From the Forums: Teachers Making a Difference
“We now must exhort each other; let us continue to train our students in the use of this great weaponry—the skills of written and spoken English, so that when the crises arise, we... read more
Who was Mother Goose?
On my shelf is a much-loved and dog-eared book. Inscribed on the flyleaf is this: Merry Christmas, Jennifer, from Mommy and Daddy, 12/1971. Whenever I pull it off the shelf, happy memories flood... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 290
With the advent of another tenth episode, we return yet again to a fan favorite: Ask Andrew Anything. In this show, Episode 290, Andrew answers the following questions: What do you say to a... read more
Three Surprising Ways to Use the Structure and Style Method
Recently we received an email from Marie Greenhalgh. Marie is an IEW Registered Instructor. She contacted us, mentioning that she had noticed that her family was incorporating Structure and Style ideas not only... read more
October is National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month
Happy fall! Some of us have already been enjoying cooler temperatures and colorful fall foliage. For others the show is just beginning. But October doesn’t just herald the fall; it is also the... read more
Reaching the Reluctant Writer, Part 2: Podcast Episode 289
During the last episode of The Arts of Language Podcast, Andrew and Julie used a much earlier article, “Writing without Tears,” to springboard their discussion about how teachers and teaching parents can support... read more
Stylistic Techniques: the #2 Prepositional Phrase Sentence Opener
In earlier blog posts we have discussed the basic dress-ups and how to introduce them to your students. For the next series of blog posts, we will turn our attention to the sentence... read more
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
Reaching the Reluctant Writer, Part 1: Podcast Episode 288
When the Institute for Excellence in Writing was in its infancy, Andrew Pudewa crafted a conference talk he named “Reaching the Reluctant Writer.” A few years later in 2002, he wrote an article... read more
On the Value of Internships: Words of Wisdom from Andrew Collier, an IEW Intern
For college students one of the most significant components of their education is working through an internship. This past summer Andrew Collier, a student from Oral Roberts University, interned at the Institute for... read more
From the Mail Bag: Podcast Episode 287
Some of the most poignant forms of writing are epistolary. In other words, they are letters. In the current broadcast, podcast Episode 287, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker share letters they have received... read more
Homophones, Homographs, and Homonyms: How do they differ?
In the very first lesson of the very first level of Fix It! Grammar: Level 1 Nose Tree, students are asked to select the correct word from among three homophones: there, their, and... read more
Homeschool 101: Podcast Episode 286
Earlier this year Andrew and Julie began a series of podcast episodes that focus on helping people feel more confident about homeschooling their students. Naming the series “Homeschool 101,” the two have released... read more
Point-less: On the Value of a Mastery Approach to Writing Instruction
Some instructors teaching with Structure and Style for Students have noticed something that appears to be missing from the checklists: the point values. While we do offer checklists with points as an optional... read more
Educate. Encourage. Inspire: Impact your students for life!
Now that school is back in session, we wanted to share some suggestions that will help you inspire your students throughout the year and into the future. The word inspire comes from two... read more
Announcing IEW’s Theme-Based Book of the Year: Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons
We are excited to share with you that we have declared Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons to be IEW’s theme-based book of the year. What does this mean for you? Every month Andrew Pudewa... read more
Preparing to Live-Teach Structure and Style for Students
Over the summer I have been looking forward to teaching my writing classes. This year, one of the classes I am teaching is Structure and Style for Students Level 1B. It’s a new... read more
A Bookish Discussion, Part 3: Podcast Episode 285
With podcast Episode 285 Andrew Pudewa concludes recounting the accumulated twenty-year tally of his “Best Book of the Year List.” To listen to the first two episodes, visit the links here for Episode... read more
Breaking the Ice
As exciting as a new school year can be, it can also feel a bit intimidating to walk into a classroom or pop into an online class, only to be met by the... read more
A Bookish Discussion, Part 2: Podcast Episode 284
Picking up where they left off last week, Andrew and Julie continue working their way through the list of books that Andrew has coined his “Best Book of the Year.” To catch up... read more
Crushing Comparison
Welcome back to school! It’s time to reenter the classroom, whether it is at a school in your neighborhood or in your kitchen or dining room. I think one of the reasons I... read more
From the Forums: Teachers Making a Difference
“We now must exhort each other; let us continue to train our students in the use of this great weaponry—the skills... read more
Who was Mother Goose?
On my shelf is a much-loved and dog-eared book. Inscribed on the flyleaf is this: Merry Christmas, Jennifer, from Mommy and... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 290
With the advent of another tenth episode, we return yet again to a fan favorite: Ask Andrew Anything. In this show,... read more
Three Surprising Ways to Use the Structure and Style Method
Recently we received an email from Marie Greenhalgh. Marie is an IEW Registered Instructor. She contacted us, mentioning that she had... read more
October is National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month
Happy fall! Some of us have already been enjoying cooler temperatures and colorful fall foliage. For others the show is just... read more
Reaching the Reluctant Writer, Part 2: Podcast Episode 289
During the last episode of The Arts of Language Podcast, Andrew and Julie used a much earlier article, “Writing without Tears,”... read more
Stylistic Techniques: the #2 Prepositional Phrase Sentence Opener
In earlier blog posts we have discussed the basic dress-ups and how to introduce them to your students. For the next... read more
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
Reaching the Reluctant Writer, Part 1: Podcast Episode 288
When the Institute for Excellence in Writing was in its infancy, Andrew Pudewa crafted a conference talk he named “Reaching the... read more
On the Value of Internships: Words of Wisdom from Andrew Collier, an IEW Intern
For college students one of the most significant components of their education is working through an internship. This past summer Andrew... read more
From the Mail Bag: Podcast Episode 287
Some of the most poignant forms of writing are epistolary. In other words, they are letters. In the current broadcast, podcast... read more
Homophones, Homographs, and Homonyms: How do they differ?
In the very first lesson of the very first level of Fix It! Grammar: Level 1 Nose Tree, students are asked... read more
Homeschool 101: Podcast Episode 286
Earlier this year Andrew and Julie began a series of podcast episodes that focus on helping people feel more confident about... read more
Point-less: On the Value of a Mastery Approach to Writing Instruction
Some instructors teaching with Structure and Style for Students have noticed something that appears to be missing from the checklists: the... read more
Educate. Encourage. Inspire: Impact your students for life!
Now that school is back in session, we wanted to share some suggestions that will help you inspire your students throughout... read more
Announcing IEW’s Theme-Based Book of the Year: Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons
We are excited to share with you that we have declared Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons to be IEW’s theme-based book of... read more
Preparing to Live-Teach Structure and Style for Students
Over the summer I have been looking forward to teaching my writing classes. This year, one of the classes I am... read more
A Bookish Discussion, Part 3: Podcast Episode 285
With podcast Episode 285 Andrew Pudewa concludes recounting the accumulated twenty-year tally of his “Best Book of the Year List.” To... read more
Breaking the Ice
As exciting as a new school year can be, it can also feel a bit intimidating to walk into a classroom... read more
A Bookish Discussion, Part 2: Podcast Episode 284
Picking up where they left off last week, Andrew and Julie continue working their way through the list of books that... read more
Crushing Comparison
Welcome back to school! It’s time to reenter the classroom, whether it is at a school in your neighborhood or in... read more
