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Many Educational Choices: One Writing Method 5-Day Schools

During my thirty-four-year career as an elementary school teacher, I taught at seven schools in four school districts in three states. The districts ranged from rural to suburban to inner city, each with... read more

Dec 12, 2024

Asking Questions with Unit 5

IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout the year students progress through nine structural units. At this point in the... read more

Dec 05, 2024

A Buffet of Options

"Which should I choose?" is a common question from parents and teachers exploring IEW's two main options for teaching the Structure and Style® methodology. While some create their own lessons, most prefer ready-made... read more

Nov 27, 2024

Understanding Topic-Clincher Sentences with Unit 4

IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout the year, students progress through nine structural units. After building a strong foundation... read more

Nov 07, 2024

Empowering Gifted Learners and Writers

Many students have a gift for something—a skill or talent they do well or perhaps excel in. This is not the same as being a gifted learner. The National Association for Gifted Children... read more

Oct 17, 2024

Using the Story Sequence Chart with Unit 3

IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout the year students progress through nine structural units. After three to four weeks... read more

Oct 03, 2024

Furnishing the Mind with Alternative Ways to Learn

Right before I began homeschooling, I assiduously prepared my little classroom. Tackling the task with gusto, I established a space that mimicked the classrooms of my youth, right down to the American flag... read more

Oct 01, 2024

Writing a Paper with Unit 2

IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout the year students progress through nine structural units. After one, two, or maybe... read more

Sep 03, 2024

Taking Notes with Unit 1

IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout the year, students progress through nine structural units. Every paper a student... read more

Aug 06, 2024

Starting Strong — Tips for a New School Year

It’s August, and a new school year is fast approaching. IEW’s Customer Service Team and Schools Division Educational Consultants have years of experience as homeschooling parents, IEW Online instructors, tutors, and classroom teachers.... read more

Aug 01, 2024

Premium Members’ Best Practices – Survey Results

In May 2024, IEW sent out a Best Practices Survey to all of our Premium Members, asking them for suggestions or ideas that they found to be most useful in their classrooms. The results... read more

Jul 19, 2024

Many Educational Choices: One Writing Method 5-Day Schools

During my thirty-four-year career as an elementary school teacher, I taught at seven schools in four school districts in three states.... read more

Asking Questions with Unit 5

IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more

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A Buffet of Options

"Which should I choose?" is a common question from parents and teachers exploring IEW's two main options for teaching the Structure... read more

Understanding Topic-Clincher Sentences with Unit 4

IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more

Empowering Gifted Learners and Writers

Many students have a gift for something—a skill or talent they do well or perhaps excel in. This is not the... read more

Using the Story Sequence Chart with Unit 3

IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more

Furnishing the Mind with Alternative Ways to Learn

Right before I began homeschooling, I assiduously prepared my little classroom. Tackling the task with gusto, I established a space that... read more

Writing a Paper with Unit 2

IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more

Taking Notes with Unit 1

IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more

Starting Strong — Tips for a New School Year

It’s August, and a new school year is fast approaching. IEW’s Customer Service Team and Schools Division Educational Consultants have years... read more

Premium Members’ Best Practices – Survey Results

In May 2024, IEW sent out a Best Practices Survey to all of our Premium Members, asking them for suggestions or... read more

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