The Arts of Language Podcast

For many, August is a month of anticipation as the start of the school year approaches. In this week's episode, Andrew and Julie address teachers who will be using IEW's method in the classroom. From tips on decorating the classroom to suggestions on equipping yourself, you’ll learn some practical and effective preparations for a successful year of teaching with Structure and Style! Referenced Materials: Premium Membership  Teaching Writing: Structure and Style  Structure and Style for Students Classroom Posters Portable Walls IEW School Site Theme-Based Writing Lessons Implementation Coaches Structure and Style for Students: A Trustworthy Way to Teach Your Students to Write Webinar Archive "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Audio Talk Article Structure and Style Overview Nurturing Success: Serving Schools of Every Kind Podcast  "Off to a Strong Start: Preparing for Writing Instruction with Structure and Style" by Jean B. Nichols 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].

When teaching Structure and Style for Students, Andrew had each student hire an editor and deliver a letter that he had written to him or her. After all, every good writer has an editor. Andrew and Julie read the letter and discuss the role that editors play in helping students bring their finest pieces to publication. Andrew cautions against overcorrecting and instead recommends that editors focus on ensuring that the composition or essay is "legal." Referenced Materials: "Letter to the Editor: Podcast Episode 333" Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing Audio Talk Article Structure and Style® for Students Structure and Style Overview Teaching Writing: Structure and Style  Letter to the Editor Transcript of Podcast Episode 333 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 Julie being away this week, Andrew asked Evan Smith to join him for the podcast. Evan is one of our educational consultants and a member of the accreditation team. By tuning in you'll learn about Evan's experience with IEW, be introduced to the process of becoming an accredited instructor, and gain insight on the benefits of working through the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style teacher-training course.  Referenced Materials: Structure and Style for Students IEW's Support Team Educational Consultant Team Instructor Accreditation Program Teaching Writing: Structure and Style  Dr. James B. Webster  The Great TWSS Adventure Implementation Coaches Premium Membership  IEW's Structure and Style Writing Workshops in 2022 Nurturing Success: Serving Schools of Every Kind Podcast  Transcript of Podcast Episode 332 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].

The Arts of Language Podcast is honored to welcome Dr. Nicholas Ellis this week. 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 the episode you'll learn about the inspiring work Dr. Ellis and his organization are doing and IEW's exciting partnership with CHI, in which students can receive college credit for completing Structure and Style for Students Year 1C paired with Fix It! Grammar. Referenced Materials: Christian Halls: Leadership Team Christian Halls International and the Institute for Excellence in Writing "Dual Enrollment with IEW" EDiGlobal Structure and Style for Students Year 1 Level C Transcript of Podcast Episode 331 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].

Keeping up with tradition, Andrew responds to inquiries submitted by our podcast listeners in another "Ask Andrew Anything." This week, Andrew addresses questions about the checklist, grading, teaching in a classroom, and much more! Whether you're a parent, a co-op tutor, or a full-time school teacher, you'll glean much from Andrew's insightful answers. Also, Andrew reads a sweet letter he received in the mail from an IEW student! Referenced Materials: Structure and Style for Students #IEWFlatAndrew Preventing Evaporation — Strategies for Summer Writing Theme-Based Writing Lessons Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Structure and Style Overview DVD Dr. James B. Webster Anna Ingham IEW's Schools Division Transcript of Podcast Episode 330 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].

Over the years, IEW has grown tremendously as its writing method is taught in various educational settings. The company offers an abundance of resources, from encouraging blog posts to effective curriculum. How did IEW get to where it is now? This week, Andrew and Julie go back to where it all began and unpack the story of how Andrew discovered the Structure and Style method of teaching writing. Give this episode a listen to learn about the success of the writing method and to understand our mission of equipping teachers and teaching parents.  Referenced Materials:   Teaching Writing: Structure and Style  The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham Blended Structure and Style in Composition by Dr. James B. Webster Structure and Style for Students Theme-Based Writing Lessons Classical Conversations  University Model-Schools International Lead to Win Podcast Berwyn School District Study Rocklin School District Study Transcript of Podcast Episode 329 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 the school year fast approaches, many parents are looking for writing instruction for their students. IEW's online classes are a great option! For this podcast episode, Julie welcomes IEW's senior project manager and director of the online class department, Denise Kelley. Denise discusses the high quality of instructors who teach the classes, explains what a typical class day looks like, and talks about the curriculum used. Tune in to learn how the classes give the students an opportunity for a personalized experience with helpful feedback on their writing. Referenced Materials: Denise Kelley Podcast with Denise Kelley Structure and Style® for Students Fix It! Grammar Online Classes Andrew's Engagements IEW's Accredited Instructors Transcript of Podcast Episode 328 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].

Continuing last week's conversation, Andrew and Julie wrap up by discussing the last two things on Andrew's list of the best things he did as a homeschool dad: teaching classes and taking over the education of a particular child. While the things on Andrew's list may not be practical for all family settings, learn how Andrew's involvement in his children's education helped improve their learning and the family culture. GO TO: PART 1 Referenced Materials: Andrew's Engagements Math-U-See Memoria Press Traditional Logic Latin curriculum Aristotle's Rhetoric The One-Life Solution by Henry Cloud 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 honor of Father's Day, Andrew reflects on what he did as a homeschool dad that helped cultivate a good family and home culture. Based on his new convention talk, "The Three, Maybe Four, Best Things I Did as a Homeschool Dad," Andrew shares the first two on his list: reading aloud to the family and family meetings. Tune in to hear Andrew's insight and stories on how these changed the family dynamic for the better! Referenced Materials: Andrew's Engagements Read-Aloud Revival "Nurturing Competent Communicators" audio talk by Andrew Pudewa The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne Structure and Style® for Students Laddie by Gene Stratton-Porter Death by Meeting by Patrick Lencioni 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].

For this Homeschool 101 episode, Andrew and Julie welcome Brandy Ferrell to the mic. Brandy is a homeschool mom of four, an IEW affiliate, and the founder of Half-a-Hundred Acre Wood. In the episode Brandy shares her story of homeschooling, talks about her experience with IEW materials, and speaks on the curriculum and resources she offers to other homeschoolers.  Referenced Materials:   IEW’s 2022 Summer Conference [Live and Online] The Joys of Boys  Podcast Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day audio talk Teaching Writing: Structure and Style® Script-n-Scribe Handwriting Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot A Chance to Die: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael by Elisabeth Elliot God's Smuggler by Brother Andrew, John Sherrill, and Elizabeth Sherrill Gladys Aylward: The Adventure of a Lifetime by Janet Benge Richard Wurmbrand: Love Your Enemies by Janet and Geoff Benge Sabina Movie Tortured for Christ Movie Eric Liddell: Something Greater than Gold by Janet and Geoff Benge Theme-Based Writing Lessons Windows to the World by Lesha Myers Mission: Faith Forgers Homeschool Curriculum 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]. † Contains distinctly Christian content

The summer season is a great time to review and strengthen knowledge that you might not have time for throughout the school year. This week, Andrew and Julie offer suggestions for teaching parents and teachers to stay sharp over the long break. Listen to the podcast to find ways to feel prepared before the new school year, like watching the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style or following along with the The Great TWSS Adventure!  Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style® Teaching Writing: Structure and Style [Premium Membership] Henckels Self-Sharpening Knife Block Set The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey The Great TWSS Adventure Instructor Accreditation Program All about Accreditation Podcast Linda Mikottis IEW's Structure and Style Writing Workshops in 2022 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].

Summer is a great time for relaxing, spending time outdoors, and taking a break from the long school year. It can also be a time when students forgot the skills they've learned. This week, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker suggest ways to keep your students writing throughout the summer season. From writing postcards to crafting commentary on recipes, the duo encourages some fun application of writing skills. Referenced Materials: Structure and Style® for Students Theme-Based Writing Lessons Postcrossing Cooking with Structure and Style Podcast series: Part 1 | Part 2 Burmese Stackie Uppie Summer 2022 Class Offerings by IEW Accredited Instructors Flat Andrew Instructions and Printout 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].

Picking up where they left off last week, Andrew and Julie discuss Dr. Webster's paragraph models and author imitation as ways of challenging students stylistically. Learn how the different paragraphs can fit into a Unit 7: Inventive Writing essay, and gain insight on the benefits of author imitation in learning stylistic techniques.  GO TO: PART 1 Referenced Materials: "Advanced Style, Part 2" Teaching Writing: Structure and Style [Premium Membership] "IEW's Premium Membership: Incredible Results, Digital Convenience" by Nathan King Dr. James B. Webster Politically Correct Bedtime Stories by James Finn Garner Slides from Advanced Stylistic Techniques Master Class Dress-Ups, Decorations, and Delightful Diversions by Lori Verstegen (discontinued) Advanced Decorations, Metaphorical, & Allegorical Writing by Dr. James B. Webster "However Imperfectly: Lessons learned from thirty years of teaching" 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].

This week's podcast moves beyond sentence openers and dress-ups. Andrew and Julie discuss the advanced style techniques. Providing examples, Andrew goes through quite a few of them. To name some, he discusses dual -ly adverbs, alliteration, parallelism, metaphor, and more! Learn how the goal with these techniques is not to make better writing right now but to help form better writers. Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style [Premium Membership] A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens "IEW's Premium Membership: Incredible Results, Digital Convenience" by Nathan King Dress-Ups, Decorations, and Delightful Diversions by Lori Verstegen (discontinued) Advanced Decorations, Metaphorical, & Allegorical Writing by Dr. James B. Webster "However Imperfectly: Lessons learned from thirty years of teaching" 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].

With another tenth episode comes another Ask Andrew Anything! This week Andrew responds to questions submitted by our podcast listeners. From inquiries on audiobooks to questions on student engagement, Andrew answers with experience and insight. Referenced Materials: "Nurturing Competent Communicators" audio talk by Andrew Pudewa A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa  Leadership Education by Oliver DeMille The One-Life Solution by Dr. Henry Cloud  IEW's Schools Division Taming the Techno-Beast by Todd Wilson "Copywork, Narration, and Dictation"  Structure and Style® for Students "Nurturing Success: Serving Schools of Every Kind" 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 IEW for homeschoolers? Or is it for full-time classroom teachers? Does it work well in a hybrid-school model? The short answer is yes! This week, Andrew and Julie unpack how IEW's Structure and Style methodology came to be and discuss how the method of teaching writing is successful in any educational setting. Referenced Materials: Learn to Write and THINK with IEW Blended Structure and Style in Composition by Dr. James B. Wesbter Dr. James B. Webster The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham Anna Ingham Teaching Writing: Structure and Style The Great TWSS Adventure IEW's Schools Division Theme-Based Writing Lessons Magalog "Special needs? IEW can help!" 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].

Being able to write and speak effectively are important language skills that many teachers and parents hope to instill in their students. This week, Andrew and Julie discuss copywork, narration, and dictation as practices to cultivate the arts of language in students. From increasing fluency in writing to exercising the memory, learn about the different benefits that each of these practices can have. Referenced Materials: "Cultivating Language Arts: Preschool through High School" "The Goodness of Memory" Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Printing with Letter Stories Cursive Knowledge Anna Ingham Usborne Official Knight's Handbook by Sam Taplin The Phonetic Zoo An Essay Towards a Philosophy of Education: A Liberal Education by Charlotte Mason 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 the end of the school year approaches, it can be challenging to stay motivated to energetically finish out the semester. If you're like many teachers and parents, you're experiencing burnout. In this episode Andrew and Julie offer encouragement and share seven strategies to help manage burnout so that you can end the year on a good note!  Referenced Materials: "Managing Burnout" Ben Greenfield Life Ben Greenfield Interviews His Mom Huberman Lab Podcast Optimizing Workspace for Productivity, Focus, & Creativity "The Seven Keys of Great Teaching" by Oliver and Rachel DeMille Victus Study Skills System by Susan Ison Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker 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].

From March to July you can expect Andrew to be traveling to different homeschool conventions across the nation. At these conventions Andrew presents talks that really any educator can glean from. This year Andrew has several new talks. Tune into this episode to get a preview of what his new talks are about! Referenced Materials: "Catching Up on Conventions" Andrew's Engagements Sarah Mackenzie IEW's Podcast with Sarah Mackenzie Sarah's Podcast with Andrew Pudewa The Read-Aloud Family by Sarah Mackenzie Teaching from Rest by Sarah Mackenzie IEW Webinars Conquering Corrupt Culture audio talk by Andrew Pudewa "Culture, Curriculum, and Care" Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 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].

Continuing the Homeschool 101 series, Andrew and Julie welcome homeschool mom, YouTuber, and IEW affiliate Karla Canon. Homeschooling her three children, Karla has witnessed the benefits of home education and enjoys sharing her wisdom with others. In this episode Karla shares how homeschooling has allowed her to individualize education in a way that motivates her children to learn and discusses how IEW has impacted her children's ability to communicate effectively.  Referenced Materials: "Homeschool 101 - A Conversation with Karla Canon" Karla Canon's YouTube Channel Classical Conversations® The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham Dr. James B. Webster "You Don't Have to Like It ..." by Andrew Pudewa Magalog Ellie Diaz Fix It!™ Grammar 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 and outside of the classroom, we want our students to be creative in their skills. However, before students can create, they must first have a foundation to build upon. This week, Andrew and Julie talk about how imitation is the first step in learning any new skill, and they discuss the way in which imitation gives students the tools so that they can create or innovate within their new skill. Referenced Materials: Mike Rowe's YouTube Channel TED Talk with Mike Rowe However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa Articles by Andrew Pudewa "Why and How Music Will Save the World" "Imitation: A Common Sense Approach" "One Myth and Two Truths" 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].

Recently IEW released its annual magalog, a portmanteau of magazine and catalog. Tune in this week to learn about some of the content inside of this year's magalog. Additionally Andrew and Julie discuss the testimonies featured in the magalog, and Andrew reads letters that he received from students. Referenced Materials: "Announcing the 2022 Arts of Language Magalog" Magalog "You Don't Have to Like It..." by Andrew Pudewa Structure and Style® for Students Sharyn Staggers Structure and Style® for Students Testimonials "What’s Your IEW® Story?" "From the Mailbag: I Hate IEW!" "Letters to Treasure" 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].

From when Andrew studied under Shinichi Suzuki, he remembers the great teacher using humor while he taught. Grateful for the humor, Andrew asks, "What makes something funny?" Join us this week as Andrew explains the health benefits of humor, discusses its value in a classroom setting, and shares the different components that make things humorous. Referenced Materials: Structure and Style® for Students Year 1 Level B Shinichi Suzuki Humor in Teaching audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Anatomy of an Illness by Norman Cousins The International Society for Humor Studies "The Ingenious Little Old Man" by John Bennett The Napoleon of Notting Hill by G.K. Chesterton Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain "Andrew's Joke of the Month" YouTube Playlist 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].

If you have ever worked with children, you have probably noticed some differences between boys and girls. This week, Andrew and Julie hone in on the topic. Referencing research and recounting his own experience, Andrew provides informative insight on the learning differences between boys and girls and shares how awareness of the differences can be useful in a learning environment. Referenced Materials: "Optimizing Instruction for Boys and Girls" Dr. Leonard Sax Dr. Sax's Books Why Gender Matters Boys Adrift Girls on the Edge The Collapse of Parenting Podcast with Dr. Sax Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day audio talk by Andrew Pudewa The Art and Science of Motivation Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Article The Boy Crisis by Warren Farrell Ph.D. and John Gray Bringing Up Boys by James Dobson 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].

If an episode number ends in zero, then that means it's time for another Ask Andrew Anything! Join us this week as Julie asks Andrew questions submitted by our listeners. Pulling from his experience, Andrew provides insightful and informative answers to questions ranging from how to know if you're expecting too much from your student, to how to help when the source text seems overwhelming. Referenced Materials: Structure and Style® for Students Bible-Based Writing Lessons Susan Barton "Nurturing Competent Communicators"  Fix It!™ Grammar Theme-Based Writing Lessons Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Paradise Lost by John Milton Printing with Letter Stories [Blackline Masters]  Card Game  Classroom Cards  Cursive Knowledge Paper and Pen: What the Research Says 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].

Picking up where he left off last week, Andrew continues to share pedagogical lessons that he has learned from movies over the years. As Andrew points out, not all movies are suitable for students, but the stories found in them have shaped him into a better teacher. GO TO: PARt 1 Referenced Materials: Lean on Me Akeelah and the Bee The Bells of St. Mary’s Finding Forrester Bridge to Terabithia book A River Runs Through It book Nature Deficit Disorder audio talk by Andrew Pudewa The Browning Version Goodbye Mr. Chips 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 a teacher himself, Andrew has given many talks on pedagogical lessons at conferences across the nation. This week, Andrew shares a few of his favorite movies that relate to some of those lessons. Join us for part one of this two-part series, and learn about the different insights Andrew has gleaned from movies over the years. Referenced Materials: Lean on Me Principles of Motivation and Skills Development audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Akeelah and the Bee Spellbound The Bells of St. Mary’s Why Gender Matters by Dr. Leonard Sax Podcast with Dr. Sax Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing 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 a world with many opinions, it's important to teach students how to take up an issue and write persuasively. In this episode Andrew and Julie walk through the pathway of developing an essayist and discuss how teachers can cultivate critical thinking. Additionally Andrew and Julie talk about the importance of acknowledging and respecting the opposing point of view when engaging in a discussion or writing persuasively. Referenced Materials: Dr. James B. Webster Developing the Essayist audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Structure and Style® for Students Teaching Writing: Structure and Style The Ultimate Questions audio talk by Maureen Richards 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].

It seems that many people are natural-born spellers while others are not. Either way, Andrew and Julie discuss the importance of mastery through repetition when it comes to the subject. Referring to The Phonetic Zoo, Andrew and Julie talk about the history of the program and share the benefits of an auditory-based spelling program. Referenced Materials: The Phonetic Zoo Anna Ingham Dr. James B. Webster Laddie by Gene Stratton-Porter Penrod by Booth Tarkington Spelling and the Brain Audio talk Video talk Why Great Grammar Doesn't Guarantee Great Writers 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].

For this special edition of the Homeschool 101 episodes, Andrew and Julie are honored to welcome actor, author, and homeschool mom Sam Sorbo. In this episode, Sam talks about her journey to homeschooling, or "self-teaching" as Sam calls it. Sam shares how important it is for students to be given the tools of learning so that they can take ownership of their education. Be encouraged as Sam discusses the most important things to focus on in your home: faith, family, and freedom. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Podcast with Yvette Hampton Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution Sam Sorbo Kevin Sorbo Hercules: The Legendary Journeys God's Not Dead Let There Be Light The Well-Trained Mind by Susan Wise Bauer They're Your Kids by Sam Sorbo Teach from Love by Sam Sorbo Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto School's Out with Sam Sorbo 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]

Grammar is certainly important, but it doesn't guarantee a good writer. Why? This week, Andrew and Julie address the question. Andrew will tell you that grammar is most effective for better writing when taught in the right context and at the right time. Tune in to learn about the value of incorporating grammar instruction within writing assignments, and gain insight on when is a good time to begin teaching grammar. Andrew and Julie will also touch on how Fix It!™ Grammar fits into our methodology. Referenced Materials: Fix It! Grammar Podcast with Denise Kelley Enough about Grammar by Joe Floren But, but, but ... What about Grammar? by Andrew Pudewa The War Against Grammar by David Mulroy Structure and Style® for Students 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].

Recently IEW announced the release of the fourth edition of our award-winning Fix It! Grammar program. Because of the release, Julie welcomes Denise Kelley, a good friend and IEW's senior product manager. Join us as Denise shares a bit about her role at IEW, discusses her involvement in the fourth edition of the product, and talks about the improved changes that customers can expect to see in the new edition. You won't want to miss this episode as Julie and Denise even walk through a Fix It! Grammar sentence to show you what fixing sentences is like in the new edition. Referenced Materials: Denise Kelley Fix It! Grammar Online Classes Structure and Style® for Students Pamela White Town Mouse and Country Mouse: Week 14, Day 1 Fix It! Grammar Cards Click here to enter the Fix It! Grammar drawing. 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].

How many total gifts were given in the twelve days of Christmas song? Tune in to find out! In the spirit of Christmas, IEW gives away gifts on each of the days of Christmas, and this week Andrew and Julie share what some of those gifts are this year. We're on Day 3 now, so click the link in the show notes to receive notifications on the gifts each day! Referenced Materials: Twelve Days of Christmas Giving 2021 Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization The Profound Power of Poetry Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing Pumpkin Spice Cake Humor in Teaching and Speaking IEW's YouTube Channel "Andrew's Joke of the Month" YouTube Playlist Spelling and the Brain The Phonetic Zoo Fix It! Grammar Cursive Knowledge Principles of Motivation and Skills Development Premium Membership The Profound Effects of Music on Life 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 Christmas a few days away, Andrew and Julie share some of the Christmas traditions they grew up with and talk about some traditions that their families now have. Join in on the holiday spirit and learn about some favorite traditions from the duo, like singing songs and reading Christmas poems and stories. Referenced Materials: Homeschool Relief — If you would like to offer support for the homeschool community, visit the link here. Amahl and the Night Visitors A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Lessons in Cinema: Part 1 | Part 2 The Man Who Invented Christmas Book Movie Skipping Christmas by John Grisham A Charlie Brown Christmas "A Visit from St. Nicholas" by Clement Clarke Moore "The Gift" by Bryan Hart "Journey of the Magi" by T.S. Eliot "The Twelve Days of Christmas" "A Song for a Christmas Tree" by Louisa May Alcott "A Bell" by Clinton Scollard "Christmas in India" by Rudyard Kipling Twelve Days of Christmas Giving 2021 "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry Letters From Father Christmas J.R.R. Tolkein 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].

It's episode 300! To commemorate the milestone, Andrew and Julie recorded the podcast live with video during IEW's "Friday Night Live with Andrew Pudewa" event last month. In this special edition of "Ask Andrew Anything," Julie asks Andrew questions from parents and teachers who submitted questions for the live event. Tune in to hear insight from Andrew on the benefits of cursive writing, and be encouraged by Andrew's advice about looking at the progress of your students. You won't want to miss the lightning round at the end when Julie asks Andrew fun questions from students across the country! Click the link in the show notes to watch the video of the podcast. Referenced Materials: Video of Episode 300 Paper and Pen audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Impacting English Language Learners with Structure and Style Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Podcast with Chris Pudewa Part 1 | Part 2 "Convert ... to Pens!" Structure and Style® for Students 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].

Reflecting on his childhood, Andrew fondly remembers his father reading poetry aloud to him and his sister as they sailed on their sailboat. This week, Andrew and Julie turn to the topic of poetry and discuss the value in hearing, learning, and reciting it. The duo talk about the appreciation of poetry for its music-like nature and discuss the great joy in sharing poetry with others. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Profound Power of Poetry" Nurturing Competent Communicators "What to Do with Foxes - A Sonnet" by Andrew Pudewa Favorite Poems Old and New Compiled by Helen Ferris "Eletelephony" by Laura Elizabeth Richards "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll "The Land of Counterpane" by Robert Louis Stevenson "The Children's Hour" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization "O Captain! My Captain!" by Walt Whitman "A Psalm of Life" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 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 learn Latin? So that you can understand all of Andrew's Latin jokes! This week, Andrew and Julie talk about the dead language and discuss the benefits of learning it. Learn how Latin lays the foundation for learning other languages, and gain insight on how it helps in the understanding of English grammar. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Latin Comes to Life" Magalog But, but, but ... What about Grammar? Memoria Press SPQR Latin Dictionary and Reader "Why Study Latin?" by Cheryl Lowe Michelle Robinson Henle Latin by Robert J. Henle Classical Conversations® Classical Academic Press®: Song School Latin 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]

Reflecting on this Thanksgiving season, Andrew shares his secret to happiness no matter the time of year: gratitude. Whether you're putting the turkey in the oven or washing that mountain of dishes, listen as Julie shares testimonials from grateful listeners and customers. Also learn about the acronym that our customer service team uses to cultivate an attitude of gratitude! REFERENCED MATERIALS: Structure and Style® for Students Andrew's Secret to Happiness Teaching Writing: Structure and Style 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]

Teaching writing to English language learners can present various challenges. This week, Andrew and Julie address the topic and discuss how IEW's Structure and Style methodology positively impacts these students because it separates complexity. Andrew shares encouraging stories from teachers and students about their progress, and gives strategies on creating a successful environment and building the language database. REFERENCED MATERIALS: However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa "In Retrospect: Heroes of Providence" Dr. James B. Webster Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Structure and Style for Students Berwyn School District Study Magalog 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]

It's another Homeschool101 episode, but this time Andrew and Julie welcome Yvette Hampton to the mic. Yvette is a homeschool mom and producer of the movie Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution, which releases November 12. Yvette shares behind-the-scenes stories about the upcoming movie, talks about some of the incredible cast (including Andrew), and also provides insight on the value of homeschooling. Check out the link in the show notes to buy tickets for the movie! REFERENCED MATERIALS: Yvette Hampton Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast Heidi St. John Andrew Kern Sarah Mackenzie Dr. Christopher Perrin Dr. Carol Swain Podcast with Dr. Swain "The Seven Keys of Great Teaching" by Oliver and Rachel DeMille 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]

Should writing be confined to a single subject? Andrew and Julie address the question by discussing writing across the curriculum. Whether it be learning about history or studying science, learn how the incorporation of writing across multiple subjects allows for students to be more engaged with the content they're learning and gives them the opportunity for the application of their skills in a variety of ways. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Dr. James B. Webster Anna Ingham The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning Structure and Style for Students® Theme-Based Writing Lessons 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]

For teachers and teaching parents, it's natural to want to see instant results when trying a new process. However, are instant results natural? This week Andrew and Julie address the question by discussing the importance of focusing on the process over the product. Be encouraged as Andrew shares his insights on trusting the writing process, and learn how the process provides students with the foundational tools they will need to produce a good product down the line. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Process versus Product" Episode with Mikael Walker Erica Arndt's YouTube Channel Nurturing Competent Communicators 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]

While Andrew is away, Julie interviews the man behind the curtain: Mikael Walker. Mikael is one of our audio/video specialists here at IEW. Tune in to this episode to learn about what Mikael's job entails, how he became interested in the field, and even how the Structure and Style methodology helps him with his job. Listen to hear what product Mikael is giving away! - Mikael Walker REFERENCED MATERIALS: Mikael Walker Structure and Style for Students® Cameron Covey "Where are they now? Mikael Walker: Video Editor Extraordinaire" Department of Wizardry Podcast Click here to enter the Structure and Style for Students Year 1 Level A 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]

Writing is certainly a complicated process. It's no surprise that many students simply don't enjoy the task. But do they have to? This week, Andrew and Julie address the question. With insight and stories, Andrew discusses how IEW's methodology creates an environment where students strive for excellence, and he talks about the motivation students experience once they are given the tools to succeed. REFERENCED MATERIALS: However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa "You Don't Have to Like It" The Principles of Motivation and Skills Development Structure and Style for Students® 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]

Outlines, checklists, grammar, oh my! This week, Andrew tackles these topics by answering technical questions submitted by our listeners. Tune in to hear Andrew provide insight on writing the key word outline, and learn the importance of the checklist as it builds mastery over the stylistic techniques. Referenced Materials: "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Audio Talk Article "Process versus Product" Fix It! Grammar 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].

Last week, Andrew and Julie addressed the challenge of reaching reluctant writers and discussed the importance of separating complexity for these students. In this episode, Andrew and Julie finish the conversation by turning to the power of the checklist. Tune in as the duo discusses the benefits of using the stylistic techniques, and learn how the checklist provides direction, which allows the students to write with confidence. GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Writing without Tears" Reaching the Reluctant Writer Teaching Writing: Structure and Style® Nurturing Competent Communicators A Word Write Now Structure and Style for Students 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]

Frustration and tears are things that many students experience when writing. Consequently, it can be difficult for teachers and parents to encourage these students to complete the task. For the next two weeks, Andrew and Julie will discuss how to reach the reluctant writer. To begin the series, Andrew talks about the importance of understanding why your student is reluctant so that you can best address the issue. Then, Andrew and Julie unpack the writing process and explain the power of the key word outline as it helps students separate the complexity of the process. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Reaching the Reluctant Writer, Part 1" "Writing without Tears" Cursive Knowledge Reaching the Reluctant Writer The Profound Effects of Music on Life 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]

Email, snail mail, mail bag! Once again Andrew and Julie open and read mail sent from students, teachers, and parents. In this delightful episode students share how confident they are since learning IEW's writing method, and teachers and parents express gratitude for the transformation they've witnessed in their students' writing ability. By the way, many of the students wrote their letters using the five-paragraph model! REFERENCED MATERIALS: Structure and Style for Students Teaching Writing: Structure and Style IEW's 2021 Writing Conference IEW's School Site Fix It! Grammar Episode 280: Ask Andrew Anything Beth O'Connor The Phonetic Zoo 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 hoping to enrich the time spent with your students at home? Tune in to this week's episode! Andrew and Julie continue the series on homeschooling help. This episode, the duo lays out some practical tips for parents when educating at home. Be encrouaged as Andrew and Julie share the importance of setting realistic expectations and focusing on the main priorites. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Homeschool 101" Homeschooling Help Facebook Page Podcast with Dr. Carol Swain The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Culture, Curriculum, and Care Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Free Language Arts Lessons from IEW Try a free Fix It! Grammar Lesson Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Freebie Primary Arts of Language Spelling Sample Lessons "IEW Book Recommendations" by Andrew Pudewa Read-Aloud Revival 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 has been going through his top read of each year. But does he have a top read of the decade? He just might! With insight and context Andrew and Julie continue down the list of Andrew's top reads from the years 2013 through 2020. Since Andrew hasn't picked his top read of 2021, he instead talks about books that have helped shape his health and well-being during this year. Go to PART 1 | Part 2 REFERENCED MATERIALS: The War Against Grammar by David Mulroy Fix It! Grammar Ten Ways to Destroy the Imagination of Your Child by Anthony Esolen The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri The World of Dante The Republic by Plato The Awakening of Miss Prim by Natalia Fenollera Out of the Ashes: Rebuilding American Culture by Anthony Esolen Cultural Literacy by E.D. Hirsch Seven Myths About Education by Daisy Christodoulou Live Not by Lies by Rod Dreher The Benedict Option by Rod Dreher Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker Eat to Beat Disease by William Li, M.D. 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]