The Arts of Language Podcast

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]

Once Andrew finished the book, he immediately went back to page one and read it again. Which book was it? Tune in to this episode to find out! Starting from 2007, Andrew and Julie continue down the list of Andrew's top book of the year. Andrew will discuss books that helped shape some of his best known talks, and he will also discuss fictional books, emphasizing the value of the genre and the importance of children's literature. REFERENCED MATERIALS "A Bookish Discussion, Part 2" Boys Adrift by Dr. Leonard Sax Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day by Andrew Pudewa More of Dr. Sax's Work: Why Gender Matters Girls on the Edge The Collapse of Parenting Podcast Episode with Dr. Sax Mysteries of Life in Children's Literature by Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian "Nurturing Competent Communicators" audio talk by Andrew Pudewa A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson Chance or the Dance by Thomas Howard Why Johnny Can't Write by Myra J. Linden and Arthur Whimbey The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Dr. James B. Webster The Book of the Dun Cow by Walter Wangerin Jr. Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell 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 reading being one of the language arts, it is an important topic of discussion to Andrew and Julie. Have you ever wondered what books Andrew has read over the past two decades? Tune in to part one of this three-part series as Andrew and Julie talk about the value of reading, and then go through Andrew's top book of the year from the years 2000 to 2006. You'll also get to hear the context and time in which these books were read and how they impacted Andrew's life. REFERENCED MATERIALS "A Bookish Discussion, Part 1" The Restoration of Christian Culture by John Senior "Nurturing Competent Communicators" audio talk by Andrew Pudewa The Underground History of American Education by John Taylor Gatto Dumbing us Down by John Taylor Gatto A Thomas Jefferson Education by Oliver DeMille The Flickering Mind by Todd Oppenheimer Raising Them Right by Theophan the Recluse Govorov Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv Nature Deficit Disorder audio talk by Andrew Pudewa 1000 Hours Outside™ Poetic Knowledge by James S. Taylor Fairy Tales and the Moral Imagination audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Boys Adrift by Dr. Leonard Sax 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 great admirers of her and her work, Andrew and Julie are honored to welcome author and public speaker Dr. Carol Swain to the podcast. To start off, Dr. Swain shares her backstory and variety of credentials. Be inspired by Dr. Swain's incredible journey of hard work in becoming a great communicator, and listen to her message to parents on education and raising great thinkers. REFERENCED MATERIALS A Visit with Dr. Carol Swain † Dr. Carol Swain The Candace Owens Show with Carol Swain Schoolhouse Rocked Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass "Conversations with Dr. Carol Swain" Black Eye for America: How Critical Race Theory Is Burning Down the House by Dr. Swain and Dr. Christopher J. Schorr Be the People News 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 teacher's primary job is to be an example." Beyond academics, a classroom is a place where students learn values, or as Anna Ingham called them, "the intangibles." In this insightful episode Andrew and Julie discuss the importance of modeling good character for your students and talk about some of the intangible lessons Andrew tries to instill when teaching writing. REFERENCED MATERIALS "Talking about the Intangibles" Dr. James B. Webster Anna Ingham Blended Structure & Style in Composition by Dr. James B. Webster Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Structure and Style for Students 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B. Peterson "Make Your Bed Speech" by Navy Seal, Admiral William McRaven 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 time for another Ask Andrew Anything! This week, Julie asks Andrew questions submitted from the attendees of our writing conference. From questions on teaching in a mixed-age group to inquiries about implementing the checklist, Andrew responds with suggestions and insight. Referenced Materials: "Ask Andrew Anything" IEW's 2021 Writing Conference 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].

Does the checklist stiffen creativity in students? With this being a common concern, Andrew and Julie address it and continue their conversation regarding misunderstandings about IEW's stylistic techniques. Whether your student is in grade school, middle school, or high school, learn how the checklist provides students with the opportunity to explore and understand language. GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Addressing Misunderstandings about the Stylistic Techniques, Part 2" "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Audio Talk Article Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Portable Walls for Stucture and Style Students Structure and Style for Students Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst 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 using "said" never allowed? Not at all! In this podcast Andrew and Julie address this and other misunderstandings about implementing IEW's stylistic techniques. Tune in to the first episode of this two-part series as Andrew provides insight about our methodology and explains the powerful purposes of the checklist and banned word lists. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Addressing Misunderstandings about the Stylistic Techniques, Part 1" Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Theme-Based Writing Lessons Structure and Style for Students Anna Ingham Aesop Fables "What to Do with Foxes - A Sonnet" 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 seventy-four countries participating, IEW held a virtual writing conference last month. This week, we are posting one of the recordings from that conference. In this recording Andrew and Julie discuss the different ways to teach writing using Structure and Style. Stay tuned until the end, where Andrew provides insightful answers to questions that were submitted live from the audience!  REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Teaching Writing Can Be Easier Than You Think!" IEW's 2021 Writing Conference Writing Conference Resources Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Theme-Based Writing Lessons Bible-Based Writing Lessons Structure and Style for Students Online Classes Fix-It! Grammar Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Nurturing Competent Communicators by Andrew Pudewa The Phonetic Zoo IEW's School Site Bible Heroes Writing Lessons Primary Arts of Language Cooking with Structure and Style Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 IEW's Forum IEW's Blog e-Newsletters Michelle Robinson "Convert ... to Pens!" by Andrew Pudewa Wee Sing IEW's YouTube Channel  "Andrew's Joke of the Month" YouTube Playlist Teaching the Classics by Adam and Missy Andrews CenterForLit "The Colloquium Environment" 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]

Over recent years, more and more parents are enrolling their students in a hybrid school. Because of this, Andrew and Julie welcome hybrid schools manager Laura House. Tune in to hear how the dynamic of hybrid programs might flow, and learn how Laura and her team assess the needs of different schools.  REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Learn about IEW’s Hybrid Schools Division" Laura House Debbi Hall Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Structure and Style Overview DVD 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]

Having homeschooled all their children, Andrew and Julie provide suggestions and share their insight on instilling an environment of learning in the home. Whether you're new to home education or a seasoned homeschooling parent, tune in as the duo discuss the great opportunity of reading aloud as a family, and be encouraged by their advice of focusing on the next positive step for your students. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Homeschool 101" Homeschooling Help Facebook Page Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls "IEW Book Recommendations" by Andrew Pudewa Teaching the Classics by Adam Andrews and Missy Andrews Read-Aloud Revival Timeline of Classics by Gail Ledbetter Moby Dick by Herman Melville Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Structure and Style® for Students "We're toast" 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 from last week, Andrew and Julie turn to the third element of the conversation: care in the classroom. Whether you are a schoolteacher or a teaching parent, learn how prioritizing and filling yourself allows you to overflow with love towards your students and children. Stay tuned to hear the duo discuss how they have transformed their lifestyles, and glean how self-care has helped them in serving others.  GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: A Crash Course for Accidental Homeschooling "The Seven Keys of Great Teaching" by Oliver and Rachel DeMille Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker Eat to Beat Disease by William W Li, M.D. Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Structure and Style for Students "The Three Questions" by Leo Tolstoy Before and After Pictures Before | After  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 year, Andrew and Julie aired a webinar on how to implement culture, curriculum, and care in your home or classroom. For the next two weeks, Andrew and Julie will hone in on these topics. Listen in on the conversation as Andrew unpacks what culture is, and learn how teachers and parents can use curriculum to accomplish the goal of instilling refined culture in their students and children. REFERENCED MATERIALS: A Crash Course for Accidental Homeschooling What Are We Really Doing Here? Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa "Paul Revere's Ride" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Nurturing Competent Communicators Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey  The Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race 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 parents, it can be easy to be concerned about your student meeting the expectations set. In this episode Andrew and Julie address the concern and discuss the different stages of learning for students. Gain insight on how helping them during each stage, whether it be a cute or an awkward phase, is important in developing competent communicators, and learn the importance of believing in and encouraging your students. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Different Stages of Learning" Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Structure and Style for Students "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Audio Talk Article Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Bible Heroes Writing Lessons People and Places in Our Community 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 summer just around the corner, many parents and teachers are wondering how to help their students to continue building their writing and thinking skills. Tune in to this week's podcast as Andrew and Julie provide suggestions on how to incorporate and encourage learning in a fun manner throughout the summer. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Summer Writing Fun with Structure and Style" Teaching Writing: Structure and Style IEW's Facebook Page "Tips & Tricks for Teaching through the Nine Units" Writing Contests Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls Summer of the Monkeys by Wilson Rawls Fix-It! Grammar Structure and Style for Students Free Language Arts Lessons from IEW IEW's 2021 Writing Conference IEW's Forum Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). 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]

Every ten episodes, Andrew answers just about any question submitted by our listeners. This week, Andrew replies to inquires with clarity and insight—from what's the best stategy when editing papers to when is the right time to graduate your students from the checklist. Stay tuned until the end to hear Andrew's touching response to what brings him the most joy at IEW.  Referenced Materials: Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization  Seven Keys of Great Teaching Principles of Motivation and Skills Development Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Audio Talk Article Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 The Phonetic Zoo Glenn Doman The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential Online Classes Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected].

At what point does content matter more than Structure and Style? This week Andrew and Julie delve into the topic and discuss the importance of being able to communicate effectively in order to express content successfully. Be inspired as Andrew shares the power that language holds, and learn the importance of expanding your students' capacity to think as it will enable them to use language in a way that will allow good ideas to be presented well.   REFERENCED MATERIALS: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Dr. James B. Webster Ideas Have Consequences by Richard M. Weaver Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery by Eric Metaxas Movie Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass 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 discussed the four forms of relevancy when it comes to motivation. Sharing with you their knowledge based on experience, Andrew and Julie discuss how motivation relates to classroom management. From establishing connections with your students to minimizing distractions for them, Andrew provides strategies to help you in managing the classroom.   GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS:   However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Anna Ingham  Dr. James B. Webster "Mixed-Age Classrooms" by Andrew Pudewa Theme-Based Writing Lessons Structure and Style for the Classroom Level 1A 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]

How can teachers keep their students motivated in the classroom? For the next two weeks, Andrew and Julie hone in on the topic and discuss classroom management and motivation. In part one of the series, the duo focus on the four forms of relevancy when it comes to motivating students. Tune in to hear Andrew share how capitalizing on your students' interests is an important aspect in keeping them engaged, and learn why enforced relevancy should be avoided as it doesn't nurture a love for learning. GO TO PART 2 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Motivation and Classroom Management, Part 1" Principles of Motivation and Skills Development Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Anna Ingham Structure and Style for Students "Casey at the Bat" by Ernest Lawrence Thayer The Benefits of Mastery Learning Podcast 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]

Having participated in countless conventions, Andrew and Julie reminisce about past events in IEW's history. Andrew also offers teachers and teaching parents ways to skillfully generate their own lesson plans. Join us this week to hear about the growth of IEW's products, and listen for the questions that Andrew asks himself before imagining lesson plans for his students. REFERENCED MATERIALS:   However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Bible-Based Writing Lessons Theme-Based Writing Lessons Structure and Style for Students Math-U-See 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 the rising number of homeschooling famlies over the past year, Andrew and Julie take a moment to provide suggestions for new homeschoolers. Join us this week as the duo discusses the importance of teaching at the point of need, talks about the value of integrated learning, and shares some of the joys of homeschooling. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Homeschool 101" Nature Deficit Disorder: Causes, Consequences, & Cures Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv Anna Ingham Free Language Arts Lessons from IEW 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 the school system the purpose of studying is often solely to pass a test. Is that really the most valuable form of learning? This week Andrew and Julie discuss the benefits of mastery learning. Tune in to this episode as Andrew shares how repetition and reinforcement empower students to think better, and learn how the mastery of subjects enables students to form skills and apply their knowledge later in life.  REFERENCED MATERIALS:   Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Education audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Shinichi Suzuki All About Spelling Fix It! Grammar Kumon Seven Myths about Education by Daisy Christodoulou 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, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker finish the series on teaching literature through discussion. Instead of simply talking about it, however, the duo actually goes through the short story "The Devil and Daniel Webster." Tune in and understand the value of discussing literature as Andrew and Julie discuss the characters, the conflict, and the resolution of the story.  GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Teaching Literature through Discussion" "The Devil and Daniel Webster" by Stephen Vincent Benet Teaching the Classics by Adam and Missy Andrews A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey A Bargain for Frances Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy 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 can teachers and parents teach literature to students without losing the joy and value of the subject? Join us in Part 1 of this series as Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker address the topic. Learn the impact good vocabulary has on critical thinking, understand the value of discussion before writing, and gain insight on the right time to have your students write about literature. GO TO Part 2 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Teaching Literature through Discussion" The Underground History of American Education by John Taylor Gatto Moby Dick by Herman Melville Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy Structure and Style® for Students Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Dr. James B. Webster Teaching the Classics by Adam and Missy Andrews 1984 by George Orwell Torrey Honors Dr. John Mark Reynolds "The Devil and Daniel Webster" by Stephen Vincent Benet 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 the rise of technology being used in the classroom, it can be difficult for teachers and parents to determine when it is appropriate to use it. In this episode, Andrew and Julie hone in on the topics and discuss when technology in education makes sense. Learn how technology can enhance the learning experience, but also gain insight on the negative effects it can have if not applied appropriately.  REFERENCED MATERIALS:   However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa "Low-Tech Teaching with High-End Results" The Flickering Mind by Todd Oppenheimer "The God Thoth and the Invention of Writing" Structure and Style® for Students Teaching Writing: Structure and Style When Can You Trust the Experts? by Daniel Willingham 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 continue with this special edition of Ask Andrew Anything, in which Andrew answers questions that were submitted at our special education conference. With wisdom and experience, Andrew provides answers to questions about realistic expectations for students and helping students with handwriting. Listen as Andrew emphasizes the importance of not comparing students with one another, and understand how IEW's writing program allows for teachers and parents to teach at the point of need. Referenced Materials: "Ask Andrew Anything: Special Education Edition, Part 2" Success in Teaching Writing: A Special Education Writing Conference from IEW "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Audio Talk Article Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Anna Ingham Living with Dyslexia—An Interview with Chris Pudewa Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 The Dyslexic Advantage: A Conversation with Brock and Fernette Eide Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 IEW and Dyslexia: A Conversation with Susan Barton Structure and Style® for Students Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). 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].

Once again the Arts of Language Podcast brings you an Ask Andrew Anything. In this special edition of the series, Julie asks Andrew questions submitted by parents and teachers that attended our special education conference. This week, Andrew answers questions on topics like picking age appropriate source texts for a dyslexic student and helping students with their key word outlines. Learn the importance of not withholding help, and gain insight on the value of separating complexity for your students. Listen to Part 2 Referenced Materials: "Ask Andrew Anything: Special Education Edition, Part 1" Success in Teaching Writing: A Special Education Writing Conference from IEW Structure and Style® for Students Teaching Writing: Structure and Style "The Power of Imitation: Crafting a Key Word Outline" "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Audio Talk Article Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 The Dyslexic Advantage: A Conversation with Brock and Fernette Eide Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 IEW and Dyslexia: A Conversation with Susan Barton Living with Dyslexia—An Interview with Chris Pudewa Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Paradise Lost by John Milton 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]

Have you ever heard of IEW's accreditation program? This week, Andrew and Julie walk down memory lane and discuss why and how the program began. Learn all about the steps to becoming accredited, and gain insight on the value of being an accredited instructor as it leads families to teachers who are endorsed by IEW because they have proven to know how to faithfully teach Structure and Style®. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "All about Accreditation" Becoming an IEW® Instructor Find an Accredited Instructor Suzuki Association of America Teaching Writing: Structure and Style® Seminar Workbook Dr. James B. Webster Online Classes 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]

How can teachers and parents challenge their gifted and talented students? Will IEW's writing method stifle their creativity? With stories and insight, Andrew and Julie answer these questions. Learn how IEW's Structure and Style® program provides the tools for all students to be successful, and be ecouraged as Andrew shares how teachers and parents can help their students maximize their gifts. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Structure and Style for the Gifted and Talented Student" "Success in Teaching Writing to Special Education Students" Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Structure and Style for Students Understood Betsy by Dorothy Canfield Fisher 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]

Join us as Andrew and Julie continue the conversation on success in teaching writing to students in special education. This week, Andrew and Julie walk through the nine units of our Structure and Style® program, describe how it's applicable to all students regardless of their obstacles, and share encouragement to parents and teachers to take everything one step at a time. GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "More about Overcoming Obstacles in Teaching Reading and Writing" Success in Teaching Writing: A Special Education Writing Conference from IEW Primary Arts of Language Structure and Style for Students Teaching Writing: Structure and Style "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Audio Talk Article Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 However Imperfectly The Dyslexic Advantage: A Conversation with Brock and Fernette Eide Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 IEW and Dyslexia: A Conversation with Susan Barton Glenn Doman The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential Special needs? IEW can help! "Understanding Child Brain Development" 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]

A week ago, IEW held a virtual conference on success in teaching writing to students in special education. For this two-part series, Andrew and Julie will recount that conference and discuss teaching students with obstacles in reading and writing. Whether your student is dyslexic or experiencing auditory problems, gain insight from Andrew as he shares the importance of surrounding your students with encouragement, and learn the value of creating a language rich environment. Go to Part 2 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Overcoming Obstacles in Teaching Reading and Writing" Success in Teaching Writing: A Special Education Writing Conference from IEW The Dyslexic Advantage: A Conversation with Brock and Fernette Eide Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 IEW and Dyslexia: A Conversation with Susan Barton Glenn Doman The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential Living with Dyslexia—An Interview with Chris Pudewa Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Structure and Style® for Students Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson The Bark of the Bog Owl by Jonathan Rogers Special needs? IEW can help! "Understanding Child Brain Development" 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, Andrew and Julie delve more into the physical, sensory, and emotional pathways of the brain. Join us in this insightful episode as Andrew shares the importance of helping your students strive for excellence, and learn about some practical ways to aid children in developing their pathways, regardless of their aptitude.  GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS:   The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential Glenn Doman The Family Hope Center 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]

This week, Andrew and Julie stroll down memory lane and discuss Andrew's time working with The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential. In this episode, Andrew unpacks his history and personal experience with child brain development and special needs children. Pulling together all of his research, Andrew examines the developmental pathway to help you understand your child's intellectual and physical growth. Go to Part 2 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Understanding Child Brain Development, Part 1" Glenn Doman The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential The Family Hope Center Kumon What To Do About Your Brain-Injured Child by Glenn Doman Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare 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]