The Arts of Language Podcast

This week Andrew and Julie are honored to welcome Marie Greenhalgh, the homeschooling mom of an autistic student. After pulling her child out of school, Marie discovered IEW and its methodical step-by-step process. In this episode Marie describes how IEW has helped her student learn, shares her own tips for success, and discusses the importance of not withholding help. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Special Needs? IEW can help!" SPED: Struggles and Suggestions: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 The Four Language Arts Article  Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Primary Arts of Language The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham  Anna Ingham Fix It! Grammar Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Student Writing Intensive (Discontinued) Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons by Maria Gerber Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization by Andrew Pudewa Temple Grandin "Process versus Product" by Andrew Pudewa  Marie's letter to IEW Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

Feel confident moving from inventive writing into the capstone of our Structure and Style™ program: Formal Essay Models. In this podcast Andrew takes you through the process of Unit 8 and demonstrates the value in learning the five-paragraph model. Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Dr. James B. Webster If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or info@IEW.com

This week, Dr. David Wilkes joins The Arts of Language podcast. As a professor at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, David is passionate about aiding students in discovering truth and knowledge through literature and writing. Learn about David's role at the university and gain insight as David discusses the implications of a Christian worldview. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Dr. David Wilkes Beowulf translated by J.R.R. Tolkien (Amazon Affiliate)  Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (Amazon Affiliate)  Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë (Amazon Affiliate)  Great Expectations by Charles Dickens Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (Amazon Affiliate)  However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa  The Function of Criticism at the Present Time by Matthew Arnold (Amazon Affiliate)  If you have any questions for Dr. David Wilkes, you can contact him at Dwilkes@mvnu.edu.  † Contains distinctly Christian content Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

Instead of Andrew interviewing the guest, the guest asks Andrew the questions! In this episode Andrew and Julie welcome Dr. Gary Hartenburg, the director of the Honors College at Houston Baptist University. Join us as Andrew and Gary have a conversation on grading and assessment and gain some insight on how to provide good feedback on your students' writing. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Dr. James B. Webster  The Paideia Proposal by Mortimer J. Adler "Process versus Product" by Andrew Pudewa  "Ten Thousand Times and Then Begins Understanding" audio talk by Andrew Pudewa However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa HBU Honors College HBU Facebook HBU Instagram Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

March forward with Andrew and Julie as you enter into Unit 7: Inventive Writing. This week Andrew and Julie discuss the process of Unit 7 and explore its value in unlocking the student's imagination and pairing it with the thinking skills they have developed. Stay tuned until the end to learn about our writing contest this year as well as the prizes that are awarded to the winners!  Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style High School Essay Intensive (Discontinued) IEW Facebook Writing Contests The 2019 IEW Writing Contest (Ended) The Story about Ping by Marjorie Flack (Amazon Affiliate) If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or info@IEW.com

Because it's National Grammar Month, Andrew and Julie sit down and have a conversation about grammar. Join us as Andrew and Julie discuss the different divisions of grammar and learn the story behind one of our favorite products: Fix It! Grammar. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Humor in Teaching" Audio talk  Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 "But, but, but...What about Grammar?" "Nurturing Competent Communicators" Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization by Andrew Pudewa The Columbian Orator by David W. Blight  Fix It! Grammar Anna Ingham Caught'ya! Grammar with a Giggle by Jane Bell Kiester  Pamela White Online Classes Blog "Product Spotlight—Fix It! Grammar" Teaching Writing: Structure and Style [Premium Membership] Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

For this special edition of "Ask Andrew Anything," Andrew is interviewed by one of his very own students, Savannah. Tune in for a fun conversation where Andrew responds to Savannah's questions on topics like his childhood hobbies, his experience with writing in school, and his favorite food.  Referenced Materials: Savannah's Paper "Ask Andrew Anything" Episodes The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham Blended Structure and Style in Composition by Dr. Webster The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential Humor in Teaching Audio talk  Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 IEW's YouTube Channel  "Andrew's Joke of the Month" YouTube Playlist If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or info@IEW.com

Activate your premium membership now! In this episode Andrew and Julie encourage you to become a Premium Member by explaining the copious content you will receive, including Andrew's favorite new addition: the IEW Checklist Generator. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style [Premium Membership] Becoming an IEW Instructor However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa  Teaching Writing: Structure and Style - Second Edition Upgrade Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

As a student or even a teacher, it can be overwhelming to navigate the amount of sources available for a research paper. In this podcast Andrew and Julie discuss Unit 6: Summarizing Multiple References. Join us as Andrew provides tips and suggestions for collecting, organizing, and summarizing facts from multiple references. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style National History Day LexisNexis Theme-Based Writing Lessons Becoming an IEW Instructor Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

The creative and humorous Mark Landon, one of IEW's audiovisual specialists, steps up to the mic while Andrew is away. Tune in to learn about Mark's journey to IEW and be inspired by his advice on exploring the creative side of things. REFERENCED MATERIALS: IEW's YouTube Channel  "Andrew's Joke of the Month" YouTube Playlist Mikael Walker Justin Holmes M45 Seven Click here to enter the A Guide to Writing Your Novel giveaway. (Drawing ended.) Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

From inspiring to technical, IEW's blogs are here to support and guide teachers and parents and aid students in their educational journey. In this podcast Andrew and Julie welcome the IEW blog "curator," Jennifer Mauser. Enjoy a fun conversation with Jennifer as she explains her role with IEW's blog, and learn about the different content that she publishes on the website.  REFERENCED MATERIALS: Blog Jennifer Mauser Laura House Student Writing Intensive Jill Pike  Forum Fix It! Grammar World History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen Online Classes Blog: Testimonials  "Where are they now? Mikael Walker" "Checklists—Not Just for Enchiladas!" by Jennifer Mauser  "Celebrating the Checklist" by Jill Pike "Sentence Openers: #2 or #5?" by Jill Pike Click here to subcribe to our blog!  Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

What is the art of persuasion, really? Join Andrew and Julie as they hone in on this topic by unpacking the six elements of persuasion, and learn how IEW's Structure and Style method encompasses those elements. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "But, but, but...What about Grammar?" Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa "Principles of Persuasion" by Dr. Robert Cialdini Thinking Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing Article Audio talk  Podcast Series: Part 1  | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Humor in Teaching Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

Having followed the research of New York Times bestselling author Dr. Leonard Sax for years, Andrew welcomes Sax to the microphone. Join us for this informative and insightful episode, in which Dr. Sax cites studies and explores his own findings that emphasize how important it is for teachers and parents to gain awareness of the learning differences between boys and girls. REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day" Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Dr. Leonard Sax Dr. Sax's Books Why Gender Matters Boys Adrift Girls on the Edge The Collapse of Parenting  "Fairy Tales and the Moral Imagination" Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë The Iliad by Homer Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

Since Andrew can't make it to the mic, IEW's Customer Service Manager Jessica Walker steps up and answers a few of Julie's questions. Learn about Jessica's experience with IEW and listen to Jessica's message on the importance of enjoying this journey of education. Listen until the end to hear what product Jessica will be giving away! REFERENCED MATERIALS: Jessica Walker Demonstration Lesson - Primary Click here to enter the Primary Arts of Language: Reading-Writing Complete Package giveaway. Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com

While you're still in the midst of Unit 5, sail through style with Andrew and Julie as they discuss the different stylistic techniques. Learn about IEW's philosophy of gradually increasing the intensity of the checklist and notice how the checklist allows your students to take ownership of their writing as they discover the world of words. REFERENCED MATERIALS: Unit 5 Podcast Blended Structure and Style in Composition "Reaching the Reluctant Writer" Audio talk Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Magalog A Word Write Now  IEW Writing Tools App "But, but, but... What about Grammar?" Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Teaching Writing: Structure and Style High School Essay Intensive [Discontinued] Redwall by Brian Jacques  Remember to send your questions to Podcast@IEW.com, and perhaps yours will be answered the next time we Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have any questions about IEW or our products, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team at 800.856.5815 or Info@IEW.com