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Jill’s Gems: There is Value in the (Brain)storm

  As we seek to teach stylistic techniques to our students, it is easy to search for ways to streamline the process. One of these temptations is the worksheet. Filled with practice sentences and... read more

Sep 29, 2017

Jill’s Gems: There is Value in the (Brain)storm

  As we seek to teach stylistic techniques to our students, it is easy to search for ways to streamline the process. One of these temptations is the worksheet. Filled with practice sentences and... read more

Sep 29, 2017

Experience Unit 3 with People and Places in Our Community and World History-Based Writing Lessons

  September is nearly over, but before you switch from retelling stories in Unit 3 to funneling facts in Unit 4, check out these story samples pulled from two of our latest theme-based books.... read more

Sep 27, 2017

A Brief Tour through the IEW Writing Units

  When you teach writing with IEW®, you are constructing a solid writing foundation for your students. IEW’s writing structure is based upon nine units or structural models. But what are those models? A... read more

Sep 20, 2017

Mastery Matters

  “Every child can learn. Everyone can do well. You just have to create the right conditions." – Andrew Pudewa   Every student is capable of taking a journey toward becoming a confident, competent communicator. This confidence and... read more

Sep 13, 2017

Jill’s Gems: Key Word Outline Worries

  Now that it’s back-to-school time, many parents and teachers will be introducing Unit 1 to their students: Note Making and Outlines. This unit along with Unit 2 lays the foundation for the entire... read more

Aug 29, 2017

Flying Solo with Teaching Writing: Structure and Style: Part 2

  In our last blog post, we described the initial steps you need to take in order to plan for a successful year utilizing our flagship course, Teaching Writing: Structure and Style, as the... read more

Aug 25, 2017

Flying Solo with Teaching Writing: Structure and Style: Part 1

  Once upon a time, IEW offered a single product—Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS). Since then the TWSS has undergone a few updates with the most recent one occurring in 2015 (TWSS2). Additionally... read more

Aug 23, 2017

The Solar Eclipse: A Writing Activity

  All across the United States, people today peered up into the skies to participate in a unique heavenly event, a solar eclipse. Were you among the many? Here’s a way to extend the... read more

Aug 22, 2017

World Emoji Day ?

  It was late in the evening on July 17, and I was mindlessly scrolling through my news feed on my tablet when a small blurb caught my eye. It was World Emoji Day.... read more

Jul 19, 2017

Jill’s Gems: Graphic Organizers or Key Word Outlines?

  Not long ago in the forum, we had a member ask about using a graphic organizer in place of a key word outline. Jill Pike, IEW Accomplished Instructor and author, responded with her... read more

Jul 17, 2017

Jill’s Gems: There is Value in the (Brain)storm

  As we seek to teach stylistic techniques to our students, it is easy to search for ways to streamline the process.... read more

Jill’s Gems: There is Value in the (Brain)storm

  As we seek to teach stylistic techniques to our students, it is easy to search for ways to streamline the process.... read more

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Experience Unit 3 with People and Places in Our Community and World History-Based Writing Lessons

  September is nearly over, but before you switch from retelling stories in Unit 3 to funneling facts in Unit 4, check... read more

A Brief Tour through the IEW Writing Units

  When you teach writing with IEW®, you are constructing a solid writing foundation for your students. IEW’s writing structure is based... read more

Mastery Matters

  “Every child can learn. Everyone can do well. You just have to create the right conditions." – Andrew Pudewa   Every student is capable of... read more

Jill’s Gems: Key Word Outline Worries

  Now that it’s back-to-school time, many parents and teachers will be introducing Unit 1 to their students: Note Making and Outlines.... read more

Flying Solo with Teaching Writing: Structure and Style: Part 2

  In our last blog post, we described the initial steps you need to take in order to plan for a successful... read more

Flying Solo with Teaching Writing: Structure and Style: Part 1

  Once upon a time, IEW offered a single product—Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS). Since then the TWSS has undergone a... read more

The Solar Eclipse: A Writing Activity

  All across the United States, people today peered up into the skies to participate in a unique heavenly event, a solar... read more

World Emoji Day ?

  It was late in the evening on July 17, and I was mindlessly scrolling through my news feed on my tablet... read more

Jill’s Gems: Graphic Organizers or Key Word Outlines?

  Not long ago in the forum, we had a member ask about using a graphic organizer in place of a key... read more

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