Meet the Mighty Morpheme!
In addition to teaching Structure and Style writing to co-op classes and individual tutored students, I also work as a reading and spelling tutor, employing a structured literacy approach. To say that I... read more
Compose or Comprise? A Dictionary Investigation
Which words correctly fill in the blanks? Fifty states ________________ the Union. (compose, comprise) The Supreme Court typically ______________ nine justices. (composes, comprises) Do you know the answers? If not, you’re in good company. Truth be... read more
Less or Fewer? A Baker’s Experiment in Grammar
These days, it seems that I am perpetually in my home. I suspect many of us are. Being in my home more, I find I am eating more meals in my home as... read more
Ready, Steady, Start!
Believe it or not, it is almost time to start back to school. In one form or another, whether it be traditional brick and mortar, a hybrid approach, online, or at home, the... read more
The Great Grammar Give and Take, Part 2: Podcast Episode 229
In the current episode, podcast Episode 229, of The Arts of Language Podcast, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker continue their conversation about grammar, this time focusing more specifically on Fix It! Grammar. Beginning... read more
The Great Grammar Give and Take, Part 1: Podcast Episode 228
The summer months are a period of preparation for educators and teaching parents. Curriculum considerations and decisions dominate during this time. One area where our customer service team fields a lot of questions... read more
Imply or Infer?
Imply or infer? Both of these words look similar and have related meanings, but unfortunately for many people the similarities lead to confusion about which word to select. The differences are subtle. In... read more
From Imitation to Innovation: Teaching writing can be easier than you think!
This past Saturday, people from all around the world gathered together virtually to participate in IEW’s online writing conference, From Imitation to Innovation. It was a day filled with inspiring instruction and useful... read more
The Journey’s End: Written Communication
Which IEW courses will help prepare your students for writing at the collegiate level? Most colleges expect students to be able to write proficiently. Across academia, professors often assign essays to gauge their... read more
Usage: Eminent or Imminent?
Homophones, words that sound the same but that have different spellings or meanings or both, can be tricky to remember. Some of the earliest homophones students learn are its and it’s as well... read more
A Helping Hand for Home-Based Instruction: Free Language Arts Lessons from IEW
With all that is happening in the world and across the United States, IEW wanted to do what we could to help in some small way. That’s why today’s post is a bit... read more
Meet the Mighty Morpheme!
In addition to teaching Structure and Style writing to co-op classes and individual tutored students, I also work as a reading... read more
Compose or Comprise? A Dictionary Investigation
Which words correctly fill in the blanks? Fifty states ________________ the Union. (compose, comprise) The Supreme Court typically ______________ nine justices. (composes, comprises) Do... read more
Less or Fewer? A Baker’s Experiment in Grammar
These days, it seems that I am perpetually in my home. I suspect many of us are. Being in my home... read more
Ready, Steady, Start!
Believe it or not, it is almost time to start back to school. In one form or another, whether it be... read more
The Great Grammar Give and Take, Part 2: Podcast Episode 229
In the current episode, podcast Episode 229, of The Arts of Language Podcast, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker continue their conversation... read more
The Great Grammar Give and Take, Part 1: Podcast Episode 228
The summer months are a period of preparation for educators and teaching parents. Curriculum considerations and decisions dominate during this time.... read more
Imply or Infer?
Imply or infer? Both of these words look similar and have related meanings, but unfortunately for many people the similarities lead... read more
From Imitation to Innovation: Teaching writing can be easier than you think!
This past Saturday, people from all around the world gathered together virtually to participate in IEW’s online writing conference, From Imitation... read more
The Journey’s End: Written Communication
Which IEW courses will help prepare your students for writing at the collegiate level? Most colleges expect students to be able... read more
Usage: Eminent or Imminent?
Homophones, words that sound the same but that have different spellings or meanings or both, can be tricky to remember. Some... read more
A Helping Hand for Home-Based Instruction: Free Language Arts Lessons from IEW
With all that is happening in the world and across the United States, IEW wanted to do what we could to... read more
