The Arts of Language Podcast

Having followed the research of New York Times bestselling author Dr. Leonard Sax for years, Andrew welcomes 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]

Since Andrew can't make it to the mic, IEW's Customer Service Manager Jessica Walker steps up and answers a few of Julie's questions. Learn about Jessica's experience with IEW and listen to Jessica's message on the importance of enjoying this journey of education. Listen until the end to hear what product Jessica will be giving away! REFERENCED MATERIALS: Jessica Walker Demonstration Lesson - Primary Click here to enter the Primary Arts of Language: Reading-Writing Complete Package giveaway. Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

While you're still in the midst of Unit 5, sail through style with Andrew and Julie as they discuss the different stylistic techniques. Learn about IEW's philosophy of gradually increasing the intensity of the checklist and notice how the checklist allows your students to take ownership of their writing as they discover the world of words. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Unit 5 Podcast Blended Structure and Style in Composition "Reaching the Reluctant Writer" Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Magalog A Word Write Now IEW Writing Tools App "But, but, but... What about Grammar?" Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Teaching Writing: Structure and Style High School Essay Intensive [Discontinued] Redwall by Brian Jacques 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 of the year again when IEW gives away a gift (or two) on each of the twelve days of Christmas. Join us to learn a little backstory on the Twelve Days of Christmas Giving and get a sneak peek of all the gifts IEW will be giving away this Christmas season! REFERENCED MATERIALS: Twelve Days of Christmas Giving 2018 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 this podcast Andrew answers questions from our listeners as well as questions our Customer Service Team frequently receives. Join us for another round of inquiries where Andrew offers helpful insight on a variety of topics from how to implement Suzuki method when teaching piano, to how to choose appropriate pieces for copywork. Referenced Materials: IEW and Dyslexia The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain (Amazon Affiliate) Pamela White Fix It! Grammar Suzuki Association of the Americas Student Writing Intensive Continuation Course Level B High School Essay Intensive Student Writing Intensive Theme-Based Writing Lessons Becoming MomStrong by Heidi St. John QUESTIONS ASKED: 1:18 - Jennifer asks, "In Unit 3, I have always found it confusing to list all the characters in the story under Characters and Setting in the key word outline. When we go to write the first paragraph, sometimes including a character that only shows up later in the story is challenging. Is it okay to only mention that character in the Conflict and Problem or Climax and Resolution sections, or is it good to try to mention all the characters in the first paragraph?” 3:25 - Misty asks, “Thanks for the great info! I was listening to the dyslexia podcast. When you talk about a dyslexic child listening to audiobooks, should they be trying to follow along with the print, or just simply listening to the story?” 6:06 - Christine asks, “Should we have commas after an -ly adverb opener?” 8:27 - Amy asks, “My question for you is regarding teaching my kids how to play the piano. I have listened to your podcasts talking about the Suzuki method and it intrigues me. My oldest is taking piano lessons; however, his teacher is retiring soon. She teaches using the traditional method, which is how I was taught piano. The nearest Suzuki teacher is an hour drive away. I’m wondering what your opinion is on a parent attempting to teach the Suzuki method at home. Of course I would read Suzuki’s books to gain better insight, but I wouldn’t have any formal training in the method. Can you help?” 11:52 - Wendy asks, “I am teaching a group of 16 students through the Continuation Course Level B. They are writing papers about famous people from history. The sources that Mr. Pudewa has required them to write are from a book, an encyclopedia/periodical, and whatever other material they might choose such as Internet or video. One of the questions I received was "Can I choose a Kindle book?" This started me questioning what I should allow. Since the filming of the series, much technology has come into play.” 16:37 - Customers frequently ask our Customer Service team, “Prior to Unit 6, how does a student put a word-for-word quotation on the key word outline?” 17:57 - Customers frequently ask our Customer Service team, “When a student with no previous IEW experience begins with High School Essay Intensive and then wants more help with writing, what program would be best to move on to next?” 20:10 - Customers frequently ask our Customer Service team, “What is the purpose of copywork and how do our families and teachers choose the appropriate pieces for students to copy?” 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 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 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" audio talk by Andrew Pudewa The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkein The Princess Bride Book Movie Jane Eyre Book Mini-Series Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella Les Misérables Book Movie 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 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 Greatest Showman Parody" and "[This Is Me] A Mommy Parody" The Man Who Invented Christmas Book Movie Inception High School Essay Intensive (Discontinued) Goodbye, Mr. Chips Finding Forrester Akeelah and the Bee Spellbound The Phonetic Zoo "Spelling and the Brain" audio talk by Andrew Pudewa A River Runs through It Book Movie "However Imperfectly" audio talk 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]

As you head into the busyness of December, listen to Andrew and Julie walk through Unit 5: Writing from Pictures. Gain confidence moving forward as Andrew and Julie explain the vital role Unit 5 plays in unlocking students' imagination and in developing their thinking skills. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Webinar Archive Unit 5: Writing from Pictures Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Theme-Based Writing Lessons Dr. James B. Webster 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]

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. GO TO: Part 1 | Part 2 REFERENCED MATERIALS: 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]

In part two of this series, Andrew and Julie discuss the second form of relevancy: Inspired Relevancy. Even if a child does 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. GO TO: PART 1 REFERENCED MATERIALS: 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]

"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. GO TO: Part 2 REFERENCED MATERIALS: 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) 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]

When you flip the calendar page, be equipped to move on to Unit 4: Summarizing a Reference. Learn how to effectively teach your students to "some-a-rize" longer source texts by choosing what is interesting, important, and/or relevant. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Webinar Archive Unit 4: Summarizing a Reference Newsletters 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]

To change things up a bit, Andrew and Julie open some mail from our customers and podcast listeners who describe how IEW has helped them in their educational journey. Join Andrew and Julie as they read the letters and express their joy and gratitude. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Dr. James B. Webster What Are We Really Doing Here? Article Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 However Imperfectly Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Book The Iliad by Homer (Amazon Affiliate) Fix It! Grammar 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]

Andrew once again answers just about anything our podcast listeners ask. Tune in to hear Andrew's response to questions on topics like memorization, grammar, and mind mapping. Referenced Materials: Podcast with Monica Swanson Mastery Learning, Ability Development, and Individualized Education audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Podcast with Susan Barton Cursive Knowledge Anna Ingham Fix-It! Grammar QUESTIONS ASKED: 1:52 - Ann asks, “I heard Andrew say many times to always spell any word a child asks you to spell. Does he feel the same about math facts? I so commonly hear, ‘Mom, what is six times seven?’ My kids, ages eleven and fourteen, have a difficult time memorizing math facts. They are continuing to improve, but it is quite a process. They have a times table chart to refer to during math and drill math facts. I want them to continue learning new concepts, so often I give them the answer to not muddy the water. I am curious to hear your take on this situation. 7:11 - Jennifer asks, “Teaching class today regarding who/which clauses, I had a parent ask about ‘whose’ and where that fits in the IEW curriculum. For instance: ‘The bicycle whose chain is broken is mine.’” 8:40 - Emily asks, “I have been listening to the podcast and getting prepared all summer. I am telling everyone IEW is my ‘curriculum crush’ of the year! Andrew mentions using this with his dyslexic son. As I recall, he got 20 minutes to copy 100 words and got 1 point per word, but there were also various ways to lose points. Can you explain that?” 16:13 - Anonymous asks, “I have a sixth grader and was wanting to get Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization, but wasn’t sure whether we should start with Level 1. Will it be as effective as a first grader starting? Is it worth it?” 19:58 - Anonymous asks, “I have a seven-year-old who writes his numbers backwards. He used to write his letters backwards, but that has since been corrected with making them out of clay per the Gift of Dyslexia method. He has made the numbers in clay models too, but the method didn't take with those. Any suggestions for how to help writing with numbers?” 24:27 - Amber asks, “I love the podcast. I am a homeschool mom and have a six-year-old gifted child. She is on the last few lessons of the first Fix It!. We have modified it by having her write the sentence the next day for copywork versus writing the whole paragraph in one day. She completed the PAL writing program at the age of five and writes amazingly well on her own. Should I move her into the second Fix It! right away or switch to traditional copywork?” 27:13 - Janet asks, “What does Andrew say about mind-mapping?” 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 October is dyslexia awareness month, Susan Barton of the Barton Reading and Spelling System joins the Arts of Language Podcast to offer insight on dyslexia. With years of experience, Susan explains dyslexia's intricacies and discusses the temporary accommodations teachers can provide to allow dyslexic students to still thrive and prove their knowledge. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Susan Barton Dyslexia: Symptoms & Solutions Bright Solutions for Dyslexia Learning Ally Bookshare Orton-Gillingham Method Barton Reading and Spelling System Ask Susan Barton Bright Solutions for Dyslexia Facebook Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz Bright Solutions for Dyslexia: Good Books To contact Susan, email her at [email protected]. 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 September winds down and October inches forward, be prepared to transition from Unit 2 into Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories. Listen to Andrew walk through the Story Sequence Chart and learn how to coach your students to effectively retell narrative stories. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Anna Ingham The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham Aesop Fables Webinar Archive Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories The Story about Ping by Marjorie Flack (Amazon Affiliate) A Word Write Now IEW Writing Tools App Newsletters 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 this podcast Andrew and Julie welcome Todd Wilson, the Family Man, to discuss the true difficulties of schooling. With humor and insight Todd connects with moms and dads, reminding them of what’s really important. REFERENCED MATERIALS: The Family Man e-Newsletters Help! I'm Married to a Homeschooling Mom by Todd Wilson Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day Lies Homeschooling Moms Believe by Todd Wilson Taming the Techno-Beast by Todd Wilson The Smiling Homeschooler 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 training with Dr. Suzuki, Andrew set out to teach everything while integrating Suzuki's method. Whether it be piano or writing, learn how any child can learn when you apply the principles of Talent Education. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Shinichi Suzuki Nurtured by Love by Shinichi Suzuki (Amazon Affiliate) Maria Montessori The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential Dr. James B. Webster The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing Article Audio talk Instructor Accreditation Program Berwyn School District Study Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization 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]

"Every child can learn; it all depends on the teacher." Dr. Suzuki truly believed that all children could learn when provided the right conditions. Enjoy a fun and inspiring podcast as Andrew talks about his time studying under Dr. Suzuki in Japan, and gain some insight on Suzuki's methodology. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Shinichi Suzuki Ability Development from Age Zero by Shinichi Suzuki (Amazon Affiliate) Nurtured by Love by Shinichi Suzuki (Amazon Affiliate) Maria Montessori "Why and How Music Will Save the World" 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]

Start out strongly this September as Andrew and Julie chat about Units 1 and 2 of the Structure and Style syllabus, laying the foundation for the year. Discover the power of note making and outlining and find out how it paves the path for the upcoming year of writing. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Webinar Archive Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Ask Andrew Anything Dr. James B. Webster "Squirrely Students Inspire Structure and Style" 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 podcast as Andrew and Julie sit down and have a conversation about the upcoming school year. Whether you're a full-time schoolteacher or a homeschooling parent, be invigorated in your quest for this new school year as Andrew provides advice on preparing your classroom and encourages you to keep moving forward. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Classroom Posters Primary Arts of Language Portable Walls for Structure and Style Students Tools for Young Writers Portable Walls: Grammar on the Go Portable Walls for the Essayist [Discontinued] The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham, C.M. Stucture and Style Overview DVD Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Becoming an IEW Instructor Classroom Supplement and Lesson Plans Theme-Based Writing Lessons Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Experience excellence in writing as Laura House, IEW's marketing manager, explains IEW's methodology and walks you through both the structure and style of the nine units. With her insightful knowledge and cheery attitude, Laura provides encouragement and demonstrates how you can apply IEW's method to anything you're learning at home or in the classroom. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Click here to download the slides that accompanied Laura in the Experience Excellence in Writing webinar. Laura House Student Writing Intensive Megan Horst Magnum Opus Magazine Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Classroom Supplement and Lesson Plans Theme-Based Writing Lessons Student Writing Intensive Continuation Course U.S History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen World History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen Following Narnia Volume 1: The Lion's Song by Laura Bettis Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons Lori Verstegen Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons Lori Verstegen Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons by Maria Gerber All Things Fun & Fascinating by Lori Verstegen Bible Heroes Writing Lessons Lori Verstegen Portable Walls Fix-It! Grammar The Phonetic Zoo All About Spelling Primary Arts of Language e-Newsletter Webinars Forum Blog IEW's Facebook Page Becoming an IEW Instructor 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]

Because Andrew is traveling this week, Julie pulls in one of IEW's summer interns: NCFCA speech champion Kaitlyn Butts. Enjoy as Kaitlyn discusses her internship, and be inspired by Kaitlyn's message on the importance of public speaking. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Podcast with Kaitlyn Butts Kaitlyn's Website National Christian Forensics and Communications Association Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Click here to enter The NCFCA Comprehensive Guide to Speech giveaway. 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 episode of "Ask Andrew Anything" as Andrew responds to questions submitted by our podcast listeners. Offering helpful tips and humorous insight, Andrew explains ways to motivate students and where to get started with IEW. Referenced Materials: Humor in Teaching Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Theme-Based Writing Lessons Following Narnia Volume 1: The Lion's Song by Laura Bettis U.S History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons by Maria Gerber All Things Fun & Fascinating by Lori Verstegen Bible Heroes Writing Lessons Lori Verstegen Why Gender Matters by Leonard Sax, Ph.D. (Amazon Affiliate) Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day The Global Achievement Gap by Tony Wagoner (Amazon Affiliate) Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker, Ph.D. (Amazon Affiliate) The Underground History of American Education by John Taylor Gatto (Amazon Affiliate) Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Writing Across the Curriculum QUESTIONS ASKED: 2:11 - Shannon asks, "I have a girl, but she would rather be digging in the dirt, doing science experiments, or playing in her tree house than doing sit-down work, especially writing. How can you make IEW work for a kinesthetic/tactile learner that prefers to play and experiment?" 9:24 - Karen asks, "I have high school students, and I use a literature-based English curriculum. The books are fantastic, but my students are reluctant to do the reading outside of class time. They also do not want to do other homework outside of class time. Do you have suggestions for motivating students to work independently?" 14:11 - Julie asks, "My son has a short attention span when it comes to lesson time. How can I help with that but still let him build forts?" 16:45 - Angela asks, "I've been a homeschooling mom for over ten years. Normally I'm not nervous about how my kids are doing in the grand scheme of things. Dealing with high school, however, has been a totally different story. How do you know for sure that this is really enough? I think about how my son will succeed in life, what is he doing after high school and college. How can I really know that what we're doing is enough and all will be well?" 23:26 - Julie asks, "How do you deal with a moody and incompliant teen?" 27:22 - Brianne asks, "Where do I start? What do I need in order to teach my middle school student to be prepared for high school writing?" 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 this podcast Andrew and Julie interview the managing editor of the Magnum Opus Magazine, Megan Horst. Learn about the great student work Megan puts into the magazine and receive some background on the history of Magnum Opus Magazine. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Megan Horst Magnum Opus Magazine Megan's Books The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom (Amazon Affiliate) Dr. James B. Webster Newsletter Digital Magazine Podcast with Taylor Bennett Porch Swing Girl by Taylor Bennett (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]

In this podcast Andrew and Julie welcome blogger and homeschool mom of four boys, Monica Swanson. Monica asks Andrew some frequently asked questions from her blog readers on topics like motivation and reading to help her as she writes the last chapter of her book, Boy Mom (working title). Tune in until the end to hear Monica ask her son's fun questions for Andrew. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Monica Swanson - The Grommom Boy Mom (working title) "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) 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 this podcast Andrew and Julie welcome Leigh Bortins, founder of Classical Conversations, to discuss the Global Home Education Conference which took place in Russia this summer. Tune in to enjoy Andrew and Leigh's stories of their experience in Russian culture and learn about the role Leigh plays in promoting home education both nationwide and internationally. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Global Home Education Conference Classical Conversations "History of CC" High School Essay Intensive Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen Classical Conversations | International Communities 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 honor of Independence Day, IEW is offering free shipping on all standard domestic shipping from July 1–10. Join us as Andrew and Julie talk about the history of "freedomship" and the importance of educated leaders. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Freedomship 2018 A Thomas Jefferson Education by Oliver DeMille (Amazon Affiliate) Rhetoric by Aristotle (Amazon Affiliate) Adam and Missy Andrews Teaching the Classics by Adam and Missy Andrews Animal Farm by George Orwell (Amazon Affiliate) Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass (Amazon Affiliate) "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" speech by Frederick Douglass Click here to listen to Andrew Pudewa reciting an excerpt of Frederick Douglass' speech "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?". Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization 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 as Andrew discusses his research and cites studies that emphasize the learning differences between boys and girls. Learn how to motivate boys and other active learners by creating relevancy and respecting each child's individual needs. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Podcast with Jill Pike 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) Girls on the Edge by Leonard Sax, Ph.D (Amazon Affiliate) The Collapse of Parenting by Leonard Sax, Ph.D (Amazon Affiliate) Writing Well by Donald Hall (Amazon Affiliate) Writing to Learn by William Zinsser (Amazon Affiliate) The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White (Amazon Affiliate) Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst (Amazon Affiliate) 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 this podcast Andrew and Julie introduce and discuss our brand new product, However Imperfectly: Lessons learned from thirty years of teaching and other articles written by Andrew Pudewa. Learn how the book came to be and get a sneak peek of the great content imbedded in the pages of the book. REFERENCED MATERIALS: However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential Dr. James B. Webster Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst (Amazon Affiliate) e-Newsletters Magnum Opus Magazine IEW's Facebook IEW'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]

Sit back and receive inspiration from Andrew and veteran homeschool mom and Primary Arts of Language author Jill Pike as they discuss their experience and provide suggestions for parents of struggling learners. Whether your child is dyslexic or has comprehension difficulties, Jill encourages parents to work with their student in all that they do, emphasizing her life-long motto: you can never help your child too much! REFERENCED MATERIALS: Jill Pike Podcast with Jill Pike  Kristin Boutross  The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing Article Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Anna Ingham The Gift of Dyslexia by Ronald D. Davis (Amazon Affiliate) Barton Reading and Spelling System "Thoughts on Dyslexia" by Andrew Pudewa Classical Conversations Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization Andrew Pudewa  Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik (Amazon Affiliate) Primary Arts of Language  The Family Hope Center The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential  Understanding Child Brain Development by Matthew and Carol Newell Read-Aloud Revival Carry on, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham (Amazon Affiliate) Cursive Knowledge by Jill Pike  Article Audio talk Pen and Paper Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa  Andrew Kern  A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket (Amazon Affiliate) The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog by John R. Erickson (Amazon Affiliate) Theme-Based Writing Lessons Writing Source Packet  Forum  Martin Cothran  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 this podcast Andrew and Julie interview Charlene Notgrass of Notgrass History. To Charlene, history is more about in-depth understanding as opposed to the memorization of facts, so she firmly believes in incorporating writing to develop historical knowledge. Learn about Charlene's journey to Notgrass History and gain some insight on how her history curriculum promotes writing. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Notgrass History Podcast with Solomon and Cecelia Schmidt The War Wages On by Cecelia Schmidt (Amazon Affiliate) The War Within by Cecelia Schmidt (Amazon Affiliate) U.S History Bites by Solomon Schmidt (Amazon Affiliate) Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (Amazon Affiliate) The Giver by Lois Lowry (Amazon Affiliate) Writing Across the Curriculum Dr. James B. Webster Outmatched: Ancient History From Adam to Us Curriculum Package by Ray and Charlene Notgrass Charlene'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]

In honor of Mother's Day, Andrew switches things up and interviews Julie Walker, IEW's Director of Marketing and a longtime friend. After meeting Andrew in 1997, Julie took IEW's methodology and used it to teach her three boys and has since applied it to her own life. Join us for this special episode as Julie discusses her journey to IEW, and be encouraged by Julie's wisdom and advice for all moms out there. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Julie Walker Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Reaching the Reluctant Writer Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Mikael Walker Where are they now? Mikael Walker: Video Editor Extraordinaire Blog post by Chris Pudewa Motivation Article Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Jessica Walker David Walker Nurturing Competent Communicators Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter (Amazon Affiliate) Read Aloud Revival Unwrapping the Greatest Gift by Ann Voskamp (Amazon Affiliate) A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson (Amazon Affiliate) The Four Language Arts Article Audio talk Listening | Speaking | Reading | Writing 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 for Andrew to be asked just about anything from various school teachers and parents across the country. Tune in to hear Andrew’s responses to questions, ranging from advice on encouraging reluctant readers to how to go about correcting students' papers. Referenced Materials: "Sitting Is the New Smoking: Ways a Sedentary Lifestyle is Killing You" by The Active Times Online Classes Online Class Instructors ​​​​Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day by Andrew Pudewa IEW's YouTube Channel "Andrew's Joke of the Month" Youtube Playlist Better Late Than Early by Raymond S. and Jane Moore The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing Audio talk Article Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Episode 6: The Four Language Arts, Part 4 — Writing QUESTIONS ASKED: 1:36 - Seline asks, "My son is not a fan of reading, but he is not a bad reader, just not motivated. Can you give me some tips to help? 6:52 - Tamara asks, "Are online classes valuable? How does one make the most of them, especially when working with a teen? 10:45 - Rachel asks, "I have an eight-year-old son who is normally congenial. He will consistently tear up and become physically anxious when asked to do something outside of his comfort zone. After encouragement, he will finally attempt whatever was asked of him. I don't think he is purposefully trying to delay, I believe he is actually anxious because he doesn't think he can do it perfectly the first time. He's very bright, but when it comes to writing, he struggles, even with basic copy work. With that background, is there an age where this will be naturally overcome, or is this a matter of mommy needing to train and discipline better?" 18:28 - Sharon asks, "In what order should I help my nine-year-old revise things? If I go over punctuation, spelling, and content, he may just crumble. How do I pick my battles on what to correct?" 22:14 - C.M. asks, "How do you know if your kid genuinely needs to dictate, or would benefit from having to practice getting it from their head to the paper? What skills might they be losing by skipping this?" 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 you near the end of the school year, get the information and motivation you need to finish strong with Unit 9: Formal Critique. In this two-part webinar recording, Andrew takes you through Unit 9, discusses its purpose, and explains the power of the critique thesaurus. Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 9 webinar. Webinar Archive Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien The Wizard of Oz Teaching the Classics by Adam Andrews and Missy Andrews Podcast with Adam Andrews Student Writing Intensive Level B [Discontinued: Replaced with Structure and Style for Students] However Imperfectly Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 "The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing" Audio talk Article Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Writing Contests IEW's YouTube Channel "Andrew's Joke of the Month" Youtube Playlist Blog Forums Newsletters Magnum Opus Magazine WORLD magazine Touchstone magazine Les Misérables by Victor Hugo QUESTIONS ASKED: 11:36 - Melissa asks, "First year IEW users and my 8th grader is doing SWI- B and EIL's English I both this year. At this section in Unit 9, should I pick and choose assignments or still try to do all of both?" 12:41 - Bonnie asks, “How do we encourage dyslexics to really read the material deeply for meaningful critique after struggling to understand the complexities of the text?” 16:44 - Joanne asks, "Can you please give some ways that Unit 9 is used in real life?" Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

As you near the end of the school year, get the information and motivation you need to finish strong with Unit 9: Formal Critique. In this two-part webinar recording, Andrew takes you through Unit 9, discusses its purpose, and explains the power of the critique thesaurus. Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 9 webinar. Webinar Archive Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade Dr. James B. Webster Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson Moby-Dick by Herman Melville "Casey at the Bat" by Ernest Lawrence Thayer 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]

"Why did the egg cross the road? Because it had the inclination." What makes certain jokes and phrases humorous? In this episode 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]

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. go to part 2 REFERENCED MATERIALS: IEW's YouTube Channel "Andrew's Joke of the Month" YouTube Playlist Andrew Kern Anguished English: An Anthology of Accidental Assaults upon Our Language 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]

In this two-part webinar recording, Andrew and old-time friend and mentor Dr. Webster walk you through Unit 8: Formal Essay Models. Join us as Andrew explains the elements of an essay and discusses what differentiates Unit 8 from the previous units. Additionally, Dr. Webster answers questions and provides suggestions for tackling essay assignments. Go To PART 1 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 8 webinar. Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Dr. James B. Webster Magnum Opus Magazine The Four Deadly Errors Article Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 The Elegant Essay Writing Contests The 2018 IEW Writing Contest IEW's Blog e-Newsletter IEW Families Forum IEW Teachers Forum Questions Asked: 5:04 - Melissa asks, "I have a fourteen-year-old, an eleven-year-old, and a nine-year-old all doing the same Student Writing Intensive group B together this year. The nine-year-old loves to write and is keeping up great with the others. Would it be unheard of for all of them to do the Student Continuation Level B together?" 7:24 - Erica says, "My two daughters are struggling with writing the conclusion and introduction paragraphs. We would appreciate more specifics on how to create a great attention-grabbing intro and a thoughtful conclusion." 11:53 - Christi asks, "My oldest, twelve, is a naturally comfortable writer and is beginning to be very resistant to writing outlines in general. Any suggestions on how to continue to help her see why they are important?" 18:59 - Melissa asks, "Do students write them in this order on their first draft then the correct order on the formal draft? Will it be easy for those typing? I wasn't sure on handwritten." 20:19 - Terra asks, "My fifteen-year-old student has been assigned a ten page science paper. I would like to know if you still include the most important and why. Would you state your opinion as an expert without using "I"? How do you write it in a way that keeps it a factual report and not an essay?" 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 this two-part webinar recording, Andrew and old-time friend and mentor Dr. Webster walk you through Unit 8: Formal Essay Models. Join us as Andrew explains the elements of an essay and discusses what differentiates Unit 8 from the previous units. Additionally, Dr. Webster answers questions and provides suggestions for tackling essay assignments. Go To PART 2 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 8 webinar. Dr. James B. Webster Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Mini Posters Instructor Accreditation Program Blended Structure & Style in Composition by Dr. James B. Webster High School Essay Intensive Andrew's Engagements 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]

Since Andrew is out traveling, Julie welcomes Beth O’Connor to chat with her. Learn about Beth’s role as an Educational Consultant and receive encouragement from Beth as she shares a special message to those beginning IEW. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Beth O'Connor IEW Schools Division Linda Mikottis Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Click here [Contest Ended] to enter the Following Narnia Volume 1: The Lion's Song giveaway. Click here [Contest Ended] to enter the IEW® Handbook for Administrators and School Leaders giveaway. 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 this podcast Andrew and Julie welcome long-time friend Linda Mikottis. Join us as Linda discusses her journey to IEW and explains her role as Senior Implementation Coach, aiding students through coaching teachers in what IEW has to offer. Referenced Materials: Linda Mikottis Magalog Berwyn School District Study Andrew's Engagements Reaching the Reluctant Writer Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization by Andrew Pudewa IEW Schools Division Sharon Ashford Podcast with Sharon Ashford Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

While many writing programs begin with a blank page, IEW understands the importance of developing students' thinking skills before asking them to write creatively. In this episode Andrew talks through the ins and outs of Unit 7, Inventive Writing, while explaining the methodology behind it. Go To Part 1 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 7 webinar. Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Magnum Opus Magazine Blog IEW Families Forum IEW Teachers Forum Monthly e-Newsletter Andrew's Engagements Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

While many writing programs begin with a blank page, IEW understands the importance of developing students' thinking skills before asking them to write creatively. In this episode Andrew talks through the ins and outs of Unit 7, Inventive Writing, while explaining the methodology behind it. Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 7 webinar. Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Blended Structure and Style in Composition by James B. Webster, Ph.D. Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Once again, Andrew answers questions from teachers and parents across the country. Whether it be a Latin question or a technical inquiry about sentence openers, Andrew provides helpful insight and clarity. Tune in till the end for an electrifying lightning round, where various students ask questions like "Who is your favorite composer?" and "How many ties do you actually own?" Referenced Materials: Biduum Latinum Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Advanced Communication Series [Discontinued] Online Classes The Family Hope Center Fix It! Grammar Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan (Amazon Affiliate) Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Mandy Walker (Amazon Affiliate) The Republic by Plato (Amazon Affiliate) The Scarlet and the Black Collateral Beauty A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (Amazon Affiliate) QUESTIONS ASKED: 1:44 - Sandra asks, "My son was an A student in high school and is doing well enough in college, except for Latin. He took Latin for three years in high school and did fine, but he's taking his second year of Latin in college and it's proving to be excruciating for him. Do you have any advice for this level of Latin?" 4:55 - Christine asks, "Are there a limited number of words that work as invisible openers? For example, "Being exhausted, the man sank down into a sofa." In this example, it works to drop the word "being." Do all words work this way? It doesn't sound right to me to say, "Tired, the man sank down into a sofa." Or, "Sleepy the man..." 8:42 - Holly says, "It would be great to get a little more help or advice on the taking notes from lectures and then writing paragraphs. I'm finding that my son and I are needing more guidance in this area." 11:18 - Leah asks, "I'm interested in one of your courses for my 10th grade daughter. I would like something that she could work on independently. Do you have recommendations? Are there assessments built into the program?" 13:06 - Melissa asks, "I recently listened to episode 66 of the podcast. My son has ADD and learning disabilities such as significant delays in spelling and mild delays in reading and math. He also has delays in working memory and processing speed. He's currently in the 5th grade in a public school. I am unfortunately unable to homeschool him, but we are working with him after school and in the summers as much as possible. I wanted to see what would be recommended for him? He's currently in 5th grade so I'm unsure whether level A or level B would be best for him." 16:13 - Mary asks, "My fourteen-year-old has some issues: lack of proper punctuation in sentences, run-ons, and tense agreements, to name a few. I have addressed these in editing, but I feel like he's missing something pretty important. Should I continue to coach him through editing? He is grasping all the dress-ups quite well. We are in Unit 4." 23:52 - Paula asks,"Hi there. I'm in a bit of a pickle. I am tutoring an IEW writing class at a tutoring center and the grades range from 3-8. The director insists that we use Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons. It's actually been going really well, but now we have started unit 6 and the younger students are confused. Do you have any suggestions?" 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 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: 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]

Is your student overwhelmed by having too many sources to write from? Join Andrew as he discusses Unit 6 and provides tips and suggestions for collecting, organizing, and summarizing facts from multiple references. Go To Part 1 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 6 webinar. Teaching Writing: Structure and Style The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) EasyBib Beowulf Writing Source Packet Theme-Based Writing Lessons All Things Fun & Fascinating by Lori Verstegen Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen Following Narnia by Laura Bettis Bible-Based Writing Lessons by Andrew Pudewa and James B. Webster, Ph.D. Rockets, Radar, and Robotics by Danielle and Nathaniel Olander Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales by Maria Gerber Portable Walls Mini Posters Magnum Opus Magazine Questions Asked 23:07- Jenny asks, "I gave my 9th grader source text about Beowulf for a commentary analysis and he used that for his research. He is excited about it and is eager to add in an intro and conclusion and some transitions between paragraphs. Is there a reason why I should hold him back from that at this point if I haven't taught him these skills yet? Or, should I tell him to wait until unit 7 and 8 before adding those elements to make a complete essay?" Remember to send your questions to [email protected], and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or [email protected]

Is your student overwhelmed by having too many sources to write from? Join Andrew as he discusses Unit 6 and provides tips and suggestions for collecting, organizing, and summarizing facts from multiple references. Go To Part 2 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Unit 6 webinar. Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Bible Heroes Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen All Things Fun & Fascinating by Lori Verstegen Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales by Maria Gerber Following Narnia by Laura Bettis Mini Posters Portable Walls Student Writing Intensive National History Day IEW Teacher's Forum Monthly e-Newsletter Magnum Opus Magazine Questions Asked 7:30 - Debbie asks, "Why is unit 6 not attempted with 3rd graders?" 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]

Often students as well as parents struggle with moving forward on the checklist. In this two-part episode, Andrew provides salient points on the stylistic techniques and offers advice, from being strict with the checklist to not drowning your students with more than they can handle. Go To Part 1 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Sailing Through Style webinar. Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade But, but, but ... What about Grammar? Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Fix It! Grammar Fix It! Grammar: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by Pamela White Blog Monthly e-Newsletter IEW's YouTube Channel Andrew's Joke of the Month Magnum Opus Magazine High School Essay Intensive Andrew's Engagements 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]

Often students as well as parents struggle with moving forward on the checklist. In this two-part episode, Andrew provides salient points on the stylistic techniques and offers advice, from being strict with the checklist to not drowning your students with more than they can handle. Go To Part 2 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Sailing Through Style webinar. Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Dr. James B. Webster Blended Structure & Style in Composition by James B. Webster Theme-Based Writing Lessons Mini Posters Anna Ingham The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham Magnum Opus Magazine Portable Walls Portable Walls for Essayist Tools for Young Writers Portable Walls: Grammar on the Go IEW Writing Tools A Word Write Now 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]