The Arts of Language Podcast

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]

In order to help our students communicate competently, it's key to create a language-rich environment for them. This week, Andrew and Julie discuss the lost art of memorization. With stories, humor, and insight Andrew shares the importance of memorization as it builds language patterns and nurtures competent communicators.  GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Nurturing Competent Communicators" Nurturing Competent Communicators audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Memory Podcasts: Part 1 | Part 2 Ability Development from Age Zero by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass The Columbian Orator "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" by Frederick Douglass The Chosen by Chaim Potok Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization IEW Book Recommendations Read-Aloud Revival Booklists Podcast with Sarah Mackenzie 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 said time and time again: You can't get something out of a brain that isn't in there to begin with. With that, if we want our students to communicate competently, it's important that we feed their minds with sophisticated language. Join us as Andrew and Julie discuss what teachers and parents can do to nurture competent communicators, namely, reading aloud to students. GO TO PART 2 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Nurturing Competent Communicators" Nurturing Competent Communicators audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Read-Aloud Revival Booklists Podcast with Sarah Mackenzie Podcast with Dr. Leonard Sax The Baby-Sitters Club by Ann M. Martin Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë 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 that time again when Julie tries to stump Andrew with questions submitted by our listeners. How do I start with IEW? How do I deal with students that use stylistic techniques awkwardly? In this Ask Andrew Anything, Andrew provides insight when answering these inquiries and more. Stay tuned until the end to hear Julie ask Andrew some fun questions submitted by our customer service team. By the way, listen for Michelle's question — she stumps Andrew! Referenced Materials: "Ask Andrew Anything" Structure and Style® for Students Fix-It! Grammar Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization  "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Audio Talk Article Jill Pike 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 pick where they left off, talking about the consequences of the alienation from nature. As the episode progresses, Andrew and Julie recount their childhood memories exploring the outdoors and offer advice on prioritizing time in nature for your children.   GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS:   Bud & Me by Alta Abernathy Little Britches by Ralph Moody My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv The Profound Effects of Music on Life by Andrew Pudewa  Gathering Place Free-Range Kids 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 screens being present in the home, exposure to the outdoors has become limited. Is it possible that our children are suffering from a lack of healthy exposure to the great outdoors? Join us for the next two weeks as Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker hone in on this topic and discuss the importance being connected to the natural world.  Go to Part 2 REFERENCED MATERIALS: Nature Deficit Disorder by Andrew Pudewa Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv Bud & Me by Alta Abernathy 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 2020 brought the closing of homeschool conventions nationwide, state organizations have had to be creative to support their homeschooling families. This week, Andrew and Julie welcome president and executive director of Home Educators Association of Virginia (HEAV), Anne Miller. Learn about the great work of state organizations in protecting the freedom of education, and be inspired as Anne discusses the importance of parental involvement, no matter the education students are receiving. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Homeschool State Organizations: More than just conventions! An interview with Anne Miller" Anne Miller Home Educators Association of Virginia HEAV's Facebook New Hampshire Learning Disabilities Association Homeschooling with Confidence Home School Legal Defense Association Homeschool Freedom – Connect with your state organization 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 November being National Novel Writing Month, Andrew and Julie discuss Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories. Because of his love for storytelling, Nathan King also joins the conversation and discusses the power of writing a story that creates imagery in the audience's mind through the use of vocabulary. Join us this week as the trio walks through Unit 3 and discusses how it has been used for novel writing. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Considering the Possibilities of Unit 3" NaNoWriMo Dr. James B. Webster Anna Ingham Aesop's Fables The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis Nathan King Bible Quest™ The Princess Bride movie book Structure and Style® for Students Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Moby-Dick by Herman Melville Magnum Opus Magazine 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 to open the bag: the mailbag, that is. Wanting to share the love, Andrew and Julie open up letters from teachers and students. Tune in to this gratifying episode during which the duo reads letters in which teachers express how equipped they feel to teach writing after using IEW, and they learn how successful their students have been. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Sharing Gratitude" "From the Mailbag: I Hate IEW!" Dr. James B. Webster The Phonetic Zoo IEW Facebook IEW Instagram Teaching Writing: Structure and Style® Free Language Arts Lessons from IEW Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Writing Conference Resources Structure and Style® for Students Fix It! Grammar "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Audio Talk Article Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 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]

Can memory be stored somewhere other than our brains? Tune into this episode to find out! Picking up where they left off, Andrew and Julie conclude the series on memory by going through the joys of memory and providing suggestions as to how to cultivate the art. GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Goodness of Memory, Part 2" A Change of Heart by Claire Sylvia Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Horatius at the Bridge by Thomas Babington Macaulay "The Embarrassing Episode of Little Miss Muffet" by Guy Wetmore Carry Recited by Andrew Pudewa "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll Recited by Andrew Pudewa Memorize the Faith! by Kevin Vost Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer "Eight Ways to Remember Anything" by Alex Lickerman M.D. "Post-Study Caffeine Administration Enhances Memory Consolidation in Humans" 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 memory losing its value in the modern age, Andrew and Julie turn their attention to the goodness of the art. Beginning with the origin, Andrew shares the history of memory and how important it was in the ancient world. Join us this week as the duo discusses how memorization furnishes the mind, and be inspired as Andrew explains how memory is the mother of artistic invention. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Goodness of Memory, Part 1" "Nurturing Competent Communicators" Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization "The Five Canons of Rhetoric" Podcast series: Part 1 | Part 2 Mnemosnye The Iliad by Homer "The Art and Science of Motivation" Podcast series: Part 1 | Part 2 The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

The time is here when Julie asks Andrew just about anything from questions submitted by our listeners. Have you ever wondered what book Andrew would grab off the shelf if the library were about to shut down? Tune in to find out! From questions about banned words to inquiries about finding voice, Andrew provides answers with insight and clarity. Referenced Materials: "Ask Andrew Anything" Cooking with Structure and Style Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy The Complete Hans Christian Andersen Fairytales Grimm's Complete Fairy Tales Dr. James B. Webster Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Structure and Style for Students Fix It! Grammar Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling 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 creating the right listening and speaking environment for English language learners. Continuing the discussion, the duo turn their attention to reading and writing. Discover how reading the studied language helps the learner with organization, learn how key word outlines help to better understand the text, and understand how the checklist enables the learner to recognize parts of speech and style techniques. GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "IEW and the English Language Learner, Part 2" Anna Ingham Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Teaching Writing: Structure and Style® Structure and Style for Students Grammarly Fix-It! Grammar Theme-Based Writing Lessons 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]

With a rise of questions regarding English language learners, Andrew and Julie decide to hone in on the topic in a two-part series. In part one Andrew reflects on stories of when he was learning a foreign language and emphasizes the importance of creating the right listening and speaking environment for English language learners. Be inspired as Andrew echoes Suzuki's wise words: "Every child can learn." Go to Part 2 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "IEW and the English Language Learner, Part 1" "Pen and Paper" Article Audio talk Podcast series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 "Nurturing Competent Communicators" "Homework! Oh, Homework!" by Jack Prelutsky IEW's YouTube Channel "Andrew's Joke of the Month" YouTube Playlist 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]

Finish up the conversation with Andrew and Julie as they talk more deeply about each of the five canons of rhetoric. From how to arrange your ideas to how to deliver them in an appealing manner, Andrew provides suggestions for mastering these elements of rhetoric. REFERENCED MATERIALS:   "Convert...to Pens!" by Andrew Pudewa "I Have a Dream" by Martin Luther King "Nurturing Competent Communicators" "4 Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Audio Talk Article Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Memorize the Faith! by Kevin Vost 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]

Cannon or canon? While Andrew would probably love to talk about cannonballs, he and Julie turn their attention to the five canons of rhetoric. Enjoy part one of this series as the duo takes on these classic elements of persuasive writing and speaking: invention, arrangement, elocution, memory, and delivery. Go to Part 2 REFERENCED MATERIALS:   Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Structure and Style® for Students The National Christian Forensics and Communications Association Teaching Writing: Structure and Style High School Essay Intensive (Discontinued) 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]

"Poetry is the key to understanding language." While Andrew is out of the office, Julie welcomes IEW's lead implementation coach, Linda Mikottis, to the mic. In this insightful episode, Linda discusses Structure and Style® at the primary level and emphasizes the critical role poetry plays in understanding language. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Structure and Style with Primary Students: A Conversation with Linda Mikottis" Linda Mikottis Anna Ingham The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham Dr. James B. Webster Blended Structure and Style in Composition by Dr. James B. Webster Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization IEW School Website Schools: Level P (Primary) Resources Primary Arts of Language Structure and Style for Students "Miss Mary Mack" "The Crocodile" by Lewis Carroll "For Want of a Nail" by Anon "The Fox & the Goat" by Aesop Writing to Read: Evidence for How Writing Can Improve Reading 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]

Conclude this podcast series with Andrew and Julie as they discuss evaluating writing. With the current mainstream grading system not being an effective motivator for students, the duo explores alternatives to providing good and insightful feedback on your student's writing and encourages teachers and teaching parents to nurture an environment of excellence. GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "On Teaching and Evaluating Writing, Part 2" "The Art and Science of Motivation" Article Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Blended Structure and Style in Composition by Dr. James B. Webster Dr. James B. Webster 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 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 school year rolling around, Andrew and Julie turn their attention to teaching and evaluating writing. Join us in this two-part series where the duo hones in on teaching writing. Andrew goes through a series of decisions that need to be made when teaching writing and emphasizes the importance of providing length to your student's assignments as it dictates structure. Go to Part 2 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "On Teaching and Evaluating Writing, Part 1" From Imitation to Innovation Homeschooling Help! Facebook Group Teaching Writing: Structure and Style® Structure and Style for Students "Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Story of Wall-Street" by Herman Melville Principles of Motivation and Skills Development Cooking with Structure and Style Facebook Live Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Theme-Based Writing Lessons "The Four Language Arts" Article Audio talk Listening | Speaking | Reading | Writing | Thinking 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]