Breaking the Ice
As exciting as a new school year can be, it can also feel a bit intimidating to walk into a classroom or pop into an online class, only to be met by the... read more
A Bookish Discussion, Part 2: Podcast Episode 284
Picking up where they left off last week, Andrew and Julie continue working their way through the list of books that Andrew has coined his “Best Book of the Year.” To catch up... read more
Crushing Comparison
Welcome back to school! It’s time to reenter the classroom, whether it is at a school in your neighborhood or in your kitchen or dining room. I think one of the reasons I... read more
A Bookish Discussion, Part 1: Podcast Episode 283
One of the questions Andrew Pudewa frequently receives while he’s at various conferences is, “What are you reading?” In this episode Andrew and Julie begin to talk about exactly that! Over the past... read more
Stylistic Techniques: the www.asia Clause
Of the stylistic techniques, the last dress-up to be introduced to students is the www.asia clause. Like the because clause dress-up, the www.asia clause is a dependent (subordinate) clause. By definition, a clause... read more
A Visit with Dr. Carol Swain: Podcast Episode 282 †
For podcast Episode 282, Andrew and Julie invited Dr. Carol Swain to join them. Both Dr. Swain and Andrew Pudewa will appear in the soon-to-be-released movie Schoolhouse Rocked. Incredibly motivational, Dr. Swain shares... read more
Week 9 of The Great TWSS Adventure: Unit 9
This week marks the penultimate week for this year’s Great TWSS Adventure. If you have kept up with the schedule, you will be encountering the final unit, Unit 9. In this section of... read more
Sage Advice for a Successful School Year
If you have recently strolled into your local big box store, you likely have seen shelves upon shelves of back to school supplies. The waxy scent of crayons, the colorful array of notebooks... read more
Talking about the Intangibles: Podcast Episode 281
IEW is known for being an English language arts curriculum publisher. Listen! Speak! Read! Write! Think! These are skills that our company champions, so much so that we have made them our motto.... read more
Week 8 of The Great TWSS Adventure: Unit 8
If you are participating in this year’s Great TWSS Adventure, this week you will be encountering formal essay models. The essay is the goal for formal writing. Units 4 and 6 have provided... read more
Summer Fun in (and out) of the Sun: Music Matters
We have explored several ways to engage with students over the summer, but there is yet one final element to consider: music. Music benefits the mind as well as the body. Reflecting on... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 280
Beginning with the tenth Arts of Language Podcast episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker launched a series called “Ask Andrew Anything.” Faithfully every tenth episode the podcast’s focus has been to have Andrew... read more
Week 7 of the Great TWSS Adventure: Unit 7
Teachers and teaching parents from across the globe who are participating in the Great Adventure will tackle Unit 7 this week. Many teachers are very excited to reach this unit because it is... read more
Addressing Misunderstandings about the Stylistic Techniques, Part 2: Podcast Episode 279
In the latest episode of the Arts of Language Podcast, Episode 279, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker continue their discussion begun in Episode 278. During that initial conversation they related four misunderstandings about... read more
Week 6 of the Great TWSS Adventure: Unit 6
Last Week When Andrew Pudewa and Nathan King reconvened for last week’s Facebook Live event, they began by discussing some of the differences between Unit 3 and Unit 5. Andrew explained that Unit 5... read more
Addressing Misunderstandings about the Stylistic Techniques, Part 1: Podcast Episode 278
The Institute for Excellence in Writing is known by many to be the “Structure and Style®” writing company. But what does “Structure and Style” really mean? If we break the two terms apart,... read more
Week 5 of The Great TWSS Adventure: Unit 5
During the Last Facebook Live (June 28) Over the noon hour, Andrew Pudewa and Nathan King continued their discussion about Structure and Style. Beginning with the prior week’s unit, the two addressed questions related... read more
Teaching Writing Can Be Easier Than You Think! Podcast Episode 277
In June IEW presented its second annual Online Writing Conference. Attended by people from all around the world, the conference offered education and support for teachers, administrators, parents, and students. In this week’s... read more
Summer Fun in (and out) of the Sun: Exploring Entrepreneurship
Over the past few weeks, we have been sharing some great summer activities to explore with your family. So far we’ve featured blog posts on developing clubs, connecting with friends through books, celebrating... read more
Taking a Peek into Windows to the World
IEW’s pathway features a great progression of coursework to help your students develop their writing skills, but those are not the only courses IEW has. Additionally IEW offers materials that support all components... read more
Summer Fun in (and out) of the Sun: Growing Gardens
“Sometimes since I've been in the garden I've looked up through the trees at the sky and I have had a strange feeling of being happy as if something was pushing and drawing... read more
Breaking the Ice
As exciting as a new school year can be, it can also feel a bit intimidating to walk into a classroom... read more
A Bookish Discussion, Part 2: Podcast Episode 284
Picking up where they left off last week, Andrew and Julie continue working their way through the list of books that... read more
Crushing Comparison
Welcome back to school! It’s time to reenter the classroom, whether it is at a school in your neighborhood or in... read more
A Bookish Discussion, Part 1: Podcast Episode 283
One of the questions Andrew Pudewa frequently receives while he’s at various conferences is, “What are you reading?” In this episode... read more
Stylistic Techniques: the www.asia Clause
Of the stylistic techniques, the last dress-up to be introduced to students is the www.asia clause. Like the because clause dress-up,... read more
A Visit with Dr. Carol Swain: Podcast Episode 282 †
For podcast Episode 282, Andrew and Julie invited Dr. Carol Swain to join them. Both Dr. Swain and Andrew Pudewa will... read more
Week 9 of The Great TWSS Adventure: Unit 9
This week marks the penultimate week for this year’s Great TWSS Adventure. If you have kept up with the schedule, you... read more
Sage Advice for a Successful School Year
If you have recently strolled into your local big box store, you likely have seen shelves upon shelves of back to... read more
Talking about the Intangibles: Podcast Episode 281
IEW is known for being an English language arts curriculum publisher. Listen! Speak! Read! Write! Think! These are skills that our... read more
Week 8 of The Great TWSS Adventure: Unit 8
If you are participating in this year’s Great TWSS Adventure, this week you will be encountering formal essay models. The essay... read more
Summer Fun in (and out) of the Sun: Music Matters
We have explored several ways to engage with students over the summer, but there is yet one final element to consider:... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 280
Beginning with the tenth Arts of Language Podcast episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker launched a series called “Ask Andrew Anything.”... read more
Week 7 of the Great TWSS Adventure: Unit 7
Teachers and teaching parents from across the globe who are participating in the Great Adventure will tackle Unit 7 this week.... read more
Addressing Misunderstandings about the Stylistic Techniques, Part 2: Podcast Episode 279
In the latest episode of the Arts of Language Podcast, Episode 279, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker continue their discussion begun... read more
Week 6 of the Great TWSS Adventure: Unit 6
Last Week When Andrew Pudewa and Nathan King reconvened for last week’s Facebook Live event, they began by discussing some of the... read more
Addressing Misunderstandings about the Stylistic Techniques, Part 1: Podcast Episode 278
The Institute for Excellence in Writing is known by many to be the “Structure and Style®” writing company. But what does... read more
Week 5 of The Great TWSS Adventure: Unit 5
During the Last Facebook Live (June 28) Over the noon hour, Andrew Pudewa and Nathan King continued their discussion about Structure and... read more
Teaching Writing Can Be Easier Than You Think! Podcast Episode 277
In June IEW presented its second annual Online Writing Conference. Attended by people from all around the world, the conference offered... read more
Summer Fun in (and out) of the Sun: Exploring Entrepreneurship
Over the past few weeks, we have been sharing some great summer activities to explore with your family. So far we’ve... read more
Taking a Peek into Windows to the World
IEW’s pathway features a great progression of coursework to help your students develop their writing skills, but those are not the... read more
Summer Fun in (and out) of the Sun: Growing Gardens
“Sometimes since I've been in the garden I've looked up through the trees at the sky and I have had a... read more
