The Arts of Language Podcast

Join us this week as Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide continue to share their expertise on dyslexia. With insight and clarity, the Eides discuss how IEW helps break down the task of writing for dyslexic students, emphasize the importance of not withholding help, and offer words of wisdom on keeping your students encouraged and confident in their strengths. GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "An Interview with Doctors Brock and Fernette Eide, Part 2" Brock and Fernette Eide, M.D. The Mislabeled Child by Dr. Brock Eide The Dyslexic Advantage Book Organization NeuroLearning Homeschooling for Dyslexia Online Course Dyslexia for Teachers Online Course Karina Eide Memorial College Scholarships Ingenuity STEM Steam Awards Dyslexic Advantage Newsletter Donate to Dyslexic Advantage Living with Dyslexia—An Interview with Chris Pudewa Part 1 | Part 2 Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

This week, Andrew and Julie welcome acknowledged experts on dyslexia, Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide, authors of The Dyslexic Advantage. Bringing in their expertise and research, the Eides share how they got into the field, describe what dyslexia is, and provide incredible insight about capitalizing on dyslexic students' strengths. GO TO PART 2 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "An Interview with Doctors Brock and Fernette Eide, Part 1" Brock and Fernette Eide, M.D. The Dyslexic Advantage Book Organization NeuroLearning Living with Dyslexia—An Interview with Chris Pudewa Part 1 | Part 2 Karina Eide Young Writers Awards 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]

Has Andrew ever written a formal complaint letter to a restaurant? Tune into this Ask Andrew Anything to find out! From a question about key word outlines to an inquiry about the most valuable thing a writing student should know, Andrew provides answers with clarity, advice, and, of course, some humor. Referenced Materials: "Ask Andrew Anything" Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Theme-Based Writing Lessons Structure and Style for Students Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons Cooking with Structure and Style Facebook Live 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]

Continuing the discussion on grammar, Andrew and Julie steer the conversation towards our program Fix It! Grammar. Join us as the duo explains the approach of the program, and even learn what Andrew suggests after you've completed Book 6! Maybe after Fix-It! Grammar, you'll be able to paraphrase the first sentence of the Declaration of Independence. GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Great Grammar Give and Take" But, but, but ... What about Grammar? Enough about Grammar by Joe Floren Fix It! Grammar Caught'ya! Grammar with a Giggle by Jane Bell Kiester Ten Thousand Times and Then Begins Understanding 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]

Can you paraphrase the first sentence of the Declaration of Independence? Without a good grammar foundation, it would be rather challenging. This week Andrew and Julie turn their attention to grammar, specifically its paradoxes and divisions. Tune in and learn the value of grammar as it allows for the accurate transmission of ideas across distance and time. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Great Grammar Give and Take" But, but, but ... What about Grammar? The War Against Grammar by David Mulroy "The Lost Tools of Learning" by Dorothy Sayers Nurturing Competent Communicators Memoria Press Fix It! Grammar Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

In a world where everyone has an opinion, it is important to be able to think, listen, analyze, and communicate effectively. This week Andrew and Julie welcome the Director of Education for the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA), Amy Joy Tofte. Join us as Amy Joy discusses the mission of NCFCA, offers insight on the incredible value of speech and debate as it challenges young people to communicate well and pursue truth, and gives us a sneak peek at NCFCA's online events coming up this summer! REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Effective Communication: The Counterweight to All the Yelling" by Kim Cromer Episode 219: Entrepreneurship The National Christian Forensics and Communications Association Amy Joy Tofte Christy Shipe An Introduction to Policy Debate with Christy Shipe Kim Cromer NCFCA: Find a Club Near Me NCFCA 2021 Debate Resolutions NCFCA Online Summit NCFCA Online Intensive Support NCFCA. Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Finish up the series with Andrew and Julie as they compare the skill of cooking to the skill of writing. In this podcast the duo show how cooking requires both structure and style, and Andrew goes through the nine units to illustrate how they compare to cooking. GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Cooking with Andrew and Julie" Cooking with Structure and Style Facebook Live Flat Whisk Misen Pan Flat Omelette Recipe Spiral Omelette Recipe Vindaloo Recipe (Andrew's Variation) Instant Pot Once-a-Month Cooking Mary Beth Lagerborg and Mimi Wilson (Amazon Affiliate) Structure and Style® for Students Kristin (Boutross) Patterson 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]

Taking a break from talking dress-ups and motivation, Andrew and Julie explore a different topic this week: cooking. Join us in part one of this two-part series as Andrew and Julie share some of their favorite recipes and discuss the culinary concoction that began Andrew's cooking journey: chocolate mousse. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Cooking with Andrew and Julie" Cooking with Structure and Style Facebook Live Chocolate Mousse Recipe "Things My Mother Did Right" Eat to Beat Disease by William W. Li, M.D. (Amazon Affiliate) Vichyssoise Recipe Gazpacho Recipe Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons Once-a-Month Cooking Mary Beth Lagerborg and Mimi Wilson (Amazon Affiliate) Pizza Peel Misen Pan Pampered Chef: Chef's Knife Flat Wisk Williams Sonoma: Immersion Blender Sparkling Water Maker Vindaloo Recipe (Andrew's Variation) Instant Pot Cashew Chicken Recipe (Julie's Variation) Burmese Stackie Uppie Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

With Father's Day approaching, Julie asks Andrew to reflect on his childhood with his father. Join us in this retrospective episode as Andrew shares fond memories about his father, like frequent sailboat trips and humorous poetry reads. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Remembering Andrew's Father" "Things My Mother Did Right" Nature Deficit Disorder Bud & Me by Alta Abernathy Free Range Kids "The Waste Land" by T.S. Eliot 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]

Applying for colleges can be overwhelming, especially for homeschoolers. Tune in this week as Andrew and Julie welcome the author of Homeschooled & Headed for College, Denise Boiko. In this episode Denise shares her best pieces of advice for applying to colleges, emphasizes the important role of good writing in college, and inspires students to keep their love of learning. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Top Ten Tips for Homeschooling the College Bound Student" Denise Boiko Homeschooled & Headed for College by Denise Boiko The HomeScholar "Emergency Transcript Pack" by Lee Binz High School Essay Intensive Instant Improvement in Writing audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Fastweb "Top Ten Tips for Homeschooling the College Bound Student" Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

"Children like to do what they can do." This week, Andrew and Julie delve into the three laws of motivation and provide insight on how to implement them in your student's learning environment. Stay tuned towards the end when Andrew reveals the two secret weapons for creating enthusiasm in your students. GO TO PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "4, 3, 2 Motivate!" "The Art and Science of Motivation" by Andrew Pudewa Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Education by Andrew Pudewa CliftonStrengths 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]

What motivates anybody to learn? Answering this question, Andrew and Julie begin this two-part series by discussing the four forms of relevancy. Learn the importance of capitalizing on your student's interests, and gain insight on the least effective form: enforced relevancy. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Art and Science of Motivation" by Andrew Pudewa Maria Montessori Shinichi Suzuki "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" by T.S. Eliot Structure and Style® for Students Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Online Classes Fix It! Grammar Episode 220: Ask Andrew Anything Podcast with Dr. Leonard Sax "4, 3, 2 Motivate!" 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 Julie asks Andrew just about anything with questions submitted by our listeners. With insight and advice Andrew answers inquiries on topics like withholding help and contrived relevancy. Stay tuned to hear Andrew describe how he makes his typical everyday breakfast. Referenced Materials: Episode 200 Structure and Style for Students Cultivating Language Arts: Preschool through High School A Crash Course for Accidental Homeschooling Webinar Podcast Spelling and the Brain 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 Monica Swanson Podcast with Monica Units 1–9 Webinars 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, it's a great time for young people to look for entrepreneurial opportunities. Join us this week as Andrew and Julie welcome entrepreneur and co-founder of Christian Homeschool Entrepreneurship, Mark Baker, to the mic. Join us in this insightful episode as Mark shares the value of entrepreneurship from character development to a creative outlet. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Christian Homeschool Entrepreneurship Christian Homeschool Entrepreneurship Course Free Lessons: Lesson 1 | Lesson 2 Lemonade to Leadership The Underground History of American Education by John Taylor Gatto "Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Spirit in 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 Mother's Day approaching, Andrew reflects on his childhood and on things his mother did right. Join us in this gratifying episode where Andrew shares what he really appreciated about his mother, from her gift of music to her lessons about cooking. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Things My Mother Did Right" Nurturing Competent Communicators 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]

Join us in this enjoyable episode as Andrew and Julie welcome homeschool mom, blogger, and our top affiliate, Erica Arndt. In today's episode Erica describes her life as a homeschooling mom, tells the story of how her blog grew, and provides insight on how to juggle the many responsibilities of teaching your students at home. REFERENCED MATERIALS: IEW Affiliate Program Confessions of a Homeschooler Erica's YouTube Channel Heidi St. John Fix It! Grammar Structure and Style® for Students Theme-Based Writing Lessons High School Essay Intensive The Elegant Essay Erica's Instagram 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 most learning experiences, there is typically a period of awkwardness when the new skill is attempted. Wrap up the series with Andrew and Julie as they discuss the fourth deadly error of teaching writing: over-expectation. Learn the importance of being aware of the natural learning process, and be inspired by Andrew's expectation of his students. GO TO: PART 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Audio Talk Article Structure and Style for Students Portable Walls for the Essayist (Discontinued) Dr. James B. Webster Magnum Opus Magazine IEW Blog 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 hone in on the third of the four deadly errors of teaching writing: unclear assignments. Many of us have experience with the frustration of an unclear assignment and the confusion it can bring. Join Andrew as he discusses what makes for an unclear assignment and provides practical ways to ensure the assignments you give your students are clear and helpful. GO TO: PART 1 | Part 2 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Audio Talk Article Structure and Style® for Students Portable Walls for the Essayist (Discontinued) Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day by Andrew Pudewa Dr. James B. Webster 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]

Amidst the closing of schools nationwide, many parents are now taking on the task of educating their children at home. In this webinar recording, Andrew and Julie provide suggestions on cultivating a learning environment at home, share insights on the benefits of reading aloud, and explain the free language arts lessons IEW is offering to help families finish out the year. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original webinar recording. Humor in Teaching and Speaking by Andrew Pudewa Homeschool Help Facebook Group Why We Sleep by Dr. Matthew Walker Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Education by Andrew Pudewa Khan Academy Nature Deficit Disorder by Andrew Pudewa Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder​ by Richard Louv​​ (Amazon Affiliate Link) "The Four Language Arts" Article Audio talk Listening | Speaking | Reading | Writing Anna Ingham Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Read-Aloud Revival "Surprised by Homeschooling" by Jennifer Mauser Free Language Arts Lessons from IEW "The Vulture" by Hilaire Belloc "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll Marco Polo Trashy Town by Andrea Zimmerman Structure and Style® for Students Toy Story The Jungle Book Beauty and the Beast Swiss Family Robinson Akeelah and the Bee Dead Poets Society The Scarlet and the Black The Sound of Music The Greatest Showman The Princess Bride The Scarlet Pimpernel Secondhand Lions Little Women The Indian in the Cupboard National Velvet Sergeant York Joe Versus the Volcano CenterForLit Homeschool Basics: How to Get Started, Keep Motivated, and Bring Out the Best in Your Kids by Tricia Goyer and Kristi Clover Enter drawing here Classical Conferences IEW 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]

This week, Andrew and Julie welcome the CEO of Classical Conversations, Robert Bortins. Tune in as Robert announces a great opportunity for homeschooling parents associated with Classical Conversations: a Master of Arts in Classical Studies! REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Robert Bortins Classical Conversations Classical Conversations — COVID Classical Conversations — MA Program CC Plus Program 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]

"Sink or swim!" While we all may use the phrase in a comical sense, it simply isn't true. Today, Andrew and Julie turn to the second of the four deadly errors: withholding help. Join the conversation as Andrew and Julie discuss how committing this error actually impedes the development of your student, and learn why students must prove their independence in a skill before a teacher leaves them on their own. GO TO: PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Audio Talk Article Dr. James B. Webster IEW Blog 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]

Beginning the series on "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing," Andrew and Julie address the first error: overcorrecting. Listen as Andrew and Julie discuss the negative effect of overcorrecting your student's writing, and stay tuned as Andrew elaborates on how a student's editor should take a "minimalist" approach. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Audio Talk Article Reaching the Reluctant Writer by Andrew Pudewa Nurturing Competent Communicators by Andrew Pudewa Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day by Andrew Pudewa Hire an Editor! Letter to My Student's Editor "But it's so ... so ... awkward!" by Andrew Pudewa Caught'ya! Grammar with a Giggle by Jane Bell Kiester Fix It! Grammar Structure and Style for Students "Process versus Product" by Andrew Pudewa 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]

The time has come again when Julie tries to stump Andrew with questions submitted from our listeners. From inquiries on literature to a question regarding Andrew's tie count in Structure and Style for Students (SSS), Andrew provides answers with insight, suggestions, and a little bit of humor. Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style The Phonetic Zoo Akeelah and the Bee Theme-Based Writing Lessons Portable Walls for the Essayist (Discontinued) Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls Structure and Style for Students Teaching the Classics by Adam and Missy Andrews The National Christian Forensics and Communications Association Writing Contests National History Day IEW's Blog 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 and Julie welcome our Lead Educational Consultant, Sharyn Staggers, to the mic this week. Learn how Sharyn came to know IEW, appreciate her role in aiding teachers and schools, and be inspired by her message about the power of the teacher training. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Sharyn Staggers IEW Schools Division Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Theme-Based Writing Lessons Classroom Supplement and Lesson Plans Berwyn School District Study 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 November of 2019 IEW released the best thing it has ever done: Structure and Style for Students. Join in on this week's conversation as Andrew and Julie go into the making of the product, and stay tuned to hear the duo's discussion on how it's easy to use, enjoyable, and affordable! REFERENCED MATERIALS: IEW's Twenty-Fifth Birthday Bash Structure and Style for Students SSS1 Credits Jill Pike Michelle Robinson 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]

"I just can't think of what to write!" Why is it that students have a difficult time making a thought concrete? Tune in as Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker address this issue, highlight the power of asking questions, and explain the importance of good thinking as it relates to listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Four Language Arts" Article Audio talk Listening | Speaking | Reading | Writing "What Are We Really Doing Here?" by Andrew Pudewa Magalog The Profound Effects of Music on Life audio talk by Andrew Pudewa A Word Write Now Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Dr. James B. Webster Teaching Writing: Structure and Style® High School Essay Intensive (Discontinued) "I Keep Six Honest Serving Men" by Rudyard Kipling 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]

Andrew and Julie discuss the most concrete of the language arts: writing. Learn how writing can be cultivated before your student even begins to put words to paper, and gain some insight on the tremendous value of copy work as it builds fluency and stamina. GO TO: PART 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Four Language Arts" Article Audio talk Simply Charlotte Mason Episode 188: Why Teach Cursive Writing? "The Science and Art of Motivation"​ Article Audio talk Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson The National Christian Forensics and Communications Association 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]

Building on the previous two episodes, Andrew and Julie now turn to the third language art: reading. In this episode Andrew discusses the importance of developing an auditory database, while emphasizing the value of reading aloud, especially when your student is beginning to read independently. GO TO: PART 1 | Part 2 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Four Language Arts" Article Audio talk Anna Ingham The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning Dr. James B. Webster Read-Aloud Revival The Read-Aloud Family by Sarah Mackenzie Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Maria Montessori A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Timeline of Classics by Gail Ledbetter 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]

This week, Andrew and Julie move on to the second language art: speaking. Tune in as the duo discusses the loss of speaking skills in our culture, explores the cultivation of the art, and emphasizes the value of memorization and recitation. GO TO: PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Four Language Arts" Article Audio talk Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization by Andrew Pudewa Classical Conversations The Little House by Laura Ingalls Wilder Laddie by Gene Stratton Porter Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery Little Britches by Ralph Moody Highlands Latin School The National Christian Forensics and Communications Association Speech Boot Camp (Discontinued) Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" by Frederick Douglass The Columbian Orator by David W. Blight 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 listening skills be cultivated? This week Andrew and Julie begin the series on the four language arts. Listen to Andrew provide suggestions for nurturing attentive listening, and learn its powerful result: the building of the language database. GO TO: PART 2 REFERENCED MATERIALS: "The Four Language Arts" Article Audio talk The Restoration of Christian Culture by John Senior The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis The Story about Ping by Marjorie Flack Read-Aloud Revival The Read-Aloud Family by 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]

Picking up from last week's podcast, Andrew continues to move through the history of IEW. Stay tuned for the ending where IEW celebrates the future with our new product: Structure and Style® for Students. GO TO PART 1 Referenced Materials: IEW's Twenty-Fifth Birthday Bash Julie Walker David Walker Maria Gerber Tim Lawless The HomeScholar Heidi St. John Read-Aloud Revival Read-Aloud Revival podcast with Andrew Pudewa "Nurturing Competent Communicators" by Andrew Pudewa Teaching Writing: Structure and Style® Mikael Walker Nathan King Sean Schmidgall Your Morning Basket Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day Kristi Clover The Simply Joyful Podcast The Simply Joyful Podcast with Andrew Pudewa The National Christian Forensics and Communications Association Kim Cromer The NCFCA Comprehensive Guide to Value Debate The NCFCA Comprehensive Guide to Policy Debate The NCFCA Comprehensive Guide to Speech Mark Landon Justin Holmes Ellie Diaz Victus Study Skills Correctional Education Association "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Article Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Structure and Style® for Students IEW Upgrade(s) 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 wondered where it all began? Tune into this twenty-fifth birthday celebration recording where Andrew takes you through the history of IEW and expresses his gratitude toward the people that helped him along his journey. GO TO PART 2 Referenced Materials: Andrew Pudewa Dr. James B. Webster Anna Ingham Teaching Writing: Structure and Style® The Phonetic Zoo Janet Spitler Julie Walker Bible-Based Writing Lessons Theme-Based Writing Lessons Jill Pike Peter Buscemi Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Cameron Covey Classical Conversations Leigh Bortins Laura House Danielle Olander Jan Miller The Old Schoolhouse® Practical Homeschooling Reader Awards Lori Verstegen U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons World History-Based Writing Lessons Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons Advanced U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons All Things Fun & Fascinating High School Essay Intensive The Elegant Essay How to Write a Story by Lee Roddy Pamela White Fix It! Grammar A Word Write Now by Loranna Schwacofer CenterForLit Teaching the Classics by Adam and Missy Andrews Linda Mikottis Magalog Andrew Kern Circe Institute The Two Andrews: On Writing and Teaching Writing Martin Cothran "Laelius de Amicitia" by Cicero 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]

And we're back! Enjoy this special edition of Ask Andrew Anything, where students and parents from our new student course, Structure and Style for Students®, ask Andrew really just about anything. Be inspired by Andrew's insights on raising his own children, and share a few laughs as Andrew elaborates on his love for hot sauce. Referenced Materials: A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens However Impefectly by Andrew Pudewa The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkein Penrod by Booth Tarkington Humor in Teaching and Speaking by Andrew Pudewa The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkein You can either listen to the audio podcast, or click the link below to watch the video! Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

This is the last episode in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on December 12, 2018, as Episode 169. As they finish up their conversation on movies, Andrew and Julie head into a different direction: the book versus the movie. Join us to hear Andrew and Julie compare certain movies with the book that inspired the movie and listen to both of their takes on if you should read the book before watching the movie. REFERENCED MATERIALS: The Story of the Trapp Family Singers by Maria A. Trapp The Sound of Music The Wizard of Oz Book Movie Fantasia Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Lawrence of Arabia A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens The Scarlet Pimpernel Book Movie Pride and Prejudice Book Mini-Series Hamlet by William Shakespeare The Scarlet and the Black The Vatican Pimpernel by Brian Fleming The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkein "Nurturing Competent Communicators" by Andrew Pudewa The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkein The Princess Bride Book Movie Anna Karenina Book Movie Les Misérables Book Movie Jane Eyre Book Mini-Series Little Women by Louisa May Alcott 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 is the twenty-third episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on December 5, 2018, as Episode 168. In this podcast Andrew and Julie discuss a long-awaited topic: movies. Tune in to hear the duo explore some insights from a few of Andrew's favorite movies. REFERENCED MATERIALS: The Greatest Showman "[This Is Me] A Mommy Parody" The Man Who Invented Christmas Book Movie Inception High School Essay Intensive Goodbye, Mr. Chips Finding Forrester Akeelah and the Bee Spellbound The Phonetic Zoo "Spelling and the Brain" by Andrew Pudewa A River Runs through It Book Movie "However Imperfectly" by Andrew Pudewa Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

This is the twenty-second episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on September 27, 2016, as Episode 62. Join us this week as Andrew and Julie continue their conversation on child brain development. In this episode Andrew delves more deeply into the cause of brain injury, and he provides insight and suggestions to best help, through sensory stimulation and balance development, your brain injured child. GO TO PART 1 Referenced Materials: The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential Nature Deficit Disorder Audio talk Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv Family Hope Center "Thoughts on Dyslexia" 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 is the twenty-first episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on September 20, 2016, as Episode 61. In Part 1 of this 2-part series, Andrew unpacks his personal experience with child brain development and with children who have special needs. Pulling together his research, Andrew examines the developmental pathway of children, discussing a child's intellectual and physical growth. Referenced Materials: Glenn Doman How to Multiply Your Baby's Intelligence by Glenn and Janet Doman Family Hope Center Understanding Child Brain Development by Matthew and Carol Newell The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential "Special needs? IEW can help!" by 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 is the twentieth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on December 29, 2015, as Episode 23. To ban or not to ban, this is the question. Conversations in the academic world have raised questions about the benefits of banning certain words from a student's writing, as IEW requires. Join Andrew and Julie as they unpack the idea of banning words and discuss its value as it helps establish a student's linguistic foundation. Referenced Materials: "‘Use More Expressive Words!’ Teachers Bark, Beseech, Implore" by James R. Hagerty "'Teachers! Please Do Not Make Your Students Use Synonyms for Said,' I Blurted" by Gabriel Roth Maria Montessori A Word Write Now "Process versus Product" "Good Writing vs. Great Teaching" Penrod by Booth Tarkington 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 is the nineteenth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on January 3, 2018, as Episode 122. Share the fun and gain some insights as Julie chats with homeschool mom and author Heidi St. John. After homeschooling for many years, Heidi pulled together her experience and wrote The Busy Homeschool Mom's Guide to Romance. Join us as Heidi shares her goal of strengthening families and offers her advice to busy moms who feel overwhelmed with the tasks at hand. Referenced Materials: Heidi St. John: The Busy Mom Podcast with Kristin Boutross Podcast with Laura House "But, but, but ... What about Grammar?" audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Structure and Style® for Students IEW Schools Janet Spitler The Busy Mom's Guide to Romance by Heidi St. John Books by Heidi St. John The Firmly Planted Resource Center Heidi's Instagram Heidi's Facebook Page Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

This is the eighteenth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on January 24, 2018, as Episode 125. If you're like many families, then you've experienced a bit (or a lot!) of burnout at various times during a school year. Join in on the conversation as Andrew and Julie offer encouragement while they discuss the three laws for keeping you and your students motivated. Referenced Materials: "The Science and Art of Motivation" Article Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Suzuki Everything! Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Teaching Writing: Structure and Style "The Seven Keys of Great Teaching" by Oliver and Rachel DeMille "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Article Audio talk 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]

This is the seventeenth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on November 8, 2016, as Episode 68.  Branching off from last week's special education series, Andrew and Julie open up this conversation by discussing Gifted and Talented Education (GATE). Tune in to learn what it is, the challenges involved, and how IEW can be optimized so that students will have opportunities to use their abilities to the fullest.  Referenced Materials: SPED Struggles and Suggestions Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Article Giftedness Defined The Myth of Laziness by Mel Levine, M.D.  Theme-Based Writing Lessons Teaching Writing: Structure and Style The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham "The Science and Art of Motivation" Article Audio Talk Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

This is the sixteenth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on October 24, 2016, as Episode 66. To finish up their conversation on special needs, Andrew and Julie talk about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In this episode Andrew and Julie examine some of the challenges of ADHD and provide suggestions for both language development and everyday home life. Be encouraged as Andrew emphasizes the value of IEW's Structure and Style® method because it allows your student to feel successful by breaking the overwhelmingly complex writing task into small manageable steps. Referenced Materials: The Gift of Dyslexia by Ronald D. Davis "General Prevalence of ADHD" Dr. Leonard Sax Dr. Sax's Books Why Gender Matters Boys Adrift Girls on the Edge The Collapse of Parenting "Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day" by Andrew Pudewa "4 Reasons You Should Buy a Standup Desk—Right Now" by Michael Hyatt "Nature Deficit Disorder" Audio talk Retrain the Brain by Jeanette Farmer Why Teach Cursive Writing? "Special needs? IEW can help!" by 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 is the fifteenth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on October 18, 2016, as Episode 65.  Join us this week as Andrew and Julie discuss dysgraphia: what it is and how the methods and techniques taught in Structure and Style help break the overwhelming task of writing into small, manageable steps. They will also delve into strategies and principles for helping students with dysgraphia succeed in this skill of written communication. GO TO PART 1  Referenced Materials: Dragon Dictate Software Learning Disabilities Association of America "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Audio talk Article  "Pen and Paper: What the Research Says" Primary Arts of Language Teaching Writing: Structure and Style 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].

This is the fourteenth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on October 11, 2016, as Episode 64. Since October is National Learning Disabilities Month, the Arts of Language Podcast brings to you our Special Education series. Join us as Andrew and Julie begin the series by talking about dyslexia. Drawing from his experience and training, Andrew provides insights on helping your dyslexic students. Andrew also discusses his mission of educating teachers so that they can best aid their students. Referenced Materials: "Thoughts on Dyslexia" by Andrew Pudewa Barton Reading and Spelling System Episode 159: IEW and Dyslexia: A Conversation with Susan Barton Lindamood-Bell The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham, C.M. Primary Arts of Language by Jill Pike Teaching Writing: Structure and Style, Second Edition "Special needs? IEW can help!" by Jill Pike The Phonetic Zoo Premium Membership "The Power of Memorization" Podcast: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Nurturing Competent Communicators by Andrew Pudewa Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Student Writing 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]

This is the thirteenth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on September 15, 2015, as Episode 8. Over the past century there has been a great decline in thinking skills. Be a part of this week's conversation as Andrew and Julie examine what critical thinking actually is, and discover how good thinking is teachable, learnable, and practicable. Referenced Materials: The Four Language Arts Student Writing Intensive (Discontinued) Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman Underground History of American Education by John Taylor Gatto The Global Achievement Gap by Tony Wagner 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 is the twelfth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on January 5, 2016, as Episode 24. Andrew and Julie open up their conversation this week by discussing the fading motivation to "do hard things" in our society. With an ever-growing need for proficient communicators, Andrew directs his attention to the importance of cultivating an environment where students strive for excellence and desire to become competent communicators and thinkers. Referenced Materials: "Reaching the Reluctant Writer" Do Hard Things by Alex Harris "Nature Deficit Disorder" "The Strenuous Life" by Theodore Roosevelt Study Is Hard Work by William Howard Armstrong What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith The Global Achievement Gap by Tony Wagner "Soft Skills to Help Your Career Hit the Big Time" by Daniel Bortz The Science and Art of Motivation Part 1 | Part 2 Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).

This is the eleventh episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on April 25, 2018, as Episode 138. "Why did the egg cross the road? Because it had the inclination." What makes certain jokes and phrases humorous? Building off of last week's conversation, Andrew answers this question as he discusses the eleven elements of humor. Don't miss the chance to hear Andrew crack a few jokes as he demonstrates the true joy that humor in teaching can bring. go to part 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: The Napoleon of Notting Hill by G.K. Chesterton (Amazon Affiliate) "Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout" by Shel Silverstein "Rebecca Who Slammed Doors for Fun and Perished Miserably" by Hilaire Belloc "Homework! Oh, Homework!" by Jack Prelutsky The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain (Amazon Affiliate) Republic by Plato (Amazon Affiliate) IEW's YouTube Channel "Andrew's Joke of the Month" YouTube Playlist Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

This is the tenth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on April 18, 2018, as Episode 137. In part one of this two-part series, Andrew and Julie share a few laughs as they discuss humor in teaching. Learn the powerful health benefits of humor and gain some insight on the positive effects it can have in the classroom, from an increase in student participation to a cultivation of a deeper love of learning. REFERENCED MATERIALS: IEW's YouTube Channel "Andrew's Joke of the Month" YouTube Playlist Andrew Kern Anguished English by Richard Lederer 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 is the ninth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on May 18, 2017, as Episode 94. In this podcast Andrew and Julie address some of the elements of individualized learning. Discover how customizing your students' materials can enhance their learning abilities and motivate them to complete their tasks. Referenced Materials: Individualized Education Program Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Learning Audio Talk The Science and Art of Motivation Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Article Theme-Based Writing Lessons All Things Fun and Fascinating by Lori Verstegen U.S History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen Writing Across the Curriculum Following Narnia by Laura Bettis Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Product versus Process Podcast Article Bible-Based Writing Lessons by Andrew Pudewa and Dr. James B. Webster "Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Learning" Audio talk Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

This is the eighth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on April 13, 2017, as Episode 89. Although poetry has been around for many ages, fewer children actually seem to read and appreciate poetry today. Join Andrew and Julie as they unpack the importance of poetry, discuss its components, and address the powerful benefits of reading poetry. Referenced Materials: The Iliad of Homer translated by Richmond Lattimore The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham Primary Arts of Language by Jill Pike The Odyssey of Homer translated by Richmond Lattimore Mother Goose, Ph.D. by David Arns Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization by Andrew Pudewa The Power of Memorization Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Casey at the Bat by Ernest Thayer Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll Grammar of Poetry by Matt Whitling Macbeth by William Shakespeare The Hollow Hills by Mary Stewart Dante's Purgatorio Translated by Jean and Robert Hollander The Death of Christian Culture † by John Senior 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]