The Arts of Language Podcast

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]

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]