Many Educational Choices: One Writing Method Hybrid Schools
In 2013 as an IEW Educational Consultant, I conducted the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style® (TWSS) seminar at Legacy Christian Academy, a hybrid school in Bakersfield, California. As the school prepared for the... read more
Many Educational Choices: One Writing Method 5-Day Schools
During my thirty-four-year career as an elementary school teacher, I taught at seven schools in four school districts in three states. The districts ranged from rural to suburban to inner city, each with... read more
Asking Questions with Unit 5
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout the year students progress through nine structural units. At this point in the... read more
A Buffet of Options
"Which should I choose?" is a common question from parents and teachers exploring IEW's two main options for teaching the Structure and Style® methodology. While some create their own lessons, most prefer ready-made... read more
Understanding Topic-Clincher Sentences with Unit 4
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout the year, students progress through nine structural units. After building a strong foundation... read more
Empowering Gifted Learners and Writers
Many students have a gift for something—a skill or talent they do well or perhaps excel in. This is not the same as being a gifted learner. The National Association for Gifted Children... read more
Using the Story Sequence Chart with Unit 3
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout the year students progress through nine structural units. After three to four weeks... read more
Furnishing the Mind with Alternative Ways to Learn
Right before I began homeschooling, I assiduously prepared my little classroom. Tackling the task with gusto, I established a space that mimicked the classrooms of my youth, right down to the American flag... read more
Writing a Paper with Unit 2
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout the year students progress through nine structural units. After one, two, or maybe... read more
Taking Notes with Unit 1
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout the year, students progress through nine structural units. Every paper a student... read more
Starting Strong — Tips for a New School Year
It’s August, and a new school year is fast approaching. IEW’s Customer Service Team and Schools Division Educational Consultants have years of experience as homeschooling parents, IEW Online instructors, tutors, and classroom teachers.... read more
Many Educational Choices: One Writing Method Hybrid Schools
In 2013 as an IEW Educational Consultant, I conducted the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style® (TWSS) seminar at Legacy Christian Academy,... read more
Many Educational Choices: One Writing Method 5-Day Schools
During my thirty-four-year career as an elementary school teacher, I taught at seven schools in four school districts in three states.... read more
Asking Questions with Unit 5
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more
A Buffet of Options
"Which should I choose?" is a common question from parents and teachers exploring IEW's two main options for teaching the Structure... read more
Understanding Topic-Clincher Sentences with Unit 4
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more
Empowering Gifted Learners and Writers
Many students have a gift for something—a skill or talent they do well or perhaps excel in. This is not the... read more
Using the Story Sequence Chart with Unit 3
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more
Furnishing the Mind with Alternative Ways to Learn
Right before I began homeschooling, I assiduously prepared my little classroom. Tackling the task with gusto, I established a space that... read more
Writing a Paper with Unit 2
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more
Taking Notes with Unit 1
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more
Starting Strong — Tips for a New School Year
It’s August, and a new school year is fast approaching. IEW’s Customer Service Team and Schools Division Educational Consultants have years... read more