ADHD, which cause our students to work below their grade levels, students who fall into the GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) category may also struggle in the classroom. In this week’s podcast Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker look at definitions, myths, challenges, and strategies for teachers with gifted students. Referenced Materials   Learning Differences? IEW can help! Council for Exceptional Children "Myths about Gifted Students"  National Association for Gifted Children However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa Structure and Style for Students Anna Ingham Dr. James B. Webster The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Education audio talk by Andrew Pudewa "Types of Problems Gifted Children Face" Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Premium Membership Theme-Based Writing Lessons Transcript of Podcast Episode 379 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker as they discuss dysgraphia with Jennifer Mauser, one of IEW’s Educational Consultants and a Master Barton tutor. Learn what dysgraphia is and discover ways that you can help students with this learning difference grow their skills and gain confidence in their writing. Referenced Materials Jennifer Mauser Learning Differences? IEW can help! International Dyslexia Association Barton Reading & Spelling System Podcast Episode with Susan Barton Podcast Episodes with Brock and Fernette Eide Part 1 | Part 2 Instructor Accreditation Program Episode 362: ADHD — Strategies for Success “So What, Exactly, Is Dysgraphia?” by Jennifer Mauser Cursive Knowledge Primary Arts of Language Bleak House by Charles Dickens ADDitude IEW's Blog Transcript of Podcast Episode 378 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Wonders of Science Writing Lessons joined the theme-based writing series in March 2023. In this podcast Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker bring clarity to the IEW theme-based product line and give recommendations on where to start and where to continue. They also explore the reason why these are the most frequently asked questions from our customers. Listen in as they praise the benefits and wonders of the IEW theme-based writing lessons. Referenced Materials   Wonders of Science Writing Lessons Theme-Based Writing Lessons Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Structure and Style for Students Magalog Transcript of Podcast Episode 377 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker as they talk with Drew Formsma about artificial intelligence (AI), ChatGPT, and the effects new technology has on culture. Teachers are scrambling to determine whether using AI is cheating and how students can use artificial intelligence with academic integrity. Parents are simply trying to understand what artificial intelligence is. Listen to this episode as Drew presents suggestions for conversations parents and teachers need to have with their students. Referenced Materials Drew Formsma Everyday Generosity by Drew Formsma and Brad Formsma I Like Giving TEDx talk by Drew Formsma Nurturing Competent Communicators Transcript of Podcast Episode 376 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

In this Homeschooling 101 episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker engage in a conversation about how to homeschool. Where do you start? You can customize your child’s education to suit the needs of your family. This is true if you have preschoolers or are leaving the school system to homeschool. Be inspired as Andrew and Julie share their words of wisdom from many years of homeschooling. Referenced Materials Cultivating Language Arts Primary Arts of Language (PAL) Homeschool Legal Defense Association National Christian Forensics and Communications Association Stoa Transcript of Podcast Episode 375 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

It’s here! After many months we are proud to introduce our newest video product, Introduction to Public Speaking! In this program middle and high school students learn memory and delivery techniques for five different types of speeches, tips on where to stand and where to look, and other valuable skills for becoming confident verbal communicators. Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker as they elaborate on the new Introduction to Public Speaking. Referenced Materials “IEW's New Introduction to Public Speaking” Introduction to Public Speaking National Christian Forensics and Communications Association National Speech and Debate Association Stoa "Casey at the Bat" by Ernest Lawrence Thayer Structure and Style for Students Portable Walls for Structure and Style Students Portable Walls for the Public Speaker Portable Walls Grammar on the Go Tools for Young Writers Transcript of Podcast Episode 374 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

As the school year winds down and summer approaches, parents may be pondering strategies to enrich their students’ writing. Summer is a great time to take a break from regularly scheduled academics and embrace new activities to retain or expand writing skills. In this week’s podcast Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker suggest some creative ways to do just that. Referenced Materials Theme-Based Writing Lessons Structure and Style for Students Fix It! Grammar Episode 368: National Poetry Month Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Storyworth IEW Facebook Page Transcript of Podcast Episode 373 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

It’s graduation season! Commencement speeches, students walking across the stage to receive their diplomas, and parents cheering their graduates are all part of this ceremonial rite of passage. Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss how commencement is a time of celebrating accomplishments and yet preparing to launch into a new life journey. Listen in as Andrew shares his thoughts on graduation and imparts his words of wisdom for both high school and college graduates. Referenced Materials 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson Beyond Order by Jordan Peterson The Bible in a Year The One-Life Solution by Henry Cloud Transcript of Podcast Episode 372 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Andrew Pudewa, “the funny man with the wonderful words,” is known for telling jokes to his audiences whether it is to students in a classroom or parents and educators at a conference. Incorporating humor and selecting jokes appropriately is a skill that can be developed. In today’s podcast he and Julie Walker explore the art of telling jokes. Listen in to enjoy a few laughs with Andrew as he defines gelotology, explains how to tell a joke, and of course shares a few jokes too. Referenced Materials Andrew Pudewa Episode 312: Learning about Laughter Humor in Teaching and Speaking audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Jim Weiss The Babylon Bee "Keep your worms warm" "Andrew's Joke of the Month" YouTube Playlist Transcript of Podcast Episode 371 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Many of IEW’s podcast episodes in 2023 follow this year’s theme of exploring how IEW can help students with learning differences. Every tenth episode features questions submitted by our podcast listeners. Join us as Julie Walker presents Andrew Pudewa with questions from parents regarding their struggling students. Offering practical tips, he helps equip parents to assist their students in improving their writing and spelling skills. Referenced Materials Learning Differences? IEW can help! Episode 159: IEW and Dyslexia: A Conversation with Susan Barton  The Dyslexic Advantage: A Conversation with Brock and Fernette Eide Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Episode 356: Why IEW Works for Students with Learning Differences Episode 363: IEW Helps Students with Dyslexia Episode 362: ADHD — Strategies for Success The Phonetic Zoo Structure and Style for Students Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Fix It! Grammar Theme-Based Writing Lessons Transcript of Podcast Episode 370 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker in this episode to find out if it is really necessary for students to write on paper in 2023. Learn why Andrew advocates for the writing process to include what he calls the “sloppy copy.” Discover how rubrics and checklists take the guesswork out of grading papers. Andrew and Julie offer tips and tricks for correcting and grading papers in a way that is truly helpful to students. Referenced Materials “Marking and Grading” by Andrew Pudewa However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa Fix It! Grammar “Convert...to Pens!” by Andrew Pudewa Paper and Pen audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Dr. James B. Webster Structure and Style for Students “Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing” Audio talk Article Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Premium Membership Episode 281: Talking about the Intangibles If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

In 1996 April was designated as National Poetry Month. In this episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker offer an assortment of ways to celebrate the occasion. As they explore the value of reading poetry, they also share tips and tricks for writing and memorizing poetry to cultivate your students’ enjoyment of poetry. Referenced Materials National Poetry Month Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Favorite Poems Old and New The Goodness of Memory Podcast series: Part 1 | Part 2 "Annabel Lee" by Edgar Allan Poe "Horatius at the Bridge" by Thomas Babington Macaulay Poetry Out Loud Dr. James B. Webster "What to Do with Foxes- A Sonnet" by Andrew Pudewa Episode 314: Imitation as the Foundation for Innovation, Creativity, and Development "30 Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month in the Classroom" Writing Contests HSLDA Contents Magnum Opus Magazine Poetry Subscribe "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll "Trees" by Joyce Kilmer FREE gifts from IEW! Transcript of Podcast Episode 368 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Eleven years ago, Ginny Yurich, an overwhelmed and exhausted mom of three under three, accepted a challenge from a friend to spend time with her little ones outdoors. In this Arts of Language episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker welcome Ginny Yurich, author, speaker, homeschooling mom of five, and founder of the global movement 1000 Hours Outside. Listen in as she passionately shares her family’s journey to get outside that led to “a movement for those who want a slower childhood and a fuller life.” Referenced Materials 1000 Hours Outside™ 1000 Hours Outside: Activities to Match Screen Time with Green Time by Ginny Yurich 1000 Hours Outside Activity Book by Ginny Yurich 2022 Kick-Off Pack Nature Deficit Disorder audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv Mothers of Preschoolers Smart Moves by Dr. Carla Hannaford Free-Range Kids by Lenore Skenazy Let Grow Free to Learn by Peter Gray Bud & Me by Alta Abernathy Cosmo Together Playborhood by Mike Lanza Balanced and Barefoot by Angela J. Hanscom Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne and Lisa M. Ross Episode 364: Health and Wellness with Katie Wells Transcript of Podcast Episode 367 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker are excited to welcome Jonathan Brush with Unbound, an organization that offers unique options for high school and college students. Unbound is a project-based higher education program that equips young adults to take ownership of their education and prepares them for life. Referenced Materials Unbound Accelerated Distance Learning by Brad Voeller The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni Be Unbound YouTube Channel The Masquerade Ball | Abigail's Story | Unbound Stories Transcript of Podcast Episode 366 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected] † Contains distinctly Christian content

In this episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker reflect on the impact of 2020 and the explosion of homeschooling. Join their conversation as they address some of parents’ most compelling questions when considering homeschooling. What does it mean to homeschool? Is it legal? What about socialization? Are there resources readily available? Referenced Materials “Culture, Curriculum, and Care” “You CAN Homeschool!” “'We're toast'” YouTube Video Homeschool Help from IEW Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Homeschool Legal Defense Association Transcript of Podcast Episode 365 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Katie Wells, founder of WellnessMama.com, joins Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker on today’s Arts of Language podcast! After facing health issues of her own during her first pregnancy, Katie was determined to find answers and share her health research with others. Katie has created a thriving community through her blog and podcast, sharing practical tips, recipes, and other information to make life better! In this episode Katie shares her best wellness advice that anyone can implement now for a healthier lifestyle. Referenced Materials Katie Wells Wellness Mama Culture, Curriculum, and Care Part 1 | Part 2 Wellness Mama RealPlans 1000 Hours Outside™ Chef Junior The Wellness Mama Cookbook by Katie Wells The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox by Katie Wells The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz Wellness Mama Podcast Episode 309 Transcript of Podcast Episode 364 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

In today’s Arts of Language podcast, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker review the challenges of dyslexia and how IEW can help! Students with dyslexia can be more easily overwhelmed with complex tasks than other children are. To solve this problem, we must separate the complexity of the writing process. Referenced Materials Learning Differences? IEW can Help! Barton Reading & Spelling System Podcast Episode with Susan Barton Podcast Episodes with Brock and Fernette Eide Part 1 | Part 2 Paper and Pen audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Getting Things Done by David Allen Living with Dyslexia – An Interview with Chris Pudewa Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 The Princess and the Kiss by Jennie Bishop The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear Audrey Wood Structure and Style for Students Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Transcript of Podcast Episode 363 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

What do Michael Phelps, Terry Bradshaw, and Michael Jordan have in common? In this episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Although students with ADHD face some challenges, there are also advantages! As a mother to two sons diagnosed with ADHD, Julie shares helpful research, advice, and personal experiences. Referenced Materials DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for ADHD How to Read a Book by Mortimer J. Adler Nurturing Competent Communicators audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Dr. James B. Webster Theme-Based Writing Lessons Transcript of Podcast Episode 362 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker are pleased to welcome author Monica Swanson to discuss her newest book, Raising Amazing. In this Arts of Language podcast episode, she shares the insight and wisdom gained parenting four boys. How do you raise children who love God, like their family, and do the dishes without being asked? Her practical advice will enlighten parents with children of all ages. Referenced Materials Monica Swanson Episode R04: The Joys of Boys Raising Amazing by Monica Swanson Interview with Monica Swanson's Sons Boy Mom by Monica Swanson The Secret of Your Naturally Skinny Friends by Monica Swanson Monica's Character Training Course Growing Slowly Wise by David Roper Gladys Aylward by Janet Benge and Geoff Benge Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham Red Sails to Capri by Ann Well Structure and Style for Students Fix It! Grammar Transcript of Podcast Episode 361 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected] † Contains distinctly Christian content

It is time for another “Ask Andrew Anything” podcast episode! In this ongoing series, Julie Walker presents Andrew Pudewa with questions from both teachers and teaching parents. This week many of the questions revolve around the topic of motivation. Andrew’s answers provide insight and encouragement as teachers and students embark on the last half of the academic year. Referenced Materials National Novel Writing Month Christian Halls International “Flying Solo with Teaching Writing: Structure and Style” Part 1 | Part 2 Teaching Writing: Structure and Style The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien The Bark of the Bog Owl by Jonathan Rogers IEW Book Recommendations Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Read-Aloud Revival Your Morning Basket “The Art and Science of Motivation” by Andrew Pudewa Principles of Motivation and Skills Development audio talk by Andrew Pudewa “Process versus Product” by Andrew Pudewa However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa Transcript of Podcast Episode 360 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Have you committed one of these four errors in your teaching? Overcorrecting, holding back help, unclear assignments, and over-expectation can frustrate your students and hamper your best efforts. Andrew Pudewa refers to these as the “Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing.” Join the Arts of Language podcast as Andrew and Julie Walker discuss these errors along with practical ways to overcome them. Referenced Materials "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Audio Talk Article "The Art and Science of Motivation" by Andrew Pudewa Principles of Motivation and Skills Development audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Episode 333: Letter to the Editor Episode 293: Process versus Product Structure and Style for Students Structure and Style for Students: Year 2 Level B Theme-Based Writing Lessons Transcript of Podcast Episode 359 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Are there factors that make learning easier? As Andrew notes, “If something is relevant to you, if it is significant, meaningful, useful, interesting, helpful to you, then it is easy to study and learn.” This week Andrew and Julie discuss the four forms of relevancy: intrinsic, inspired, contrived, and enforced. Andrew and Julie dive into these ideas and share how they can be used to help both students and teachers! Referenced Materials Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Episode 174: Why Gender Matters — An Interview with Dr. Leonard Sax "The Art and Science of Motivation" The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Magnum Opus Magazine Daughters of the American Revolution Essay Contests Transcript of Podcast Episode 358 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Join Andrew Pudewa and Nathan King as they interview Jeremy Tate, Founder and CEO of the Classic Learning Test (CLT). Knowing that testing tremendously influences curriculum development in secondary education, Jeremy developed the CLT to connect students with richer, more meaningful content. In the short time of seven years, the CLT has gained tremendous traction. It is now accepted by over two hundred colleges as a complete replacement for the ACT and SAT exams. Referenced Materials Classic Learning Test List of CLT Partner Colleges The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis Transcript of Podcast Episode 357 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Why is IEW a good fit for students with special needs? This week, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker read through testimonials from teaching parents to help answer the question. Tune in to this inspiring episode and learn how IEW's Structure and Style methodology breaks the complex task of writing into small, manageable steps that teach students the process and give them the confidence to succeed. Referenced Materials Learning Differences? IEW can help! Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Structure and Style for Students Barton Reading & Spelling System Podcast Episode with Susan Barton Podcast Episodes with Brock and Fernette Eide Part 1 | Part 2 Theme-Based Writing Lessons Premium Membership The Phonetic Zoo Principles of Motivation and Skills Development audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Fix It! Grammar Transcript of Podcast Episode 356 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Continuing the Homeschool 101 series, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker welcome IEW affiliate and homeschool mom Leilani Melendez. Leilani offers guidance and resources to other homeschool families primarily through her YouTube channel and website, Living with Eve. In this episode Leilani discusses her work and shares her homeschooling experience as a parent educator to special needs children. Referenced Materials Living with Eve YouTube Channel Website The Institutes for the Achievements of Human Potential Structure and Style for Students Freedom to Learn by Leilani Melendez Leilani's Instagram Page Transcript of Podcast Episode 355 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

In an age of increased technology use, many students are reading on tablets and typing their work. This week Andrew Pudewa gathers his research to discuss the effects of technology in an educational setting. In this insightful episode you will learn about the differences between reading on paper versus on a screen, the benefits of writing notes instead of typing them, and the advantages of using a pen rather than a pencil. Referenced Materials “Convert . . . to Pens!” Paper and Pen audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Paper and Pen Slides Structure and Style for Students Teaching Writing: Structure and Style “More than Ebook vs. Print: The Concept of ‘Media Mentors’” by Lisa Guernsey “Teaching with Interactive Picture E-Books in Grades K–6” by Heather Ruetschlin Schugar et al. Words Onscreen by Naomi S. Baron “Reading Linear Texts on Paper versus Computer Screen: Effects on Reading Comprehension” by Anne Mangen et al. “Readers Absorb Less on Kindles than on Paper, Study Finds” published by The Guardian “Laptop Multitasking Hinders Classroom Learning for Both Users and Nearby Peers” by Faria Sana et al. “The Pen Is Mightier than the Keyboard” by Pam A. Mueller and Daniel M. Oppenheimer “Should Cursive Handwriting Still Be Taught in Schools?” Cursive Knowledge “An Analysis of the Ball Point Pen versus the Pencil as a Beginning Handwriting Instrument” by Shirley Tawney Transcript of Podcast Episode 354 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] Perhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Merry Christmas! At IEW the Christmas celebration has just begun since we celebrate the holiday from December 26 until January 6. In the spirit of the season, Andrew and Julie reveal their favorite Christmas movies. In this week’s episode, the two share delightful stories about times they have watched the films and explain why they enjoy the movies they do. Referenced Materials Twelve Days of Christmas Giving 2022 How the Grinch Stole Christmas! How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss The Little Drummer Boy Amahl and the Night Visitors Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Miracle on 34th Street 1947 Version 1994 Version A Christmas Carol 1999 Movie Book by Charles Dickens Musical Scrooge The Sound of Music A Charlie Brown Christmas It’s a Wonderful Life Joyeux Noel Christmas with the Kranks Skipping Christmas by John Grisham Holiday Inn The Man Who Invented Christmas Movie Book by Les Standiford Transcript of Podcast Episode 353 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to [email protected] your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]