The Arts of Language Podcast

In honor of National Novel Writing Month, Andrew and Julie interview the young author of Forever Riders, Jemma Swift, and her mother and sister. Since using IEW's materials at a young age, Jemma has cultivated a love and special interest in writing. Learn about Jemma's journey in producing the book and gain some insight on her simple yet vital advice to young writers: never give up! Referenced Materials: National Novel Writing Month Forever Riders by Jemma Swift  Bravery Creek Company  Theme-Based Writing Lessons Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen  Shop Bravery Creek TRISTAN Publishing 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

Are you teaching through Unit 4 and interested to know the ins and outs of the unit? Join Andrew in this two-part webinar recording, as he discusses Unit 4, the lynchpin unit, explaining both the process and purpose of the unit as well as the topic/clincher rule and how it is to be used. GO TO PART 1 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Units 4 webinar. Webinar Archive Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade Rockets, Radar, and Robotics by Danielle Olander and Nathaniel Olander Magnus Opus Magazine Writing Source Packet Premium Subscription Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen U.S History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen Student Writing Intensive by Andrew Pudewa and Jill Pike Free Aesop Fables Online Mini Posters Classroom Posters Anna Ingham Dr. James B. Webster Blended Structure and Style in Composition by Dr. James B. Webster IEW Families Forum IEW Teachers Forum Monthly e-Newsletter 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

Are you teaching through Unit 4 and interested to know the ins and outs of the unit? Join Andrew in this two-part webinar recording, as he discusses Unit 4, the lynchpin unit, explaining both the process and purpose of the unit as well as the topic/clincher rule and how it is to be used. GO TO PART 2 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Units 4 webinar. Webinar Archive Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade Student Writing Intensive by Andrew Pudewa and Jill Pike Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls Magnus Opus Magazine Writing Source Packet Premium Subscription U.S History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen Free Aesop Fables Online Mini Posters Classroom Posters Anna Ingham Dr. James B. Webster Blended Structure and Style in Composition by Dr. James B. Webster IEW Families Forum IEW Teachers Forum Monthly e-Newsletter 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 is unable to make it to the mic, Julie sits down with Laura House, IEW's Marketing Manager, and asks Laura questions about her experience with the company. Laura shares how she came to know IEW and encourages parents and teachers to take that first step and give IEW a try. Referenced Materials: Laura House Student Writing Intensive  Student Writing Intensive Continuation Course  IEW's Blog Webinar Archive IEW Schools Division IEW's Online Classes Magnum Opus Magazine Megan Horst IEW Families Forum IEW Teachers Forum Monthly e-Newsletter Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Click here to enter the Student Writing Continuation Course Level B 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

In this two-part podcast, Andrew reviews the methodology behind and procedure for successfully teaching Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories. After a brief overview of the unit, Andrew will walk step-by-step through an assignment, demonstrating Unit 3 methods and concepts for both the teacher/parent and student. GO TO PART 1 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Units 3 webinar. Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade Premium Subscription Free Aesop Fables Online Mini Posters Classroom Posters The Arts of Language: Podcast: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 DVD Seminar Article Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing Podcast: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4  Audio Talk Article Writing Source Packet Teaching the Classics by Adam and Missy Andrews Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons by Maria Gerber Theme-Based Writing Lessons The Boy Who Cried Alien by Marilyn Singer How to Write a Story by Lee Roddy A Guide to Writing Your Novel by Lee Roddy Magnum Opus Magazine IEW Families Forum IEW Teachers Forum Monthly e-Newsletter Blog QUESTIONS ASKED:  1:35 - Diane asks, "How long should each lesson take and how often should the lesson be taught?" 2:26 - Lynn asks, "How long till a ten-year-old boy can write on his own without parent help?" 4:19 - Judy asks, "First-year students are struggling with first drafts, dress -ups, and complete sentences all at the same time." 20:14 - Danielle asks, "How many sentences do you have in the key-word outline?  22:06 - Angela asks, "I have a very hesitant writer. Can we do a lot of this orally or should he write it out?" 24:11 - Jennifer asks, "For high school students, is a chapter of the hobbit too long of a source text?" 25:54 - Judy asks, "Students are also overwhelmed with the story sequence, sentence order, sequence, and making sense with their sentences." 27:06 - Lynette asks, "My daughter likes to have dialogue in her stories. As each character speaks she starts a new paragraph. What are your recommendations?" 28:16 -Deborah asks, "My kids are feeling overwhelmed with the dress ups but are doing well with the sentence openers. Can I back off on the other dress ups and focus on the sentence openers until they are easy?" 30:30 -Amery asks, "IEW seems to be teacher driven, which is fine, yet the school world seem to emphasize on independence for middle schoolers. So helping the students with IEW lessons was different but I'm glad I understand that I am to assist. I just assumed the child was to be more independent because of their age and grade level." 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 Structure and Style is a trademark of the Institute for Excellence in Writing, L.L.C.

In this two-part podcast, Andrew reviews the methodology behind and procedure for successfully teaching Unit 3: Retelling Narrative Stories. After a brief overview of the unit, Andrew will walk step-by-step through an assignment, demonstrating Unit 3 methods and concepts for both the teacher/parent and student. Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Units 3 webinar. Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade Premium Subscription Free Aesop Fables Online Anna Ingham Dr. James B. Webster Blended Structure and Style in Composition by Dr. James B. Webster, Ph.D Mini Posters Classroom Posters Theme-Based Writing Lessons Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen Writing Source Packet Magnum Opus Magazine IEW Families Forum IEW Teachers Forum Monthly e-Newsletter Blog QUESTIONS ASKED: 24:04 - Liz asks, "What are your recommendations for supporting a parent whose first language is not English?" 25:09 - Amy asks, "as the students use computers more and more, I'm finding that the rough draft is being typed on the computer, edited on the computer, and then printed as a final draft. Should I require my students to print the rough draft, mark it up, correct it, and then re-print it?" 27:12 - Tracy asks, "I have a fourth grader doing IEW along with two middle school students, still now working on the who/which and adding -ly next week. The two older are doing -ly, who/which, strong verb, and because clause. How do I catch him up and not make him feel we are going too fast?" 28:59 - Savina asks, "Regarding the source can you use a child's own story as a starting point?" 30:41 - Michelle asks, "When asking questions and you have more than 3 words to answer, can you add the additional info into a new number?" 31:26 - Christina asks, "I'm having a hard time getting my child to re-tell the story. He is eight." 32:39 - Janet asks, "Do you need to write a line in the outline for each sentence?" 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 Structure and Style is a registered trademark of the Institute for Excellence in Writing, L.L.C.

In this "Ask Andrew Anything," Andrew answers questions asked by school teachers and parents. Gain some insight on the advanced dress-ups and learn the importance of mastery, especially in the area of spelling. Referenced Materials: Episode 100: Four-Wheelers and Make-up: A Radio Drama The Four Language Arts Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4  Audio Talk Pen and Paper: What the Research Says Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Article Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day Audio Talk The Phonetic Zoo Spelling and the Brain Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Audio Talk Video Talk Instructor Accreditation Program  Student Writing Intensive  Student Writing Intensive Continuation Courses Online Classes Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade Webinars 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

Join us as Andrew and Julie interview Kaitlyn Butts, NCFCA's national speech champion.In this podcast, Kaitlyn shares her experience in the league, gives suggestions for those beginning NCFCA, and shows how her skills she has acquired from speech and debate has helped her in other areas of life. Referenced Materials: National Christian Forensics and Communications Association Podcast 69: Interview with Teresa Hudson, Former NCFCA President Kaitlyn's Website 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 you begin this new school year, be encouraged to make a great start in public speaking and writing. Andrew reviews Units 1 and 2 of the IEW syllabus, Note Making and Outlines and Writing from Notes, giving you tips and tricks for easy implementation. Learn how to lay a solid foundation for your students' coming year. Go to Part 1 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Units 1 and 2 webinar. Webinar Archive Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade Premium Subscription Free Aesop Fables Online Theme-Based Writing Lessons  Student Writing Intensive Models for Imitation Handwriting versus typewriting: Effect on word recall  by Anne Mangen, Liss G. Anda, Gunn H. Oxborough, and Kolbjørn Brønnick Paper and Pen: What the Research Says Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Audio Talk Article Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing: Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Audio Talk Article Magnum Opus Magazine Writing Source Packet IEW Families Forum IEW Teachers Forum Monthly e-Newsletter Tips & Tricks for Teaching Through the Nine Units  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 Structure and Style is a trademark of the Institute for Excellence in Writing, L.L.C.

As you begin this new school year, be encouraged to make a great start in public speaking and writing. Andrew reviews Units 1 and 2 of the IEW syllabus, Note Making and Outlines and Writing from Notes, giving you tips and tricks for easy implementation. Learn how to lay a solid foundation for your students' coming year. go to Part 2 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Units 1 and 2 webinar. Webinar Archive Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade Premium Subscription Mini Posters Classroom Posters The Fox and the Grapes-An Aesop's Fable Free Aesop's Fables Online Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham Blended Structure and Style in Composition by Dr. James B. Webster, Ph.D Magnum Opus Magazine Monthly e-Newsletter 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 Structure and Style is a trademark of the Institute for Excellence in Writing, L.L.C.

While Andrew is away, Julie interviews Nathan King, IEW’s Customer Marketing Manager. Learn about Nathan’s journey to IEW and his goal to help communicate IEW’s method with clarity and simplicity.  Referenced Materials: Classical Conversations Nathan King Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Mothers Matter YouTube Video  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

In this final installment of "However Imperfectly," Andrew shares the last three of the seven important lessons he has learned in almost thirty years of teaching to help teachers and students alike excel in their skills, including recommendations for college and career readiness, the importance of cultivating wisdom and virtue in students, and the all-important key to teaching: love.  GO TO PART 1 | Part 2 Referenced Materials: Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling by John Taylor Gatto (Amazon Affiliate) Process Versus Product Podcast Article A River Runs Through It and Other Stories by Norman Maclean (Amazon Affiliate) 1895 Exam Hidden Figures Movie Test Specifications for the Redesigned SAT® Les Miserables by Victor Hugo Anna Ingham  Freedomship Education Paradigm Audio Talk The Seven Keys of Great Teaching Article by Oliver and Rachel DeMille Seven Keys of Great Teaching Audio Talk  Teaching Boys & Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day Audio Talk Nurtured by Love by Shinichi Suzuki 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 teachers and parents it can be challenging to acknowledge that not all children can be taught the same way. In Part 2 of "However Imperfectly," Andrew addresses the importance of adaptability by teaching at the point of need.  GO TO Part 1 | Part 3 Referenced Materials: Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling by John Taylor Gatto (Amazon Affiliate) The Underground History of American Education: A School Teacher's Intimate Investigation Into the Problem of Modern Schooling  by John Taylor Gatto (Amazon Affiliate) The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential  Process Versus Product Podcast Article Understanding Child Brain Development by Matthew and Carol Newell Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 SPED Struggles and Suggestions  Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Article Theme-Based Writing Lessons Student Writing Intensive  Dr. James B. Webster  Why Johnny Can't Write: How to Improve Writing Skills by Myra J. Linden and Arthur Whimbey (Amazon Affiliate) Why Kids Can't Write Article by Dana Goldstein  The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (Amazon Affiliate) The Flickering Mind: Saving Education from the False Promise of Technology by Todd Oppenheimer (Amazon Affiliate) Pen and Paper Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Audio Talk  Article  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

In Part 1 of this new three part series, Andrew shares two of the seven important lessons he has learned in almost thirty years of teaching to help teachers and students alike excel in their skills. With characteristic wisdom and insight, Andrew offers valuable tips for teaching any subject from music to writing with confidence.  GO TO Part 2 | Part 3 Referenced Materials: Webinar Archive The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential  Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling by John Taylor Gatto (Amazon Affiliate) The Underground History of American Education: A School Teacher's Intimate Investigation Into the Problem of Modern Schooling  by John Taylor Gatto (Amazon Affiliate) Process Versus Product Podcast Article A River Runs Through It and Other Stories by Norman Maclean (Amazon Affiliate) Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes (Amazon Affiliate) Principles of Motivation and Skills Development Audio Talk by Andrew Pudewa  Dr. James B. Webster U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen Theme-Based Writing Lessons The Aeneid by Virgil (Amazon Affiliate) The Illiad by Homer (Amazon Affiliate) The Odyssey of Homer by Homer (Amazon Affiliate) Andrew Kern 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

Join Andrew Pudewa as he shares some salient points on this important topic and answers your questions on writing, thinking, and speaking. Many children (and some adults) have difficulty learning to spell, but the difficulty may not be with the student so much as with the method of presentation. Find out in this workshop how spelling information is most efficiently stored in the brain, and why. Parents and teachers, be well-equipped to meet the needs of all your children, not just the naturally good spellers. Bonus content: Learn best practices for using IEW’s Phonetic Zoo, our award-winning independent study spelling program! Go To Part 1 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Spelling and the Brain webinar. Webinar Archive Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade High School Essay Intensive Classroom Poster Mini posters Theme-Based Writing Lessons Writing Source Packet Spelling and the Brain Audio Talk Video Talk The Phonetic Zoo IEW's Founders and History English from the Roots Up by Joegil K Lundquist Rummy Roots Card Game Memoria Press Akeelah and The Bee Movie Spell Bound Movie The Phonetic Zoo Placement Test Advanced Spelling & Vocabulary by James B. Webster, Ph.D., Andrew Pudewa, & Maria Gerber Primary Arts of Language Primary Arts of Language: Phonetic Farm by Jill Pike and Anna Ingham, C.M. Sound City Audiotalk by Shirley George E-Newsletters Archive Magnum Opus 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