The Arts of Language Podcast

What's the purpose of the checklist? This question is often asked by students as well parents. Join Andrew Pudewa as he shares salient points about IEW's stylistic techniques and discusses the powerful benefits that come about when you require the checklist for your students' writing. Go to Part 2 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Sailing Through Style webinar. Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Anna Ingham The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham Portable Walls Portable Walls for Essayist Mini Posters IEW Writing Tools Lite IEW Writing Tools A Word Write Now 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

Listening, speaking, reading, and writing are skills difficult to master even if English is your first language. English language learners are faced with a unique set of hurdles to overcome—they must first learn the very fundamentals of the language. In this podcast, Andrew and Julie discuss the challenges of teaching language arts to students for whom English is their second language and how the IEW methodology can help. Referenced Materials: Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Online Classes Find an Accredited Instructor College Plus Classical Conversations G.A. Henty Books Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes Timeline of Classics by Gail Ledbetter Jim Hodges Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day The Power of Memorization Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Does IEW work with special needs children (SPED) by Jill Pike The Four Deadly Errors Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 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

As parents and teachers, we have the tremendous responsibility of educating the next generation. It is certainly no small undertaking, and being aware of all the options is key to making a decision that best fits you and your students’ needs. Whether you are teaching at home or your student is enrolled in a 5-day-a-week school, Andrew and Julie provide insight and ideas that can be applied in either scenario. Referenced Materials: School Choice Week Hybrid Schools Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing Podcast: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4  Audio Talk Article Student Writing Intensive The Global Achievement Gap by Tony Wagner  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

When teaching writing, one of the most difficult teacher tasks can be evaluating student progress. Am I making a difference? What is really important? Join Andrew and Julie as they offer food for thought regarding these key inquiries and discuss why it’s really all about the process! Referenced Materials: Episode 30: Ask Andrew Anything  IEW’s nine units What is IEW? A River Runs Through It (Amazon Affiliate Link) Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing Podcast: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4  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

Writing Across the Curriculum. This term has long been a point of discussion among educators, and it is certainly a topic worthy of careful consideration. Join Andrew and Julie as they discuss what this term really means, what the benefits of the practice are, and how you can implement it in your own classroom. Referenced Materials: Orthodoxy by G. K. Chesterton Online Writing Lab, Purdue University Dr. James B. Webster Anna Ingham Theme-Based Writing Lessons Bible-Based Writing Lessons U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons Rockets, Radar, & Robotics Writing Lessons Following Narnia Writing Lessons Writing Source Packet 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

Whether you are learning how to play the piano or wanting to become a great writer, then imitation is a vital element and the foundation to help you excel in your skills. In this podcast, Andrew and Julie discuss imitation, the value of it, and the importance of applying it to your student's writing. Referenced Materials: Imitation: A Common-Sense Approach by Andrew Pudewa Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Here's What Happens in Your Brain When You Hear a Pun article by Cari Romm Mike Rowe Mike Rowe's TV Series  Dirty Jobs Somebody's Gotta Do it The Bible: Authorized King James Version  Uncle Remus: The Complete Tales by Julius Lester The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain Plagiarism by Andrew Pudewa  Dr. James B. Webster Six Traits and IEW by IEW Pablo Casals 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 5, Writing from Pictures, and interested to know the ins and outs of the unit? Join Andrew Pudewa in part two of this webinar recording as he discusses the how-to of Unit 5, explaining both the process and purpose of the unit. GO TO PART 1 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Units 5 webinar. Webinar Archive Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade Magnus Opus Magazine Premium Subscription Mini Posters Dr. James B. Webster 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 5, Writing from Pictures, and interested to know the ins and outs of the unit? Join Andrew Pudewa in part one of this webinar recording as he discusses the how-to of Unit 5, explaining both the process and purpose of the unit. Go To Part 2 Referenced Materials: Click here to download the slides that accompanied the original Structure and Style Units 5 webinar. Webinar Archive Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Upgrade Mini Posters The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg Dr.James B. Webster Good Dog, Carl: A Classic Board Book by Alexandra Day Magnus Opus Magazine Premium Subscription IEW Families Forum IEW Teachers Forum Monthly e-Newsletter Questions from Audience Kelly asks "Do you think using pictures from actual historical events limits the student's creativity?" Kim ask "What is the pluperfect tense?" 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 series, Andrew and Julie discuss Reaching the Reluctant Writer (RRW), offer suggestions, and provide a step-by-step process to help your student excel in developing their writing skills. Go to part 1 Referenced Materials: Andrew Pudewa's Key-Word Outline Julie Walker's Key-Word Outline Key-Word Outline Handout Dysgraphia: Why Johnny Can't Write by Diane Cavey Teaching Writing: Structure and Style Aesop Fables Free Online The Fox and the Goat Fable Pen and Paper Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Article IEW Forum Webinar Archive Reaching the Reluctant Writer Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa 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 series, Andrew and Julie discuss Reaching the Reluctant Writer (RRW), offer suggestions, and provide a step-by-step process to help your student excel in developing their writing skills. Go to Part 2 Referenced Materials: Free Aesop Fables Online Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Reaching the Reluctant Writer Audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Hagfish Article from Wikipedia Video from YouTube 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 episode of "Ask Andrew Anything," IEW's ingenious leader answers questions from our latest Facebook Party, such as "Do you recommend the use of a thesaurus?" and "Is there any creative writing course with IEW?". What would your question be if you could ask Andrew anything? REFERENCED MATERIALS: IEW Facebook Page Theme-Based Writing Lessons Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen  Teaching Writing: Structure and Style A Word Write Now by Loranna Schwacofer U.S History-Based Writing Lessons by Lori Verstegen  Pen and Paper Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Article The Four Deadly Errors Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Article Audio Talk by Andrew Pudewa The Five Canons of Rhetoric Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2​​ Free Aesop Fables Online Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization by Andrew Pudewa Fix it! Grammar by Pamela White 24:01-"If you gathered methane gas from cows for two years, would all the gas be able to launch a rocket to space?"   Answer at  AAA Episode 30  Please Rate and Review our Podcast on iTunes Questions asked:  2:27 - Carrie Sue asks "I have four children. My eldest is 12 and writing has been a struggle so I have never taught it. Now he has improved and is about the same grade-level and is reading and writing as my 10 year old. Where would I begin to teach writing and could my 8 year old, who is an advance reader, join them too?" 7:04 - Ashley asks "Do you recommend the use of a thesaurus and at what age?" 9:57 - Leslie asks "I love all your products. My son is needing a vocabulary program. What do you suggest?" 13:22 - Clare asks "I have a 12 year old son who insists that he type his writing assignments. I am big fan of handwriting, as it seems to be a lost art. What do you think?" 16:36 - Courtney asks "How long is it okay to scribe for them? I've been following Jill's advice on scribing for them for as long as needed but sometimes it seems as though they will never learn to do it themselves. I am doing U.S History-Based Writing Lessons with my 13 year old dyslexic daughter, along with my 12 year old. Both of them need quite a bit of handholding." 18:19 - Lisa asks "On average how long would you expect it to take a 5th grader to do a key word outline and write there own rough draft from their key word outline? This is out first year with TWSS and it's taking a very long time. Do you ever have students try and write their rough draft from scratch because they can't remember what the key word outline means? What's the best thing to do in this case?" 22:04 - Brandy asks "Is there any creative writing course with IEW? " 29:06- Kristen asked "Our freshman son has some vision issues which delayed his reading and impacted his spelling and writing. We have some of your products. Am I right in thinking slow and steady wins the race or is there something specific I should be doing to help his written communication become easier? " 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 and Julie as they interview Teresa Hudson, the President of the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA). Learn how speech and debate enhance students’ communication skills as well as foster an excellent learning environment. Referenced Materials: Teresa Hudson NCFCA An Introduction to Argumentation and Debate by Christy Shipe The NCFCA Comprehensive Guide to Speech[Competitor's Handbook] by NCFCA The NCFCA Comprehensive Guide to Speech[Coach's Manual] by NCFCA The NCFCA Comprehensive Guide to Speech[Parent's Guide] by NCFCA 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 and Julie as they discuss Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)—what it is, the challenges involved, and how IEW can be adapted so that students will be given opportunities to use their abilities to the fullest. Referenced Materials: SPED Struggles and Suggestions Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Article Definition of Giftedness Teaching Writing: Structure and Style The Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning by Anna Ingham Mastery Learning Audio Talk by Andrew Pudewa The Myth of Laziness by Mel Levine, M.D.  The Science and Art of Motivation​ Podcast Series: Part 1 | Part 2 Article Audio Talk 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 Questions from the Audience: 5:17 - Stephanie asks "Do you actually have the students write or type 'topic' after the roman numeral one when creating the key work outline?" 18:58 - Anne asks "Can you suggest the similes?" 24:34 - Mary asks "We are using the Medieval Based Writing and are working on two paragraphs with an introductory sentence and final clincher. Do you have any suggestions to keep those from being redundant to the topic and clincher of the paragraph?" 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 Questions from the Audience: 10:01 - Jennifer asks "I have a reluctant writer. Can I let him choose the topic?" 29:41 - Cathleena asks "Is the thought behind the topic clincher rule the same reasoning behind pulling the title from the final sentence?" 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