The Arts of Language Podcast

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]

This is the seventh episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on January 16, 2019, as Episode 174. Having followed the research of New York Times bestselling author Dr. Leonard Sax for years, Andrew welcomes Dr. Sax to the microphone. Join us for this informative and insightful episode, in which Dr. Sax cites studies and explores his own findings that emphasize how important it is for teachers and parents to gain awareness of the learning differences between boys and girls. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day" Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Dr. Leonard Sax Dr. Sax's Books Why Gender Matters Boys Adrift Girls on the Edge The Collapse of Parenting "Fairy Tales and the Moral Imagination" Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë The Iliad by Homer 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 sixth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on April 24, 2019, as Episode 188. Although many schools are shifting away from cursive writing, Andrew and Julie hone in on its great value. While citing studies and speaking from experience, Andrew evaluates the pros of teaching cursive as it can have practical uses as well as neurological benefits. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Pen and Paper: What the Research Says Article Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 "Top 10 Reasons to Learn Cursive" by Iris Hatfield Primary Arts of Language Anna Ingham Cursive Knowledge by Jill Pike "Biological and Psychology Benefits of Learning Cursive" by Dr. William R. Klemm Retrain the Brain "The Benefits of Cursive Writing" by Sam Blumenfeld 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 fifth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on February 14, 2018, as Episode 128. With all the distractions and busy schedules, it can be challenging to sit down and read some of your favorite books to your kids. In this podcast Andrew and Julie welcome author and podcaster Sarah Mackenzie to discuss reading aloud. Get a sneak peak of Sarah's new book, The Read Aloud Family, and learn the importance of prioritizing reading to your children. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Episode 199: A Special Announcement Read-Aloud Revival Read-Aloud Revival Podcast The Read-Aloud Family by Sarah Mackenzie Sarah's Podcast with Andrew Pudewa Nurturing Competent Communicators audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson Sarah's Podcast with Katherine Paterson Number the Stars by Lois Lowry (Amazon Affiliate) The Giver by Lois Lowry (Amazon Affiliate) The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo (Amazon Affiliate) Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo (Amazon Affiliate) Mercy Watson by Kate DiCamillo (Amazon Affiliate) Purgatorio by Dante (Amazon Affiliate) Book of Virtues by William J. Bennett (Amazon Affiliate) The Fable of George Washington and the Cherry Tree The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis (Amazon Affiliate) The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place by Maryrose Wood (Amazon Affiliate) Matilda by Roald Dahl (Amazon Affiliate) Sarah's Podcast with Jonathan Rogers The Way of the Wilderking by Jonathan Rogers (Amazon Affiliate) The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson (Amazon Affiliate) 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 fourth episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on July 18, 2018, as Episode 148. In this podcast Andrew and Julie welcome Monica Swanson, a blogger and homeschool mom of four boys. Monica asks Andrew some of her blog readers' frequently asked questions on topics like motivation and reading, to help her as she writes the last chapter of her book, Boy Mom. Tune in to hear Monica ask her son's fun questions for Andrew (near the end). REFERENCED MATERIALS: Episode 199: A Special Announcement Monica Swanson - The Grommom Boy Mom Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day Monica's Baked French Toast Recipe Motivation Article Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Why Gender Matters by Leonard Sax, Ph.D (Amazon Affiliate) Boys Adrift by Leonard Sax, Ph.D (Amazon Affiliate) Podcast with Sarah Mackenzie Read-Aloud Revival Penrod by Booth Tarkington (Amazon Affiliate) Mr. Midshipman Hornblower by C.S. Forester (Amazon Affiliate) The Bark of the Bog Owl by Jonathan Rogers (Amazon Affiliate) DK Illustrated Oxford Dictionary by Oxford (Amazon Affiliate) Boy Mom Podcast Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

This is the third episode of twenty-four in the podcast series, Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on November 21, 2018, as Episode 166. To finish up this conversation on relevancy, Andrew and Julie discuss the last of the four forms of relevancy: contrived relevancy and enforced relevancy. Learn how creating a game can motivate your student to learn, and discover how enforced relevancy is the least effective motivator as it can lead to a dislike for learning. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Episode 199: A Special Announcement Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day Why Gender Matters by Dr. Leonard Sax (Amazon Affiliate) Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Education The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing Article Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Dr. James B. Webster Outmatched™: Ancient History U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen Fix-It! Grammar Motivation Article Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

This is the second episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on November 14, 2018, as Episode 165. In part two of this series, Andrew and Julie discuss the second form of relevancy: inspired relevancy. Even if children do not have an intrinsic interest in something, they can still be inspired to learn about it if someone they love has a genuine interest in it. Discover the different ways students are inspired to learn, and gain some insight on how you can apply that to your students' studies. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Episode 199: A Special Announcement Motivation Article Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith (Amazon Affiliate) Lord of the Flies by William Golding (Amazon Affiliate) 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 first episode of twenty-four in the podcast series Reviewing Our Greatest Hits. This show was initially launched on November 7, 2018, as Episode 164. "How children learn has a more lasting effect than what they learn." This week Andrew and Julie discuss Intrinsic Relevancy, that thing that is interesting because it is. Join us as Andrew and Julie discuss the importance of capitalizing on your students' intrinsic interests, which then motivates and teaches students how to learn. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Episode 199: A Special Announcement National Novel Writing Month Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day Motivation Article Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 However Imperfectly Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Book Dr. Leonard Sax Lord of the Flies by William Golding (Amazon Affiliate) Lemonade to Leadership by Bonnie Drew 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 episode 199 as Andrew and Julie deliver a special announcement regarding The Arts of Language Podcast. Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style The Four Language Arts Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Episode 1: Introduction to IEW's Mission and Founder 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 Part 2 of this series as Julie and Chris continue their conversation on dyslexia. In this episode Chris discusses several accommodations his parents provided for him as he faced reading challenges. Learn how IEW allowed Chris to overcome some of his difficulties with writing, and be inspired as Chris describes dyslexia as a gift. GO TO PART 1 Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne Davis Dyslexia Association International Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson The Bark of the Bog Owl by Jonathan Rogers Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift The Dyslexic Advantage If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

While Andrew is out traveling, Julie welcomes his son, Chris Pudewa, to open up about growing up with dyslexia. In part one of this two-part series, Chris starts the conversation by defining dyslexia and discussing some of the challenges he faced with this learning "disability." GO TO PART 2 Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style IEW and Dyslexia: A Conversation with Susan Barton Davis Dyslexia Association International 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 this podcast Andrew and Julie announce the third edition of Bible-Based Writing Lessons. Tune in as the duo walks through the theme-based book, discussing what's different in the new edition and explaining how the Bible stories are so beautifully woven into the units. Referenced Materials: Bible Based-Writing Lessons Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization by Andrew Pudewa Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Theme-Based Writing Lessons Dr. James B. Webster U.S History-Based Writing Lessons Dante's Inferno by Dante Alighieri † Contains distinctly Christian content 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 Father's Day approaches and graduates move on to the next chapter of their life, Andrew and Julie open the conversation discussing the tools or "ingredients" grads can pack away in their suitcase. Join us for this insightful episode where Andrew reflects on the environment he tried to create for his children to aid them as they began building a life of their own. Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style High School Essay Intensive (Discontinued) "Humor in Teaching and Speaking" by Andrew Pudewa 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 closing and the sun coming out, teachers and students alike enjoy the nice summer break. However, with the cumulative subjects such as music, language, and math, a break is just the thing that allows students to forget all the memorization they had worked so diligently on throughout the year. Join us as Andrew and Julie encourage you to set a little time aside during the summer to continue building that repertoire of mastery in your students. Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Student Writing Intensive (Discontinued) The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing Article Audio talk Podcast series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Online Classes Fix It! Grammar Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization 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 three of IEW's premium members to share their stories and experience using Teaching Writing: Structure and Style. Join us as Sahar Enis, Andrew Youngblood, and Dannah Fritz all express their gratitude for IEW by sharing their students' success and the great benefits that come from being a premium member. Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Premium Membership Instructor Accreditation Program Meet Andrew Youngblood Barton Reading & Spelling System Podcast with Susan Barton Structure and Style Overview DVD 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]

Since Andrew is away, Julie welcomes one of IEW's project managers, Nathan King, to the mic. In this episode Nathan talks about his background as a youth pastor and explains how he discovered a love for classical learning. Tune in to hear Nathan discuss his product, Bible Quest™, and learn how making memorization magical is a vital tool in education and learning God's word. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Nathan King Classical Conversations Episode with Nathan King "A Classical Approach in a Modern World" Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa M45 Seven War Eagle Coffee Co. Bible Quest™ Outmatched™: Ancient History Outmatched™: Medieval History "By Heart - The Goodness of Memory" Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa "Nurturing Competent Communicators" Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Christian Book 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]

After walking the pathway of all nine units, your student can begin to delve deeper into writing about literature. Join us as Andrew and Julie discuss IEW's Response to Literature and Literary Analysis models. Learn the difference between the two models and gain insight on how to help your student make a personal connection with literature in their writing. Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Student Resource Packet Teaching the Classics by Adam Andrews and Missy Andrews Episode 187: Advanced Essay Models Theme-Based Writing Lessons The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing Article Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 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 Andrew provides answers to questions submitted from our listeners. Join us in this especially insightful episode where Andrew hones in on a question about developing a "voice" in students' writing. Learn how the cultivation of imagination is key to expressing voice in writing and understand how IEW plays a role in that. Referenced Materials: "What are the Traits?" "Nurturing Competent Communicators" Project Gutenberg "Thoughts on Dyslexia" by Andrew Pudewa "6 Traits & IEW" However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa 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 you welcome the May flowers, be encouraged to have a strong finish of your school year with Unit 9: Formal Critique. Go beyond the "boring book report" with Andrew as he explains the structural model of Unit 9 and shares the power of the critique thesaurus. Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Student Resource Packet U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization by Andrew Pudewa e-Newsletters Dr. James B. Webster 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]

Although many schools are shifting away from cursive writing, Andrew and Julie hone in on its great value. While citing studies and speaking from experience, Andrew evaluates the pros of teaching cursive as it can have practical uses as well as neurological benefits. Referenced Materials: Pen and Paper: What the Research Says Article Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 "Top 10 Reasons to Learn Cursive" by Iris Hatfield Primary Arts of Language Anna Ingham Cursive Knowledge by Jill Pike "Biological and Psychology Benefits of Learning Cursive" by Dr. William R. Klemm Retrain the Brain "The Benefits of Cursive Writing" by Sam Blumenfeld 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]

After learning the basic five-paragraph essay model, your student can begin to play with it and explore other types of essays. In this podcast Andrew and Julie introduce the advanced essay models. Tune in to hear Andrew walk through the various essay models and learn about the application they have in the real world. Referenced Materials: Episode 185: Formal Essay Models, Structure and Style Unit 8 Episode 186: An Interview with Marie Greenhalgh Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Dr. James B. Webster High School Essay Intensive (Discontinued) "Convert...to Pens!" 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 are honored to welcome Marie Greenhalgh, the homeschooling mom of an autistic student. After pulling her child out of school, Marie discovered IEW and its methodical step-by-step process. In this episode Marie describes how IEW has helped her student learn, shares her own tips for success, and discusses the importance of not withholding help. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Special Needs? IEW can help!" SPED: Struggles and Suggestions: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 The Four Language Arts Article  Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Primary Arts of Language The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham  Anna Ingham Fix It! Grammar Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Student Writing Intensive (Discontinued) Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons by Maria Gerber Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization by Andrew Pudewa Temple Grandin "Process versus Product" by Andrew Pudewa  Marie's letter to IEW Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Feel confident moving from inventive writing into the capstone of our Structure and Style™ program: Formal Essay Models. In this podcast Andrew takes you through the process of Unit 8 and demonstrates the value in learning the five-paragraph model. Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Dr. James B. Webster 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, Dr. David Wilkes joins The Arts of Language podcast. As a professor at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, David is passionate about aiding students in discovering truth and knowledge through literature and writing. Learn about David's role at the university and gain insight as David discusses the implications of a Christian worldview. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Dr. David Wilkes Beowulf translated by J.R.R. Tolkien (Amazon Affiliate) Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (Amazon Affiliate) Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë (Amazon Affiliate) Great Expectations by Charles Dickens Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (Amazon Affiliate) However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa The Function of Criticism at the Present Time by Matthew Arnold (Amazon Affiliate) If you have any questions for Dr. David Wilkes, you can contact him at [email protected]. † Contains distinctly Christian content 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]

Instead of Andrew interviewing the guest, the guest asks Andrew the questions! In this episode Andrew and Julie welcome Dr. Gary Hartenburg, the director of the Honors College at Houston Baptist University. Join us as Andrew and Gary have a conversation on grading and assessment and gain some insight on how to provide good feedback on your students' writing. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Dr. James B. Webster The Paideia Proposal by Mortimer J. Adler "Process versus Product" by Andrew Pudewa "Ten Thousand Times and Then Begins Understanding" audio talk by Andrew Pudewa However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa HBU Honors College HBU Facebook HBU 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]

March forward with Andrew and Julie as you enter into Unit 7: Inventive Writing. This week Andrew and Julie discuss the process of Unit 7 and explore its value in unlocking the student's imagination and pairing it with the thinking skills they have developed. Stay tuned until the end to learn about our writing contest this year as well as the prizes that are awarded to the winners! Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style High School Essay Intensive (Discontinued) IEW Facebook Writing Contests The 2019 IEW Writing Contest (Ended) The Story about Ping by Marjorie Flack (Amazon Affiliate) 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]

Because it's National Grammar Month, Andrew and Julie sit down and have a conversation about grammar. Join us as Andrew and Julie discuss the different divisions of grammar and learn the story behind one of our favorite products: Fix It! Grammar. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Humor in Teaching" Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 "But, but, but...What about Grammar?" "Nurturing Competent Communicators" Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization by Andrew Pudewa The Columbian Orator by David W. Blight Fix It! Grammar Anna Ingham Caught'ya! Grammar with a Giggle by Jane Bell Kiester Pamela White Online Classes Blog "Product Spotlight—Fix It! Grammar" Teaching Writing: Structure and Style [Premium Membership] Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

For this special edition of "Ask Andrew Anything," Andrew is interviewed by one of his very own students, Savannah. Tune in for a fun conversation where Andrew responds to Savannah's questions on topics like his childhood hobbies, his experience with writing in school, and his favorite food. Referenced Materials: Savannah's Paper "Ask Andrew Anything" Episodes The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham Blended Structure and Style in Composition by Dr. Webster The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential Humor in Teaching Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 IEW's YouTube Channel "Andrew's Joke of the Month" YouTube Playlist 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]

Activate your premium membership now! In this episode Andrew and Julie encourage you to become a Premium Member by explaining the copious content you will receive, including Andrew's favorite new addition: the IEW Checklist Generator. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style [Premium Membership] Becoming an IEW Instructor However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa Teaching Writing: Structure and Style - Second Edition Upgrade Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

As a student or even a teacher, it can be overwhelming to navigate the amount of sources available for a research paper. In this podcast Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss Unit 6: Summarizing Multiple References. Join us as Andrew provides tips and suggestions for collecting, organizing, and summarizing facts from multiple references. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style National History Day LexisNexis Theme-Based Writing Lessons Becoming an IEW Instructor 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 creative and humorous Mark Landon, one of IEW's audiovisual specialists, steps up to the mic while Andrew is away. Tune in to learn about Mark's journey to IEW and be inspired by his advice on exploring the creative side of things. REFERENCED MATERIALS: IEW's YouTube Channel "Andrew's Joke of the Month" YouTube Playlist Mikael Walker Justin Holmes M45 Seven Click here to enter the A Guide to Writing Your Novel giveaway. (Drawing ended.) Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

From inspiring to technical, IEW's blogs are here to support and guide teachers and parents and aid students in their educational journey. In this podcast Andrew and Julie welcome the IEW blog "curator," Jennifer Mauser. Enjoy a fun conversation with Jennifer as she explains her role with IEW's blog, and learn about the different content that she publishes on the website. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Blog Jennifer Mauser Laura House Student Writing Intensive Jill Pike Forum Fix It! Grammar World History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen Online Classes Blog: Testimonials "Where are they now? Mikael Walker" "Checklists—Not Just for Enchiladas!" by Jennifer Mauser "Celebrating the Checklist" by Jill Pike "Sentence Openers: #2 or #5?" by Jill Pike Click here to subcribe to our 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]

What is the art of persuasion, really? Join Andrew and Julie as they hone in on this topic by unpacking the six elements of persuasion, and learn how IEW's Structure and Style method encompasses those elements. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "But, but, but...What about Grammar?" Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa "Principles of Persuasion" by Dr. Robert Cialdini Thinking Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing Article Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Humor in Teaching Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]