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Suffixing: The Change Rule

In today’s blog post we will review the last of the suffixing rules: the change rule. In prior posts we covered the dropping rule and the doubling rule, so if you haven’t yet... read more

Nov 19, 2021

Suffixing: The Doubling Rule

In the first blog post dedicated to suffixing, I addressed the dropping rule. This rule essentially states that one should drop the final nonsyllabic (silent) e before applying a vowel suffix. There are... read more

Oct 15, 2021

Suffixing: The Dropping Rule

Earlier today I was reading the national news and ran across an article that mentioned all of the “smokey fires” still blazing out West. I couldn’t help it; I cringed. “Smoky” is actually... read more

Sep 24, 2021

Meet the Mighty Morpheme!

  In addition to teaching Structure and Style writing to co-op classes and individual tutored students, I also work as a reading and spelling tutor, employing a structured literacy approach. To say that I... read more

Oct 20, 2020

Unboxing PAL: A Peek inside the Packages

  With school on the cusp of starting up again, we thought it would be helpful to describe in detail a few of our special packaged curriculums so that you are able to feel... read more

Aug 04, 2020

From the Mailbag: What about Spelling Mistakes?

  Individuals who registered for IEW’s online writing conference, From Imitation to Innovation, had the opportunity to submit questions with their registration. While Andrew and Julie weren’t able to respond to each one during... read more

Jul 28, 2020

Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 210

  It’s that time again! Every tenth podcast is set aside so that listeners can “ask Andrew anything.” In podcast Episode 210 listeners asked the following questions: Do I really need the teacher-training course, Teaching... read more

Mar 19, 2020

Annual or Ennial?

  Back when I lived in Ohio, I spent much of March watching the weather. Typically at some point in the month, usually later than earlier, I could detect a subtle warming in the... read more

Mar 13, 2020

Sound City, the Heart of Anna Ingham’s Language Arts Program

  When teachers use our materials for Kindergarten through Grade 2, they are directed to use the poetry discussion time to reinforce phonics for reading and spelling. Regularly we hear from teachers using their... read more

Oct 12, 2018

Memorization: Strengthening the Heart and Spirit of the Child

  Recently, I was trying to enroll my daughter in an online history class when the dreaded “time to change your password” warning popped up. This particular institution requires me to change my password... read more

Aug 30, 2018

Life Lessons Learned through Spelling

by Ryan Weins   Recently I had the privilege of completing a level of IEW’s spelling program, The Phonetic Zoo. Throughout my study, I found it enjoyable to finally experience how our approach to teaching... read more

Feb 19, 2018

Suffixing: The Change Rule

In today’s blog post we will review the last of the suffixing rules: the change rule. In prior posts we covered... read more

Suffixing: The Doubling Rule

In the first blog post dedicated to suffixing, I addressed the dropping rule. This rule essentially states that one should drop... read more

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Suffixing: The Dropping Rule

Earlier today I was reading the national news and ran across an article that mentioned all of the “smokey fires” still... read more

Meet the Mighty Morpheme!

  In addition to teaching Structure and Style writing to co-op classes and individual tutored students, I also work as a reading... read more

Unboxing PAL: A Peek inside the Packages

  With school on the cusp of starting up again, we thought it would be helpful to describe in detail a few... read more

From the Mailbag: What about Spelling Mistakes?

  Individuals who registered for IEW’s online writing conference, From Imitation to Innovation, had the opportunity to submit questions with their registration.... read more

Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 210

  It’s that time again! Every tenth podcast is set aside so that listeners can “ask Andrew anything.” In podcast Episode 210... read more

Annual or Ennial?

  Back when I lived in Ohio, I spent much of March watching the weather. Typically at some point in the month,... read more

Sound City, the Heart of Anna Ingham’s Language Arts Program

  When teachers use our materials for Kindergarten through Grade 2, they are directed to use the poetry discussion time to reinforce... read more

Memorization: Strengthening the Heart and Spirit of the Child

  Recently, I was trying to enroll my daughter in an online history class when the dreaded “time to change your password”... read more

Life Lessons Learned through Spelling

by Ryan Weins   Recently I had the privilege of completing a level of IEW’s spelling program, The Phonetic Zoo. Throughout my study,... read more

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