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Announcing IEW’s 2021 Writing Contest!

  As winter begins to wane, and the days slowly stretch out longer and longer, we at IEW grow excited because we know the annual IEW Writing Contest is nearly here. We look forward... read more

Mar 05, 2021

Stylistic Techniques: the Because Clause

  This week’s featured stylistic technique is the because clause dress-up. After learning the -ly adverb, who/which clause, and strong verb dress-ups, it is the next to be introduced. A clause must contain both... read more

Mar 02, 2021

Stylistic Techniques: the -ly Adverb

  In the stylistic techniques progression, the -ly adverb is the first dress-up that students encounter. An adverb modifies either a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. These words answer the questions how, when,... read more

Feb 24, 2021

Dancing to the Imperfect Beat of Life

  I’ve sometimes wondered if I should begin a Perfectionists Anonymous group. It isn’t uncommon for me to put off projects because I don’t have the time to do them perfectly, whether the project... read more

Feb 19, 2021

All about Accreditation: Podcast Episode 258

  Did you know that IEW has an accreditation process? It’s true! It was introduced the summer of 2008, and since that time many people have applied to become IEW accredited instructors. In podcast... read more

Feb 17, 2021

Stylistic Techniques: The Who/Which Clause

  After students learn how to insert a -ly adverb, the next stylistic technique they learn to construct is a who/which clause, a type of adjective clause. In grammar, a clause has two parts:... read more

Feb 13, 2021

The Power of Imitation: Crafting a Key Word Outline

  Imitation. It’s one of the earliest and most impactful ways that humans learn. A very young baby learns to smile at her parents by watching them smiling back at her. Later, as an... read more

Feb 08, 2021

More about Overcoming Obstacles in Teaching Reading and Writing: Podcast Episode 256

  During last week’s Arts of Language Podcast episode, Andrew and Julie discussed effective ways to overcome obstacles in teaching reading and writing. One of the techniques they mentioned was implementing copywork. But rather... read more

Feb 03, 2021

Success in Teaching Writing: A Special Education Writing Conference from IEW

  We are excited to announce Success in Teaching Writing, an upcoming online conference that will focus on special needs. Happening on Saturday, January 16, 2021, this full-day writing conference will offer sessions for... read more

Dec 31, 2020

Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 250

  CCL. It’s the Roman numeral for 250, and this week the Arts of Language Podcast launches its 250th show, podcast Episode 250. This milestone marks another round of “Ask Andrew Anything.” In the... read more

Dec 23, 2020

A Christmas Story for the Senses: Dylan Thomas’ “A Child’s Christmas in Wales”

  As time seems to speed up the closer we get to the holidays, many educators are preparing special class sessions to celebrate the season with their students. Some plan a class period playing... read more

Dec 15, 2020

Announcing IEW’s 2021 Writing Contest!

  As winter begins to wane, and the days slowly stretch out longer and longer, we at IEW grow excited because we... read more

Stylistic Techniques: the Because Clause

  This week’s featured stylistic technique is the because clause dress-up. After learning the -ly adverb, who/which clause, and strong verb dress-ups,... read more

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Stylistic Techniques: the -ly Adverb

  In the stylistic techniques progression, the -ly adverb is the first dress-up that students encounter. An adverb modifies either a verb,... read more

Dancing to the Imperfect Beat of Life

  I’ve sometimes wondered if I should begin a Perfectionists Anonymous group. It isn’t uncommon for me to put off projects because... read more

All about Accreditation: Podcast Episode 258

  Did you know that IEW has an accreditation process? It’s true! It was introduced the summer of 2008, and since that... read more

Stylistic Techniques: The Who/Which Clause

  After students learn how to insert a -ly adverb, the next stylistic technique they learn to construct is a who/which clause,... read more

The Power of Imitation: Crafting a Key Word Outline

  Imitation. It’s one of the earliest and most impactful ways that humans learn. A very young baby learns to smile at... read more

More about Overcoming Obstacles in Teaching Reading and Writing: Podcast Episode 256

  During last week’s Arts of Language Podcast episode, Andrew and Julie discussed effective ways to overcome obstacles in teaching reading and... read more

Success in Teaching Writing: A Special Education Writing Conference from IEW

  We are excited to announce Success in Teaching Writing, an upcoming online conference that will focus on special needs. Happening on... read more

Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 250

  CCL. It’s the Roman numeral for 250, and this week the Arts of Language Podcast launches its 250th show, podcast Episode... read more

A Christmas Story for the Senses: Dylan Thomas’ “A Child’s Christmas in Wales”

  As time seems to speed up the closer we get to the holidays, many educators are preparing special class sessions to... read more

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